#TOYOTA #VENZA #HARRIER #LEXUSRX #LEXUSNX #RAV4
Toyota’s beautiful Venza is more than just striking looks, it has quality build and impressive materials. Should you skip the Lexus lineup and get a Venza and save thousands?
The Toyota Venza is the all-Hybrid crossover that’s in a league of its own. Exclusively available as a Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), it can make the best of every ride with a manufacturer-estimated 39 combined MPG. Add in elegant crossover style, a tech-focused interior, and standard Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive (AWD) and it’s a package that is both distinctive and practical. The 2024 Venza is available in LE, XLE, and Limited grades, as well as the uniquely stylish Nightshade edition. Based on the XLE trim level and available in three exterior colors, the Venza Nightshade features blackout trim for a distinctive presence.
The Venza’s undeniably eye-catching design combines with a fashionable, quiet cabin for a package that makes an impression. Its stunning alloy wheels, LED projector headlights, and continuous, thin rear LED taillights give Venza a strikingly modern look. While the Toyota HEV System and standard AWD give it a blend of efficiency and utility that’s at home on long road trips or during inclement weather.
The 2024 Venza Nightshade Edition is available in three premium exterior colors – Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl or Ruby Flare Red, each boldly accented by an array of black trim for the interior. The Nightshade shows a true designer touch, starting with the acrylic front grille trim, black-painted outer mirror caps, door handles, rocker panels and available black roof rails. The lower bumpers are complemented in front and rear by smoked chrome moldings as well. The black shark fin antenna is a crowning touch.
All three colors of 2024 Venza Nightshade Edition ride on 19-inch gloss-black multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. LED fog lamps, standard on XLE and Nightshade, shine bright through the darkness. For Nightshade specifically, this can also be paired with the available Star Gaze™ Panoramic Roof.
00:00 – Intro / Powertrain
00:59 – Exterior
02:54 – Cargo / Backseat
05:21 – Frontseat
10:01 – Driving Impressions
17:06 – Venza buying guide
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Kirk how do you tell if the drivers side and passenger side windows are accoutic you roll the window half way down and with your finger rub across the top of it. If the window is split it's accoustic. My Mazda CX-5 is accustic.
I have a 2023 Rav4 xse hybrid full pkg, and I would buy Rav4 over Venza anytime. Never liked the smooth, curvy look of Venza or Mazda CX-5. 4runner like aggressive and boxy look, more space, ton more aftermarket accessories for Rav4. Only con is mod bug bite me hard. 😥
Love the venza ! Hope they don’t discontinue this vehicle,it’s got looks and 47 mpg……like really…..that’s incredible for an SUV!!!
Because of the back window angle the cargo space is maybe a little smaller then I would like,but overall this is an amazing vehicle for a Toyota……I would say it’s not quite Lexus standards but somewhere in between Lexus and toyota. It’s definitely more affordable then a Lexus. If Toyota continues to build this vehicle I hope they have a phev option!
I imagine this gets discontinued or its name gets hybridized soon. There's not enough space to keep it as it steps on the Crown's toes. I could see it becoming the Crown Venza, or the like.
As a 23 Venza Limited Owner, I am in agreement to much of Kirk's observations.
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We bought ‘23 Lexus NX350h because my wife said the Venza looks like an old persons car.. And NX was only $2K more! She doesn’t even care about cars..
My sister got a venza 2021 XLE with with both heating seat and cool venting seat and although I’m not a big fan of the skyline I’m just fine with the standard sunroof. Just saying
Kirk, I sat in the rear of a new Venza yesterday and thought that the rear leg room is not what you had mentioned. I am 5' 9 1/2' and felt after sitting in the driver's seat there was minimal leg space in the rear seat. So much for carrying additional passengers on any 2+ hour road trip. Yes, the Venza's style is beautiful but I would also have to drive the vehicle for any further comments.
What about the high voltage cable corrosion problem? Still not fixed?
Kirk, I think the venza is not a patch on the niceness and quality of the RX. Enjoying your channel
1.5 inch lower, 20 inch wheels with 245/50 tires 👍👍👍
Venza is on my list to test drive
The Venza is nice, but nothing compares to a Lexus!
I am a previous owner of a 2021 limited Venza, which I truly liked. It was very comfortable, looked beautiful, and was full of luxury. However, I did trade it in after a year because my wife and I decided that we wanted more room. So, because the Venza spoiled me with luxury that I never had before, I upgraded to a 2022 Lexus 450hl. However, in terms of seating, I'm down to 4 people with the captains chairs and an absolutely useless 3rd row that I always keep down to use for additional trunk storage. I am also disappointed by the lack of a digital rear view mirror that I had in my 2021 Venza. Thanks for the great review as always!
No I would not buy a suv or cuv or bus. Just small cars with real engine’s with good HP anything above 250hp is a good start. No EV or hybrid
Can you seat 3 adults in the back seat for a 30 minute trip ?
The current Venza is sold as the Harrier in Japan. The original Lexus RX was a rebadged Toyota Harrier, so it makes sense that it feels like a Lexus. I traded my ‘23 NX350h for a ‘23 Venza because the NX had some loose panels and gaps. It’s one of the first ‘23 NX350h that came off the line, so it may have been a one off. I find Lexus’s decision to use run flat tires really made the car louder than it should be.
I totally disagree about the "bulldog" shape gle. I love the x6 and gle coupe. I wish there was a suv coupe I could afford. The I agree the venza is great, I might the venza unless the crown estate comes to the US
The Venza LE is best value- near Lexus luxury for a mid-30s price. The 18 inch wheels also make for smoother ride. We average 41 to 43 mpg in suburban FL driving.
Kirk, for your money, would you go with a 2024 Toyota Venza Limited or a 2024 Mazda CX-5 Signature (2.5 Turbo)?
Kirk, one thing that keeps surprising me about this beautiful new generation of Venza since 2021 is the location of the turn signals in rear bumper. This looks like a serious safety issue to me as cars close to the back of the Venza are essentially unable to see the turn signal. Additionally, slightest impact to the rear bumper will disable the turn signals. The only thing that can be placed that low in the rear bumper are just the simple reflectors not something as critical as turn signals.
It’s almost 2024 can we stop those venza=rx shxt
Very beautiful vehicle. It is better or Rav 4???
Americans are so spoilt with these Toyotas or Lexuses because Toyota doesn't import these to Australia. Heck, Australia doesn't even get the Prius any more.