The 2023 Toyota Venza Limited Is An Overshadowed Lexus-Like Hybrid SUV
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- The #ToyotaVenza was brought back to the #Toyota lineup about 2 years ago as a more upscale, hybrid only midsize SUV. For 2023, the latest #Venza gets a few tweaks including a new infotainment system, updated tech, and a new #VenzaNightShade trim level. It still has a very #Lexus like feel for those of you who don't need the fancy badge.
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The poor sales numbers are solely due to total absence of the venzas on the dealer lots. They cannot make enough of them. Waiting time for limited trim is 4-6 months.
yup.
The RAV4 is probably somewhat to blame for that, probably not enough drivetrain components for both of them.
This! Was on the waiting list for a 2022 in July last year but they ran out and have now been on the waiting for a 2023 limited edition since September...and no venzas in sight. Toyota simply isn't building them fast enough.
Toyota markets Venza as niche product and it is only made in Japan.
Exactly! Lots of us are looking for this but can't find.
The appeal of this car, at least for me, is that it is way more attractive looking than a RAV4 and it's way more rare in the wild. Another thing is that the Venza's trims and packaging is way more simple, especially for 2023. Finding a RAV4 Hybrid without being gouged by a dealer is already hard enough; now try finding a RAV4 Hybrid specifically with (for example) a pano roof or rain sensing wipers. For 2023, the Venza Limited gets the advanced tech package standard, so if a Venza Limited shows up on a dealer lot, you KNOW you're getting all the features you want.
Good point!
I noticed that about the Rav4. Have been shopping for the wife's replacement vehicle and can hardly find a new Hybrid locally for MSRP. Her current Ford Escape Hybrid is great but she's been nagging me about the mileage getting high (our first car that we've kept to 100k). May just trade it in for a new 2023 Escape this spring if our local Toyota dealers don't cut the gouging.
@@Stressless2023 the toyota will last way longer knowing fords current track record
@@ajf5745 I've heard that the stock of Toyota cars is decreasing, and if there is one, the price will immediately increase due to scarcity of stock or maybe a dealer markup.
@@ajf5745 Our 2016 Escape Hybrid has been very good. Has 108k and we're the original owners, no issues ever aside from a couple tire pressure monitors which I imagine will need replaced in any modern car. Still on the original brake pads even. Gas mileage has always under-performed a bit but not by much, likely the way my wife drives lol. Would like a Rav4 to keep for the long haul based on reviews but would trust another Ford Escape as well... At least we can find one for MSRP lol.
This is a car for people who want a Lexus RX without paying the Lexus premium and I love it. The Venza has one of the more attractive interiors for Toyota.
It’s like an RX without the sound insulation
More like NX than RX
Yes..this is the perfect car for people looking to replace their first or even second gen Lexus RXs (also was the older Toyota Harrier in some markets). I could also see this appealing to the people that previously bought the Toyota Avalon. Comfort-oriented buyers that are looking for good value, and aren't badge snobs that insist on having a Lexus/luxury brand. While cargo space is lacking in comparison to Rav4 and others, it has enough space for a lot of buyers. I disagree with Sofyan, and think the styling will age way better than the current Rav4 due to the Venza's simplicity and smooth lines. The Rav4 I always thought looked ok in its proportions, but it's trying too hard to look tough and slightly overstyled to my eyes.
Thank you for posting his comment if I really want Alexis or ask Alexis NX hybrid but I’m not willing to pay $60,000 so I was looking at the Toyota RAV4 and this one which car would you recommend?
Vincent I have a 17 Kia Sportage I was thinking about the 2023 Kia Sportage or 2024 or do you like the Toyota better?
Venza has very mature and elegant styling
@@lutzaby1997 so get a bmw? U don’t buy a venza for handling😂😂
For mature and elegant people 😉
I had a Venza for 6 months and loved it. Its more highway cruiser than a RAV4. Nice seats, plush interior, lots of luxury features found in Lexus. I think if you want a highway cruiser and dont want all the woods and leathers of the Lexus this is an excellent drivers car. Its a luxury highway cruiser for 10k less than a Lexus.
For 6 months? Didnt like it much then
How was road noise? I’m on road a lot & that’s a HUGE issue for me. I’ve got a Highlander but it’s bigger than I need.
I prefer the Venza's exterior lines over those of the RAV4 styling, which I view as "blocky" and more utilitarian. The interior seating is more comfortable in the Venza. The somewhat reduced cargo capacity is not an issue for me. Finally, I understand that Toyota is not releasing a lot of Venzas, so the wait times can be frustrating.
I saw one of these today and was like woah wtf is that?! It looks really nice in person
I bought a 2022 Venza and am averaging about 43 mpg in combined driving.
I think it looks simple and clean from the design. I feel like Toyota’s trying to appeal to the more mature audience with the Venza which is perfectly fine.
We love our '21 Venza Limited in blueprint blue with the grey Softex interior. I really like the styling. It is reminiscent of a Jag/Lexus but it also is unique when looking at other Toyotas (Looking similar to the RX makes sense when you consider that the first 2 generations of the RX were rebadged Toyota Harriers.). Amazing gas mileage, averaging 38 mpg from day one. we bought it. Great power. Just did a trip from Vancouver BC to Laguna Beach and it was quiet, comfortable, drove well. It was much quieter than the RAV4 and at the time, it felt roomier and more affordable than the Lexus NX. Honestly, unless you're gunning it from light to light, it is quiet when driving. I do like the updated infotainment centre on the '23. I know people buy the NX for the Lexus name but honestly, the Venza is just as good and you will save a lot of money when you compare feature to feature. Great video and thank you for sharing about the Venza. We are seeing more and more of them here.
I have a ‘23 Limited in red for 3 months now. I can’t say enough good things about it. For me, it’s money well-spent.
Great! I’m thinking of 23 Venza too. It’s just 2 of us, so space is not an issue.
so many people drive like a racer, and expect good mileage, if you take it easy it will get good numbers
This car has been a HOT sale here in Canada. Specifically in Alberta. You see them everywhere. We got the luck of getting our hands on one of the first ones back in January 2021. No complaints with the vehicle. Only lots of fuel savings as is a commuter car for us. Good job on the review.
Sales are bad not because no one wants one. BUT because no one can get a Venza. Supply chain problems. I was lucky to find a 2023 Venza Limited. I am a empty nester. It's the perfect car for me !
Same here! Feeling lucky to trade 22 Rav 4 Gas for 23 Venza. I LOVE IT. And there are not a hundred of them a day going by. I am 63 and suits me just fine:)
I just looked online and there are only a dozen within 100 miles of me and most are the expensive top line models.
First of all, thank you for being the only mainstream reviewer who did a video on the ‘23 Venza. I’ve had my ‘23 Venza Limited with StarGaze (in Ruby Flare with the Boulder interior) for a little over a month now, and after about 1,200 miles I am in love. My husband got a ‘23 RAV4 Hybrid XSE (in Cavalry Blue) and I feel I got the nicer car for sure. He loves his RAV4; but, my Venza is just so premium. Quieter, smoother (although his smaller wheels make harsh bumps a bit smoother), and a few extra features that he wishes he had (power steering column, lock and close liftgate button, power-folding mirrors and head up display). The 1200-watt JBL sound system also blows the RAV4’s 800-watt JBL out of the freakin’ water. Overall it’s a fantastic car, and I’m happy I got it instead of paying out the ass for an NX.
Had the '21 Venza LE and just upgraded to the '23 Venza XLE in Titanium Glow. The Venza is a wonderful vehicle and Toyota really is giving more luxury options without having to commit to their Lexus line. I highly recommend this vehicle!
@James Brady yes! The lot I sold ours to not only purchased it for that much but also it's selling it over that!
Thanks.
I also have a 2023 Venza XLE with titanium glow exterior and boulder interior. Love it. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned and I have owned many. Getting 43 mpg combined so far.
You were much nicer this time to the Venza, lol. I feel like last time, you had it out for the poor thing. My two cents: I'm buying one. It looks MUCH nicer and the ride is much smoother than the Rav4. The stargazer is awesome (I never open my sunroofs anyway) and the cooled seats sealed the deal.
Cooled seats or ventilated? Thx.
Totally agree ❤
If I had a family-spouse and a couple of kids still in school-this would not be the car for me simply because of the space constraints. Families have sports gear and luggage and all kinds of stuff they drive around with, depending on the day’s destination and agenda. This is not a practical vehicle for that SUV customer profile. But I’m 69, single, semi-retired, and this is perfect for my lifestyle. Plenty of room for a passenger or two plus some luggage for a road trip or just the usual grocery and other shopping. No need for speed or sporty maneuvering, and luxury features make it a wonderfully enjoyable ride. Retirement incomes often don’t support the extra expense of a Lexus or other luxury cars. Boomer generation singles and couples are active and adventurous and living long lives. I think this is the perfect niche SUV for us. 😊
Exactly! This is an "Almost Lexus" for less. And the styling is more timeless. To me, it bears a strong resemblence to the 2004-2009 Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX, and the styling will hold up over time compared to a RAV4 that will be severley out of touch at the next re-design.
Everytime I see a Venza on the road, it gives me a real Lexus RX vibe. A 2 generation ago RX. I actually like it, especially the interior.
Yep..I always do a double look when I see one...and that's coming from a guy who just bought his wife a 2023 MDX 2 months ago. I would have gotten her the Venza but I just wasn't yet ready for a hybrid. But if it remains this stylish I can definitely see myself one day getting one.
@S. Patterson
The MDX is even better though imo. Love the exterior and interior of Acura's latest.
With a "peanut butter" colored leather of leatherette interior. perfection! I LOVE your channel. Thorough and in-depth reviews.
Those are actually functional vents at 3:44 and 3:50 where I clearly see the openings to the tire well.
I was gonna say...I thought I saw light peeking through
You’re right. I agree. I see them in my ‘23 Limited.
In the USA and Canada we are still missing the 55 mpg Yaris Cross Hybrid which has been on sale in Japan and Europe for about 2 years.
Just bought a 2023 Venza Limited and we love it!!!
How much over sticker price did you pay? Toyota near me wanted 4k over. No way.
$1,000 over. DC/VA/MD area.
23 Venza Limited, I paid msrp in Minnesota. It took 2.5 months to get after I placed the order
What do you think of road noise???
@@nancicase7951 Less noticeable than a RAV4 for sure.
We really love our 2016 RAV4 hybrid! We purchased it new and was paid off a long time ago!
Hey, when you talk about the venza sales vs rav4 are you including the gasoline engine rav4 or only hybrid? You need to remember the venza only comes in hybrid which is very hard get, it's been over a year now since I ordered my venza and I'm still waiting, so is the Lexus nx they have gasoline and hybrid so they can sell more.
i think it is a beautiful design, and like others have stated, lexus looks and quality without the pricetag.
I think the 2023 Toyota Venza has a lot of value and would be an excellent car for me at 61 years old and single. I would like to see a digital rear view mirror in the XLE trim.
It's an option with the nightshade XLE
For me, at age 64 I keep my Lincoln a little longer.
Bought the Limited four days ago and love it. I’m 69 and single, semi-retired, and this is PERFECT for my lifestyle. I think you’re on the right track.
@@MicheleEngel Thanks Michele
I would just get the Camry in that case, if you're not always carrying a lot of stuff in your car
Seems like Toyota is creating a hybrid AWD sub-brand by going for near Lexus luxury without Lexus pricing with this Venza and the Crown. I like it.
the beginning of the making of the lexus RX was indeed the same base as the toyota harrier in japan, even in terms of interior and exterior it was almost exactly the same because the harrier was JDM (right steering wheel) and the RX was for the American market (left steering wheel) but since 2015, toyota has decided that the harrier there is no longer a part with the lexus rx. The real Toyota Crown is Toyota's number 2 most premium car (especially when it was still adopting RHD only) after the Century and the Harrier is Toyota's most premium SUV after the Land Cruiser So it still makes sense that the two cars are like the Lexus cars rather than the Toyota itself, in the case of the Crown it's actually the Lexus GS's counterpart
it's actually a smart strategy overall, having hybrid for most models, they can improve the mpg ratings
@@pemainmobile8007 yeah I would say it is Lexus inspired, but the Highlander is actually most popular here than the Land Cruiser, which was discontinued in 2021, because Toyota didn't really update it that much over the years and let it fade away
Unfortunately, the crown is Lexus priced. Which they would stop killing the Venza
Thx for the review. How would you rank this Venza, the CRV Hybrid Touring and the top Tucson hybrid as they relate to comfort and quietness?
We much prefer the Toyota hybrid system over the ones in the Honda and Hyundai. We find the real world acceleration and fuel economy to be much better. We’re also hoping to spend a bit more time in the new CR-V hybrid later this year!
One of the push-buttons on theJBL Nav/Audio system of my 2003 Camry practically needs a hammer to make it respond. It started going bad over 10 years ago. I would MUCH prefer a knob. I’ve tried using a contact cleaner to little avail.
Also, is there a ‘Mute’ button, or other switch, for instant quieting of the system? With volume buttons, it’s ‘press & wait’.
I've had my 2021 Venza for just over 1 1/2 years -- Love it! Traded my 2015 RAV4 LTD, and the Venza is SO much quieter, better riding, and more powerful vs. the last gen RAV4, and the interior is much better quality. Obviously, the styling limits the cargo capacity a bit, but not that much. ALL the professional road reviews criticize the space, but the cargo space almost exactly matches that of my comp set at a better price --- Audi Q5, BMW X3, Acura RDX, Genesis GV70, and of course Lexus NX -- The cargo capacity of all these compact Lux Crossovers are similar, so Venza is not exactly deficient there. Toyota still reserved some sound insulation for the Lexus version, which is annoying , but still love my Venza for $10K+ less.
What do you think of road noise?
good job on the video, nice and simple, yet automotive vocab!
Great review, thanks
Styling is in the eyes of the beholder Sofyan...more so for the senior drivers, not the younger buyers, in my opinion
You will see this model A LOT in Japan . It's one of the best selling SUVs in Japan, named Harrier
unfortunately the harrier for now seems to be PURE JDM, so for those outside of Japan who use the right hand drive (especially in Southeast Asia) to bring the harrier from Japan through general importers can spend $ 70k-$ 100k
@@pemainmobile8007 In my country we actually have Toyota dealership officially launched the new Harrier in 2021, of which it sells at a single trim, 2.0L Luxury non-hybrid at around $55k. Current Harrier in Malaysia have two trims, Luxury and Luxury SE for 2023 model year that priced at $60k and $62k respectively.
Also the Harrier is way more popular here compared to Rav4, which was discontinued due to low sales.
@@pemainmobile8007 this is the pretty much the JDM harrier just with different badges
@@MekOlll very interesting info
Have they corrected the easily cracked windshield glass panel? Class suit on this issue is ongoing.
All the while even as I heard you saying Venza over and over, I couldn't stop seeing it as a RX 350 which I really love compared to Venzas and Rav4s which I don't like at all because of how they look.
Great review!
I have a 2021 Venza and honestly love the car it really catches my eye. my sister has the 2021 Rav 4 so we always compare our cars. Due to her work, she has to drive out longer distances for work while I drive 10-15 mins locally to my workplace. A great gas saver and looks beautiful enough space for me and my friends when we drive out for a day trip anywhere.
How’s the resolution on the 12 inch screen
Family has a 2022 Venza and we love it, and the convenience features are great, and the powertrain is so linear and well done. Wish we had the larger display, but other than that, I love the exterior design myself!
Btw 3:38 the projector headlights are newly standard for 2023.
How is the wind noise at higher speeds? I did a short test drive and found it quite a bit louder than my Camry. Is it noticeable after driving it for a while?
@@oldschoolwarrior there is some, but not a ton imo. Doesn’t bother me. Don’t notice it with light music on. My Corolla has more. The actual road noise isn’t bad and imo the engine is actually pretty refined and sounds good. I disagree that it sounds buzzy, like my Corolla Hybrid.
One thing I like Venza over the new NX is that it is made in Japan instead of made in US.
I contacted Toyota dealer to order Venza today and they said they don’t take orders for most hybrid models anymore. They take orders for some gasoline models. Is it true?
I owned a 2022 model year limited edition i really love the look of the car look very handsome i know you don't like the look of venza but still look better than your jeep wranglers plug in hybrid sorry to said that. I really love my venza very much very comfortable and quiet ride good on gas nice interior thanks for your video
Can roof crossbars be added?
Thanks, Car Care Nut! I bought a 2023 Venza Limited with Star Gaze roof, sight unseen, because of this video. Never drove it, either.
He's not the Car Care Nut.
That's AMD.
A different channel.
This is what I'm waiting for ☺️
I drove one as a rental. I can tell you I did not want to give it back - started immediately looking for a reason to buy one
It’s the Toyota puffer jacket 🧥 for me… love it 😂❤
Those front corner vents are in fact functional.
3:45 that fog light carries on the legacy of the Lexus RX400h. Only the hybrid models had that kind of fog light I think. The RX330 or RX350 weren't equipped with that kind of fog light.
Great Review
Completely (sorta) unrelated question. Where is the jacket from? I love the color
Does it still come with market adjustment$? Kidding. Nice car. When the market cools.
Love mine !!!! 21 limited it’s great !!!!!!!!!!!’
I have a 2023 Venza!! ❤❤ They are really hard to find. I stumbled across one!!!! So glad I did!!!!!
Same here. Very happy with it. Had it for 2 weeks and always looking for excuses to drive it:)
Enjoy your vehicle!
The info. I needed the 15cf. less cargo space in the Venza vs. Rav4
This will be my 1st hybrid to buy it Sofyan.
I drive a 2021 Venza limited. The observations in this video are accurate. The car is very “competent, but not engaging” (a great description). In supplementing the video, I’d agree the driver seating is comfortable, especially the lumbar support, but the seat cushion could benefit from a thigh extender. Getting in and out takes my hat off my head: it’s tight. Once inside room is fine. Gas mileage is great, and the back and forth from gas to electric is not noticeable unless you are looking at the display that tells you which one is in use. The engine noise is mentioned in the video, but really it’s nothing to notice. However, tire and road noise is significant and annoying unless you are on a glass-smooth pavement. My car has the older Toyota safety-sense 2.0 and I do hope the newer 2.5 has improved upon the adaptive cruise and especially the lane centering. Also the GPS navigation in my car was out of date from day one- couldn’t find the local post office and puts my house on the wrong side of the street. All in all, Toyota has included many details that are unexpected and the car is good apart from my complaints above.
I haven’t been able to find one at any dealer in the large metro area I live in just to test drive it. They are all sold before they arrive.
Thanks for the review but I waited one and a half years for my 2023 venza in Toronto so I believe that's the reason for the low number of sales
it reminds me of the segment that the avalon filled. Not quite an ES but you get practically all the features the ES would get.
We have 2021 venza and love the styling. Interior little bit cramped but looks good. As per my opinion best looking Toyota. I prefer venza over too rugged or edgy looks suv.
The Venza replacement called the Crown Signia is much roomier but costs more.
I sat in a 2023 RAV4, as well as a Venza. I just ordered a 2024 Venza through my work. It’s not even a question the difference between the two. If you’re looking for a basic car to get you around or I guess you need towing capacity, the RAV4 is your car. When you sit in it, it feels like an off the assembly line rental car. Perfectly fine for the price. When you sit in the Venza, you feel like you are in a cockpit by comparison, and it feels great. A few annoying aspects to Toyota decision making was to not include heated steering wheel in the XLE or a sunroof. You have to upgrade to the premium trim if you want a heated steering wheel, which is essentially a basic feature in most new cars.
How is the wind noise on the freeway? I test drove one and was surprised how much I heard the wind noise on the freeway compared to my Camry.
as a ‘23 Venza Limited owner, I’ll say it’s very good. major improvement over my ‘20 Corolla SE sedan. and quite an improvement over the 2021 Venza. unsure what year you test drove; but, they have added more sound deadening and laminated from windows!
@@evdanielsson7 I tested a 2022 Limited. I ended up with a 2020 Avalon which is pretty quiet, but the Venza and Avalon made me appreciate my Camry even more as far as how quiet the cabin was.
Does this car not have a slot for a tow hitch?
can some 1 please confirm if passenger side has lumbar support or not . thanks
No, it does not
Thank you for your video. Just want to tell you that those wooden pieces on the doors and central console are not fake. It’s real wood. Toyota intentionally did that way to feel like a real wood when u touch it. Other then that good job 👍
Toyota really needs a Venza prime and a Sienna prime! Also for 2023 the upgraded headlights are standard even on the LE.
The soft Center console turned me away from the Venza
I like that it has head up display. Even the Crown I have been eyeing doesn’t have that. And it’s cheaper than Crown too.
Is it made in Japan?
Love my ‘21 Limited. Nearly 50k flawless miles. I really hope a Venza Prime is in the cards, as that would be my only real reason to upgrade.
How old are you ?
Nice lie, you drove 50k miles in 2 years?
I’m a territory manager and drive between 150-300 miles a day for work. I bought the car May 31st of 2021 and I have 49,200 miles… Not much to lie about…
@@jrobert9000 they should provide you a car Mr Robert!
I’m reimbursed for mileage. I’d rather drive my Venza than a company car.
Beautiful car ! This one looks like a Lexus!
The best design language Toyota ever had in the lineups..
We love our Venzas. We have our second one. Once you have one, you won’t go to anything else.
Oh stop. Once u hear how loud it is, youll run. Between the buzzy engine that holds revs, to the noisy tires, its LOUD
Are car still in short supply?
Last time I checked, the dealership added huge markup .
3:35 thats false. The base LE trim also has the same LED headlights and DRL
The side front vents are real because you can see through it.
They are non functional and I can not see thru mine.
the ford escape has plug in so does the rav 4 why doesnt the venza have it?
They do in Japan, maybe we will get it in America soon.
3:53 - I saw some light coming through the vents you called fake...looks like they may be functional.
just randomly checked toyota canada's website, and I swear they jacked up the price a LOT vs 2021. a limited trim is 54k CAD. i could swear in 2021, they topped out at ~48k. combined with the smaller interior, i'm not surprised they're losing out vs the RAV4
Great vehicle !!!
i guess this is better than rav4 because you will not feel boring. it has morden design and mileage is almost same. Thanks for the video
It’s obvious you don’t care for the Venza. We get it. I usually enjoy yours reviews, this one however leaves me with a negative feeling.
If you drive both a rav4 hybrid and venza you would never pick the rav4 over the venza. Venza is quieter, has better interior materials, interior looks nicer, feels less rattly, suspension feels like it handles bumps better. It is a no brainer.
I sell toyotas.
In Canada, it's like an extra 3k for the lexus trim, might pull the trigger
When you are traveling in the city, put the spare tire in the garage & you have a secret underfloor storage.
Voice to adjust temp, fan speed and ventilation would be much safer than putting your life at risk with that touch only Hvac setup.
Also needs a standard sunroof option.
Most dont even use sunroofs
You missed a stop sign at 19 min xD
The turn signals need to be higher. I have a feeling many distracted drivers behind me would totally miss those.
as a Venza owner, I am regularly concerned about this. however, on XLE and Limited you get a full-width third brake light; so, if you’re braking for a turn, people generally notice that. for lane changes and whatnot, I always just make sure there’s a gap before going. I’ve never been one to flip on my signal and wait for someone to let me over haha!
This reminds me of the outback with the shape, but smaller trunk, higher load floor for the trunk, gas cap on the driver's side, and hybrid engine.
I still see more new outbacks than these where I live.
I like the Venza a lot. Make it a PHEV and I'm sold!
Sales number for this car for 2022 are probably low because they are made in Japan and shipped to the US. Whereas the RAV4 is made in America. People in 2022 were/are still on a waitlist for a Venza and are on it for 7 months to a year.
I don’t understand how the NX doesn’t have the frost feature but this does? My friend was deciding between the venza and NX and went with NX since it was better quality all around. But the frost feature missing was bizarre
It’s an electronically controlled pane and is actually activated when the pane is in the transparent mode, and when turned off it goes opaque. With such a pane you can’t have it open and close, it’s why it’s missing in the Lexus
The ‘23 Lexus RZ450e is offering the Stargaze panel (calling it Dynamic Sky on the Lexus). Those are the only two Toyota vehicles to offer it thus far.
It's a beautiful, stylish, enough vehicle. Without all the weird lights and corners. Cargo space is perfectly fine. If you need bigger than buy the Grand Highlander. We can't keep these on our lot. Considering this or new Mazda CX70
How much for this car?
Dealers in my area immediately "rustproof" and tape door edges on all cars to charge a $3,000-5,000 for an "advantage" package even if it has Toyoguard from the port.
Guess I am lucky. The Toyota dealership I went with yesterday has no markups or add ons. I ordered the XLE for MSRP of course for $38330. They won’t budge off of MSRP but like I said no other markups. I was told the dealership owner told all of the salespeople last year that this is what they were going to do no matter how much other dealerships were marking them up. I still have a 4 to 8 month wait on it unless I am lucky and they get one in their allocations before that. They did tell me it was possible that it may come in before the end of summer because Toyota is ramping up their manufacturing a little. I won’t hold my breath. 😊 The dealership is in Wisconsin.
No exterior changes for the 2023 model year of the Toyota Venza but on the inside the interior it has Toyota’s updated and newer infotainment system and it’s similar to Lexus’s infotainment system.
It’s the exact same system as “Lexus’ new system.” It’s called Toyota Audio Multimedia (or Lexus Interface) and is present in the ‘22 Tundra, ‘23 Sequoia, Prius, Venza, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Crown, Mirai and Highlander (along with ‘23 RX, NX, UX, LX, ES, and I believe LS). I may have missed a model or two off the top of my head.
8:42 the telescopic steering wheel, again, carries the DNA of Lexus' rx400h. Venza is a RX-in-disguise through and through.
Hard to find, 12 months wait time, the few available are marked up by $5000 US.
how can you say it's starting to look dated when it's only been out for three years. I think it's a good-looking car as were as the Rav4 looked boring and plain inside. Also, the venza is built in Japan, which that alone would make me take it over the Rav4. The Rav4 is nice, but there are everywhere.
He obviously doesn't like it.
Yeah saying it’s dated is kinda ridiculous and it surprised me! People tell me my ‘23 Venza Limited looks like a spaceship. I think he’s just hating on the styling.
The cargo area seems to be longer/deeper than a Rav4 minus the higher roof & more scalloped truck opening. 🤷🏽♂️