2012 Venza vs. 2012 Honda Crosstourdecember 2011

Top Venza Advantages Over Crosstour

In 2010, Honda introduced the Crosstour, a variation on the highly popular Accord theme. Its objective was to retain the look and feel of a midsize sedan while integrating a rear hatch for easier access to an expanded cargo area. The Crosstour received a mixed response in its debut year. But given the Accord pedigree, it should still be considered a formidable competitor in 2012.

Still, Venza offers customers numerous advantages over Crosstour, as documented by this Edge.

� prACTiCAl perfOrmAnCeVenza V6 and Crosstour are a virtual match based on horsepower and fuel-economy numbers. But when it comes to day-to-day driving experience, Venza has the advantage. �more maneuverable Venza is shorter overall and has a tighter turning circle, handy when parking or working your way through traffic. �more braking power Venza has bigger front ventilated disc brakes, where stopping power is needed most. � Agile handling Venza has bigger wheels and tires, resulting in a larger tire-contact patch for control and handling. �more engine control Venza’s transmission has sequential shift and six forward gears compared with Crosstour’s five gears. This allows for greater driving involvement and enhanced performance.

� pASSenGerS pAmperedCrosstour might be bigger on the outside, but Venza is actually bigger on the inside. � easier access Venza’s step-in height is lower than Crosstour’s, easing access for passengers or when installing a child safety seat. �more passenger room Venza’s cabin offers more overall space for passengers than Crosstour’s, including more head room, shoulder room and hip room both front and rear.

� fully featured Venza XLE V6 FWD comes with such amenities as power liftgate, windshield-wiper de-icer and Smart Key System—features that aren’t available on Crosstour EX. Venza’s impressive list of available features extends the advantage.

� CArGO friendlyVenza’s rear hatch and clever storage compartments supersede Crosstour on the practical side, too. �more room for big items Venza’s cargo area is significantly bigger, whether the back seat is up or down. And its extra-large center console creates more options for smaller items. �more choice in roof storage Venza customers can opt for a plain roofline, allowing for roof rails and/or a roof rack for even more storage space. Crosstour comes standard with a moonroof, so roof storage isn’t an option.

� VAlue leAderVenza may cost less to own, based on a lower purchase price and mechanical differences that can save on maintenance. � lower mSrp Venza is offered at a lower base MSRP than Crosstour, even though Venza is very well equipped in standard trim. � longer-lasting timing chain Venza’s timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine. Crosstour’s timing belt must be replaced every 90,000 miles. � Better fuel economy Venza consumes less gasoline in city driving based on EPA estimates, potentially saving money over the life of the vehicle. � lower predicted ownership costs IntelliChoice calculates Venza’s five-year ownership costs to be $2,777 less than that for Crosstour (based on 2011 models).

2012 Honda Crosstour EX

2012 Venza

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Over Crosstour

2012 Honda Crosstour EX

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Honda offers the Crosstour in just two grades: a well-equipped base model and a step up that includes leather interior as well as other premium amenities. What follows are lists of many of these two grades’ key features.

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Engine

3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC V6

Transmission

5-speed automatic

Driveline

Front-wheel drive

Standard Features

Driver and front-passenger airbags

Front seat-mounted side airbags

Side curtain airbags

Anti-lock braking system

Electronic brake-force distribution

Stability control

Traction control

AM/FM/6-CD/MP3 audio system

Auxiliary audio input jack

Daytime running lights

Dual automatic climate control

Cruise control

Remote keyless entry

Power driver’s seat with height adjustment

Power front-passenger’s seat

Rear 60/40 split-folding seat

Power tilt and telescoping steering column

17-inch alloy wheels

225/65R17 tires

Temporary spare tire

Power-adjustable heated side mirrors

Power windows and door locks

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Honda Crosstour at a Glance

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The EX-L differs from the EX by adding:

Driveline

All-wheel drive

Standard Features

Bluetooth® connectivity

AM/FM/6-CD/MP3 premium audio system with XM Satellite Radio®

USB audio interface

Voice-activated controls

Automatic headlights with auto on/off and dusk sensor

Dual automatic climate control with sun sensor

Memory power-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic tilt-down

Memory power-adjustable heated driver’s and front-passenger’s seats

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Leather-trimmed shift knob

Leather-trimmed seats

HomeLink® garage-door transmitter

Removable cargo-area cover

18-inch alloy wheels

225/60R18 tires

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2012 Honda Crosstour EX

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2012 Honda Crosstour EX

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more maneuverable

Venza’s smaller footprint translates into a tighter turning circle. That makes Venza easier to drive when space is at a premium, such as when parking or negotiating heavy traffic.

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Venza AdvantagesA Closer Look

Venza Crosstour

Overall length (in.) 189.0 196.8

Turning diameter (ft.) 39.1 40.2

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Agile handling

Venza has bigger wheels and tires than Crosstour. The larger tire-contact patch at all four corners contributes directly to enhanced handling performance.

Venza V6 Crosstour EX

Alloy wheels (in.) 20 17

Tires 245/50R20 225/65R17

easier access

Venza’s doors are wider and taller than Crosstour’s. This makes it easier for passengers to get into and out of Venza. And it simplifies a parent’s task of installing a child safety seat.

Venza Crosstour Toyota Advantage

Head room, front/rear (in.) 39.6/39.3 39.5/37.5 0.1/1.8

Leg room, front/rear (in.) 40.3/39.1 42.2/37.4 --/1.7

Shoulder room, front/rear (in.) 60.0/59.1 57.8/56.2 2.2/2.9

Hip room, front/rear (in.) 56.0/56.5 55.3/53.9 0.7/2.6

Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 108.0 101.4 6.6

more passenger roomOnce inside, Venza’s cabin offers more space for passengers, including more head room, shoulder room and hip room in both the front and rear seats. And Venza’s rear seats recline. Crosstour doesn’t offer that comfort feature.

Fully featuredVenza XLE includes several comfort and convenience features as standard that aren’t available on the Crosstour EX.

Venza XLE Crosstour EX

Driver’s knee airbag Standard Not available

Power liftgate Standard Not availableWindshield-wiper de-icer Standard Not available

Smart Key System Standard Not available

Back-up camera Standard Not available

more braking power

Venza’s ventilated front disc brakes are larger in diameter than Crosstour’s. That’s where extra stopping power is most needed and has the biggest impact on braking performance.

Venza Crosstour

Ventilated disc brakes, front (in.)

12.8 11.7

more engine control

Venza’s sequential shift transmission is more sophisticated than Crosstour’s. And it has more gears, including a lower first gear, a higher overdrive and more closely spaced gears in between. This contributes to greater engine control, more driving involvement and better overall performance.

Venza Crosstour

Transmission type Sequential shift/automatic Automatic

Number of gears 6 5

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� CArGO friendly more room for big items

Whether the rear seat is up or folded down, Venza offers more room for cargo than Crosstour. One reason why: Honda’s choice of a double-wishbone rear suspension significantly narrows the cargo space at the wheel wells, making it more difficult to accommodate wide items.

Highlander

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Venza Crosstour Toyota Advantage

Cargo space with rear seat up (cu.ft.)1

30.7 25.7 5.0

Cargo space with rear seat down (cu.ft.)1

70.2 51.3 18.9

more options for small items

Toyota’s engineers found a way to mount the transmission shifter in the dashboard rather than between the front bucket seats. This opens up space for an extra-large 14.7-liter center console that Crosstour can’t match. Among other design innovations, the console integrates a wire- management system for cell phones and MP3 players.

Lower mSrP

Though Venza boasts a generous list of standard features, its base price is lower than Crosstour’s. This saves customers money at the point of purchase.

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Venza LE V6 FWD $30,060

Crosstour EX FWD $31,150

Savings $1,090

Longer-lasting timing chain

Venza’s V6 engine uses a timing chain designed to last the life of its engine. Crosstour’s timing belt must be replaced after 90,000 miles—a significant maintenance expense.

Venza Crosstour

Timing belt/chain material Stainless steel Reinforced

fiberglass

Maintenance interval Life of engine 90,000 miles

Venza Crosstourmore choice in roof storage

Venza customers can go with the standard roofline with roof rails or choose between the available roof rack and panoramic glass roof with power moonroof. The roof rails can carry up to 45 pounds with the weight evenly distributed across the rails and not directly on the roof. Crosstour customers have no choice: It comes standard with a moonroof. This further extends Venza’s cargo-carrying advantage on Crosstour.

Venza Crosstour

better fuel economy

Based on EPA estimates, a V6-powered Venza goes further on a gallon of gas in city driving than Crosstour. The choice of a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine only increases Venza’s advantage on this front. Either way, Venza owners can potentially save money over the life of the vehicle.

Venza CrosstourEPA-est. fuel economy3, V6 FWD, city/highway (mpg)

19/26 18/27

EPA-est. fuel economy3, I4 FWD, city/highway (mpg)

21/27 Not available

Lower predicted ownership costs

IntelliChoice4 calculates Venza’s five-year ownership costs to be $2,771 less than those for Crosstour (based on 2011 models).

2011 Venza FWD

2011 Crosstour FWD

Depreciation $11,897 $13,518Financing 2,887 3,184Insurance 6,560 6,940State fees 499 528Fuel 9,457 10,183Maintenance 2,208 1,922Repairs 587 5975-year totals $34,095 $36,872

Venza AdvantagesA Closer Look

Competitive Comparison reflects most current information available for stated model year vehicle. Competitive vehicle data sourced from Auto Planner and from competitor websites November 2011. All information is believed to be correct at date of printing and is subject to change without notice.

1 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 2 MSRP includes delivery, processing and handling fee. Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. Actual dealer price may vary. 3 EPA-estimated mpg. Actual mileage will vary. 4 2011 IntelliChoice®, Inc. (www.intellichoice.com).

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What’S neW For 2010

Venza V6 shown in Tropical Sea Metallic

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2010 venzaVenza stakes out new space in personal transportation, incorporating utility and roominess

while maintaining essentials such as easy entry/exit, performance, a sleek side profile and unrivaled interior features to deliver optimal comfort. A product of Toyota’s U.S. design and engineering teams, Venza’s bold design delivers on their goal of blending the space and utility of an SUV with the comfort and smoothness of a sedan.

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Blends the best of suV utility with mid-size sedan ride and efficiency

Venza raises the standard to new levels by combining elegance, innovation, comfort

and utility in one sleek and sporty vehicle. With seating for five, easy entry and exit, a

car-like ride and functional utility, Venza delivers a new level of driving enjoyment and

flexible practicality.Full compliment of advanced safety features

Drivers and passengers can enjoy peace of mind thanks to Toyota’s Star Safety

System™, a collection of safety features that includes the Anti-lock Braking System,

Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist† and Vehicle

Stability Control†. Other standard safety features include 7 airbags†, front active

headrests†, front and rear side curtain airbags† and front seat-mounted side airbags†.

comfort and convenience features for all passengers

The Venza interior offers surprising roominess, comfort and utility for the driver and

passengers. The lower rocker design allows occupants to more easily step in and out

of the vehicle than a typical sedan, while the rear hatch provides a low cargo height

that allows for easy loading and unloading of luggage and outdoor gear. Inside, there’s

ample room for all five passengers and abundant SUV-like cargo space behind the

second row of seats. Easy-to-use levers, one on each side of the rear cargo area,

allow the 60/40 split rear seats to fold flat, providing additional storage space for extra

long items. contemporary styling that is anything but ordinary

One look at Venza and it’s clear that there’s a dynamically different design approach

at work. From the distinctive grille and fog lamps to its wraparound tail lights that

interconnect with the hatch door, Venza displays aerodynamically sculpted exterior

lines and a bold, sporty stance. The distinctive look carries over into the interior,

where the creative design includes the flowing instrumentation panel that creates a

unique 60/60 design to give both driver and front passenger the look and feeling that

60 percent of the instrument panel is accessible from their seating position.

Toyota quality and durability As the newest addition to Toyota’s legendary lineup of passenger cars, Venza is

designed and built to the same high standards of quality and durability to ensure

long-lasting performance and customer satisfaction.

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