I drove the RAV4 hybrid and the Venza back to back in test drives. The Venza was noticeably quieter and made it an easy choice for us. Just bought our 2023 Venza Limited last week!

My Husband and I have the '23 Venza XLE, and it's such a stunner. We upgraded from a '21 Venza LE and plan on driving our car until the wheels fall off. The transmission is a ECVT which is built to be simple and long lasting. Truthfully, Toyota is the only company I'll tolerate a CVT in because its absolutely smooth! Highly recommend!!!

The Venza and the RAV4 hybrid share the same hybrid AWD system, producing the same power output. I chose the RAV4 Hybrid because it was less expensive and had more cargo space. I will keep this vehicle until I hit the lottery, and I don't play the lottery, which gives me about the same chance to win as those who do.

I found out the 2024 Venza would be the last year, so I bought an XLE model. What a really nice car. I've had RAV4s before the Venza, which was really nice too. However, the Venza is fancier, and sportier looking and more expensive looking. Like a Lexus. The ride is smoother than a RAV4, there is less noise too. I really like my new Venza!

We bought our 2022 Blizzard Pearl Venza XLE last year. Absolutely love it and the fact that it’s made in Japan was a big plus for us. It took four months to get it shipped from Japan and once it arrived at the dealer in Glendale, California our sales person told me about 20 people were circling the Venza thinking they could buy it. They were told it was pre-ordered. The last time I took it in for service, our sales rep told me the delay is now closer to nine months for delivery on the model we ordered.

I'm not sure if you gentlemen know, but the Venza didn't really go away during the 2016 to 2020 years. Outside of North America, the Venza is known as the Harrier. This "second" generation Venza is really a fourth generation Harrier. I wish that this car would have carried that name in North America. The Harrier is a very awesome jet too. I own the 2023 Nightshade XLE, and it's all black; I was going to hop on the RAV4 bandwagon, but luckily, the guy who reserved the one I purchased changed his mind. For some, it maybe too black, but it looks like a car that belongs in an action movie. I love the edges of the car, and many think it's a luxury vehicle. The best thing about the 2023 model is Toyota dropped the hybrid badge; so, the only hybrid indication is the blue color on the Toyota logo. While it is not super quiet, I do hear road noises as I drive, the, overall, feel is relaxing and the seats and the "leather" material is very comfortable. For me, this is a car for people who want the view of an SUV, but the comfort of a nice sedan. The vehicle really handles potholes well.

hurrraaaay...another great video by my favorite car reviewers...couldnt wait:)

Beautiful car! The rearview camera in the mirror was quite impressive as well as the filters on the not-a-sunroof. I actually didn't notice Brad at all until after you changed the filter. Also congratulation on your transitions Jared! I give them my thumbs up of approval!

We're in the US, and we've been buying Lexuses and Toyotas for almost 30 years. We'd been on waitlist(s) for a Venza for about a year. We wanted a particular trim, and exterior/interior colors, but you can't really order one the way you want it; you have to take what the factory spews out. I wanted to negotiate on price, and I'm "allergic" to dealer add-on fees, including big BS "Doc" fees. Can't do that with Toyota these days; I'm just fed up with their arrogance. Last month we bought a Mazda CX-5. They were willing to negotiate, and they had vehicles to choose from. Enough is enough. Also, I'd have to drive about 250,000 miles to make up the price difference (at $3 per gallon where we live). In Canada, with their gas priced much higher, it works out to about 80,000 miles.

Great review with humor and a book-reading intro..😊🎉

I am feeling very lucky. Put my name on the list two months ago for the 2023 Venza XLE in titanium glow with the boulder interior. Received an email yesterday from the dealership saying my Venza was shipped and on its way. What’s more amazing is that I am getting exactly what I asked for. Lately Toyota has been adding on all these extras directly from the factory so you either take it or leave it. I only wanted the all weather mats as an extra and that is exactly what I am getting. Very pleased.

You two are a hoot! Love your banter!

Toyota is the only way to go. Fuel savings, reliable, cost. Venza a car I hope to own soon! I know savings I have owned a Toyota for 33 years.

Great review guys, I enjoyed the chemistry and solid narrative, well done! I am in the market for a new suv and this helped a lot! 😀

I love these guys... Their narration techniques are intriguing funny 😂

In May of 2022 i walk in to milton toyota dealership to buy a venza hybrid limited I'm not even take a test drive but love it good on gas very comfortable and quiet lexus like interior by the way i own mostly toyota thanks for sharing your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada

Great review guys! I think you should do a rav4 hybrid for direct comparison.

Thank you Gentlemen, does it read Road Sign Assist (showing the road speed sign on main gauge screen and on head up display? Cheers

I test drove a 2022 limited last week. Awesome car. Except for two things. #1 The Ecopia tires made it the loudest road noise car, truck I've ever driven in my life.. (Im 69). #2 Ive read on line of issues of windshields cracking. This car too had cracked windshield starting from the top right center down the bottom center. It was not rock damage. I think its caused from structural pressure on the glass

And some people complained about acceleration to the highway is noisy yes i agree but if you don't press the paddle hard the car is quiet

To me, a hood hand slap is just about a so-so approval... now a hood hand slap along with a boot solid tire kick means soooo much more.

Learned the hard way: you can’t add an OEM roof rack to an LE. And that pocket with the USB ports can be annoying. But has been a nice car otherwise, I don’t understand why many get so worked up about it being a hybrid and using an eCVT.

How do you guys only have 2k subscribers?! I watched the whole video without checking and figured you had 300k or 400k easily haha.

well designed speech. enjoyed your video.

i am fan of the presentation and style! make more videos!

Exactly, and I tried for four months (on a list) this year to obtain a Venza Limited, no go. And I was transacting with the largest dealer in the Houston area. In fact, one dealer told me I was trying to get a "unicorn". LOL I was lucky enough to obtain the 2023 Lexus ES300h, Ultra Luxury. It's the Ultra Luxury trim, which is what we wanted and is the highest trim for the ES hybrid. It is the Cloudburst Gray exterior with Acorn color semi-aniline leather interior. Total Installed Packages & Accessories: 1) Premium Triple-beam LED headlamps; 2) Smartacess Card Key; 3) Premium Paint; 4) Lexus Interface with 12.3-in Multimedia Touchscreen Display; 5) Ultra Luxury Package; 6) All weather floor liners and trunk mat; 7) Door edge film by 3M; 8) The Preferred Accessory Package; and 9) The Dealer added a 5-year windshield protection/replacement coverage package and tinted the driver and passenger windows. MORE: The three-projector headlamp design creates an eye-catching L shape. Adding to this brilliant design, the headlamps feature LED side turn signals, as well as an Adaptive Front Lighting System6 that uses steering and speed sensors to direct the angle of low-beam illumination as the vehicle enters a curve. The Adaptive Front Lighting System monitors steering and speed with a suite of sensors and will automatically adjust the angle of your low-beam headlights to improve visibility on curved roads. Ultra Luxury extras: 1) 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels and Michelin "green" tires; 2) Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades; 3) Power open/close trunk with kick sensor; 4) 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display 10.2-inch Head-Up Display; and 5) Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Pedestrian Detection, and Panoramic View Monitor. Averaging 43+ MPG City/Hwy driving and I had the oil and filter changed at 1,000 miles for my own peace of mind. Just For Reference: I was not going to wait one-year or 10,000 miles to have the factory installed oil & filter changed. And, I shall be changing the Oil (Liqui Moly 0W-16 Spec V) and Toyota filter every 5,000 miles from now on. Like Scotty Kilmer says, oil & filters are cheap, engines are expensive. LOL 🤔

Test drove this one and loved it. The only problem was getting my hands on one. The wait was minimum 9 months so I got something else. Rumour has it there may be a Prime PHEV version coming. Fingers crossed !

RAV4, Tucson, Sportage: More room/cargo space (38 cu ft vs 29 cu ft), less luxurious. A bit cheaper. Opposite for the Venza, which has a smaller trunk but noticeably nicer interior, has a HUD in addition, costs more money, and has a better ride. Depends on your priorities. This is even more so for the Lexus NX, which has even less rear leg room (35in) and cargo space (22 cu ft) and is even more expensive, but also more luxurious.

Best car on the road! 🕯🕯🕯

Needs panoramic sunroof that opens up!

There are so many reasons not to buy an EV and by no means is it a sure thing that the US will still be pushing EVs as hard. Hybrid cars are likely a very large part of the future - at least for the next few decades.

To me, Venza = pretty girl, RAV4 = handsome boy.

I subscribed because of the chicken. Sucker for livestock, I am

no opening roof. Show-stopper

Talk about road noise

The first Gen Venza, in my opinion, is a far more attractive and unique automobile than the new Venza. In fact I would dare to say that the new Venza isnt even a Venza at all. They just took a name and stuck it on a whole other car . While the old Venza was really a one of a kind car and looked similar for its entire run, it seems rather arbitrary to just name this disguised Rav 4 the all new Venza. I've heard people say the old Vemza is starting to show its age. The fact that the body style didnt change much for its entire run is a testament to its very unique, and ahead of it time design. Its a one of a kind look. Its not an NPC fish mouth mobile. And when you see an original Venza it sparks a genuine curiosity. I also believe that the name Venza is not the right name for the American market. My wife is part Sicilian and her name happens to be Vincenza. Its a very beautiful feminine name , but despite its commonality in Italy, North Americans find a way to butcher it beyond belief. This, I believe, initiated the failure of the Venza. Whats in a name? A whole hell of a lot. And as much as there is a push to feminize machismo., Men will mostly not go with a car that sounds overtly feminine. I believe the same thing will happened with the new Venza. The name and the car did not translate to the American mind. Like Sushi, as delicious and fun and refined as it is, they just cant not get the burger and fries. So they opted for the Ford Edge instead. Albiet an ok looking vehicle, though i could only see myself renting, but never letting it become a member of the family. Like the Lexus dealern said, when i recently bought a 2015 Venza AWD V6 in barcalona Red , that the New Venza was not the same; that it got 'ravified'. He said the word as if it the car itself had been lobomised. Yet for some reason, the 2nd generation Venza seems to be selling well compared to the real one. That could simply speak to the fact that most people have no taste for design. Or Toyota is marketing it better. Because anyone who would say that the new Venza looks better than the orginal needs to have there eyes examined. :)

So no hitch for bikes and noisy...guess its Lexus or Acura for me😢.

Nice rims 😆😆😆

The old venza looks way better.

Ugly design, interior looks cheap and dashboard look dated

I have booked a Toyota Venza XLE here in Mississauga on Oct 2022 last year ,still waiting ,no idea if I will get this year.So disappointing with a brand like Toyota.

Super car