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2021 Toyota Venza consumer reviews

$32,670 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 Venza Toyota
(81 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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Love it

After test driving both a Venza and a Lexus I chose the Venza because it was quieter, more comfortable and the gas mileage is great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Good Venza

I wanted a Prius, but the image that comes with it- no thanks. This is a baby lexus with Prius fuel mileage. It has a lot of the same features that our 2019 RX350 did, but it was terrible on gas. The styling on this car rocks!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This vehicle has it all!

Toyota has produced an ace on this model (Venza). It has the looks, comfort, eco and overall performance! Alot of the features ,I believe was taken from the Lexis.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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vehicle driving range

I love the vehicle it has a smooth ride only thing I don’t like is the driving range according to Toyota you can drive for 565 miles on a fuel tank but according to my vehicle it only goes 470 on a full tank and I am not the only one have talked with many owners and they all say the same thing driving range under 500 miles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fuel Tank Issues

I bought my 2021 Venza Hybrid in October, and specifically asked if it had the same 14.5 gallon fuel tank issue as the 14.5 fuel tank on the new RAV4 Hybrid. Dealership said no. It turns out it does. I am only able to fill up at the very most to 11 gallons when the empty light comes on. That means that there are still 3.5 gallons of unused gas at all times in the vehicle, in which case the instrument panel should not be telling me I have 12 miles left distance to empty because I am getting around 42mpg average. So either the instrument panel is correct and I only have 12 miles distance to empty or the vehicle has a range of about 140 miles left. Those are two very different numbers, and I am NOT going to test it and get stranded on the side of the road to find out. I already contacted Toyota’s Brand Engagement center and their official answer is that “the car will always have a reserve of fuel, until then if Toyota does or doesn’t do anything I am still under warranty.” Not good enough Toyota should be testing their vehicle’s for this issue considering it’s selling well and will come back to bite them in the end by upsetting loyal customers with a known issue. So either my car is a lemon, or I fear I won’t be the only one because it can’t be a coincidence. So in the end, I’d advise to stay away from the new Venza Hybrid for a while until this has been fixed or out long enough that it’s actually not an issue. I just thought that since the RAV4 Hybrid 14.5 gallon tank ‘s issue wouldn’t carry over into the newer Venza’s Hybrid 14.5 gallon tank. I was wrong. And now am stuck with it :)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Toyota

New breed of vehicles I owned, I have to teach myself and my wife how to used the bells and whistles and safety features .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE this car ...

This car has exceeded all of my lofty expectations. Drives like a dream - and has excellent acceleration. Is very quiet and is roomy and comfortable. Great gas mileage too!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful vehicle

This vehicle has so far exceeded my expectations. It has all the bells and whistles...some for safety and some luxury. It is extremely comfortable. One of my favorite things so far is when cruise control is on the vehicle slows down and speeds up automatically when you are a selected amount of feet from the car in front of you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Vehicle - Checks all the boxes

Great ride, style, ease of use of all features. Super happy with the vehicle and looking forward to years of service! Great mileage as well in an SUV with All Wheel Drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Classy car for retirees without breaking the bank.

The perfect car for downsizing from a Highlander three-row to the Venza two-row. I am a hard core Toyota owner and other cars did not have the "Toyota" feel to them. I love the reliability of a Toyota. The electronics are not the demon the car reviews make them out to be. If you can operate a smartphone the Venza will not be a problem. It is loaded with the latest safety features which are great. The only beefs I have are the lane assisted steering is too aggressive so I keep it off and the passenger seat is not adjustable for height, so if your 5'10" or bigger, you will have to watch your head as you get in. Performance is good, car is quiet and gas mileage at two weeks is 32mpg semi-rural driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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