The 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid is a 40 MPG 'Lexus' for a Reasonable Price

Here is the pricing for the 2021 #ToyotaVenzaHybrid:
Venza LE: $32,470
Venza XLE: $36,000
Venza Limited: $39,800
Plus $1,175 destination/freight charge.
The one in the video was $43,100 including options and freight.

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The #ToyotaVenza is back after a 6 year absence and for 2021, @toyotausa is making the #Venza a #Hybrid only with up to 40 MPG, standard e-AWD, and up to 219 HP from its 2.5L gas engine and 3 electric motors. While the new #VenzaHybrid is a bit larger than the RAV4 Hybrid, its actually a smaller car versus the previous generation model.

[garylarson]

bought a certified with 11, 000 miles, they extended battery warranty to 111, 000, it really is a luxury car, fun to drive, and 40 mpg

[swright]

Your reviews are always so good. Well crafted. Just right.

[oldschoolwarrior]

I get that a lot of reviewers don’t like the touch sensitive controls and lack of radio volume and tuning knobs, but in my Camry I literally never use the knobs. I use the steering wheel buttons. It definitely would not be a dealbreaker.

[zhengchangming]

I own WENZA LE and have driven more than 12, 000 miles. It feels more comfortable and quieter than RAV4. The average fuel consumption is 41.5MPG. I am very satisfied.Thank you for your evaluation and gave me a very important purchase reference!

[CalvinHikes]

It's a RAV4, for people who prefer smoother, softer styling.

[ikemotosystems]

Test drove the Harrier here in Japan, gasoline FWD model. It was excellent. Very comfortable, very nice to handle, and as said in the review, it doesn't feel like a big car. Which was great.

[rxonmymind]

Just purchased the 2021 Venza with 54k miles on it. Decided to jump on the hybrid hype to see if it's what the reviewers rave about are true. Still going through my first tank of gas and I commute 90 miles each way to work. Then have a little errands to do around town for the wife.
Im terms of comfort and raod behavior it's a ten. Beautiful ride for long commutes as it just soaks up the bumps and road imperfections.
Steering is tight without a lot kf movement within the lane. Doesn't wander while cruising with the lane assist and semi autonomous driving mode. Around town it's loose and easy to steer.
Brakes are fine. Easy enough to learn.
I'll report back with the final mpg when my half a tank runs dry.

[lecher]

I've had the 2022 Venza XLE for 2 months now and I'm loving it. On my shortlist, I had Venza, Rav4 Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid and CX-5. I ultimately went with the Venza partly due to immediate availability compared to Rav4 Hybrid.

Great MPG, pretty good acceleration, quite comfortable. The only gripe I have is with interior storage, not plenty of it. The price is a bit high, but I definitely think it's worth it. No buyers remorse

[autonewstv]

*2022 Venza: “Toyota has brought back the volume knob”*

[OneEliteGeek]

I am really considering this one...Checks all the boxes for me. Moving from a 2015 Lexus IS 350 so I will lose some power, but this ride seems nice.

[kHoPhAe]

And this is why I always check out Redline Reviews, always openminded review. C/D rendered the Venza useless in their review.

[sicboi]

Your reviews are so good. Your chores and opinions are well balanced and the richness of your info is too good 😍

[djxsquizit]

I test drove the Venza the other day and I loved it

[singular]

Time to trade in my 2019 Camry XSE for this. Finally the venza is back and its cheap compared to the competition.

[ostadfiha]

Definitely not gonna buy this one. But I love watching your reviews without any reason. They're so much informative, the words seems so much genuine & I never notice how the 20, 30 & even 40 minutes have been passed ; I just keep watching & waching 😄

Keep up the good work. Love from Bangladesh.

[rebeccamoran]

Thank you Sofyan for a two great reviews on the 2021 Toyota venza tgis one and the other one where you compare it with the lexus 300h . Both of your reviews reviews on the toyota venza made my choice to get one alot easier . I got the blueprint one in the limited trim . And I absolutely love everything about it . I will have to say you are one of the best car reviewers out there and Redline is very lucky to have you . I truly enjoy all your reviews on all the cars you do not just the venza . When it comes to reviewers you are very informative and very knowledgeable with all the vehicles. I hope that sounded OK.

[randymurray]

I like the one with the dark gray and brown interior.. It looks more upscale inside.

[brianclaudiawelborn]

I think it looks like a nice crossover. It seems like Toyota has embraced its partnerships— does anyone else seem some Mazda design language? If the nose was just a little flatter I would swear it is an updated Mazda. Tail end is also Mazda-esqe. Looks great!

[OnlineMD]

I test-drove a Lexus 300h hybrid a year ago. Once I hit the road, it was so silent, UNTIL I hit the gas pedal, and then the engine ROARED into life with nauseating noise. I got so turned off. SO: when I am in the market for a new car in 2021 (likely a 2022 model) it will be an EV and NOT A HYBRID. We own a 2018 Tesla Model 3, and it takes off like a rocket in dead silence..incredible! At age 70 I am delighted to have driven such an EV in my lifetime! :) Oh, and FYI: a leading Auto Lease company is advising against buying a Plug-In Hybrid as they are *not* as economical as they claim.

Addendum: Test drove a Venza yesterday. Engine roar during acceleration, along with kind of sluggish pickup, was typical of a hybrid. But what really turned me off was: at 70 mph the WIND NOISE was bad. And the car swayed in the wind like a boat in choppy water! We returned the car to the dealer and left. Duh.

[Corvette]

If you get the LE and the XLE with the smaller 8 inch screen. You will get more hard buttons and knobs for the radio and for the air and heat and fan controls.