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

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

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

@ItsLuwee

3 жыл бұрын

really? I am shopping around for a Venza now. How much did you pay for it?

@joesoika2628

11 ай бұрын

My wife has a 09 and she loves this car and will never trade it in for a new model. I took love this car and will never sell or trade it in. Many people stop us and ask what kind of Toyota is it and we get very good remarks about this car.

@bobsantilli7565

8 ай бұрын

@@joesoika2628I love this. My wife and I just bought a 14. We really like it.

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.

Excellent review!

Very professional !!! Thank you

I would describe it as upscale and sporty

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.

@bobsantilli7565

8 ай бұрын

I just bought a 14 with 97,000 miles. Is it possible to go back on Carfax and find exactly what the service is that were performed at the dealership where this one has an extensive history 5,000 mile oil change intervals and regular scheduled maintenance

@Prepare2Survive

4 ай бұрын

@@bobsantilli7565 Depending on where a car was serviced it might be listed on the carfax or it might not. Most people know enough to change the engine oil, but most people fail to change their transmission and differential fluids once in a while and manufacturers typically say those fluids are good for the "life of the transmission or differential", the problem is the engineers will tell you the "life" of them is usually only 70k miles so it's on you to request those fluids are replaced every 30k-60k miles. Another fluid people fail to replace once in a while is engine coolant. Toyota uses a coolant that's good for 7 years or 70k miles. Failing to replace the engine coolant means the coolant becomes excessively corrosive and it'll start to eat away at the inside of the aluminum engine and radiator.

@lionintu

Ай бұрын

How much did it cost to fix?? I hear it can be an issue. If i can find one used i'll try to get a fwd instead of awd to avoid this maintenance point and potential issue.

@lionintu

Ай бұрын

​@bobsantilli7565 I think toyota share maintenance records. If it was serviced they should know. And they probably😊 send it to carfax.

Love my limited Venza!!!

I love my Venza, I have the XLE 🚙🚙

@Hotdrboy88

4 жыл бұрын

I am considering getting this maybe a 2015 Year.

@SGhiacy

3 жыл бұрын

Does it have navigation? If yes, can we install google maps on it?

@ItsLuwee

3 жыл бұрын

Does it have Rear Cross Traffic Alert?

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!!!

@brianmurphy3274

Жыл бұрын

Timing chain? Or belt?

@mushroooomforreal

6 ай бұрын

@@brianmurphy3274venzas have a timing chain

@Prepare2Survive

4 ай бұрын

Who told you that you needed to change the timing chain? Was the chain making noise or something?

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.

@perdidonoglobo

4 жыл бұрын

@kar alb I believe either is fine. I haven't gotten mine as yet, but I do know someone with the V6 and he likes it very much. The 4 Cyl (the one I'm looking for) will probably be almost as fuel efficient as a Rav4 in that generation. The V6, a little less so.

@SGhiacy

3 жыл бұрын

@kar alb 4 cylinder does the job which has better fuel efficiency.

@ItsLuwee

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am looking for an all wheel drive because I live in Massachusetts.

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

Came out at the wrong time. Back then toyota had the RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Sequoia - and a close relation at Lexus, the RX. They literally had every corner covered that the venza possibly could.

@contemporal

Жыл бұрын

@@crazykenbei Great point. That's a quality list. We picked up a 2014 Limited with 63k km yesterday are pretty thrilled and will check back in 10 years.

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.

@ItsLuwee

3 жыл бұрын

Is it a good vehicle for Uber?

@dublj57

3 жыл бұрын

@@ItsLuwee not that great for city driving mpg wise

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

@@ItsLuwee better off with the new hybrid version that they brought back recently.

Good looking vehicle

'I don't know how to clarify this' Station. Wagon. Not that anything is wrong with that.

@contemporal

Жыл бұрын

Correct, er, almost. We've gone through several generations of Volvo wagons raising a family but the 2014 Limited bears no resemblance in it's fit or feel. Venzas are oversized and muscular, with power to back it up. Most importantly is the ease of access for those of us with multiple knee replacements. Don't write me off yet. 😀

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.

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

Nah they categorized as a mid size sedan. Many labeled it an SUV or new type or crossover. and back then crossovers were not yet big in the states just yet. Lol it was definitely a Frankenstein design that divided opinions haha.

@OldThomMerton

Жыл бұрын

@@crazykenbei Incorrect. Toyota never categorized it but they eventually bowed to the automobile industry classifying it as a mid-sized crossover. Many Toyota-centric reviewers tried to classify it as a 'Camry wagon' and disliked it's driving dynamics, but I do not believe that they were looking at it correctly.

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

Жыл бұрын

Came out at the wrong time. "In a Toyota showroom chock-full of SUVs and crossovers - RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Sequoia - and a close relation at Lexus, the RX, routinely outselling all premium SUV/CUV nameplates, the Venza was tasked with too great a challenge: carve out a niche for a brand which already has all corners covered, but not too small a niche."

@danjones3402

Жыл бұрын

@@crazykenbei well said!

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

Looks great. Nice review. You didn't mention the price of the venza as you said its a used one.

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the mileage.

@princeabayie

2 ай бұрын

Price is literally on the car 18995

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

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.

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

@DrivenCompanion

5 жыл бұрын

Its a shame they didn't market it better because it is quite nice

Hi, I’m thinking about getting a Venza 2.7 2015. But I will like to know if the parts are going to be difficult to find? Or if there are many parts what are shared with Camry? Thank!

@buchilight5737

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, most of its parts are same with Camry.

I thought the Venza is a minivan. LOL It looks great.

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

Sounds sporty.

I am a tall guy so I will appreciate all that “wasted space” 😂💯

I wish they brought back the venza!

@DrivenCompanion

4 жыл бұрын

I was shocked they discontinued it. Really a great vehicle and a nice alternative to some of the other vehicles in this class.

@jxmar_

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrivenCompanion 🤞🤞🤞 hopefully they bring it back

@iseeu2002

4 жыл бұрын

Proper I heard from a reputable KZread channel that they are bringing the venza back. I have a 2013 xle v6 fwd.

@jxmar_

4 жыл бұрын

@@iseeu2002 what's the name of the channel so I can check them out

@iseeu2002

4 жыл бұрын

Proper tundradude34 I hope it’s true because I can’t wait to see another venza. I love mine so far and have owned it since April 2016 :) longest I ever held a car to lol

how many times can you say Sporty Look?

@thebigempty_5792

3 жыл бұрын

LOL.....and there is NOTHING sporty about it. It's a Camry wagon. What is an "aggressive" look....LOL is going to take two parking spots at Wal Mart or purposely push other cars off the road?

Good looking car people slept on it, should have added sunroofs and new tech

@bobsantilli7565

8 ай бұрын

The 14 I just bought is an XLE with leather and the moon roof/panoramic roof and it’s a V6. It’s loaded, back up camera nav heated seats etc. it’s my wife’s I really like it. Plus it will run forever and have good resale value some day.

How good will the Venza do on a 5 hour road trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix Arizona fuel wise.

@buchilight5737

3 жыл бұрын

It does very well, i have experienced it on 10hrs trip, the consuption is very ok considering if your catalyst is okay and your acceleration, i drove lagos to enugu nigeria.

@nkwosamuelchimaobi6686

10 ай бұрын

@@buchilight5737do you think it drives good and how would you compare it to a GLK or RX 350

@neckbones17

9 ай бұрын

I had a lease 2015 Venda and regret everrrrr getting rid of it. I should bought out my lease . Smoothed on the road and looks amazing

By your description of classification of this vehicle, I can say, it's in same category, as Mercedes-Benz R class. J

Does all venza have push start button

What about parts availability in the future?

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.

I have a 2012 le 155k miles, im planning on selling it to buy a 2009 Venza, but its used one owner with a 120k miles on it, do you think its a good idea? Or am i making a mistake

@DrivenCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

I'd just stick with what you have unless yours has issues or isn't as nice. Not a huge difference between 120 & 155.

@D27scorpio

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrivenCompanion yup it actually has transmission problems

@dk1605

2 жыл бұрын

I'd go for 2014 limited ....

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

Forward never backwards

How Mach prices hise car can you tell me

Twin turbos would bin bad ass

How is the power from the 4cly in that size of a car. I mostly cruise but I don't want a sluggish 4cyl if I need to hit the gas every once in a while.

@carlovanrijk4039

Жыл бұрын

Dan Jones, I have a 2015, FWD, 2.7L i4…cruising on the highway and it will pass or get on the on-ramp reasonably. It’s def not a race car, but I’ve squealed the tires from a stop going into the intersection. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@bobsantilli7565

8 ай бұрын

Get the V6, mpg difference is 1 or 2 mpg

Wanted x5 until I investigated this

Sporty look

You can play internet radio? How does that work? Is the car connected to the internet free for life? What about just plain old over the air AM & FM radio?

@DrivenCompanion

4 жыл бұрын

You would need to pay for the subscription for satellite radio. You can also connect your phone through bluetooth and use a number of apps such as Pandora or Spotify. And yes, it also has AM/FM radio.

@stevensevek6151

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrivenCompanion You're assuming that I have a smart phone. I don't.

@ItsLuwee

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you don't own a smartphone?

So is it sporty?

@DrivenCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

I owe a 2009 Venza. My title has it listed as a Station Wagon. lol

does it have a full spare tire?

@moorwahdan

Жыл бұрын

yes

Canada had a 2016 model

@davids.8459

11 күн бұрын

I believe the 2016 model in Canada was just left over 2015 inventory as they had stopped production already.

How many miles does this one have?

@DrivenCompanion

4 жыл бұрын

This one had mid-40s I believe

Is this a sporty vehicle? 🙂

@tylerc7037

2 жыл бұрын

The 6 Cylinder is, I have a 3.5L V6 in my Venza. It gets up and moves pretty good. Keeps up with sports sedans no issue at all.

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

@@tylerc7037 yeah I have the awd 2.7 4 cylinder and that's already peppy at 182 hp (although admittedly under powered for it frame and size) so I would imagine the extra 86 hp in the V6 would very much so hang with the other sports. Haha.

@tylerc7037

Жыл бұрын

@@crazykenbei yes indeed. I'll never own a 4 cylinder, even though the 2.7 is a peppy motor. I test drove one before the V6. They tend to start burning oil though! Keep an eye on that. Mine is great at 175,000 miles. Transmission is kind of weird but it's way overdue for a fluid change.

Not trying to hate or anything but how many times did he say it has a sporty look 😂

@BPK4699

4 жыл бұрын

Josh Liban Way too many.

@SGhiacy

3 жыл бұрын

13

Why are the lights on the dash flashing ?

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

Video camera

it's back for 2021

@SGhiacy

3 жыл бұрын

yes but hybrid only

@davids.8459

11 күн бұрын

Much smaller interior space than the old model.

Whats the highest trim XLE or limited?

@DrivenCompanion

5 жыл бұрын

Limited is the highest trim

@Cityoftrees1911

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you someone had told me otherwise.

@Cityoftrees1911

4 жыл бұрын

I ended up buying a v6 . It's a cool car (for wifey) and I would definitely categorize it as a Station Wagon. That word is often taboo in the industry but a station wagon is in many ways the original SUV as the original suburbans were built on station wagon frames. I'm going to ditch the 20's for 18's and put some fatter tires on when these "dubs" wear out.

@bobsantilli7565

8 ай бұрын

@@Cityoftrees1911 I was thinking the same thing in regarding to the wheels. We just bought my wife one of 14 XLe and I want to come down from 20s once it needs tires considering that they’re brand new that’ll be a few years lol

Sooooo? That's makes it an sport wagon

The Venza is a camry station wagon and that's ok

Crossover . . . Car & Driver refused to include the Venza in their Best Car competition, and if C&D says it's not a car, then it also can't be a station wagon . . . Crossover.

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

There was back and forth then. Publications wanted to put it in their SUV of the year category. Toyota wanted them to put it in the car category as a mid size sedan with competitors comparisons such as the accord and maxima. Back then crossovers weren't as big in the states just yet. So it was just Frankenstein 😂.

Garbage 🗑. I was taking care of my Venza excellent, from the beginning. However, it started burning oil after 80000 km and completely dead after 180000 km. No compression due to faulty piston rings. $7500 for engine rebuilt. Factory used low tension piston rings. Very disappointed.

@paulcoenen7918

Ай бұрын

What year was yours and which moter 4cly or V6?

Sporty, upscale, blah blah blah. Why don't your tell what screws up on them like motor trans timing bets ovs a chain. You don't really know anything more than what everyone else can visually see.

Terrible gas mileage!

@greasyhitchball

3 жыл бұрын

Wrong! Excellent gas mileage for a 3,800 lb. vehicle. I get 25-26mpg driving around the area I live. Highway gets 29mpg. 2.7 liter 4cyl is an excellent motor 1AR-FE. Considered one of the best 4cyl's ever made. Just because you have something to say doesn't mean you should open your yap, if you're clueless.

@dublj57

3 жыл бұрын

@@greasyhitchball what year and trim do you own?

@greasyhitchball

3 жыл бұрын

2012 LE

@dublj57

3 жыл бұрын

@@greasyhitchball is that awd? or fwd

@crazykenbei

Жыл бұрын

@@greasyhitchball ya and it holds a bit of gas at 17.7 gallons.