According to Toyota, the 2009 Toyota Venza is an exception to the crossover vehicle rules. The automaker says the Venza--a name that combines "venture" and "Monza," an Italian racetrack--has the carlike looks and SUV flexibility to make it a new type of vehicle. In reality, the Venza's a fairly conventional crossover vehicle with five-passenger seating and a direct competitor to the likes of the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano.