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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Venza, so we've included reviews for other years of the Venza since its last redesign.
Definitely a great car for SOME people!
RMH, 12/11/2020
2021 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
399 of 408 people found this review helpful
I went from a BMW X3 m40i to this car. From the first week I had the BMW, I had issues with the brakes, the electronics, total engine shutdown, and the list goes on. Yes, it was fun to drive (when it was running) but I was tired of being a frequent flier at the local BMW service center. My family and friends have Toyotas and can vouch for their reliability, so I began researching the new Venza. I wasn't a fan of the old Venza station wagon but really liked the new body style. I test drove the car and found it had all of the qualities I wanted (Toyota reputation/reliability, excellent fuel economy, great safety features, nice ride, comfortable seats, and decent power). Before the test drive I was worried this car wouldn't have enough power, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not going to win you any races but the car has enough guts to get you moving and pass others when needed. The interior could use more storage space/cubbies, and the center stack could be better designed (the power button is in an odd spot, and the placement of the wireless charger is a bit awkward), but overall is well appointed, clean and comfortable. The seats are so comfortable - but keep in mind the passenger's seat does not come with lumbar support. There's plenty of cargo space in the back, as long as you aren't planning to haul large items on a regular basis. If you need more cargo space, the RAV4 or CR-V might be better options. I'm not crazy about the button-less infotainment screen, but found it's very intuitive to use and access what's needed. For stereo volume, I use the volume knobs on the steering well & that works well. Although Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are not wireless, they're accessible via a USB and very easy to set-up. Now, the overall positives: gas mileage (using regular gas) is incredible; the car is quiet and the ride is very smooth and compliant; the steering and brakes are excellent and the brakes are better than other hybrid brakes I've tried; the seats are comfortable and driving position is excellent; as for the negatives: although there's sufficient power, it could always use more; there is some wind noise at highway speeds; the rear turn signals sit in the lower bottom portion of the car, vs higher-up, and the headlights could be brighter. But those are minor gripes for what I feel is a great overall car.
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Perfect car for SOME people
JimB, 10/19/2020
2021 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
283 of 289 people found this review helpful
We are an active, retired couple who love to travel. No need for 3rd row seats, looking for comfort, safety assistance, and fuel efficiency. We bought the upgraded seat package, but didn’t want the moonroof. Also opted to use Apple Play & our phones for navigation because write-ups indicated the 12” screen w/nav was overly complicated versus the 8” screen w/o nav. Wanted a good audio system, but didn’t need the upgraded one. Also, nav & upgraded audio not worth the upcharges. This car is PERFECT for us. It rides almost as well as our Lexus RX, and the seats are almost as comfortable. That says a lot. Car handles beautifully, and the drivers assist package is excellent. Makes longer interstate trips a breeze. Cargo space is not huge, but enough space for 4 adults to travel very comfortably, and carry luggage for a week long trip.
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Seeing if I'm a Hybrid type of guy
Dave, 06/07/2021
2021 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
52 of 52 people found this review helpful
This is my first SUV, and purchased because my wife wanted a vehicle that we could take a trip in, with comfort and adequate storage space. We needed only a 5-seater as it's just us and a few furry kids, so the Venza checked all the boxes. Took delivery of my Venza limited last week so these are my initial impressions. I was hesitant to purchase at first as I would not consider myself the typical hybrid owner/driver and I live in the foothills of my community so coming from a 2.0 turbo vehicle, I never worried about having enough power to climb these hills to my home... I have to say the 2.5 combined with the electric motors has more than met my expectations. The quality and features of this car are fantastic, near luxury without snobbery. My car has all features except the panoramic moonroof, while a really cool feature I figured I would be enamored for about a month and then likely wouldn't use it , similar to the panoramic roof on my former vehicle. Surprisingly although only a week in I've been achieving the EPA gas mileage estimate, the car has several display screens that encourage conservation. I tend to drive more highway mileage so the 40+MPG likely will not be an ongoing reality. While my salesman gave me a brief overview of the set-up for infotainment and safety type settings, I've been able to mostly set-up these to my preference and they work beautifully. The safety suite of features are on par with many of the luxury brands The lane keep assist can be easily turned off and on so I'm not constantly bothered when I forget to use my turn signal when changing a lanes in very light traffic other features allow me to turn on or off or adjust their sensitivity. The 360 degree camera is great and while the navigation resolution is below par it is more than adequate... have not really used yet but apparently with real time updates its going to be great and once you get use to the large 12" screen it is very intuitive to use and modify. No complaints yet on the lack of knobs to control the climate and radio... like many have said, you will use to it but you definitely need to keep a microfiber wipe available to clean the fingerprints from the touch screen
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Venza is a Lexus 350
Jack, 12/15/2020
2021 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
214 of 221 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2016 Rav 4 Hybrid Limited for the 2021 Venza Limited w/o the moonroof. As a big fan of the Toyota Safety features this Venza has sensors for about any fender bender & up imaginable. The cameras are awesome including the front end view & 360 look around. I like the Technology, 12” screen & navigation, easy to use.Toyota throws in the first year on Safety Connect that connects your Venza to basically an OnStar type service.You can lock ,unlock ,start the car etc..roadside assistance, enhanced navigation, etc..The sound proofing makes a huge difference over my Rav 4..Enhances the JBL sound system..quiet ride, smooth acceleration, with 42 mpg on avg so far..but I do baby it..I test drove a 2021 Lexus RX 350 (gas) prior to the Venza & couldn’t justify the 10k additional price..All in all a Safe, solid, high tech , great mpg, attractive crossover..And its got a JT vin #..Made & Assembled 100% in Japan..excellent quality control..
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Comfortable, quiet, high MPG
Vic, 05/17/2021
2021 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
77 of 79 people found this review helpful
We've owned our Venza for three months now and love it! The ride is smooth, comfortable, and quiet. It feels predictable and safe. We're hitting 38-42 MPG around town depending on the trip, and 40-45 MPG on the freeway depending on speed and traffic. Note: using ECO mode adds about 3 MPG compared to normal mode. The acceleration is a bit more muted, but I only drive ECO now. I actually prefer the handling of ECO; it makes for smoother starts from stop signs. Obviously, the external styling is sharp too. We're empty-nesters and the cargo space is more than sufficient for us but is smaller than others. If cargo room is a priority, look at the RAV4. (The tradeoff is that interior of the RAV4 is not as luxurious. The Venza is almost Lexus-like). If sporty handling is important, consider the Mazda CX-5. A couple of other notes. The gas tank does have a reserve of about 3 gallons when you reach "empty." After I get a full tank, I typically show about 470 miles to go. It's great to get that kind of range and know you still have an ample reserve. The 470 miles is much higher than other cars I've driven so I'm fine with it. Also, I think the sweet spot is the XLE trim with the standard 8 inch screen. This trim has physical controls for radio volume/tuning and climate control, and IMO looks better too. The 12 inch touchscreen is harder to adjust while you're driving. Though the XLE costs $3K more than the LE, I think it was worthwhile. The XLE comes with several features that are missing in the LE: front/rear bumper sensors with automatic braking (Toyota's mysteriously calls this parking assist; it keeps you from hitting things you can't see or can't judge the distance), projector headlights which are much brighter than the reflector headlights in the LE; a larger driver display with more info ("MID"), HomeLink garage door opener built in the rear view mirror, Softex-fabric combo seats instead of all fabric seats (feels like leather and the feel is not much different than the all Softex seats in the Limited IMO), seat adjustment memory for two drivers, and a few others. I found that moving from the LE to the XLE yielded features that were important to me and weren't just "nice to have."
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