Dude don’t know what your looking at ? I loved the car so much I purchased two of them. It’s a great looking high quality vehicle! I’d by three if my wife would give up her sienna
Really like my 2011 Venza. However, we bought it used with 80,000 miles, and the previous owner never did the rear differential fluid maintenance. Guess what just completely blew out 4,000 miles later? $5,000 later, we have a new differential. What I found out is that these Siennas and Venzas with the AWD V6 absolutely need to have the differentials serviced every 20,000 miles. It's a known issue with Toyota. And there's no way to know if it's going bad until it does, because there's no module sending info to the computer. It's completely dependent on adhering to the routine maintenance.
Recently bought a 2010 with 162k, V6 AWD similar condition. Wish we would have bought this car 10 years ago, it is fantastic. We’ve had Camrys, and they were good, this is more, much more.
Im looking into buying a 2010 V6 AWD with about 150k. How has yours been holding up? Still drives solid? Is the steering loose or more stiff and heavy? Ive been a little nervous with the amount of mialage on it.
At 4:50 this car has dual zone. The pass temp dial controls the passenger zone. At 5:33 that compartment is for your iPod or iPhone and has a pass through for a charging cable.
Our 2011 V6 Venza also looks that good and even though it only has 140,000 kilometres on it, it runs and drives like it just came out of the factory and everything still works. They sold very well in my part of the world and I see them almost every day.
I love this crossover. The styling is very classy. It isn’t pretending to be an off-roader, because there’s no ugly matte black plastic cladding on the wheel arches.
To me the side profile resembles a shortened Dodge Magnum, and I like that actually. As for it being weird, I own a Scion Xb and love it, so I'm down with weird. I rarely have a passenger with me so I tend to own smaller cars (plus they're easy to maneuver, cheaper on tires and parts, cheaper on gas, fit in my garage etc.). However, if I decided to get something bigger I'd seriously consider a used Venza. I know this review is a couple of years old but I just wanted to say that you and Alex on Autos are my favorite car reviewers. Keep up the great work!
It's one of the best Toyota models ever made. It does have plenty of power for the size. I had it for a year or so and didn't have a single issue with 100k miles on the odo. The interior looked very good, it's huge and the leather is unbreakable. The fuel economy wasn't bad at all for the size and I was heavy on the gas pedal. We are moving back to Canada soon and It will be my first car before the new EV VW "transporter" comes out.
I have the 2011 v6... I bought it in early 2015, and it has been absolutely fantastic... Enough power to pull my 14 foot boat around, tons of cargo space for all of my gear.... and plenty of comfort for my passengers. Plenty of power, reasonable gas mileage.... all in a classy looking package. The body and paint are still in excellent shape.... I have kept up with the maintenance, and it has taken great care of me. My Venza is just over 200,000 kilometers, and I bet I can get another 200,000. I absolutely love it.
The "key cubby" is for a MP3 player or a phone . . . a cable from down below that be hooked up to charge or play music on the stereo. Love this car, it's great to drive (and this is from a sports car guy) and I love the looks (phhttt!)! And, yes, they dumped it early IMO considering how many CH-Rs the sell.
I was going to comment that because my mom had one, I would always play with the "garage door" and found out it was for her phone. I liked the car, she had to sell it.
The Venza may have been a slightly odd design at release, but all the new crossovers now look like a 1st gen Venza... So, I would say it was ahead of it's time.
To me, it really looks sporty and kinda luxury car. The only thing that I don't like about this car is its tires which are very big and expensive. And its windows' sides which are not big enough like other SUVs. This car is a wonderful crossover for families.
Most Toyota’s have a lot of metal/window relation I don’t like it, we own a 2015 corolla and it’s kinda hard and uncomfortable to stick ur arm out the window
Just bought a 2009 2.7L today. It wasn't even on my radar until a salesman called me up. At first i said "why the hell is this guy offering me a venza?" After researching it, i hopped in my car, test drove it and bought it lol. It's always between Honda and Toyota for me so it was a no brainer only having 130k miles on it.
Hempster, I bought a ‘15 Venza with the 2.7L about six months ago. It was between that and a ‘15 Honda Crosstour. Got the Venza due to availability. But, I would’ve been happy with either one. 😊
@@hempster24How's the ride and noise level? We have an 07 Honda van and love the room but rides harsh and is loud. We do a lot of highway miles and it gets tiring. Also, are the seats comfy?
@bjperez9076 the seats are very comfortable. The noise for me isn't too bad. Not the quietest but not nearly as bad as other vehicles. It's very roomy and I feel it holds up well with current SUV's Negatives... I have noticed the tendency for it to pull to the right slightly, and apparently that's a common thing with these vehicles. Also, the tire pressure sensor continues to light up and has yet to turn off. All of my tire pressure is fine as I continue to check. That is also another common issue. In my opinion, they're minor inconveniences for an overall great vehicle for the short amount of time I've been driving it. I took it to a local mechanic and he said he absolutely loves these vehicles for their reliability and ease to work on, and isn't sure why more people haven't bought them.
@@hempster24 Thank you for the info! Seems like a lot of car for the money and like the longevity aspect. I try to take care of my cars but am at the point I want to run them until they can't anymore and I think I'm close to that point on our van! Thanks again!
I love the looks of it…it’s sleek , has big tyres for its size and looks awesome….I think it’s the most beautiful car …better than a Bugatti or McAllen in terms of looks….
I actually like the shape & design of this generation of Venza. It looks more like a premium & upscale Toyota. It's the Avalon in a crossover/ SUV shape
I saw my favorite bunny rabbit a block away today I'm super happy! I had to let him go because one of my other ones was fighting with him, it wasn't good at all, and the main reason I took him in the first place, was because it was freezing over the winter. I'm in a fantastic neighbourhood for wild rabbits to graze freely, and I'm extremely grateful he seemed so happy and showed me every reason not to worry! I still miss him a lot communicating with him was like communicating with my first dog. It's kind of hilarious in a sad way or sad in a hilarious way that people would get so defensive over the interior of a Dodge charger. To my mind a vehicle like that it's not known for function and build quality, it is known for having a stubborn and powerful engine. Someone who was close to me bought a 1995 Chevy Blazer 13 years ago and it paints the same picture, there was a handful of assorted problems when it was purchased, and then within a year twice as many more problems started popping up. But I'll never forget the angry sound the engine made every time it started up, and it's still going down the road today. Now to be on topic, Venza is kind of easy to forget about, but I noticed the one thing it seems to have in common the most with the brand new one, is that people keep complaining about various little things regarding the interior like cheesiness or functionality, but the one thing I thought was really funny and weird with it was how big the wheels are for the size of vehicle that it is (Not like that's an uncommon trend though). I always found it seemingly pragmatic but when it occurred to me that bigger vehicles with small wheels like minivans tend to have a lot of wear on the brakes I suddenly became a lot more curious especially when I realized these older models are not that popular. I'm really pleased to find out here that these have quality through and through to stand the test of time like other Toyota's built with attention to detail.
My dad’s had two and loves wagons but as they get older, the Venza is easier to get into. Get the V6 and not the 4 as the power gain beats the mildly better fuel economy. I personally call it the “Van-za” as that’s how it feels to drive. Great if you have aging parents for them to get in to as well as it’s like the perfect height that they can slide in rather than climb up or fall down into the seat.
I have a 2009 Venza and I LOVE her. She has taken such good care of me and is still kickin’! She has 230+ thousand miles on her and she still looks good. In 2023, I had to have the AC worked on and she’s had the water pump replaced but, other than that, my girl is here for 2024 and ready for action. I’ve driven this car all over Texas and Louisiana and I love how great it car still rides. I’ve paid a lot more attention to her care over the last 4 years and I think it has helped with how well she’s held up. Now, about the video, at minute mark 5:25 there is mention of the “tiny garage.” I could see how someone that didn’t use this car then wouldn’t know what it was. 😂 This is a docking station for OG iPhones. You know, the super small ones in comparison to today’s phones. The console below has a power outlet to use for usb port and the aux cable - they can be threaded below the docking station so you don’t see any cables. Your phone would sit upright and snug in that “garage” area. More about that area, below the cup holders, where the powder outlet for usb port and aux cables are, it’s so deep and spacious! A great space for storage and easy access while also being fairly incognito. The sliding leather top that partially covers one of the cup holders is a larger compartment that has a small removable shelf/compartment for more storage. I LOVE both storage areas. They are totally user friendly. The cup holders light up with a soft light as well and I appreciate that at night. Can’t say enough about this car. I’m going to be sad the day she decides to retire. Can’t wait to see how the 2025 Crown Signia does. I had plans to stick with the Venza but it looks like the crown will take some of her best features and expand. 🙌
My phone doesn't fit comfortably in that storage. I put a magnet on top of it instead to hold the phone with a metal washer stick at the back of a phone and kept that worthless cover closed.
We. Bought a new one in 2010, it's awesome, now 400k km's later, zero issues. Love this car, I'm looking for another one now. Just got my friend to get one, he absolutely loves it too.
Do your research before reviewing a car! The Venza is probably one of my favorite vehicles of all time. The garage door storage is actually a phone older and there is a hole at the bottom so you can pull a charging cable through it and connect it to a usb port while you are driving. The rear seat slightly recline back. The rear sunroof is actually a panoramic roof, only the front is a sunroof.
i own a 2009 V6 AWD every possible option and it amazes me how many reviews Ive seen where the reviewer doesnt know what the phone holder is, when I bought mine i knew exactly what it was for without anyone explaining it! it;'s an awesome vehicle!
@@thesultan4030 I agree. I sold my Tacoma for a Tunda, sold my Tundra for my Venza, and told all my friends this is my forever car. A year later I was driving home from work during a snow storm and a tree fell from the city and county and crushed me and my car. I was in a hospital bed for 3 months and therapy for 8 months. My insurance covered my car and all but $13k of my hospital bills, they were massive. I couldn't sue the city for they are cover by "The Act of God." My life forever changed after that accident and I could neve afford the Venza again, I hope one day to have a Venza with low miles, until then, I do love my Prius. Life can change for anyone in a single second, mine did. Enjoy your Venza, if you ever pass by me, I will probably give your car a second glance. Be well.
@@jenniferdonelson1374 I am jealous. I had a black Venza with tinted windows, black wheels, and all the emblems and grill plasti-dipped black. I miss her.
One great thing about the Venza is that the base engine wasn't the 2AZ-FE that the Camry used, it was the 2.7 engine used in the base Highlander at the time. So you shouldn't have major oil burning issues with that engine.
That "garage door storage" isn't for the key... it's for the phone! Note that soring loaded mechanism in there.... push that back and feed the charging cable through.
I bought my Venza from Toyota of Naperville thats funny lol. The pick-up is nice with the 3.5. It surprises people all the time. I've raced many people in the Venza, its suprising and most of the time takes the win. 3rd gear is when it really pulls.
2010 AWD with about 120k miles. Really a tall wagon with enough power and fine transmission. I think the styling has actually worn well. It looks about as good as all the now overcooked SUVs.
I have a 2014 V6 FWD venza with 160K miles and , all I have to change was sparkplugs and from wheel bearings , oh and a fule cap. this thing is incradible.
This car is odd, because it’s not rugged enough to be an suv, but it’s supposed to be an suv kind of. This is more like a city suv, which is fine, it I like an suv to be rugged. It might be better built than an outback, but I still prefer the outback after owning both
I have a 2014. Best little secret out there. I have a 2.7L AWD, plenty get up, and gets 23 mpg in the city. Plenty room. I bought for 16k used and it has 89k miles on it. Never any issues. My other car is a 911S so when I want sport, I get it there
Same, when I was a little kid I would have loved to drive in a car with a rear sunroof. I did get to do that as an older kid when my mom got a Range Rover evoque.
I bought my 2010 Venza almost 6 years ago and like it more every day 13:0213:02 . I wanted another Toyota because of the super reliableness, and it had to be V6. I wanted a highlander of similar year but they were just too pricey. I’m 6’ tall and the interior makes me feel small. It drives great even at 126,000 miles now. I did switch out the 20” wheels for 2024 18” Highlander wheels. The 20” tires are too expensive. With the 18” tire size I installed I have more sidewall and same hight but smoother and quieter ride. I still get complements from friends that ride in it, they think its newer
It honestly looks like a weird mashup of a Camry and Sienna. Strange like that one episode of Star Trek Voyager where the characters of Tuvok and Neelix were merged together in a transporter mishap. But the Venza does have a sporty stance to it and has potential.
I have a 2009 FWD with the 3.5 V6. It is the top of the line and it has the bigger back up mirror where the radio is. So it is possible to have that. I am happy with mine. I want to get a second one.
changing the look of that vehicle is changing the tires specs . make them wider and that vehicle will look awesome . I'm planning on buying one . no doubt the reliability will over kill any other brands . that for sure . Toyota make cars have a very low maintenance . unlike other brands they start to rust and fall a part just crossing the 75K miles -- 90K miles . not Toyota i have 2007 Toyota Camry has the same exact transmission and V6 engine at 155K on it now still runs SOLID no kidding
Still have my 2011 and is in great shape and still drives like a dream and I have 250 000 km on it , was looking at the 2023 but it's now smaller inside why why why loved the space in the olders ones
5:28 that's where u place your phone standing up while its charging. Smh Venza ..call it weird but weird not always a bad thing and like you said. They wasnt ready
Okay, my turn... I bought my 2011 Toyota Venza, FWD, V6, on May 5, 2021 with the mileage posted on the purchasing date at 129,023. I gotta say, after 3 years, 2 months, and 18 days and a brand new set of Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3's... I have never been happier. At 150,000 miles, this CUV looks and runs like it still only has about 80,000 miles on it !!! The car that I had before this one was a Camry... IMHO, this one's better !!! To be honest, this Venza is almost identical to the Lexus LX350, and is built on the same platform as the Camry. The Venza is a Camry on steroids, and I love it !!! The ONLY complaint that I had was the rear-view mirror... terrible. I solved this little problem by buying an Auto-Vox X2 Rear-View Mirror. The Auto-Vox X2 uses streaming media and WDR technology to provide you with no-delay rearview images, as well as more dynamic range and image detail while driving. IP 68 Waterproof and Super Night Vision Backup Camera uses AD technology. No matter day or night, rain or fog, it will provide you with clear images !!! I loved this review... thanks for posting this, Zack... you rock !!!
I wasn’t a big fan of the look when I was younger. But I really do appreciate this vehicle as I’m getting into my 30s. Lol. It’s looking quite beautiful, plus the interior and features is amazing for the time. It’s got a beautiful wide looking stance which looks very cool. The new one is too darn narrow and tall looking it lost its wide stance.
Get the V6 XLE AWD, JBL sound system is phenomenal,, extremely comfortable, roomy vehicle, that'll get compliments from everyone who rides in it and some who dont ! Very Reliable vehicle
Some guy wants to trade his 2009 venza for my Kia optima SX. Both have almost the same amount of miles(190k) and thinking about it because I would like to have bigger space and it's a Toyota. Any thoughts?
Pre- 2017 cars -- awesome. The V6 yea! Would love a V6 or V8 again! The emergency/park brake being foot activated is not so great. Nice car, but no longer available. The new Venza, also soon to be departed, is OK, if all the nanny crap could be deactivated and stay that way --- likely not?
It does have dual zone climate!
I just bought a 2010 today. I’m a tall girl so I just love it. My sister and I LOVE your review. Your review helped me so much!!!! Thank you.
Is there enough head space? I’m tall too!! Lol
Dude don’t know what your looking at ? I loved the car so much I purchased two of them. It’s a great looking high quality vehicle! I’d by three if my wife would give up her sienna
Really like my 2011 Venza. However, we bought it used with 80,000 miles, and the previous owner never did the rear differential fluid maintenance. Guess what just completely blew out 4,000 miles later? $5,000 later, we have a new differential. What I found out is that these Siennas and Venzas with the AWD V6 absolutely need to have the differentials serviced every 20,000 miles. It's a known issue with Toyota. And there's no way to know if it's going bad until it does, because there's no module sending info to the computer. It's completely dependent on adhering to the routine maintenance.
Good to know. I bought a 2011 with 93k miles and will have this done at 95...just to be sure.
Wow! Thanks for this info
I have a 2013 with 120k miles that I bought at 100k, and didn't know this, will def have it serviced soon
So basically dont get a awd v6
Get the V6 AWD, REAR Diff is bulletproof - Typical Toyota
Recently bought a 2010 with 162k, V6 AWD similar condition. Wish we would have bought this car 10 years ago, it is fantastic. We’ve had Camrys, and they were good, this is more, much more.
Im looking into buying a 2010 V6 AWD with about 150k. How has yours been holding up? Still drives solid? Is the steering loose or more stiff and heavy? Ive been a little nervous with the amount of mialage on it.
@@a.brownlee2775 Did you buy? If so, do you like it and what did you pay?
At 4:50 this car has dual zone. The pass temp dial controls the passenger zone.
At 5:33 that compartment is for your iPod or iPhone and has a pass through for a charging cable.
Our 2011 V6 Venza also looks that good and even though it only has 140,000 kilometres on it, it runs and drives like it just came out of the factory and everything still works. They sold very well in my part of the world and I see them almost every day.
I love this crossover. The styling is very classy. It isn’t pretending to be an off-roader, because there’s no ugly matte black plastic cladding on the wheel arches.
The current rav 4 has the largest blank plastic cladding on the rear.. once you notice you can’t unsee it !!
To me the side profile resembles a shortened Dodge Magnum, and I like that actually. As for it being weird, I own a Scion Xb and love it, so I'm down with weird. I rarely have a passenger with me so I tend to own smaller cars (plus they're easy to maneuver, cheaper on tires and parts, cheaper on gas, fit in my garage etc.). However, if I decided to get something bigger I'd seriously consider a used Venza. I know this review is a couple of years old but I just wanted to say that you and Alex on Autos are my favorite car reviewers. Keep up the great work!
My venza is the most reliable car I've had. Hopefully I can get the new one soon.
It's one of the best Toyota models ever made. It does have plenty of power for the size. I had it for a year or so and didn't have a single issue with 100k miles on the odo. The interior looked very good, it's huge and the leather is unbreakable. The fuel economy wasn't bad at all for the size and I was heavy on the gas pedal. We are moving back to Canada soon and It will be my first car before the new EV VW "transporter" comes out.
I have the 2011 v6... I bought it in early 2015, and it has been absolutely fantastic... Enough power to pull my 14 foot boat around, tons of cargo space for all of my gear.... and plenty of comfort for my passengers. Plenty of power, reasonable gas mileage.... all in a classy looking package. The body and paint are still in excellent shape.... I have kept up with the maintenance, and it has taken great care of me. My Venza is just over 200,000 kilometers, and I bet I can get another 200,000. I absolutely love it.
This looks way better than the Accord Crosstour which competed with this when they were both on sale
The "key cubby" is for a MP3 player or a phone . . . a cable from down below that be hooked up to charge or play music on the stereo.
Love this car, it's great to drive (and this is from a sports car guy) and I love the looks (phhttt!)!
And, yes, they dumped it early IMO considering how many CH-Rs the sell.
I was going to comment that because my mom had one, I would always play with the "garage door" and found out it was for her phone. I liked the car, she had to sell it.
The Venza may have been a slightly odd design at release, but all the new crossovers now look like a 1st gen Venza... So, I would say it was ahead of it's time.
Saw a ford edge today and the resembelance is there
To me, it really looks sporty and kinda luxury car. The only thing that I don't like about this car is its tires which are very big and expensive. And its windows' sides which are not big enough like other SUVs. This car is a wonderful crossover for families.
Most Toyota’s have a lot of metal/window relation I don’t like it, we own a 2015 corolla and it’s kinda hard and uncomfortable to stick ur arm out the window
@@JuanMartinez-zw4tn it's for safety
I have one and it’s pretty nice 👍. I have the limited edition one.
Just bought a 2009 2.7L today. It wasn't even on my radar until a salesman called me up. At first i said "why the hell is this guy offering me a venza?" After researching it, i hopped in my car, test drove it and bought it lol. It's always between Honda and Toyota for me so it was a no brainer only having 130k miles on it.
Hempster, I bought a ‘15 Venza with the 2.7L about six months ago. It was between that and a ‘15 Honda Crosstour. Got the Venza due to availability. But, I would’ve been happy with either one. 😊
@carlovanrijk4039 yup, so far it's treating me very well! Also love the gas mileage over my 02 Tundra
@@hempster24How's the ride and noise level? We have an 07 Honda van and love the room but rides harsh and is loud. We do a lot of highway miles and it gets tiring. Also, are the seats comfy?
@bjperez9076 the seats are very comfortable. The noise for me isn't too bad. Not the quietest but not nearly as bad as other vehicles. It's very roomy and I feel it holds up well with current SUV's
Negatives...
I have noticed the tendency for it to pull to the right slightly, and apparently that's a common thing with these vehicles.
Also, the tire pressure sensor continues to light up and has yet to turn off. All of my tire pressure is fine as I continue to check. That is also another common issue.
In my opinion, they're minor inconveniences for an overall great vehicle for the short amount of time I've been driving it.
I took it to a local mechanic and he said he absolutely loves these vehicles for their reliability and ease to work on, and isn't sure why more people haven't bought them.
@@hempster24 Thank you for the info! Seems like a lot of car for the money and like the longevity aspect. I try to take care of my cars but am at the point I want to run them until they can't anymore and I think I'm close to that point on our van! Thanks again!
I love when you called it homey cause that’s the exact feeling I got from it! Love it so much. Really thinking of purchasing one
It drives more like a station wagon than an SUV, and that’s why I like the venza a lot more than the Rav4.
I love the looks of it…it’s sleek , has big tyres for its size and looks awesome….I think it’s the most beautiful car …better than a Bugatti or McAllen in terms of looks….
Just started getting into your channel, such an underrated car review channel. Love your vids bro 👍🏻
I actually like the shape & design of this generation of Venza. It looks more like a premium & upscale Toyota. It's the Avalon in a crossover/ SUV shape
I saw my favorite bunny rabbit a block away today I'm super happy! I had to let him go because one of my other ones was fighting with him, it wasn't good at all, and the main reason I took him in the first place, was because it was freezing over the winter. I'm in a fantastic neighbourhood for wild rabbits to graze freely, and I'm extremely grateful he seemed so happy and showed me every reason not to worry! I still miss him a lot communicating with him was like communicating with my first dog.
It's kind of hilarious in a sad way or sad in a hilarious way that people would get so defensive over the interior of a Dodge charger. To my mind a vehicle like that it's not known for function and build quality, it is known for having a stubborn and powerful engine. Someone who was close to me bought a 1995 Chevy Blazer 13 years ago and it paints the same picture, there was a handful of assorted problems when it was purchased, and then within a year twice as many more problems started popping up. But I'll never forget the angry sound the engine made every time it started up, and it's still going down the road today.
Now to be on topic, Venza is kind of easy to forget about, but I noticed the one thing it seems to have in common the most with the brand new one, is that people keep complaining about various little things regarding the interior like cheesiness or functionality, but the one thing I thought was really funny and weird with it was how big the wheels are for the size of vehicle that it is (Not like that's an uncommon trend though). I always found it seemingly pragmatic but when it occurred to me that bigger vehicles with small wheels like minivans tend to have a lot of wear on the brakes I suddenly became a lot more curious especially when I realized these older models are not that popular.
I'm really pleased to find out here that these have quality through and through to stand the test of time like other Toyota's built with attention to detail.
My dad’s had two and loves wagons but as they get older, the Venza is easier to get into.
Get the V6 and not the 4 as the power gain beats the mildly better fuel economy.
I personally call it the “Van-za” as that’s how it feels to drive.
Great if you have aging parents for them to get in to as well as it’s like the perfect height that they can slide in rather than climb up or fall down into the seat.
You're a natural commentator.
Great review 👏
The “storage area” on the front dash, is a phone holder with a hole to bring a charger through!
I just changed the oil on my grandfather’s 2012 Venza! It is such a nice car and I have fond memories of this car
Great point on build quality! I had an 06 Toyota Sienna and it was of that same vintage. 367000 miles a deer ended our roadtrip.
Thanks, your one of the few reviewers that review the car as an everyday use car and not a track car!
Love the Venza
I love my 2011 Venza and Ive had every brand of vehicle pretty much. This car made me fall in love rite away.
Great video and an impressive thorough review. Contemplating buying my neighbors 2011 awd v6 at this very moment. Cheers
How’s the car?
I have a 2009 Venza and I LOVE her. She has taken such good care of me and is still kickin’! She has 230+ thousand miles on her and she still looks good. In 2023, I had to have the AC worked on and she’s had the water pump replaced but, other than that, my girl is here for 2024 and ready for action. I’ve driven this car all over Texas and Louisiana and I love how great it car still rides. I’ve paid a lot more attention to her care over the last 4 years and I think it has helped with how well she’s held up.
Now, about the video, at minute mark 5:25 there is mention of the “tiny garage.” I could see how someone that didn’t use this car then wouldn’t know what it was. 😂 This is a docking station for OG iPhones. You know, the super small ones in comparison to today’s phones. The console below has a power outlet to use for usb port and the aux cable - they can be threaded below the docking station so you don’t see any cables. Your phone would sit upright and snug in that “garage” area. More about that area, below the cup holders, where the powder outlet for usb port and aux cables are, it’s so deep and spacious! A great space for storage and easy access while also being fairly incognito. The sliding leather top that partially covers one of the cup holders is a larger compartment that has a small removable shelf/compartment for more storage. I LOVE both storage areas. They are totally user friendly. The cup holders light up with a soft light as well and I appreciate that at night. Can’t say enough about this car. I’m going to be sad the day she decides to retire. Can’t wait to see how the 2025 Crown Signia does. I had plans to stick with the Venza but it looks like the crown will take some of her best features and expand. 🙌
The, "garage door," storage is to hold your phone, lol. It has a spring loaded piece in the bottom to accommodate most case depths.
True
My phone doesn't fit comfortably in that storage. I put a magnet on top of it instead to hold the phone with a metal washer stick at the back of a phone and kept that worthless cover closed.
The Venza offered a touch screen with navigation in all the years it was offered (09-15)
Nope
@@patfraser3869 I have one in my 09 Limited (in Canada)
@@patrickmassicotte7143not in my 09 4cyl.
We. Bought a new one in 2010, it's awesome, now 400k km's later, zero issues. Love this car, I'm looking for another one now. Just got my friend to get one, he absolutely loves it too.
Do your research before reviewing a car! The Venza is probably one of my favorite vehicles of all time. The garage door storage is actually a phone older and there is a hole at the bottom so you can pull a charging cable through it and connect it to a usb port while you are driving. The rear seat slightly recline back. The rear sunroof is actually a panoramic roof, only the front is a sunroof.
i own a 2009 V6 AWD every possible option and it amazes me how many reviews Ive seen where the reviewer doesnt know what the phone holder is, when I bought mine i knew exactly what it was for without anyone explaining it! it;'s an awesome vehicle!
@@thesultan4030 I agree. I sold my Tacoma for a Tunda, sold my Tundra for my Venza, and told all my friends this is my forever car. A year later I was driving home from work during a snow storm and a tree fell from the city and county and crushed me and my car. I was in a hospital bed for 3 months and therapy for 8 months. My insurance covered my car and all but $13k of my hospital bills, they were massive. I couldn't sue the city for they are cover by "The Act of God." My life forever changed after that accident and I could neve afford the Venza again, I hope one day to have a Venza with low miles, until then, I do love my Prius. Life can change for anyone in a single second, mine did. Enjoy your Venza, if you ever pass by me, I will probably give your car a second glance. Be well.
@@thesultan4030 I know. I love my Venza, I have all tinted windows and Strada rims. Love it
@@ryanshaw2223 Praying a you have great health and a new Venza comes your way
@@jenniferdonelson1374 I am jealous. I had a black Venza with tinted windows, black wheels, and all the emblems and grill plasti-dipped black. I miss her.
One great thing about the Venza is that the base engine wasn't the 2AZ-FE that the Camry used, it was the 2.7 engine used in the base Highlander at the time. So you shouldn't have major oil burning issues with that engine.
As long as you keep the oil change intervals at around 5K miles, you should be fine.
From a time when Toyota and Honda tried to field an Outback competitor... And failed. That said, I appreciate the Venza. The Crosstour, not so much.
Yup, it's build quality. I have a 2011 Avalon with 120K and it still looks and drives fantastically.
That "garage door storage" isn't for the key... it's for the phone! Note that soring loaded mechanism in there.... push that back and feed the charging cable through.
I bought my Venza from Toyota of Naperville thats funny lol. The pick-up is nice with the 3.5. It surprises people all the time. I've raced many people in the Venza, its suprising and most of the time takes the win. 3rd gear is when it really pulls.
Rear seats also recline
2010 AWD with about 120k miles. Really a tall wagon with enough power and fine transmission. I think the styling has actually worn well. It looks about as good as all the now overcooked SUVs.
It does have dual zone climate control!!
i love how it looks, classy interior, good v6 engine and good price. i would buy one without thinking too much. Great review. Cheers!
I have a 2014 V6 FWD venza with 160K miles and , all I have to change was sparkplugs and from wheel bearings , oh and a fule cap. this thing is incradible.
If you get The Fully Loaded Venza you will get a Full on Screen! I own a Venza, but sadly à base model. It’s a great car!
This car is odd, because it’s not rugged enough to be an suv, but it’s supposed to be an suv kind of. This is more like a city suv, which is fine, it I like an suv to be rugged. It might be better built than an outback, but I still prefer the outback after owning both
I have a 2014. Best little secret out there. I have a 2.7L AWD, plenty get up, and gets 23 mpg in the city. Plenty room. I bought for 16k used and it has 89k miles on it. Never any issues. My other car is a 911S so when I want sport, I get it there
Excellent vid.. you nailed it 100% with the Venza review.. It is indeed a great car. Just had to subscribe to your channel after the clip. 👍🏻
Same, when I was a little kid I would have loved to drive in a car with a rear sunroof. I did get to do that as an older kid when my mom got a Range Rover evoque.
I bought my 2010 Venza almost 6 years ago and like it more every day 13:02 13:02 . I wanted another Toyota because of the super reliableness, and it had to be V6. I wanted a highlander of similar year but they were just too pricey. I’m 6’ tall and the interior makes me feel small. It drives great even at 126,000 miles now. I did switch out the 20” wheels for 2024 18” Highlander wheels. The 20” tires are too expensive. With the 18” tire size I installed I have more sidewall and same hight but smoother and quieter ride. I still get complements from friends that ride in it, they think its newer
Back seats also recline
It honestly looks like a weird mashup of a Camry and Sienna. Strange like that one episode of Star Trek Voyager where the characters of Tuvok and Neelix were merged together in a transporter mishap. But the Venza does have a sporty stance to it and has potential.
I have a 2009 FWD with the 3.5 V6. It is the top of the line and it has the bigger back up mirror where the radio is. So it is possible to have that. I am happy with mine. I want to get a second one.
What do you think a 2011 Venza or a 2013-2015 CX-5.
changing the look of that vehicle is changing the tires specs . make them wider and that vehicle will look awesome . I'm planning on buying one . no doubt the reliability will over kill any other brands . that for sure . Toyota make cars have a very low maintenance . unlike other brands they start to rust and fall a part just crossing the 75K miles -- 90K miles . not Toyota i have 2007 Toyota Camry has the same exact transmission and V6 engine at 155K on it now still runs SOLID no kidding
Still have my 2011 and is in great shape and still drives like a dream and I have 250 000 km on it , was looking at the 2023 but it's now smaller inside why why why loved the space in the olders ones
How is the ride and noise level? We have an 07 Honda Van and I love the room but it rides harsh, is loud and the seat isn't comfy to me.
I’m viewing one tomorrow 2011 with 160k for $10k is it worth it ? Is it reliable?
5:28 that's where u place your phone standing up while its charging. Smh Venza ..call it weird but weird not always a bad thing and like you said. They wasnt ready
Okay, my turn... I bought my 2011 Toyota Venza, FWD, V6, on May 5, 2021 with the mileage posted on the purchasing date at 129,023. I gotta say, after 3 years, 2 months, and 18 days and a brand new set of Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3's... I have never been happier. At 150,000 miles, this CUV looks and runs like it still only has about 80,000 miles on it !!! The car that I had before this one was a Camry... IMHO, this one's better !!! To be honest, this Venza is almost identical to the Lexus LX350, and is built on the same platform as the Camry. The Venza is a Camry on steroids, and I love it !!! The ONLY complaint that I had was the rear-view mirror... terrible. I solved this little problem by buying an Auto-Vox X2 Rear-View Mirror. The Auto-Vox X2 uses streaming media and WDR technology to provide you with no-delay rearview images, as well as more dynamic range and image detail while driving. IP 68 Waterproof and Super Night Vision Backup Camera uses AD technology. No matter day or night, rain or fog, it will provide you with clear images !!! I loved this review... thanks for posting this, Zack... you rock !!!
My 2009 has a touch screen with nav...
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW!!!!
I wasn’t a big fan of the look when I was younger. But I really do appreciate this vehicle as I’m getting into my 30s. Lol.
It’s looking quite beautiful, plus the interior and features is amazing for the time.
It’s got a beautiful wide looking stance which looks very cool. The new one is too darn narrow and tall looking it lost its wide stance.
You do really good reviews! Does the rear sunroof have a shade to close?
Get the V6 XLE AWD, JBL sound system is phenomenal,, extremely comfortable, roomy vehicle, that'll get compliments from everyone who rides in it and some who dont !
Very Reliable vehicle
What year did you get?
Can you please send me more information about where you have car for sale
I love it...such a cool mom vehicle! Buying one this month:)
I JUST BROUGHT ONE, LOVE IT
Sorry for caps
I’m thinking of getting a 2011 venza this week but was worried cause it’s older with 70,000 miles but now I feel good about it.
If you can get it a good price, jump on it.
@@timdelph2747 how do you determine what good pricing looks like
@@francoiswilliams1528 It is hard to tell in this market. In my area, it would probably be between 15-21K for those kind of miles.
Does all venza have push start button
Nice detailed review. Thanks!
great video...im looking to get one!
Me too
the tiny garage door is to put your phone when connected to tha usb charger connection ☎️🔌💡
My next car I want this, its like a sedan but bigger lol
Some guy wants to trade his 2009 venza for my Kia optima SX. Both have almost the same amount of miles(190k) and thinking about it because I would like to have bigger space and it's a Toyota. Any thoughts?
If he wants to keep the car for the long haul, push him to keep the Venza.
It's a Camry Wagon, not sure why everyone is so confused lol. It has the same reliable drivetrain as many of their other models.
Great car. Great review. Don't change.
I loved this Venza when this came out
This would be a great cheap car for a family with all the features it comes with.
Pre- 2017 cars -- awesome. The V6 yea! Would love a V6 or V8 again! The emergency/park brake being foot activated is not so great. Nice car, but no longer available. The new Venza, also soon to be departed, is OK, if all the nanny crap could be deactivated and stay that way --- likely not?
I have reached over 30 mpg and it handles great it is also very powerful. You can get any kind of sound system you desire. with Navigation...
How come you are getting 30 mpg, where I am getting only 19 mpg only. I have Venza 2011 2.7 litre engine with 59k miles on it.
Goated car
Upgraded model comes with Navigation that has a touchscreen
Great video. I just bought this car today with 120k miles. It's so ugly but I like it!
How much did it cost you if you don’t mind revealing
1:53 The moment you regretted not packing a second pair of undergarments for the day's outing.
Pls can i get Toyota Venza 2012 how much and how do i reach like this month or next month
I mean how do i connect you phone number
I just bought a 2013 v6 awd with 44,000 miles on it only
Great video
I am one of the few that seems to think this is a wagon and not a crossover. But maybe i am wrong
The speed3 reference 😂😂
Sack, ur reviews are great, but include some stuff on the passenger seat and stuff
Everybody repeat after me. 2grfe v6. Most reliable Toyota motor ever made. End of sentence.
These crossovers aged well
the storage spot is for a phone. lol
Perhaps more tech & favorable geometry in the Venza 2.0 🤣
It's not an ugly car but it's not beautiful. It's a handsome car
Our 2013 Venza has a touch screen
Update. Venza died again!
I regretted that I chose a 08 ford edge over this one.
Nice looking, in a Volvo styled car -- not so bad.
its wagon not a suv