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.
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)
14 of 14 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flush design looks so elegant that after a few months with the Venza, most other vehicles dashboards started to look outdated.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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Very comfortable drive
Rd, 07/21/2022
2022 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
45 of 49 people found this review helpful
I have this car for about 2 months now and have driven more than 2000 miles, including a 800 mile road trip. Very comfortable car for long trips, and did not feel any fatigue even after 6 hour road trip. I have read reviews about road noise. I have not experienced it, and the noise I hear did not bother me at all. Have been getting between 40-50 mpg which is during summer. The adaptive cruise control and LTA make long drives very easy.
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2023 Toyota Venza for sale near you
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Super Venza
Thor62, 01/11/2023
2023 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is such a GREAT looking vehicle. The seats are super comfortable. I've only had for a little while, but getting 40 mpg. I got the limited model and it came with every option. The sound system is awesome. My only issue is the big display doesn't show more than 1 app at a time. But it is a great vehicle!!
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Exactly what it is supposed to be
Jerry Can, 05/04/2022
2022 Toyota Venza XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
48 of 54 people found this review helpful
Short term owner here. This car is everything it is billed to be. Comfortable, safe and (hopefully) reliable transportation. This car is packed with great tec and safety equipment. Interior is well though out with high quality materials used throughout. The car seamlessly transitions between the electric motor and gas engine. You hardly notice it which is excellent. The ride is smooth with decent sound deadening throughout. The stock tires are not great (Ecopias) and I have to thing a set of Michelins will enhance the ride even further. Is the car "fun" to drive? Not really. Does it drive incredibly well? Yes. Negatives are a terrible base stereo in the XLE, non power passenger seat (I feel like it is too high) and agressive seat bolstering may be too much for larger framed people. The seats are very comfortable however. The gas mileage is as promised and the car can run on electric only in stop and go or slow city driving. This car is a sleeper and unfortunately hard to buy right now due to limited supply.
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2022 Venza Limited
G-West 2080, 07/14/2022
2022 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
* Now that I have my 2022 Venza Limited w/ Advanced Tech Package & Star Gaze Roof, I like both options very much!!! As a previous premium mid-size SUV owner, changed to new Venza Limited because of established hybrid reliability, excellent ride quality, silky smooth drivetrain/hybrid system, & outstanding features/options. * Took brief while to adjust to Limited's capacitive touch media system controls, but afterwards proved to be very responsive and convenient, especially with use of steering column controls. Also, I use the Bluetooth connection to play my YouTube Music libraries/artists. I found I like the multimedia Home command with its 3 default windows, which are customizable. * After getting use to entering/exiting front passenger side, passenger seat's comfort is well above average 😃.