Used 2023 Toyota Venza Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Venza, so we've included reviews for other years of the Venza since its last redesign.
If it doesn’t have it, you don’t need it.
Charles F. Taylor, 08/02/2023
2023 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
96 of 101 people found this review helpful
We traded a Lexus 350 in for Venda LTD Hybrid. The Venda came equipped with virtually every extra we could think off. I won’t go into details offered by other reviewers other than to say I agree with them. We have had Chevys, Pontiacs, Mercedes, Lexuses, VWs, and a few others, and the Venza is the best of the lot, especially when you factor in MPG, styling and cost. Its comparative rating is knocked down for a lack of space in the rear, but it is perfectly fine for a couple who do not tow. I recommend it without qualification or reservation.
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Efficient, Smooth, Stylish SUV
Hybrid Driver , 06/14/2022
updated 12/19/2022
2022 Toyota Venza LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
103 of 109 people found this review helpful
10,000 Mile Update: After 7 months/10,000 miles, still happy with the purchase. The MPG has ranged between 41-45 mpg in suburban driving and 35-39 mpg on the Interstate measured at the pump. After living with the Venza for 7 months, IMO, it is best suited for singles, couples without children, or families of four or less without small children. Cargo is fine for our purposes but if we had small children with strollers and other bulky items I would go with the Sienna for increased cargo capacity. It's efficient in city/suburban driving with a good view of the road. The Venza excels on road trips. It’s quite, the ride is composed, the driver's seat is comfortable, there is plenty power, excellent mpg, it has radar cruise control with lane keeping assist, and it's heavy and aerodynamic enough not to get pushed around in the wind. The result is you do not become as fatigued on long drives. The ultimate road trip vehicle! Cons: Cargo - fine for groceries, ect, but not enough for bulky items without the rear seats down. Also, very large people over 6 2' may find head room limited. Anyone 6 2' and under should be fine. Original Review: After giving my 2016 Prius to a family member, I needed a new ride. The Prius was an excellent car but I wanted a change. The Venza has many attributes that make the Prius great; made in Japan reliability, efficient hybrid power train (44 mpg in suburban FL driving/37 on the interstate), and unique Japanese styling. The Venza a/k/a Harrier, like the Prius, is a Japanese market car. The Japanese styling aesthetic appeals to my taste so couldn’t be happier with the look of the car. The Venza is quick ( 0 to 60 in 7.6 seconds), quiet and a great highway cruiser. It’s relatively roomy but easy to handle. The LE trim has buttons and knobs so it avoids the complaint of no knobs on the higher trims. The LE’s 18 inch wheels also make for better ride. Very happy with the purchase. It’s like an updated early 2000s Lexus RX. The Venza is perfect for someone looking for practical, reliable, AWD transportation with some luxury elements.
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Tomdeere
Tomdeere Hoosier to the core!, 07/16/2023
2023 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
73 of 77 people found this review helpful
We are retired and have looked for a vehicle to replace our Rogue which we liked, but wanted something that gave us better mileage as well as overall nicer more luxurious feel. What we found to meet all of those criteria we settled on a 2023 Venza, which we love. The only shortfall is lack of hauling capacity, which is not as important to us as it used to be. The seats are very comfortable and love the ability to just say, "Hey Toyota take us to where we want to go". Our son who drives a Lexus RX tried to convince us to get one, but could not see the $12,000 difference in price and after seeing and drive our new car he was convinced as well. We cannot figure out why this model is not selling compared to the Rav4, which is not nearly as nice. You can't go wrong with a Venza!
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Feature rich baby Lexus
Perry’s Dad, 08/08/2023
2023 Toyota Venza LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
58 of 61 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2017 Lexus RX350 for the 2023 hybrid Venza. While not as posh the Venza’s driving characteristics are similar to the Lexus and it has more technology and driver safety features in a slightly smaller package. Best of all my current overall efficiency since buying the Venza is 40 plus miles per gallon.
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Let's Put Things In Perspective
Khun JT, 07/18/2024
2023 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I think the look and design of the Venza is really more about elegance and fashion statement than sport utility. You won't find plastic claddings on the Venza as you would on typical SUVs. Reviewers like to compare the Venza to more true SUVs like the RAV4 and CRV, so obviously the Venza comes up short on many SUV categories. Hopefully, this review can put things in proper perspective and perhaps explain some of the inconsistencies among the various reviews. If you want a SUV with exceptional gas mileage that also looks elegant and fashionable (subjectively speaking), then do consider the Venza. The Venza is mostly quiet but it could also be a bit noisy. It is pretty quiet if you drive it like a hybrid and not a sport car, since you need to give the hybrid battery a chance to complement the gas engine in moving the car. If you accelerate somewhat hard, you force the gas engine to do most of the work, and the Toyota 2.5L engine can be a bit loud when rev up too quickly. Toyota aims for gas mileage and reliability with their engine design but the penalty is a somewhat louder engine. So if you do lots of brisk accelarations, the hybrid battery will not have chance to charge up, forcing the gas engine to have to rev and make more noise than it needs to. The ride/suspension is very nice for a compact SUV but it's not exactly comparable to that of mid to full size luxury SUVs. Most Venza's come with 19 inch wheels and low profile tires so you can expect a slightly bumpy ride when compared to SUVs with 17 inch wheels and more tire rubber. The 12 inch infotainment system can be a bit annoying to use at first due to the flush surface design but it's really not bad. Music and radio can easily be managed via the controls on the steering wheel. The air con basically operates itself if you put it in Auto mode. You still need to press Recirculate as needed. The flush design looks so elegant that after a few months with the Venza, most other vehicles dashboards started to look outdated. The base 6 speakers audio is surprising good. Toyota tuned it such that the highs, mids, bass, balance and fader are just perfect, if you leave them at their default levels. Instruments and voices are presented with accurate timbre and impressive details, with minimal sibilance or sloppy bass. I think the XLE is the best trim for looks and features versus price.
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