2009 Toyota Venza Consumer Reviews Page 6

Best people hauler

Written by: Robert on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This car cannot be beat for comfort. It is a big improvement over the Camry. Great highway ride and economical, too. We looked at many brands but could find no equal anywhere near the price. It qualifies for the biggest clunker rebate making it a steal.

Favorite Features

Ride, handling and safety features.

Suggested Improvements

Make more of them.

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Nice Clunker Update

Written by: CT Venza Owner on 08/13/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Taking advantage of Cash for Clunkers, I traded in my Nissan Xterra and Toyota Camry Hybrid. I liked the Venza because it was similar to the Camry and I knew that I would have a short learning curve for Navigation, etc. The seats are quite comfortable and the Navigation has nice voice-controlled update from the Camry. Love the 20" wheels and the AWD. Obviously, mileage is less than the Hybrid, but for the V6, it is not bad. Still breaking in the engine and trying not to go over 55 mph on highway, but sometimes, I get carried away. Smooth engine and lots of power.

Favorite Features

Seats, navigation, daytime running lights, styling, power windows (all) are automatic down and automatic up from driver's seat. Also, nice location on console to store IPhone. Bluetooth integration is swell as well, for both the phone and the MP3 streaming. Automatic hatchback is nice too.

Suggested Improvements

Automatic rain-sensing wipers. Better gas mileage. Not much else.

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Toyota does it again!

Written by: K.Lamb on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We still haven't figured out what category this vehicle falls under, but whatever it is we really are enjoying it! We were actually looking at the RAV4 and Highlander when we spotted the Venza. Like most people we asked what it was and had to take it for a test drive. The ride is smoother than a crossover and has better handling. The increased height makes for easy in and out and overall visibility. Combined gas mileage is about 24 and the 4-cylinder engine has plenty of power for us. Got it with the comfort package which includes the keyless ignition and remote liftgate as well as powered driver's seat with great lumbar support. We think it is an overall great value and a head turner, too!

Favorite Features

Body style, interior design, keyless ignition.

Suggested Improvements

A larger seat bottom for us tall guys; Liftgate glass that opens independently.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Aerodynamics and Space in a Crossover

Written by: Art Wallace on 08/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The Venza has been a surprising delight to drive with the four- cylinder version providing excellent fuel economy and adequate acceleration and hill climbing capacity. We've enjoyed the spacious seating in front and back, along with the excellent standard features and back storage area with easy fold down seats (with lever). Its aerodynamic design and styling make it drive smoothly on the highway and its tight turning radius is a welcome change after owning a minivan.

Favorite Features

Spacious seating, multiple power outlets for accessories, large glove compartment, center island with plenty of storage space, reading lights, and aerodynamic stylish design. Four- cylinder with excellent fuel consumption and solid ride.

Suggested Improvements

None that I can think of... for now.

18 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Love My Venza!!

Written by: LOVE IT!!!!!! : ) on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Love my Venza!!! My husband is a big guy and we spent a whole day going from dealership to dealership to find a car with comfort and room size. Everything is made so compact these days but when we sat in the Venza we could not believe the room and comfort of this classy looking vehicle!! Just took a trip to New Jersey 6 hrs each way. We have made that trip many times in Lincolns and Grand Marques yet never enjoyed it like we did our Venza!!! We get 23 miles City and 28 Highway!! Just took friends out with us yesterday for a trip to the Cape and they were amazed at the comfort of the ride and the room in the back seat, one of them is very tall and said he has never been so comfy in any car.

Favorite Features

Love everything about it!! One cool thing we discovered on our NJ trip if you put drinks in the middle console they stay cold from the back AC unit!:)

Suggested Improvements

I, like others, would have liked a memory sensor for seats and mirrors but not a reason to not own this great Crossover!!

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Happy With This One

Written by: David W on 07/22/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

After 1 month the mileage has been 22 city and 29 highway. The mileage computer is not as accurate as my calculator but it is close enough. Plenty of room inside and materials are of respectable quality. Venza handles well in town and on the road. The ride is a bit choppy on the road compared with the Volvo wagon it replaced, but is an OK ride. The in town ride is smooth and awesome. Very happy with Venza and would recommend it to anyone.

Favorite Features

Smart key, sound system (base) info system, and the high stance of the Venza. Loads of carrying capacity, and plenty of leg room for the rear seats.

Suggested Improvements

None for now.

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Well thought out car.

Written by: Jerry Alland on 07/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is one of the more pleasurable cars I have owned recently (owned several including CX7 traded for this car). If you would call it negative, the ride could be more plush & I am dismayed that no optional wheels are offered as well as the Memory function for the seats/mirrors. Gas mileage is very good & I keep a log of gas used.

Favorite Features

The gas mileage is exceptional, I get 19/20mpg in city driving & so far, 26.1mpg for highway driving (over 100 miles). Acceleration-did not know how fast it was when I purchased the car.

Suggested Improvements

Could add Memory seats/mirrors & perhaps cooled seats to options.

25 out 25 people found this review helpful

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Transmission problems

Written by: Allisonian on 07/20/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

My Venza was silky smooth the first week. Loved it! Then the annoying grinding noise from the transmission occurred when starting in the morning with every shift. The technician said that it was normal in a morning cold/cool start. The grinding sound became worse and worse. Now the venza won't move when start in the morning, on reverse, or drive for up to a minute, while the VDC light up on the dashboard. Have to turn it off and restart. Very disappointed. Other owners reported similar problems. Will take the car to dealer to have it checked out.

Favorite Features

keyless entry

Suggested Improvements

Give me the Toyota quality/dependability.

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Everything I thought it would be

Written by: Bill on 07/20/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have wanted a Venza since I first read about them. I have had the car for a 10 days and it was worth the wait. I love the interior room. The V- 6 provides plenty of power. It is a very smooth ride. My biggest surprise has been the gas mileage. I got 23 1/2 mpg on my first tank. This was about 4 mpg better than my 03 Highlander. I usually would not buy a car in its first year of release, but since it was a Toyota product I felt it would be reliable I decided to make an exception and get the car. So far I am glad I did. This is an amazing vehicle. It handles like a car and retains the versatility of an SUV with better gas mileage.

Favorite Features

I really like the leather seats, the sound system, the power and how the car handles. The options including Homelink are very nice. The vehicle was well thought out.

Suggested Improvements

A memory feature for the power seat would be nice, however this is a very small issue.

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It makes me smile

Written by: Darla on 07/18/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Perfect car to travel with because of its cargo arrangement options and seating space. The comfort of the passenger seat was of utmost importance to us. The seat is broad enough, has enough leg room, and recline capabilities so the passenger has positional options during a trip. However it has one defeat-if books or grocery bags are placed on the front passenger seat the seat belt signal sounds. Wish the passenger could do map tracking to specific hotels, food, etc. while the car is being driven from area to area. This would be wonderful for spur of the moment decisions while driving along. Wish the width of the back cargo space immediately behind the back seat was the same as at door area.

Favorite Features

Ride performance, comfort, handling, appearance, audio system, bottle and cup holders, push button starter, heated seats, double moonroof, dealerships availability while traveling in case of an emergency.

Suggested Improvements

Mileage, cargo capability on passenger seat without seat belt signaling. Would have preferred an interior darker color near floor and on lower part of door because the beige gets dirty. The door design also allows wetness (snow/water) on the area between the door and lower body that you need to clean.

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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