Even at higher gas prices, I can't imagine the added cost, weight, packaging compromises, complexity, and future concerns over repairs are worth the fuel savings.
Good lookin ride! If that was your son in the front passenger seat...what are you feeding that kid?!? I remember your family trip video to Whistler BC :)
A little pricey but nice. I'm a fuel miser so I would definitely choose this over the naturally aspirated version. I think Toyota could get 30 mpg at the expense of not much horsepower.
+J Segal Not really, I find light colored fabrics are worse over time since they show dirt and stains, especially if you have kids or have an unpaved drive.
Yes they do, and those soft touch dash boards that everyone MUST HAVE now days, collect more dust, lint, and fuz than a lint roller as they age in hotter climates. It's really a pain to maintain black on black interior imo
+youngblood23rb I don't see black interiors as an issue. The tan ones in Nissan is pretty hideous imo but in certain models it looks alright. I just don't dig it I guess lol
This vehicle, in gas-only trim, is a perfectly efficient and capable one for the class. Nice interior, performs well enough. It's just missing any sense of passion or lasting style. The toyota creases and plastic shrouds here and there won't age well.
+Ronald f-ing mcdonalds Actually the Korean vehicles have improved resale in recent years. And considering the low initial price, even a lower PERCENTAGE residual results in fewer dollars of depreciation vs a vehicle this expensive.
+Guillermo D Or Hyundai Tucson as well. Toyota is rated as the second most reliable car brand in the world, Lexus being the first as always. Hyundai/Kia aren't anywhere near it. I guess you could argue that even if the Kia's transmission completely fails in 10 years, a new transmission will probably be less than $10k, so the savings are justifiable. Toyota does benefit from brand name though...even if they charge more than their competitors for a similar model people will still buy it because of their reputation (and the ability to sell the car for more than $10k even after 12 years of use).
Even at higher gas prices, I can't imagine the added cost, weight, packaging compromises, complexity, and future concerns over repairs are worth the fuel savings.
Ultimate Frisbee is such a fun sport
I love your reviews Tom
Does Toyota still makes the Venza? Lovely car too!
Great review!
+DrivenCarReviews you went on the same road trip with the Hyundai Genesis right?
Good lookin ride!
If that was your son in the front passenger seat...what are you feeding that kid?!?
I remember your family trip video to Whistler BC :)
Does the Highlander last long
great job! the 5th passager would have to jump to the 3rd row?
+Thiago Maciel Yes, which was not an option given all the stuff I had to carry. Not uncommon in class though.
Corvallis... Taking a trip to OSU perhaps?
A little pricey but nice. I'm a fuel miser so I would definitely choose this over the naturally aspirated version. I think Toyota could get 30 mpg at the expense of not much horsepower.
52k ouch!
So many cars have all black interiors lately. Don't they show every speck of lint and trash?
+J Segal Not really, I find light colored fabrics are worse over time since they show dirt and stains, especially if you have kids or have an unpaved drive.
Yes they do, and those soft touch dash boards that everyone MUST HAVE now days, collect more dust, lint, and fuz than a lint roller as they age in hotter climates. It's really a pain to maintain black on black interior imo
+youngblood23rb I don't see black interiors as an issue. The tan ones in Nissan is pretty hideous imo but in certain models it looks alright. I just don't dig it I guess lol
This vehicle, in gas-only trim, is a perfectly efficient and capable one for the class. Nice interior, performs well enough. It's just missing any sense of passion or lasting style. The toyota creases and plastic shrouds here and there won't age well.
Tom Voelk reminds me of Pete Carroll LOL
+Justin Kim wel.. they all got links to pacific north west..
+Justin Kim oh.. they shuda run btw. ;)
Good video, hate the stupid glorified minivan that is the 3-row crossover.
Ducati Ltwin Absolutely. More roomy, same mpg. I don't have image problems.
Time for the US to raise fuel prices up.....
$52,000??😂😂
No way Toyota
I'll take a Sorento SXL with shitty mileage and more features for $10,000 less
and use the money I saved on a nice vacation🤗
+Guillermo D As long as you don't mind the bad resale value, go for it... at least this will keep a good portion of it's value for a while.
+Ronald f-ing mcdonalds Actually the Korean vehicles have improved resale in recent years. And considering the low initial price, even a lower PERCENTAGE residual results in fewer dollars of depreciation vs a vehicle this expensive.
+Guillermo D Or Hyundai Tucson as well. Toyota is rated as the second most reliable car brand in the world, Lexus being the first as always. Hyundai/Kia aren't anywhere near it. I guess you could argue that even if the Kia's transmission completely fails in 10 years, a new transmission will probably be less than $10k, so the savings are justifiable.
Toyota does benefit from brand name though...even if they charge more than their competitors for a similar model people will still buy it because of their reputation (and the ability to sell the car for more than $10k even after 12 years of use).
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