2021 Toyota Venza Street and Off-Road Review

Toyota's new 2021 Venza (aka Harrier outside the USA) brings the RAV4's Hybrid drivetrain to the mid-size market. In this video we review all the key features, try out a 0-60 run and then we take it off-road to see just how capable the all-wheel drive system is without a dedicated trail feature.

Notes: Due to a tight schedule, we had 24 hours to film and edit this complete review to make the embargo date. Unfortunately, we weren't able to include a bit about the adaptive cruise control. However, it is quite excellent, with updated graphics in the console and a solid center-line track.

CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Features
05:12 - Gravel Launch AWD Test
05:55 - Road
08:53 - Forest Road / Hill Climb
14:53 - Short Slope Climb Test (Slow Motion)

#toyota #toyotavenza #offroad

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[joematters]

This is the sweetest vehicle I’ve ever owned. By far the best high end Toyota. Not to mention if you drive it right you get more and more mpg . I see mine going up.

[wail]

I think your channel should have more subscribers. I feel that your review has a healthy balance on your opinion and stats of vehicle. Your AWD tests are easy to understand and fun to watch. Keep up your good work!

[dmajumdar]

The more awd stuff this channel does, the better. The more technical the explanations get, the better. I don't mind if he spends the whole video taking apart a center differential and the rear differential clutch packs 😂

[calebjared]

I like the throwbacks to RAV4 and Outback reviews! Made this very interesting to watch despite never shopping for this vehicle. Thanks!

[billbrimmer]

Well-done review, very through. You have a new subscriber. We have a 2010 Venza with 140K miles, and it is the most reliable vehicle ever. This one looks good and since we never go off road, it has all we would ever need.

[mlewis]

I have a 2013 Venza and love it, I went from a Jaguar XLE to my Venza and never looked back. Am so glad they brought it back! Great review!

[pocobueno]

I off roaded one of these in Utah last year. Did fine on back dirt roads and even crossed a few small streams. Got good mileage and I really liked all the info on the screens. It's not a 4runner or wrangler, but definitely better than a sedan.

[bho]

I have watched this video several times before and since getting our Venza Limited. Your video made us feel like we made a good choice in choosing the Venza. It was honest and focused on the capabilities of the Venza rather than just the surface stuff like most reviews. We are loving our Venza (since August 21) and getting amazing gas mileage compared to our last car (2006 Acura TSX). Thank you for making this and all the great videos you make.

[igorkovalivskyi]

I love it.MY RESPONSOBILITY TO TEST THIS VEHICLE ON OFF ROAD .this is truly the best auto channel on YouTube .

[syamal]

Man I have been waiting for this kind of review of the Venza! great stuff. I have this new Venza and every reviewer has shown me the quirks and features and the stuff i already know but this is great to see the Venza off road! thanks for this! Subscribed!

[bjsimon]

Very good review, that Venza did surprisingly very good. I like your calm approach to describing cars.

[adventuretraveling]

Buddy your car review’s totally unique then another cars YouTubers awesome 👏 one keep it ..!!!

[rbielarski]

Love this swanky cross-over....we will definitely be considering this in a year or two.

[peterpete]

my first time on this channel, hats off!!, loved your video and tests, I subscribed.

[parsley]

This far exceeded my expectations in terms of capability. I was expecting it to really struggle off-road and am pleasantly surprised to see it do well. While I do still believe that Toyota needs to up the power output from the rear, I'm glad to see that each time they tweak it they are making more and more progress with how much it's able to assist the front wheels.

[normaspirated]

“It’s... got only 7.8 inches, but it’s got it in the right places, I guess.” Sorry. I had to.

[fr]

I’m cross shopping Forester and rav4 prime, this is exactly what I want to see

[gluisk]

I just bought one last Saturday, the LE model (basic) loving it so far. very quiet comfortable ride plus I'm getting over 45mpg city driving. Great review! definitely helped me with my buying decision lol.

[gianmariavolonte]

I really enjoy your reviews. Very through and informative and you have a natural knack for presentation. You concentrate more of what's important to the adult market as opposed to others where they spend ¾ the video talking about styling and the infotainment system. I do PDI on Toyotas and we recently got 3 of these Venzas. To me, they are much more pleasant to drive than the RAV4. Being made in Japan, PDI is just standard procedure and on the lot it goes. No quality issues whatsoever.

[monikashoup]

I own a 2011 Red Toyota Venza AWD which I purchased new and it now has 96, 000 miles on it. Toyota discontinued the Venza around 2015/16 I believe. Okay I'm the empty nester and no off roading..ha ha ha. I live in one of the snowiest cities in the USA about 122" average per year. My Venza never got stuck in the snow nor does it slide around. I have put off purchasing a new car for about 2 years now because I love my Venza so much.!! This is the longest I have kept a car in my life. The Venza has been a good car no maintenance issues, just normal stuff, tires, battery, brakes. In hindsight I got a 4 cyl and wish I had opted for the 6 cylinder. I am over joyed that there is a new Venza for 2021, if this new Hybrid is as good as my old one, I'm running to the dealership.