2009 Venza, Different Kind of Toyota

Design of 2009 Toyota Venza look like 70% car and 30% crossover. The car is a very different kind of SUV and a very different kind of Toyota. Outside, the Venza's radical styling breaks loose from Toyota's traditional conservative mold. Inside, it's brimming with unusual design cues and innovative features.

Price range: $26,695 - $38,805.
EPA fuel economy estimates: 18-21 MPG city, 25-29 MPG highway.
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain

Camry Ranks 3 out of 23 Affordable Midsize Cars

The 2009 Toyota Camry ranks 3 out of 23 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 69 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Camry, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The Camry is a refined cruiser with a comfortable interior and a reputation for practicality and value. The car has been one of the best selling vehicles in America for more than a decade because it offers tremendous value.

A few cars on our list are more exciting performers -- the new Mazda6, for instance, beats out the Camry in many performance measures. A few, like the Honda Accord, offer more space.

A few are less expensive up front and a few are more pleasing to the eye. But the Camry does everything well, offering an all-around package almost no other car can match. And with bulletproof Toyota reliability, it's not likely to surprise you with unexpect expenses in a few year.

The Camry is not just a good car. It's a great buy. In fact, along with the hybrid version, the Camry won U.S. News' 2009 Best Car for the Money award in the midsize car class.