The Toyota Venza features 4- and 6-cylinder engines, seats five in a comfortable interior, offers good performance, and especially with all-wheel-drive handles well in slippery conditions.

All-new for 2009, the Toyota Venza combines the virtues of cars and SUVs resulting in a vehicle that is nice to drive and easy to live with. The Venza seats five, can carry cargo, and should work well for hauling dogs around. It is roomy and comfortable, offers good performance, and especially with all-wheel-drive handles well in slippery conditions.