I've Owned My 2021 Venza for 6 Months: Here's What I REALLY THINK! Driving impressions + full review

Needs to be lowered at least 1.5 inches

Is it possible to lock the car with kick sense while closing the backgate?

I had the heads up display in my first car. It was a 1999 Buick Park Avenue. That is a great feature. Car manufacturers should’ve kept that to help with watching your speed

We loved this car until we went for a test drive. The car drove beautifully and lots of good features but one big negative for me. My wife is 5 feet tall and the passenger seat does not adjust up or down. The navigation control screen is so high and big, too big I think. She couldn’t see over the top of it without stretching her neck, very uncomfortable! Venza fell out of the running pretty quick!

I get 40 mpg combined with conservative driving. My daily commute is 21 miles (33 mins) for one way with hills.

I have a coastal grey limited w HUD and pano roof. LOVE IT. So many things are tweak-able in settings, incl all the doors unlocking when you unlock one. I did NOT want that feature; it felt more secure to me to have only the driver’s door open. So I tweaked the setting. Yay!

I wish you could open the stargaze just over the backseat!

I have a White Limited. I average 39.3 mpg currently with no effort to try and hybrid drive. Had mine for 7 months. This car is so smooth when driving. I dont think it has loud road noise at all. the trunk is a little smaller than I like but totally workable. this is a beautiful car!! Only real complaint it that it does not have a functioning sun roof. I will ultimately end up trading it in for this option eventually.

Random but it would be nice to find a knowledgeable, fun, gentle guy like you for a husband :'(

Heated back seat is not offered as an option 😠

I've had my Venza Limited for 6 months now. I had some buyer's remorse at first. But I'm liking it more and more as time goes on. My MPG varies from 35-43. It really is a great car for anyone looking for the perfect combination of luxury, practicality, and efficiency. It doesn't bother me at all that it lacks a radio knob because I use the buttons on the seering wheel anyways. The tonneau cover comes in handy for air drying wet gear after a day on the beach or pool. My only gripe is the positioning of the rear blinker lights. My bike and bike rack tend to obstruct the blinker light. Toyota should remove those lower lights altogether and incorporate the blinkers in with the taillights. And as an added bonus, The blinkers should be sequential

My brother bought this car and he has to wait 9months until he's able to drive it.

Insurance only 107$ a month

My one big complaint is the only 12v outlet is in the console. It desperately needs one in the same place as the two forward USB outlets or in a hidden area behind the touch screen for dash cams or radar detectors.

Dude leaks quarts of awkward cheese in almost every frame.

I was seriously considering this to replace my 2019 Sorento SX but after a test drive of the Venza, I realized how underpowered it is and how loud it is with the slightest acceleration in the highway. My Sorento feels like a tank compared to the Venza, the material quality is below the Kia. whats with the start button's location, seems like Toyota engineers had forgotten about it and were like oh crap lets just stick in this space. Sorry to say but this car is definitely not worth the sticker price.
2022 Kia Sorento PHEV will be a much better vehicle a lot of value for the money

Hi Jeff, thanks for the review. I have the 2021 limited. My mileage hasn’t been very good so far. My driving profile is 97. I am not a heavy footer. I noticed that the green EV light on the MID stays on all the time whether it be on the highway or city. Is this normal? I can’t seem to turn it off from the EV button. Thanks

Great video, Jeff. Enjoyed the info with a sprinkle of humour...and song. :-) Here's my question: why no leather? What's up with that. Not all of us are vegan.

Regula or premium gas ?

I love my Venza. When I was on the hunt for a new car I was in between a Lexus RX, mustang Mach E, Highlander, or a Venza. I did my research and honestly I think I made the best decision of my life Lol my gas lasts a month and a week no lie. I don’t drive as much as others maybe but back and forth from my job and going to stores this Christmas Omg I love it 😍

I love mine!!

Jeff. I just can’t wrap my head around going into a xle from base unit. There is a 4K diff in price round me for very few additional features

My coastal gray Limited is on its way. I've been re-watching your videos to remember how things work. My last new car was 10 years ago so technology has changed. Looking forward to driving it and checking on road noise, mpg, etc. Will come back after driving it awhile to comment. Your videos helped me decide, plus I talked to a Venza owner who loves her car.

What about the fuel tank problems?

Why do they not recommend towing?

Would you know how to turn off the beeping noise whenever you touch the volume or fan buttons? I can turn off the beep on the screen but the beep does not go away on the buttons below the screen. Have you been able to turn this off? Or tried to?

My dad currently own a 2009 Venza XLE,he down bad for the 2021 Venza Limited. I gotta pay respect to this man for making this comparison.

I've had mine for about 8 months now, approximately 9k miles. I love it. I usually put gas once, maybe twice a month. Surprisingly, what I like least about the car is what I initially loved - the interior. As much as the "leather" is comfy and soft, it's also very hard to keep clean. Crumbs get stuck in the perforations. It's not easy to keep clean with kids. I still love it, but I also love being able to clean my car easily. I do not regret the purchase. It's been a solid purchase. It's also quite a conversation piece. I've had quite a few people stop to ask me about this very cool car. Someone even ran my doorbell while at home to ask if I'd like to sell it. I'd buy it again in another color, preferably red. I have the black one.

This is the very best and most comprehensive review I have ever seen. Thank you so much!

No height adjustment passenger seat in a 2021 car? That is absolutely insane

I think I'm going to swing by your dealer today what (if anything) you guys have in stock these days.

Good review. Like the old Venza, former Camry drivers seem to think that either iteration of Venza is excessively noisy, especially in road noise. The SUV/CUV platform as a rule is noisier than a sedan and the trend to put lower profile and wider tires on a rig will certainly make a vehicle noisier than a sedan. Me, I came from sport coupes and sedans, lots of noise. Presently I have an old Venza, contemplating a new Venza.

If you have large leg muscles and testicles your right knee will be constantly banging up against a non-functioning brace on the non-functioning useless console.

If you are getting 34 MPG with this newer hybrid system, I don’t think you know how to drive a hybrid. Unless it’s really cold weather.

Does anyone else have a problem with it on the freeway my Venza makes a lot of noise maybe the tires?

Is that true that Limited WITH sunroof is more noise then without sunroof? Thank you!

I know you've driven a 2010 rx.
Compare the smoothness to that place? With a cherry 🍒 ontop?

Drive the first generation Venza and then come back with your remarks for wind and road noise.

Which city is this?

Is the trunk bigger than 2010 Lexus RX 350?

I have a question. Do they have Toyota venza NO hybrid OR all toyota Venza are always Hybrid ?

Can I buy a car from you ? Needs to be registered in Florida.

Change the crappy stock tires to Pirelli Scorpion ASP3 and most of that road noise will go away

😂😂😂 Jeff you the best ❤❤❤ wooo wooo wooo wooo

You get a little wind noise on all them with sunshade pulled back.

Nice video also looking to trade my rav 4 2019 for a 2024 Venza is a vehicle I would really enjoy

I just bought a 2024 Venza. I don't notice excessive road and wind noise either. I drove a 2020 Lexus 450H right after driving my Venza and I couldn't tell any difference in road noise.

Great detailed review! One question. does the memory seat also remember your sterring wheel setting?

This is a long video! Feel free to watch an ad or 2 along the way if you enjoy my content :) What do you think of next-gen Venza? Do you own one? Tell me your stories so far... Jeff