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The Venza is Toyota’s all-new 5-passenger crossover vehicle that Toyota describes as a crossover sedan, combining the styling and comfort of a sedan with the utility of an SUV. Designed in North America, exclusively for the North American market, the Venza evolved from the FT-SX concept that debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Toyota designers avoided the rugged edges and angles commonly found in SUVs in favor of a sporty, low-profile, silhouette with plenty of room and flexibility inside. Intended for buyers looking to move up from a midsize sedan or down from a large SUV, Toyota claims that Venza creates a new segment, although it looks a lot like what was once called a wagon, but with the driver in a higher seating position. SUV attributes include cargo capacity, flexibility, towing capability and all-wheel drive.