1:52 it has a 3.5 liter engine?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Error. 2.5L

@alexsystems2001

Жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports I was thinking, dang that’s quite a change up, their venza must be a hidden gem. Haha

@spockskynet

Жыл бұрын

The venza would be a beast with the Tacoma engine.

@alexsystems2001

Жыл бұрын

@@spockskynet yeah could you imagine a 3.5L with hybrid lol it would be a hot rod 😄

@fartman10284

Жыл бұрын

@@alexsystems2001 The previous generation Highlander Hybrid used a 3.5L V6.

Ryan, This video has been reported to the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Semi-Luxury Hybrid CUVs. 😂

These are built in Japan which is a plus and the limited trim gets you 4 drive modes.

I really like this effort pushing the Venza to it’s limit - would like to see how it does in the snow if you ever revisit.

@petermacdonald6332

7 ай бұрын

I currently have a 2020 rav4 limited hybrid and it’s really good in snow with Michelin xi winter tires. I have a Venza limited coming in a few weeks. I will not be taking it off road 🤣

Lol, you're the lunatic we've needed. "You can't take this four-wheeling." "It's got four wheels, doesn't it?"

Would love to see a video of your Crosstrek on that new course.

Have the 23 limited and it’s a “lexus light” to me.. drives almost as good as a RX.. but it’s cheaper 😅 .. the materials are not as nice as a lexus but it’s a good compromise without spending $60k US. I cringed at the off road part 😂 not meant for that at all. If I wanted that I would definitely go RAV or Subaru.

EV mode is great for mall parking lots or when struck in slow moving traffic.

@atmartens

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought! They're replacing traffic lights near me and I'm only going 4-5mph until it opens up, and the amount of gas saved could be helpful in situations like that.

Ryan, Great content for us car geeks!

I like these sortta experimental videos. Thank u much sir.

Great video! When you compared the seats between the Venza and a Rav 4, were you comparing it with an XLE or just an LE? I find that the XLE has FAR superior seats to the LE. I'm currently trying to choose between ordering a 2024 Venza and a Rav 4 XLE this coming fall. Also, do you have any idea why Toyota doesn't have a towing hitch option or rated towing capacity for the Venza, but you can get it on the Rav4? All info you can provide is greatly appreciated!

Thanks for sharing your video I owned a 2022 venza hybrid limited come with everything beautiful looking SUV on the road today very comfortable and quiet ride lexus like interior and exterior design excellent on gas I put over 1000 kilometers for 55 litre of gas tank as long as I put my foot on the gas paddle gently I love my venza so much. Take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

very nice, i have ordered limited one. its coming 0n 16th oct. Thanks for the video

Another great video review. We love our 2021 Venza Limited. It is quiet, smooth to drive, very comfortable and great on fuel. We have been averaging 6.2 L/100 km and (around 38 mpg). Ours does have a front camera that I have used for parking. Very helpful at times. I'm starting to see more and more Venzas. A neighbour of ours liked our Venza so much, she went and got one for herself. The only disappointment has been a few squeaks that appear every once in a while.

@rightlanehog3151

Жыл бұрын

I hope you take better care of yours than Ryan does. 😉

@cherrylicious2

8 ай бұрын

like which squeaks??

@razorraysolarsavings72

8 ай бұрын

Lol I hate neighbors that want what you have! 😂

@PittsensX

5 ай бұрын

What squeaks are you talking about?

@dawntreader007

2 ай бұрын

I do notice squeaks at very low speeds on EV mode. Noticed it when I was in a garage parking where the sounds echoes off the walls. At first I thought it’s like an EV warning noise. Maybe it will go away once I wear out whatever is squeaking 😂. Will keep on observing; I’ve had it only for about a month.

What a test drive this is!😅😊great!

Scooters and Livestock, Ryan’s new sub channel

@billlyl3725

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know about your Riding Sports channel so count me in!

I’m 6’1” and I slept in it for 9 months while transitioning job’s lol

Looks like they haven't really changed how well the AWD could work since the RX450h. Great car either way tho. I think they nailed the customer that wants it. They need to make sure the Rav4 can do significantly better offroad.

@miteco1

Жыл бұрын

I think Rav4 may do better immediately due to higher clearance and a suspension that is possibly more rugged and if it is the right model, has better suited wheels and tires and a mode setting that gives more choices. To get the Venza to that level requires a lift of some sort and new wheels and tires and no way to add a trail or sand/ etc mode other than through driver prowess. I guess that means about $1,000+ or so spent? Its like, a Venza with aTRD off road set of springs, dampers and bump stop package would be able to do 90+% what a Rav4 Woodland could? but would that suspension fit a venza?

The Venza has always sort of come across as Toyota wanting to make an Outback, but not really wanting to make an Outback.

Who decided that shiny black trim on the outside was a good idea? It will get scratched up quickly. Also, the Bridgestones would be gone day 1. The interior looks much better than most Toyotas

@jamesnicol3831

3 ай бұрын

Yes with better tires to make it a 4 season competitor

I know it was mentioned that the ride was decent. But in watching the video, especially on the road that you ran the 0-60 test, it seemed, from just looking at the vibrations in the steering wheel and the sharp jostling in your shoulders, that the ride was pretty stiff. Was that the case or was the suspension softer than it looked in the video?

The original RX300 was called a Harrier in the asia market back in the day.

Great car, can't seem to find it anywhere locally, over 8 month wait and that too my options/ trim isn't guaranteed.

👌😂 Now that’s a big 4 cylinder engine. Even you noticed the mistake after saying it. Great review as always.

Dude!! You literally had that thing on 2 wheels. cool

Hello, what a nice scooter you have. When will we see the New Outlander Phev on a 4x4 route on your channel?

Have you been able to get a rivian in hand?

I wanna see the CX50 on this trail

If the aftermarket can make a LSD for the rear open differential, it would be nice... but that probably means you would have to use something other than Toyota-WS ATF, which then makes the car a tad less efficient Also, I noticed the front wheels transferring power, but... the all-season street tires just didn't grip the wet dirt.

Nice car. Would definitely consider down the road.

Sure have a knack for scooter riding, don't know where you learned that from but it is quite a talent.

20:02 _ The red color on the Varla e-scooter matches the Toyota Venza Pretty Well!

Show us an Acura MDX or RDX with SH-AWD climb that small course. Would be fun to watch.

Its important to note that what you tested was a mid-level trim. You can get a fully digital gauge cluster and a better reverse camera system in higher trims

@eleanormassaro5195

11 ай бұрын

Plus the 360 degree and front camera on the Limited trim

Please see if it's profitable to test any non wilderness version (non X2 modes) of Subaru and if possible the new trax or any similar 2WD crossover with 'traction modes) over the new improved course. 😊

They should have put 2 usbc in the rear cupholder area. And no plug in in the cargo area is nuts. Great review. I'll wait and see what Mazda Cx70 has in store

Haha! I always tell people that the Venza is kind of underrated… but I’m not sure this is what I had in mind 😂 Great video! (And great concept.)

Great updates to Chicken Run! Would love to see the Mav Tremor tackle it!

Stock for stock wife’s venza hybrid dominated my Subaru Outback Onyx XT in deep snow.

Great review Ryan ! I looked at a new Venza last year but I couldn’t get past the dark drab interior colors. It made me feel claustrophobic. Furthermore my insurance premiums would have gone up by $1K per year. Ultimately I chose the Forester Touring and my insurance premiums Dropped by $300 per year after selling my 11 Rav 4WD Limited.

@huntstyle

Жыл бұрын

That's a huge difference in insurance. Why is there that big of a difference?

@sacredpredictions3302

Жыл бұрын

@@huntstyle Also wondering why. I just got a 2023 rav4 hybrid SE and my insurance stayed the exact same as my 2014 Forester I was getting rid of

@TT-rk8mi

Жыл бұрын

You must mean $1k per year?

@Doc1855

Жыл бұрын

@@TT-rk8mi yes, $1K per Year

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RAV4 prime hands down

Ryan did you say it has a 3.5 litre engine or was that a misstatement. One other thing why does Toyota never mention the torque numbers for their hybrid models ?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Yup, misspoke. I had it correct in the script, too: 2.5L.

Hi Ryan, any plans to test the RAV4 woodland?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for one to show up. 🤷‍♂️

Does anyone else not like the placement of the auto break hold button?

Did they downgrade the Venza? It used to be a smaller Highlander. Now it's on the RAV4 platform?

@eleanormassaro5195

11 ай бұрын

The previous generation Venza was like a station wagon or sport wagon, and it had a choice of a four-cylinder and a six cylinder engine, and the new one is a bit smaller and has the same Hybrid engine and powertrain as the RAV4. But the Venza is much more luxurious than the RAV4. It is almost Lexus-like!

It's a very nice vehicle! I think the black trim looks nice...now. I think overtime, it would get scratched up. The interior also looks much nicer.

You always stop the car in the worst spot and then expect it to pull itself out. We can see how the system works without you stopping

That exhaust pipe was bent pretty badly at 11:37

18:43 The built-in navigation sucks, but the voice works well, lol. FYI, both navigation and voice stop working after the 1 year trial.

I wish this was available in Australia. :(

Wouldn't the EV mode be useful in bumper to bumper traffic?

@Kuttie03

Жыл бұрын

Right. I use it that way.

What is the NM and KW output of the 3.5 liter engine?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, it's a 2.5L (mistake in video). Toyota doesn't break out the Nm/KW for the US-spec engine.

Awd wasn't that bad... both fronts were spinning at the same time as the rear. Not xmode good but i think tyres and mud tricked you a bit. Or at least that's the impression i got How does the awd work? Is it a 2nd motor at the rear as well?

@Thissandthat

Жыл бұрын

It actually has two electric motors upfront, and a 3rd on the rear axle. It’s a very reliable low maintenance AWD system Toyota has been using since the 2006 model year in the highlander and RX hybrids

@4x4.tests.on.rollers

Жыл бұрын

Rear axle is powered by Q610 electric motor, 40 kW / 120 Nm, rear axle capability is almost 1300 Nm. The problem is the starting torque, these systems were never as capable as the classic ones with the driveshaft.

like a highlander for engine

It's intersting that Toyota chose the name Venza for the car, considering that it means toilet seat (benza) in Japanese. I'm not sure about their decision making process, but I still love the car.

Does the panoramic sunroof open up?

@mattk8839

Жыл бұрын

Afraid not

Does the wide center console make it it uncomfortable for your knee?

Test the new Outlander PHEV.

I enjoy your review of the Venza. You don't immediately nitpick the small cargo space or the weird location of the power button. Also, showing the offroad capabilities is a plus. One test I think you should add to your review is ambient cabin noise, so we can compare how noisy the rides are between cars.

Is that the boulder gray leather interior?

@eleanormassaro5195

11 ай бұрын

I believe that is the black soft-tex interior

It was heartbreaking hear the struggle of that SUV, finally interior design is nicer in Toyota's cars

good luck on trying to find one without dealer mark ups.

@Katie-vy5rd

8 ай бұрын

I keep hearing this... what city you in? State?

Looks a lot like Bainbridge Island!

So after you hit 25mph, the EV mode shuts off. What happened if you stop again? Are you back in full EV mode?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Nope. Have to hit the button again.

@jacklo325

Жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports Wow, that's kinda useless, and thanks for the explanation.

@rylans.5365

Жыл бұрын

@@jacklo325 it’s not useless. It should really be utilized for small neighborhoods, indoor parking structures, and other noise and pollution sensitive areas to ensure that the gas engine will not come on even under 25 mph because sometimes it will.

In some market toyota provides a FWD version, same lol

do the rear seats recline at all??

@dawntreader007

2 ай бұрын

They do a little bit. I just got a 2024 XLE and looking forward to a road trip once I break it in.

I would think this would do almost exactly the same as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid since it is the same powertrain, same wheelbase, the Venza is slightly longer, and about 0.2 inches less clearance weighing about 200 lbs. more. So if this is greatly different from that SUV I would be shocked.

#Venza 🏁

The biggest issue with this system is that the rear motor simply isn’t powerful enough. It’s a smart idea, but it just doesn’t have enough power to get it over obstacles when only the rear has traction

When you are traveling in the city, put the spare tire in the garage & you have a secret underfloor storage.

Does that chicken come with the car?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

You wish. 😂

@karrisma05

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

you messed up and said 3.5L-4cyl. Its a 2.5L, The 3.5 was a V6 that Toyota discontinued.

i think this is better when they put turbo in it

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3.5 4 cylinder?

@abgamer6611

Жыл бұрын

I think he ment 2.5L

@chengyan3056

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I am just dreaming about a 3.5 V6 Toyota compact SUV.

@abgamer6611

Жыл бұрын

Ya but unfortunately that's not the case anyone they all going hybrids

What is the ground clearance of this car? It’s ground clarence is 7.7 inches??

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

8.1”

@nazmulhasansajib7568

Жыл бұрын

​@@drivingsports I thought it’s around 7.7 inches. Do they increased it’s clarence?

Too bad they don't offer a PHEV version - with the higher ground clearance and high MPG it would be class leading....

I like the electric scooter

I have seen these cars in real life. They look bigger in real life than in video

@radguurl

Жыл бұрын

It's like Dr. Who's phone booth, bigger on the inside than the outside 😂😊

It’s called Venza in China as well.

The 2024 added the 360 camera

@1RungAtATime

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately the 360 camera is still a Limited only feature.

First of all thank you for the video. I truly enjoy your reviews. You do an excellent job. I have owned a 2021 Venza Limited since January of 2021. The Stargaze of is an expensive gimmick. It doesn't open and prevents you from having roof rails if you want to haul something like a kayak. I do love the JBL sound system the Limited, having test drove several RAV4 hybrids, for some reason the JBL sound system just sounds better in the Venzà. The Venza seats are more comfortable as well. We had 8 inches of snow immediately after purchasing this car. I took it out to an empty parking lot to test the reaction time of the all-wheel-drive and it performed flawlessly. It's also very helpful with mitigating hydroplaning. The upgraded infotainment system would be a welcome upgrade from the crappy one I've got in my 2021 Venza. My real-world gas mileage consistently hovers around 43mpg from tank to tank. Although you cannot leave a Venza in Sport mode, I nearly always use Sport mode because it not only adjusts throttle response it also sends more power to the rear 54hp electric motor which provides instantaneous torque when maneuvering in high traffic and doesn't seem to hurt my fuel economy. It truly is a Lexus-lite compared to the 2022 RAV4 Limited hybrid I purchased for my mom. Moving forward I'm going to rotate her 2022 RAV4 out and rotate a 2023/24 Venza in keeping the 2021 Venza. The Venza is not a race car, but it is an excellent daily driver. I could not be more pleased.

Nice vehicle but I am not a fan of the black rims and black trims.

Let me think. Would I take any CUV off road? NO

This is a great example of crossovers are not SUVs. A stock 4runner would eat this up in 2wd.

@SethPinnock

Жыл бұрын

Sure but, not even close to the same comfort level or fuel efficiency. So if you live out in open country with 100% chance of rock slides or tree fall you SHOULD get the 4Runer

@jmichael6931

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, obviously, but you would also be driving around for literally double the cost of gas. Both of these vehicles have a target audience with little overlap. This is probably the top end of what anyone who purchases this vehicle would intend to do.

I'd love to see the Tuscon hybrid on dirt instead of rocks

@mexiguido1

Жыл бұрын

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nice car but soo expensive especially with toyotas crazy dealer markups

$1100 for some black paint? 😮

That is one very worried chicken. Put that on a t-shirt

Xm. Is terrestrial....

Sorry Ryan, but why would you drive all the way to the woods for hiking trails and then stand around on an electric scooter getting essentially zero exercise? I’m an avid hiker and the whole point is to go outside and get some exercise. No wonder everyone is getting so plump. Jeeze.

I’d like to see 6’1” legs and torso Disproportionate 😂

@Sirgromulus

Жыл бұрын

"Disproportionate".

THE CHICKEN DIDN'T LIKE THE VENZA 0:23

Hi guys! you are lucky that you are protected from the expansion of Chinese cars into your market, you still have the opportunity to get high on Japanese cars

Toyota and Hyundai/Kia seem to be in a competition to make the worst AWD system.

comment for chicken

You'd be the first and last person to take a venza off roading

42K?!?!? LMFAOOOO that's 4Runner TRD Off Road MSRP XD XD XD wtfff

@dtlusk24

Жыл бұрын

Thinking your price might be little off. But 2 totally different styles. Love my runner but 16 to 22 mpg ain't too spiffy 90 percent of road driving conditions. But off road going to the lake 😂😂😂

@andrewjarvis7777

Жыл бұрын

@@dtlusk24 16-22 sheesh I’m very lucky to see above 14.8 lollllll yeah true I just can’t imagine buying a Venza in a world where Tacos 4Runners, Supras, and Tundras exist 🤣

@eleanormassaro5195

11 ай бұрын

@@andrewjarvis7777 the Venza is more luxury oriented and has a lot of luxury features, a very different vehicle from a 4Runner

2.4 L not 3.4

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

2.5