Toyota Venza Review | 2009-2015

In this video I review a 2015 Toyota Venza LE AWD. Here's what I think of it.

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[joearvelo]

Just purchased 2013 xle awd V6 with only 55 k like new, suspension feel nicely tight, Sporty.. not loose ..im so excited ❤

[missdesireindependance]

The Venza looks like a luxury vehicle for the price. This will be my next vehicle!

[erikgarcia]

My wife’s is 2014 100k and zero issues best of all we bought it new for under 23k I’m keeping it even after most her friends drive luxury cars with issues I’m keeping quiet

[keyboardtek]

I bought a 2013 with 125K miles. The 4 cylinder has plenty of power. I noticed no engine strain at all. The one I have has no sun roof. That gives me plenty of headroom being 6'3" tall. All the SUVs I sat in had a sunroof which lowers headroom for tall people. I could not fit in them. The firm suspension means one feels every bump. But that also means the vehicle handles curves very well with no top heavy tipping like many SUVs have. I test drove Subaru Foresters and Outbacks and they were rather wobbly and tippy on curves. My wife has a 2006 Camry. She said this Venza drives just like her Camry.

[nw]

I have 2009 Venza bought it new. Today I have 218+ thousands miles and just now need to change the timing chain. Cabin space is great my kids are 6ft tall and are very comfortable in the back. I love this car and will update to the 2021 model soon!!!

[MegaSlowe]

2011 XLE V6. 102, 000 miles. Had to replace rear differential at 85, 000 miles because the first owner never maintained it (didn't change the gear oil every 30, 000 miles). Very expensive fix, but not the vehicle's fault. Thing runs great. I religiously change the oil and fluids. Expecting it to last me another 10 years.

[perdidonoglobo]

I think you are the only person on here who understand the Venza. I don't understand why it didn't sell well since it has more ground clearance than a RAV4 during this generation (8" vs 6.3"), and just about as roomy. The measurements are very close to the Subaru Outback as you mentioned. Toyota should have done a better job with the description and comparison.
I hope to find a good used example (XLE AWD 4 cyl) for my next car. Great job. Thanks for your video.

[tommybaker]

I love my Venza . . . Toyota did a poor job of marketing it IMO . . . very comfortable and the 2.7 four is strong enough to handle the AWD weight. Not an SUV, not a car, the crossover term is the only thing that fits at nearly 64 inches tall and with 8 inches of ground clearance. The huge tires make it a surprisingly agile vehicle despite it's size. I too wish they still made them.

[M_Star]

Just watching your video… looking for a 2015 XLE as my “everyday car”…. Great Job, thanks for the info.

[OldThomMerton]

Toyota refused to categorize the Venza and that (IMO) was a mistake . . . however, I can see the problem as it is very hard to define. Crossover is the term I use, and I define a crossover as a hybrid vehicle, a cross between a wagon and an SUV, taller than a car/wagon but shorter than an SUV.

- I've owned mine for a year now and I love the wagonish looks, the AWD (great for snowy winters and gravel roads), the very comfortable seats, the extra seating height and the massive amount of space for cargo. The entry height, taller than a car but shorter than most SUV's, is also a life-saver; I have a bad back and left leg and I cannot easily toe-up to climb into the tall SUVs, nor climb out of cars or wagons. I've also been very pleasantly surprised at the cornering capability of this vehicle . . . the wide tires and the AWD allows for a little fun on the curves with little body roll (and when you do feel body roll you know to take it back a notch).

The Venza feels a lot like a car in most driving situations, which is good for me because I've always had sports cars or muscle cars and I cannot stand the way most SUV's feel on the road. There is very little body lean and the ride plays the middle ground between a smooth-riding car and a rough-riding SUV/sport car . . . and for me that is perfectly fine. One of my few complaints is the steering, which feels is a little dull; Toyota electric steering always dampens the road feel, which is bad for a driver like me who likes to 'feel' the road beneath the vehicle . . . fortunately, the SUVish suspension and the side tires gives some feedback.

[michellechartrand]

I bought my 2016 Venza XLE in 2020, and absolutely LOVE it. It was around 23K (Canadian) used and up til last month I had no issues. My moonroof spontaneously exploded and she's currently in the shop now waiting to get fixed. If I had an option to replace the moonroof with normal metal roof I totally would, but hopefully it won't explode again.

[MrDukeus]

140k miles. Alternator went out. That's it. 2010 AWD 3.5 V6. You want a comfy car that is ultra reliable, look no further.

[davidogden]

I would describe it as upscale and sporty

[Ready]

I just noticed one of these for the first time yesterday. It seems like a direct competitor to the Subaru Outback, which accounts for six out of every seven station wagons sold in the United States. Although the Venza styling is a little more bland than than the Outback, I am surprised that it did not sell better than it did, and was discontinued. I have owned Toyotas in the past, and their reliability is first rate.

[crazykenbei]

They didn't have enough courage back then to call it the return of the Camry wagon lol.

[TheCdubbleyoo]

'I don't know how to clarify this'

Station. Wagon.

Not that anything is wrong with that.

[olivermaryjane]

New drinking game, take a shot every time he mentions sporty. All jokes aside I own a 2012 Toyota Venza awd 2.7L. I’m handicap and in a wheelchair, I can get into my vehicle and breakdown my wheelchair and put it in the car. I still have room for my friends and sledge hockey gear ext. I get 10.7 litres per 100km driving around town and highway driving.

[Kurazaybo]

Had no idea Toyota made this. kinda reminds me of the Ford Edge

[sundaybaje]

Why you say Venza resale value ain't good because is obscure? There resale value is actually good in my country, Nigeria 🇳🇬

[robertsneed]

Do these cars come with a full size spare or a donut spare. Which years do you think are the most reliable. Thanks for sharing