Is the 2023 Toyota Venza a BETTER compact SUV than a RAV4 Hybrid?

The Venza is a special SUV from Toyota. It comes standard as a hybrid and features AWD. On the inside you will notice high end finishes, panoramic class roof and 12in infotainment system. Is the 2023 Toyota Venza a BETTER compact SUV than a RAV4 Hybrid?
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[DMAX-edpq]

My wife’s 2021 Limited already has 45k miles. The car has been fantastic! Multiple road trips and family vacations with it. Comfortable ride and a phenomenal gas mileage of 47mpg.

[lane]

The demand for this car is so high that Toyota cannot supply enough. The impressive fuel economy/mpg is very much needed with this awful gas pricing era we currently live in. Awesome job, Mr. GOAT! Happy 4th!

[JogBird]

with $100k trucks now commonplace, the disctinction w luxury brands doesnt matter anymore

[jzhfvkl]

Thanks Joe, enjoyed the video. Just bought a Venza a month ago and absolutely love it!

[SunShine-vbto]

It took us a little longer than 3 months to get our 23 Venza Limited finally!!! So far it's been all good and loving it! Thanks for the great review.

[issacdow]

Whoa! That sunroof is amazing. I've never seen that in a vehicle before. They should have that in all of their top trim vehicles.

[ProductofNZ]

These sell really well in Japan as the Harrier. Long associated with luxury because early versions were based on the Lexus RX.

[tompetruzziello]

Love my 2023 Limited Venza took delivery June 16th, 614 miles on it 7/9/23 average mpg is 42.3!
Heads up, stargazer roof, JBL sound, filled tank once, from dealer was 489 miles to empty, filled tank and it was 527 miles to empty. Definitely quieter than my 21 XLE Venza was as well as my 2012 Venza

[johnkicak]

We purchased a Venza XLE in January of this year and we couldn't be more pleased. I do have to issue a warning to potential buyers. On many occasions, we were able to exceed the 40 MPG suggested gas mileage. Getting 50 MPG or more is not that unusual. 63MPG on a 20-minute trip is our record.

[radguurl]

Flew all the way from California to Colorado to pick up my limited edition 2023 venza a few months ago and drove it back. Absolutely worth it! Love the car and it's basically a Lexus. Plus, you don't have to put premium gas in it like with most Lexus suvs.

[davidp]

As a Toyota fan-boy, I can say the Venza is another great SUV.

As far as the light bar on the back, put me on Team Joe! Thanks Joe and Stephen, I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th.

[Irishmanbikes]

Thanks Joe and Stephen for bring the Venza Limited to us. I am on Team Joe for rear LED tail light across the back. The only think I need to add to this vehicle is 35 percent tint on the windows.

[randy]

Exactly, and I tried for four months (on a list) this year to obtain a Venza Limited, no go. And I was transacting with the largest dealer in the Houston area. In fact, one dealer told me I was trying to get a "unicorn". LOL

I was lucky enough to obtain the 2023 Lexus ES300h, Ultra Luxury. It's the Ultra Luxury trim, which is what we wanted and is the highest trim for the ES hybrid. It is the Cloudburst Gray exterior with Acorn color semi-aniline leather interior.

Total Installed Packages & Accessories:

1) Premium Triple-beam LED headlamps;
2) Smartacess Card Key;
3) Premium Paint;
4) Lexus Interface with 12.3-in Multimedia Touchscreen Display;
5) Ultra Luxury Package;
6) All weather floor liners and trunk mat;
7) Door edge film by 3M;
8) The Preferred Accessory Package; and
9) The Dealer added a 5-year windshield protection/replacement coverage package and tinted the driver and passenger windows.

MORE:
The three-projector headlamp design creates an eye-catching L shape. Adding to this brilliant design, the headlamps feature LED side turn signals, as well as an Adaptive Front Lighting System6 that uses steering and speed sensors to direct the angle of low-beam illumination as the vehicle enters a curve. The Adaptive Front Lighting System monitors steering and speed with a suite of sensors and will automatically adjust the angle of your low-beam
headlights to improve visibility on curved roads.

Ultra Luxury extras:
1) 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels and Michelin "green" tires;
2) Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades;
3) Power open/close trunk with kick sensor;
4) 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display 10.2-inch Head-Up Display; and
5) Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Pedestrian Detection, and Panoramic View Monitor.

Averaging 43+ MPG City/Hwy driving and I had the oil and filter changed at 1, 000 miles for my own peace of mind. Just For Reference: I was not going to wait one-year or 10, 000 miles to have the factory installed oil & filter changed. And, I shall be changing the Oil (Liqui Moly 0W-16 Spec V) and Toyota filter every 5, 000 miles from now on. Like Scotty Kilmer says, oil & filters are cheap, engines are expensive. LOL 🤔

[stephancunningham]

I’m currently driving a 2021 venza that I rented, I’ve had it for 2 days now and I’m in love with this suv, makes me wanna own one.

[TeijoKhanfan]

One of the best Hybrids out there! If i was going to buy a Hybrid this is the first one i would look at. But very hard to find. Whoever has one is very lucky. I would feel very confident of it's long term reliability. Very classy looking.

[donnadelahanty]

I have a 2021 Venza and. LOVE it!! ❤️❤️❤️

[mrklax]

I pre-ordered this Japanese-import - the Limited in Ruby Flare Pearl in October 2022 for my wife and got it before Christmas. It is truly a luxury vehicle. The gas mileage is unbelievable. Its personal best so far is 50.1 MPG. As for the 2023 RAV4, I eventually pre-ordered the XLE Premium in Windchill Pearl for my son and got it a month later. Both are excellent SUVs. We feel fortunate to have both.

[simonsung]

Just hit 19, 000 on my 2021 limited model. 40-42 mixed driving, really comfortable and no rattles. Well built from Yokohama. Driving aids and tech just work.

[barryroche]

Bridges the gap between Lexus and the Toyota RAV4. Personally, I would prefer it over RAV4 styling. I love that it is a hybrid and I’m looking forward to seeing what the PHEV version will look like from a performance point of view. I guess it will be somewhat like the RAV4 Prime?!

[kneum]

I’ve had my 2023 Venza Limited for about a month. Absolutely LOVE it!!!