My wife’s 2021 Limited already has 45k miles. The car has been fantastic! Multiple road trips and family vacations with it. Comfortable ride and a phenomenal gas mileage of 47mpg.

Venza underrated suv 🤌🏾

This is actually my favorite car

The demand for this car is so high that Toyota cannot supply enough. The impressive fuel economy/mpg is very much needed with this awful gas pricing era we currently live in. Awesome job, Mr. GOAT! Happy 4th!

Thanks Joe, enjoyed the video. Just bought a Venza a month ago and absolutely love it!

It took us a little longer than 3 months to get our 23 Venza Limited finally!!! So far it's been all good and loving it! Thanks for the great review.

with $100k trucks now commonplace, the disctinction w luxury brands doesnt matter anymore

Whoa! That sunroof is amazing. I've never seen that in a vehicle before. They should have that in all of their top trim vehicles.

We purchased a Venza XLE in January of this year and we couldn't be more pleased. I do have to issue a warning to potential buyers. On many occasions, we were able to exceed the 40 MPG suggested gas mileage. Getting 50 MPG or more is not that unusual. 63MPG on a 20-minute trip is our record.

These sell really well in Japan as the Harrier. Long associated with luxury because early versions were based on the Lexus RX.

Love my 2023 Limited Venza took delivery June 16th, 614 miles on it 7/9/23 average mpg is 42.3! Heads up, stargazer roof, JBL sound, filled tank once, from dealer was 489 miles to empty, filled tank and it was 527 miles to empty. Definitely quieter than my 21 XLE Venza was as well as my 2012 Venza

As a Toyota fan-boy, I can say the Venza is another great SUV. As far as the light bar on the back, put me on Team Joe! Thanks Joe and Stephen, I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th.

Flew all the way from California to Colorado to pick up my limited edition 2023 venza a few months ago and drove it back. Absolutely worth it! Love the car and it's basically a Lexus. Plus, you don't have to put premium gas in it like with most Lexus suvs.

I’m currently driving a 2021 venza that I rented, I’ve had it for 2 days now and I’m in love with this suv, makes me wanna own one.

Thanks Joe and Stephen for bring the Venza Limited to us. I am on Team Joe for rear LED tail light across the back. The only think I need to add to this vehicle is 35 percent tint on the windows.

I’ve had my 2023 Venza Limited for about a month. Absolutely LOVE it!!!

Great review Joe

Just hit 19,000 on my 2021 limited model. 40-42 mixed driving, really comfortable and no rattles. Well built from Yokohama. Driving aids and tech just work.

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 💯💯💯

One of the best Hybrids out there! If i was going to buy a Hybrid this is the first one i would look at. But very hard to find. Whoever has one is very lucky. I would feel very confident of it's long term reliability. Very classy looking.

I have a associate that purchased the Venza limited i recommended to her she absolutely loves it.

It's basically the same car as our Lexus NX300h AWD hybrid. Pretty amazing vehicles.

This is better then a rav4. Nicer styling and a nicer interior. I do miss the first generation venza with the V6 but unfortunately it’s in the past now

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 🤔

You are an excellent salesperson. I am sold! You made me fall in love with Venza.

I have a 2021 Venza and. LOVE it!! ❤️❤️❤️

I pre-ordered this Japanese-import - the Limited in Ruby Flare Pearl in October 2022 for my wife and got it before Christmas. It is truly a luxury vehicle. The gas mileage is unbelievable. Its personal best so far is 50.1 MPG. As for the 2023 RAV4, I eventually pre-ordered the XLE Premium in Windchill Pearl for my son and got it a month later. Both are excellent SUVs. We feel fortunate to have both.

Great review. Love the details you provide -- including the food capacity of storage areas. LOL

If you want a JDM-like car, this is it.

Great review, thanks

Great review as àlways. 🙏. Happy July 4 th to you Joe/ Stephen and Lori.

We were lucky to find the 2023 Venza Limited in the configuration we wanted which replaced our 2021 RAV4 Limited Hybrid. You did not mention the Folding Side Mirrors (important for garage ingress and egress, a must have for my wife) which none of the RAV4 trims offer, nor did you show the Heads Up Display which is very well done even with navigation queues, and you forgot to mention the full sized spare tire and the fact that the rear hatch has both a CLOSE and CLOSE AND LOCK button which can lock all the doors and the hatch. Frankly the Venza Limited really is a better match to the Lexus NX350H. But the Venza runs on regular gasoline... the Lexus likes High Test. Liked your review... you did a great job... And how does the sound system sound to you? Thanks.

Just bought a Venza Limited today. Traided in an older ES350 Love it!

Huge fan of the Venza

I’ve a 21 XLE with JBL/NAV and love it. Not one issue to gripe about. I know the RAV has more cargo area. I don’t need it and preferred the styling (which is subjective). I don’t think you could go wrong with either and I don’t think the Venza is cannibalizing on RAV Hybrid sales. They can’t make either fast enough.

It does have a nice interior and I love that panoramic sunroof.

I still love the rav4 prime more than any other Toyota suv

Looks good Joe.

I owned a 2022 venza hybrid limited I love it good on gas very comfortable and quiet ride lexus like interior and exterior design thanks for sharing your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

We need a 8 inch ground clearance prius The ultimate car

Hi Joe. Good review of the Venza. I have a 21 Limited with the exact same color inside and out. Equipment level is the same too. Nice to see the upgrades made for the screens and infotainment. This is one of my biggest complaints with the 21 as the graphics are outdated and the capacitive touch controls make it difficult(no knobs for anything!) I’ve had issues with mine but the mpg is spot on. I replaced the Bridgestone Ecopia (high mileage tires at 15,000 miles. They became very loud and were absolute trash in Minnesota winters. I’ve driven out East twice and wish it had more cargo room. The cargo floor is high as you noted and the rear doors don’t open wide enough which for a family of four would be difficult IMO. Of note, my 21 doesn’t get the 520 miles per tank Toyota reports and it only takes up to 11 gallons on a reported 14.5 gallon tank. No recalls and Toyota says it’s normal? Overall, it’s a high end Toyota that I wouldn’t think of placing in a Lexus NX or RX class. As with any car, there are issues and I’ve learned to deal with them. It’s a good car and when my lease ends in 11 months, I’ll have to make a decision to buy or sell back to the dealer. Was told by my dealer that the Venza supply will be short into 4th. Quarter 2024 so I may be able to make good money if I sell it. Could be interesting come May of 2024! Cheers.

The Venza LE is the best RAV4 alternative. Got ours for 36k which closer to the RAV4 price with a much higher degree of refinement. We have 22k on our 22. Average 40 to 45 mpg in town and 37 to 41 mpg on the highway.

Just bought one this week. I like it!

With my 2022 Venza, I am averaging 43 mpg in combined driving. I sometimes go 3 weeks between fillups.

The steering wheel is basically the same as the Camry and the Avalon

Joe my setup would be a white or red with either brown or black. Great job Raiti’s rides.

Bridges the gap between Lexus and the Toyota RAV4. Personally, I would prefer it over RAV4 styling. I love that it is a hybrid and I’m looking forward to seeing what the PHEV version will look like from a performance point of view. I guess it will be somewhat like the RAV4 Prime?!

My first hybrid SUV!

Love the light wood in interior

After this review I think I like it a lot more now and really see it differently cause I honestly forgot about it but when I would see I didn’t know what to really think about it.

I rented one and it blew my mind. Very nice little Suv

Lol Joe killed me everytime when he slapped the wiper blade 🤣 😂 😭 Car makes y'all not listen? Stop leaving the rear wiper expose 😤

My husband and I both have 2023 XLE Venza’s we❤ them!

I was actually considering ones if these or the crown. Both look sleek ❤

So happy when you said “Aladdin’s Castle” Would go there all the time when I was a kid lol sadly like all malls our local one got torn down to make more apartments 😢

Really liked the review. Venza looks like a winner

The Venza looks amazing really pretty suv and it would be something I would buy love the technology on that one love the limited

No joke, seconds before you said about swedish meatballs, I looked at my wife and said, the interior reminds me of an IKEA furniture, then you said IKEA swedish meatballs, LMFAO. She assumed I saw the video, but showed her you just posted it an hour ago. 😂😂😂

Blueprint is a favorite color of mine from Toyota this Venza looks good the wood trim inside is beautiful the heated and ventilated seats is a plus. I agree with Joe about the rear turn signals and reverse lamps located at the bottom it's a head scratcher. Tail lights look like a Jaguar but great review and on throttle action as always thanks Steven for the great camera work!

Thanks, great review, even with my poor English it's easy to watch). I'm just thinking of taking a hybrid, and this is a good option

Wish the Panaramic roof opened other than that like the changes

My wife loves her 23 Venza XLE which we purchased in January. Suspension rides much smoother than the RAV4 XLE that it replaced. It does feel almost like a Lexus. Averaging over 39 mpg.

Aladdin's Castle! That takes me way back.

Hey Joe. Do you have if Toyota will be doing any major changes for next year?

I have a 2013 Venza (which has been 100% reliable) and will likely hand it down to a daughter and get myself a new 2024 Venza when they are available!

I drive a 2021 venza, the only thing I don't like it about it the smaller trunk space compared to the RAV7, and the strange location of the push start button and few of the control buttons are placed too far away from the console area. Other than like, its built quality is noticeably better than the rAV4 and quieter. I was going to get the RAV4 Hybrid, but after I test drove the Venza, I immediately went for the Venza,

Raiti needs to come out with merch like a shirt that has a quote “To the Door Panels!”on it

How about the cvt issue?

Just replaced my 2018 xc60 with a 22 venza limited man is the venza🔥 so impressed with it

Had a 2014 Venza. Best vehicle I’ve owned.

Yes, beautiful vehicle. We own a 21 Highlander Platinum and love it. Will replace my Mazda with a Venza when it’s available is the US as a plug-in. Thanks for the review, from a fellow Floridian.

Just ordered one!

wish you did the midnight edition one cuz that one is niceee

Hey Joe 👋🏻 When we can expect 2023 RAV4 XSE/Limited Hybrid review 🧐 I’ve been waitinnnnggggg patiently from last 5-6 months 👀 Pls do it!! 🙌🏻

Yeah the only thing I don’t like is the turn signals. Otherwise I love it. I think this will be my next vehicle.

I’m liking that color

Joe your best there is and the best there was and still the best,brother

I wish they would show some pics of the 2024 Camry already!!!

I drive a 2021 Venza limited without the (unopenable) sunroof. I’ve 4 complaints: 1) Car is limited in interior space: have to duck to get in even with seat at lowest position, and harder still on passenger side where seat is not adjustable. 2) Road and tire noise are significant 3) Supplied NAV system is terrible. Can’t even find post office and suggests making left turns at intersections where they are illegal. 4) Lane centering is unreliable and will turn off unexpectedly so you have to keep an eye on it all the time to see if it is actually on. However, do like 1)excellent gas mileage, 2)very adequate acceleration, in town and on highway, 3)steering, 4)camera systems for parking.

That's my absolute favorite Toyota ❤

Oooooooohhhh i get it. In America y'all call it the Venza? Well in the Caribbean we call it the Harrier. I could be wrong in thinking that they're the same cars but they look so similar, especially at the front. The only difference is instead of the Toyota badge at the front, the Harrier gets the falcon badge and it looks sooooo cool!!

Wow what a nice SUV. I’m stuck on Genesis but thank you Joe!

Do the rear seats recline??

The colour of this Venza is really beautiful. I doubt there is anyone that wouldn't love it.

2:12 made me do a double take

Yes ,venza is the way to go ,it a compact mid suv ,fuel efficient good price master piece . My first choice.

Hey Joe I'm really interested in the venza. I noticed that while you were driving it there was a lot of dashboard glare on the inside windshield. I wonder if a pair of polarized sunglasses would eliminate that glare.

I own 2021 Venza , I love it, but one thing i don't like is the wind noise

It definitely is a beautiful car. I love it. Is it available in South Africa?

Love it..

We're in the market for a replacement for our 2015 Forester Touring. We haven't had the opportunity to drive any new 2023 models, but one of our somewhat local dealerships did have a used 2022 RAV4 Limited hybrid and a used 2021 Venza Limited that we test drove. I really don't care for the looks of the Venza that much and wasn't that impressed with the ride quality or road noise compared to the RAV4. We also felt like the RAV had a better rear trunk area than the Venza. To be honest, theRAV4 only had 9,000 miles & the Venza had 20 some thousand on it so tires made have made a difference in handling & road noise. I did feel like it was easier to get my 70 YO 6'4" body into the Venza than the RAV4 and I would love to have the power tilt in the RAV4. That said, we specced out a new RAV4 Limited hybrid instead of the Venza. A new RAV4 similar to the one we specced out is supposed to be delivered sometime in the next 3-5 weeks...

The Crown Limited and Venza Limited were my first 2 choice. Wife didn’t like both, bought her a NX350H instead. She loves it.

Could you please tell us the ground clearance is for the Venza? I cannot find that specific info on the Toyota website. Thanks so much Joe!

Just one old guy's opinion so here it is with no apology necessary if you don't agree. Is this worth several thousand more than a RAV-4 I'll say ... yes. More upscale features and a quieter ride are important the older I get along with all the safety features. It's Team Joe on the full length tail lights and I despise that Battlestar Galactica/Cylon front end on Lexus models. I would hope all the interior lights are LED and the heads-up display and bird's eye view camera are a big thumbs' up Prop rod for the hood...bean counters just salivate over that 19th Century feature. However the elephant that needs to be addressed is that Toyota needs to flog dealers and their huge mark ups. I'd consider this yet if the local dealer wants multiple thousands over MSRP...like Nancy Reagan said: "Just say NO." Let 'em stay greedy and when the market surely turns, it'll be nice to tell them to have a nice day - elsewhere! Love the color combination outside and on the interior. Very posh when I need to check on my polo ponies at the Club.🖖

I’m interested in knowing whether the roof opens to allow air in or does it only change from regular to shade. I prefer sunroofs that open for additional air during comfortable temperature months. Great review 👍🏽

Helpful review. Re: back seat space-- how tall are you?

This current Venza is a nice looking car, the original Venza was more like a station wagon In Japan, the Venza is known as the "Harrier". I think if I were to get one of these I would swap for the Japanese model badges.

I am on RR team!!! I love the rear long light. What’s wrong with Steve?!😂 Not a fan of bumper integrated headlights or tail/turn signals. Why? First, the design is destroying my mind 🤪. Second, the bumper is made for bumps. You hit a bumper and your headlights/taillights are off. Additionally, you are getting all road rocks with extra gravel and bugs to polish the lights down 😁.

Living in Europe i did not know there such a model Toyotas VEnza until today 😅

Joe, a comparably equipped RAV4 hybrid with the top-of-the-line trim would be closer to $42,000, so there’s not a whole lot of difference between these two vehicles in price!