[bobstcyr]

This morning's article in the WSJ is the first I've read that really slams the new Venza.

Basic complaints: Cheap looking/feel of leather seats; Lower that advertised ave. mpg's; Poor handling AWD in snow (described as worthless); Over-priced, over-weight Camry wagon wanna be (paraphrased here), poor fit in the existing line-up of models. The only positive was: model interior room.

The WSJ contributor/commentator apparently drove a new loaded Venza for a week and wasn't impressed. He didn't appear to be anti-Toyota and made good references to the Camry.

A single review doesn't a fact make but my limited test-driving experienced leaves me wondering what the longer-term driving experience would reveal.

Can anyone out there share their Venza ownership or driving experiences have been?

Thanks!