From the Camry to the RAV-4 to the Prius, Toyota has this habit of developing vehicles before the public realizes it needs them.

It may have done so again with the Venza, a sort of crossover lite that has the solid robustness of a Camry, the quiet comfort of an Avalon and the hefty look and feel of a mid-sized SUV such as the Highlander. Oh, and by the way, a 4-cylinder engine version gets 29 mpg on the highway, 21 in town.

The Venza comes in four models, which are defined by two engine choices and two transmission options. Base prices range from $25,000 for a 182-hp, 2...

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