2009 Toyota Venza Consumer Reviews Page 2

So far so good!

Written by: Joanne on 10/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I came out of an 07 F-150, so I won't compare apples to oranges. I love the responsive steering. The V6 has quite the pickup, particularly on the highway. It's easy to lose track of how fast you're going, as the drive is very smooth. Love all the gadgets and cubbies for stuff. I have a bad back so seating is important to me. This seat is very comfy and easy to adjust. My son says the back seat is more comfortable than my husband's Lincoln Town Car! Very happy with my new car. (My boss wasn't too happy as I work at a Ford dealership!) Not many of these around yet, so I get lots of looks and questions. Highly recommend this vehicle!

Favorite Features

Zippy engine, comfy seats (front and back) smart key feature, JBL stereo rocks! Power rear door, bluetooth phone thing is awesome!

Suggested Improvements

The only things I can think of are maybe adjustable pedals, and a reverse sensor. They offer a visual one w/ the nav system, but I will miss the audible one my truck had (hubby's Lincoln has them too).

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Venza Demographic

Written by: MichiganMike1 on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We are empty nester, baby boomers that wanted easier entry than our former Acura MDX but with creature comforts, decent performance, good reliability, upright seating, cargo capacity for our dogs and stuff and some style. The Venza suited us better than any of the alternatives we tested. We were seduced by a loaded Venza in Blizzard Pearl. The price was still less than our Acura MDX in 2001.

Favorite Features

Ease of entry, comfortable and spacious seats, ample cargo and storage space, HID headlights, good JBL audio system with Bluetooth, back-up camera in Navigation screen, sunroof brightens interior and looks good, and uses regular gas.

Suggested Improvements

Would have liked memory for power seats and mirrors, USB connection like 2010 models, Michelin tires standard (far superior to Goodyear RSA which is also OEM), 18 inch wheel as no cost option, better quality dash and door panel materials.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Feels bulky

Written by: discerning on 10/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Good room and nice ride but steering uncomfortable, perhaps because of 20" tires. Dash is massive and makes vehicle feel huge and more like an RV. Good cargo room with or without rear seats down. Good pep and fairly agile for size. Been driving a BMW X3 and wanted more cargo room, which this has but handling just doesn't compare, even though ride a bit smoother. Sloped front end makes parking a bit of a challenge in tight spaces until accustomed to it. Feels a bit like driving one of the giant sedans of the 60's.

Favorite Features

Roominess, ride. Priced well to compete with SUV market.

Suggested Improvements

Should have memory seats with more adjustments. Dash should be given some design changes to keep it from feeling so massive. Reduce wheel size and tighten steering - feels "bouncy". Since windshield rises high into the roof, should tint more heavily at top, blocking sun can be a challenge.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love My Venza

Written by: pland on 10/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Went to the dealership looking for a Highlander (same size as a Highlander). When we drove the Venza fell in love with it! We were impressed by the smooth drive of the car and the pick up on acceleration. My husband loved it at first sight. Love the comfort and room.

Favorite Features

Everything! XM radio!

Suggested Improvements

Memory driver seats and mirrors. Replace the plastic areas with more leather.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Our Venza has been above expectations

Written by: petemo on 10/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My wife and I decided to buy a Venza after renting a Camry in California. We wanted a car that was SUV-like, but more of a sedan interior. We have a Honda Pilot which we both like very much, and we thought the Venza would give us sedan characteristics with some SUV features. We were right in making the decision to buy the Venza. It has exceeded our expectations. We love the ride and handling. The mileage on two trips has been between 26 and 30 mpg. It is extremely comfortable for both my wife and I. I'm 6'4" and she's 5'2'. We both fit the car nicely. We chose the sunroof option and I have no problem with headroom. The V6 has way more zip than the 4 cyl that we test drove.

Favorite Features

Our faves are the acceleration. The great handling on curvy roads. The auto tailgate has been very handy while shopping and traveling. Plenty of space to pack items for a long trip. The nav system is one of our favorite features. Satellite radio with traffic warnings works well too.

Suggested Improvements

My wife wondered immediately on seeing the car and price, where is the auto seat adjust? That was the only feature we thought was missing.

28 out 28 people found this review helpful

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Back to Toyota

Written by: Chuck on 09/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (2.7L 4cyl 6A)

Review

What I was looking for to replace my durango. Smaller but still has plenty of room, with good gas mileage. I got the 4cyl it has plenty of pep and getting 25mpg after a month.

Favorite Features

Roominess

Suggested Improvements

Adjustable front head rest (tilt), switched front headrest with back for comfort. Back is a little smaller with different angle to them.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great car! Love it!!

Written by: Donutdolly on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my Venza when my Lexus 2007 350ES lease ended. Once I took a test drive, I decided on the spot to buy the one on display--4 cyl Blizzard Pearl and fully loaded. This is such a terrific car for in-town and road trips. I put 5000 miles on it the first 6 weeks! Love every feature. 15 min after I drove away from the dealer, I parked at a shopping center and got asked, "What is that??? I love that car!" Hardly ever see others on the road, but I couldn't be happier to own this Venza. Have had Mercedes, BMWs, Volvos, Lexus in the past, and this is my favorite.

Favorite Features

Leather seats, NAV system, SAT radio, 2 moonroofs, A/C, roomy interior and plenty of leg and head room, power hatch, keyless entry and ignition,black floormats, back-up camera, smooth and quiet ride, # of cup holders, regular gas consumption! Fair price for so much luxury, safety, and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Include the service appointment charges in purchase price.

21 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Sedan/Wagon/SUV

Written by: tictoctictoc on 09/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Ride: Have driven on I76, I80, I 90, I190, I78, I70, I86, Route 22 central PA and really it's all smooth drive except for some bumps on I 86. Pickup: Good. Did well on the ups and downs of the Alleghenies. Noise: I contradict on the critics comments on the wind & road noise- Driving at 65mph and can hear the crisp and crystal clear music at level 6-7 maybe the premium JBL system (std on venza) is the performer. Engine & Mileage: V6 is powerful but fuel efficient. Driving between 50 mph-65 mph highway will give an avg fuel consumption of 27-29 mpg... isn't it wonderful!!! Tire: noise is also very low (have 20" Michelin). Seats: Leather seats are comfortable for a 4-5 hour dive at a stretch.

Favorite Features

Excellent Navi, Voice Navi, Bluetooth works great. Rear seats and space very comfortable, Auto High beam feature is a real plus during night driving, JBL 13 speaker system is excellent , back-up camera is very helpful, touch entry and locking is excellent.

Suggested Improvements

Splash guards, Memory seating, Side mirror turn indicators

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Love the Venza!

Written by: KY on 09/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I went into the dealership looking for a small 4 wheel drive SUV but I'm so glad the salesman directed me to the Venza. It's perfect for my needs. It has plenty of room, is fun to drive and gets good gas mileage. I love the way it looks and the interior is really nice for the money. Great car!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, looks great. Smart key system.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Nice but improvements needed

Written by: Nana on 09/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased this beautiful car for 2 reasons: No trunk to lift out of and better gas mileage. I had a Cadillac DeVille and I averaged 25-27 MPG on the road and thought Toyota would give me better. Wrong!!! I only average 20.9 on a highway trip. I also have a "Thump" sound which seems to come from the right rear but the dealership cannot find any problem. Being a single woman, I really have my fears that the noise could be something to do with the wheels on the back and dangerous. The plastic on the dash and steering wheel could certainly be improved. It is a nice car, drives wonderful, turning base is great but the MPG makes me wish I had my Cadillac back.

Favorite Features

Style of the car is beautiful and the automatic cargo door and spacious cabin are great!

Suggested Improvements

The lock on tilt steering wheel is so tight I have to take 2 hands and really work on it to get it open or closed. Improve plastic on dash, door and steering wheel- doesn't look as classic as the lines of the car demand.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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