Toyota Venza (2008 - 2016) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

One of the best cars for the money! A large comfortable sedan with a 4 cylinder engine,abundant leg room on the second row seats, and oversized tires to cap off the subtle Gilmour of this car. The car is a fabulous design of timeless efficient engineering.. mine stopped running ar 260000 miles with the original warerpump still working! Love this car!Jan 09, 2023

So far I really like the car. I was looking for something that was easy to get in and out of-and this one is perfect. No too high so that I need a ladder to get in but no so low that I need a crane to get out. I also really like the back up camera. I have nothing to compare it to because it is the only car of this type I have ever driven. It has lots of features that I am still getting to know. All in all yes I think it is a good value-and as far as I can tell it is not missing anything that I will ever need or want. Nov 29, 2020

Would buy again. - Our Venza was purchased on first sight. Our family unanimously loved the styling and practical, comfortable dimensions.(and rich color) It is the vehicle of choice for long trips or carrying bulky items. Toyota quality is evident in fit, finish, operation, dealer service, actually everything. This is our second Venza, our first, an '09 had a problem with the AWD which was resolved, although it made odd noises after the repair that reapperared periodically. Acceleration is brisk with the V6, but the 4 is adequate. The mileage is close, so we picked the reserve power the V6 provides. The 4 requires synthetic oil be warned. Handling is secure for a bulky vehicle, with very short stops with the 4 antilock disc brakes and low profile tires. The 20" alloy wheels give the Venza an aggressive look we like, just watch those curbs or the wheels will rash easily. The cabin is quiet and chock full of conveniences like dual climate control, auto dimming xenon headlamps, navigation with rear camera, bluetooth cell linking, heated seats, a huge console, and remote power tailgate. New for the limited, electrically folding mirrors and auto seat and steering make entry and exits easier.With all the safety features, great crash rating, airbags front and side, dual sunroofs, more legroom in back than front, reclining rear seats, this is a very passenger friendly vehicle. Now that the bugs have been worked out, we can recommend the Venza, and would purchase it again.Jun 09, 2014

We opted for the 4 cyl and I think we made the right choice. Yes the V6 had more power but for the 75% this car is driven in local traffic, the V6 would have been wasted. So far, impressed with Toyota's quality but we only have 2500 miles on it. I think this is a good looking car that's more wagon than crossover SUV but its ground clearance is more SUV at 8". Fuel mileage has been a little worse than expected but as noted, it's mainly around town and not traditional commuter miles. This is a family wagon so fun is not normally associated with this line of vehicle. The 19" wheels and suspension do a nice job of keeping the ride comfortable but it doesn't float. Apr 27, 2012

I like the appearance of the car from mostly all angles, with the worst being the rear view. The build quality on the outside is very good, but on the inside the dashboard looks cheap with the different shades, textured materials, and gaps. The seats are very comfortable and there is a lot of rear leg room. Cargo room is pretty good. The gas mileage is over 20 MPG around town which is good for the size of the car. I have over 25,000 miles on it and never had anything wrong with the vehicle. The free maintenance was a selling point but it probably didn't cost the company much since only oil changes were needed. The car's acceleration is very good but the wheels spin easily from start. Braking is also very good and the car stops in a straight line. I feel very safe in the car. It's very comfortable but not overly fun to drive. Apr 19, 2012