18 of 67 people found this review helpful
By mikeintx on 09/12/11 05:02 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Nice looks. Lots of power. Poor ergonomics. Cheap materials inside. Seats very uncomfortable. Visibility limited.
Rear camera is a joke. Weak brakes. Worse fuel mileage.
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4 of 17 people found this review helpful
By jim829 on 08/05/11 13:30 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
Review
We love the car!
It has absolutely been a great car so far.
Sun Toyota was an amazing dealership to go to and we will continue to buy our cars from here.
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19 of 33 people found this review helpful
By missris on 07/29/11 05:32 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I do work for a Toyota dealer and have access to all the cars. I had my Camry for 9 years and the Venza was a perfect next step. Before I bought the Venza I test drove the Ford Edge and Chevy Terrain. I also tried several new sedans to make sure I wasn't missing anything.
After driving the Venza I don't think I could ever go back to a sedan.
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16 of 48 people found this review helpful
By rw_atl on 07/25/11 11:21 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I've had the 2011 Venza for a month now.
It has steadily grown on us.. what we initially liked, now we LOVE! This is a very comfortable car with lots of headroom, legroom and width! My 3 sons are all 6'3" and they fit in the back seat with lots of legroom! It drives very well and handles well. Its not a sports car, but it handles better than our old Honda Odyssey Minivan, and my Toyota 4-Runner.
Plenty of power (v6) and all the solid technology (Nav, sat, cd, ipod, etc) you need in a car these days. Gas mileage is about 20 around town and 25 on the highway (80mph).
Excellent build quality all around.
Panoramic sunroof is really a nice feature.
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34 of 36 people found this review helpful
By venzaowner on 07/20/11 09:04 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I wanted 4-cylinder to save gas (180 hp is plenty enough for me).
I wanted a hatchback style so I could put more stuff in back.
I needed rear seats that folded down so I could put more and longer stuff in.
I wanted leather since it's easier to keep clean and looks more professional.
I wanted a panoramic roof so that it makes the back seats feel more spacious and comfortable to sit in.
I wanted USB and MP3 capability so I don't have to change CDs so often.
I wanted good looks on the outside.
I wanted a nice, polite, clean and clear-looking front instrument panel.
I wanted a non-luxury, well-known brand so I can get max. value for money and it it fixed anywhere.
The Venza was it.
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8 of 8 people found this review helpful
By sberdoc on 05/02/11 05:54 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I was going to go with either a VW Tiguan or Ford Edge or the Venza.
VW had to deliver, taking 3 months (salesman originally said 4-6 weeks), Edge was over priced and interior not as nice.
Drives well, great driving position and comfy seats. Handles nice, 6 cyl has great pick up from standing and passing.
Cons: no power mirror turn in (have to roll down window to turn in mirror), no seat memory for a limited trim line, cups in holders make getting to climate control difficult.
Some minor fit issues with interior. Touch screen is not flush with console so I have to bend in my long finger to tound an icon at bottom of screen. Fuel econonomy so so, I have only been getting 24 on highway.
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26 of 36 people found this review helpful
By imcdowell on 12/23/10 11:05 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Look at Yokohama Parada Spec-X 420 treadwear rating are 194 each set of 4 with tax in Texas is $915 installed at Discount Tire, Good year has a cheaper tire ar $125 each but it has lower tread rating and a more aggresive tread that will lead to more road noise. The good years can be had for under $600 installed but they would be inferior to the Yokohamas .
Remember this car is a more comfortable alternative to a SUV their tires will usually cost almost as much and in some cases more.
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18 of 18 people found this review helpful
By dfreshdee on 12/09/10 13:35 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I was disappointed that Toyota did not make some easy changes to improve this car.
I know it just came out less then 2 years ago, but the number of people who have complained about the tire size/cost/fast wear is very high.
Neither walmart nor costco even carry a tire this size, and the local shops want $1,250 to replace all 4 tires - all of which wear out very quickly.
yuck.
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42 of 127 people found this review helpful
By stacey wilford on 10/26/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
Review
- No mirror integrated turn signals - No blind spot information system - No mirror with ground lighting - No Interior cabin light delay - No HD Radio 4 Cylinder drive good around the city ,feels compose and stable , intrusive road noise noticeable on back seat, a lot of compartments, love power tailgate, I wish they would offer simulated wood trim on 4 cyl package. Good Voice-activated navigation system.
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