2009 Toyota Venza consumer reviews

Bought the i4 AWD a few weeks ago. Came out of a Saab which I loved. I Like the styling. And the car fits a boatload of stuff. Interior is very comfortable but lacks a little on fit. Exterior is Very nice. Like the fit finish and the ergonomics. The I 4 has plenty of power to move you and that boatload of stuff down the road. Granted it will never set any land speed records but it tools along nicely. Took some getting used to after the Saab but the car has really grown on me. It is larger than it looks. All in all a nine out of ten.

We are a family of 5 and we all fit comfortably lots of leg room. Love the Look feel like i am driving a lexus.

Very good second row leg room & cargo capacity. Rear seat cup holders not deep enough. Would be nice to have more storage space in doors. What is present is too narrow. Water bottles placed in the front door holders tend to fall. Steering could be tighter, similar to Mercedes-Benz. Would be nice if driver could tune steering as desired. Would assume this can be done since steering is by electric motor. Brakes need to be tighter (more stiff). Memory buttons should be included for seats/mirrors. Tire monitor pressure should indicate each tire like Honda. Glad no third row seat added. Majority of such seats aren't practical, even in large SUVs. Overall it's a great vehicle especially for the price. The gas mileage has been very good. Unlike comments made by "professional" writers, the larger tires not only make the vehicle look good, they help in both steering and overall ride. Venza should use noise canceling inside (like Honda Odyssey) to help reduce road noise. Anyone looking for a reliable vehicle with practical real-world versatility should look at this car.

I love it! I bought the base 4 cyl FWD. nicely equipped as is big, comfortable, getting 30+ MPG on the highway not a lot of space for long trips. i will probably get the roof rack in the near future

Experience after 6 months and 6000 miles has been excellent. Not a single problem. The features on the Venza are as good, in all the respects that matter to me, as an RX350 and the Venza is thousands less. This includes all the latest safety features with 7 airbags, stability control, etc., a great sound system and climate control, comfortable seating. Vehicle handles well in mixed city, suburban, and mountain driving. Looking forward to seeing how 4WD handles in snow this winter.

My previous review of the 4 cylinder Venza indicates my complete satisfaction with my purchase. This update is in regard to the 2.7 liter 4 clinder engine in my Venza. We just completed our first road trip that totaled 946 miles of interstate, two lane roads, city driving, and N. Georgia / N. Carolina mountain roads. The engines performance was well above my expectations. In the mountains the engine was not sluggish or showed symptoms of being under powered for a vehicle of this weight. The engine performed very well. Our gas used on this trip totalled 31.1 gallons. This equates to 30.4 miles per gallon average when you do the math for all driving and roads during this trip. I should note that I did not esceed the posted speed limits at any time on the trip. Once again Toyota hit a home run with the introduction of the new Venza. I still highly recommend the Venza and am satisfied beyond my expectations with my purchase of the 2.7 liter 4 cylinder Venza

After debating for several months of what to buy, I finally made my choice for the Venza V6 AWD and have been very pleased. My first reason was that it is a Toyota and historically Toyota has been very reliable brand. This is the third Toyota we have purchased as a family in two years after driving traditional American cars for 34 years. That reason is reliability. The V6 is strong and makes the Venza feel lighter than it is. The 6 speed shifts smoothly and is very quiet. I cross the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains each morning on my way to work and it maintains its speed effortlessly. Mileage as averaged city/highway around 23 mpg, a little lower than I expected, but that may be my driving habits. There is wind noise only noticed after I had the optional Toyota roof rack installed. The interior is laid out very well and is very comfortable. The optional JBL stereo is outstanding, while the leather is comfortable. The only negative that I have seen is some first year build issues with matching dash parts. I understood this as a new model first year build and this could be expected and understand Toyota is resolving the issues. Only option that I miss is memory seats and doors that lock that lock themselves as you walk away, especially with the keyless entry. The exterior is very seductive from all directions but from the front. The front, well it is part Toyota Camry.

Put in my first 5k miles on a 6cyl Venza. So far, I love the car. The interior is sharp and very spacious. Controls and functionality of the feature loaded cabin are top-notch. Very few complaints but here they are: wind noise, windows defrost doesn't seem to hit side windows well, and the "open" latch for the rearend is hard to find by touch. I have the 20'' wheels and they do make it ride a little stiffer, but it's barely noticeable. Seats are very comfortable and the entire car feels very well put together. There's nothing that seems cheap on this car. I get an average of 22mpg, which is not bad.

I now have 10,000 on my 4 cl Venza the gas is much worse then the highlander I traded in. The bigest problem are the electronics I seam to live a the dealer the horn , auto lights garge door opener, hatch release break weakly. I am dumping this car as I am losing to much time from work. Not a happy camper taking a 9000 hit on a tradin to move to anouther car.

After much research I decided to purchase a new base model (2810) 2009 Venza with the 2.7 liter engine. After owning both domestic and foreign vehicles including a Ford Edge crossover I purchased last year my research told me to sell the Edge and purchase the Venza. After two months of ownership and 2000 miles I must state that the Venza has met and even surpassed all of my expectations. Interior and exterior show excellent fit and finish and great styling. A perfect example of form and function coming together quite well. I have no complaints and the fuel mileage is dead on with the 21/29 MPG EPA rating and I average 25 MPG in combined city / highway driving. Don't let anyone convince you the 4 cylinder is inadequate. It powers the Venza quite well under all driving conditions. For a vehicle with all of the standard features included that the Venza has it is a well priced vehicle with Toyota's legendary quality. Call it a crossover, station wagon, SUV, or whatever you desire to call it. I call it one outstanding and fully functional well equipped people mover.