Toyota Superbowl Ad: Are You Venza? (Whatever That Means)
Published: February 1st, 2009
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The ad was pretty run-of-the-mill, but the car itself is very nice. I suppose the ad was just to make sure that people were aware the car existed, which, considering the households that the SB reaches, it probably did just that. The car itself, though, is fantastic, IMO. The I4 w/ AWD gets 28mpg. The front and rear interior space is great for adults with loads of leg room and reclining rear seats. It has 8.1" of ground clearance. The cargo area is large and tall enough. The step in height isn't high or low. The only major downside, IMO, is the cheap material on the top section of the dashboard. The face of the dash is nice with well thought out cubbies for ipods, phones, drinks, etc. It has an optional towing package so I can pick up a small utility trailer for my home improvement projects. My wife loves the car and it will likely be in our garage next year. The GTI and MINI will be kept as the fun cars. The Venza will be the comfort, utility car for longer trips, vacations, etc. It is the SUV for people that don't like driving SUVs.
Ford called - they want their grill back.
No I'm not confused. "you've been influenced by many, but defined by none" Translation: You're quite weird and undefined, so we built an equally odd and ambiguous car.
I heard people at the Super Bowl Party I was at say "Looks like every other SUV" when this ad played. Can't say I disagree.