Toyota Venza: Better than a Tesla?

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @rayboudreault1452
    @rayboudreault1452 Рік тому +3

    Toyota Venza, Toyota has to stand up and warranty the high voltage cable as part of their hybrid warranty.

  • @jajacobs2
    @jajacobs2 2 роки тому +34

    Just got my Venza Limited last night and OMG, I love it. I can’t wait to take it out for a road trip. Great video too.

    • @hangarby10
      @hangarby10 2 роки тому +2

      That's great to hear; I'm picking up my new TG XLE Limited next week!

    • @Mslittaaaaa
      @Mslittaaaaa 2 роки тому +3

      I’ve had venza xle for 2 weeks and drove to Vegas and the ride was wonderful. I love my new ride. Good luck.

  • @dan1ob
    @dan1ob 2 роки тому +41

    Great perspective. I just returned from a 4000-mile road trip in my Tesla Y and was regularly frustrated that I couldn’t go certain places (such as national parks) in NM and CO because of range limitations once you stray too far from the interstates. The Venza might be the perfect replacement.

  • @lowrider0two
    @lowrider0two Рік тому +16

    This was such a great video. We purchased a Toyota Rav4 hybrid xse. Took the 2022 Toyota Venza XLE out for a spin while my Rav4 was in for its maintenance. Traded the Rav4 in for the new Venza before the day was over.

  • @zonie1953
    @zonie1953 Рік тому +18

    I have a '22 Venza LE base model . Had it 10 months , 13,000 miles. I average 45-48 mpg every tank, have nothing bad to say about it. I wish I could have afforded the higher trim level like a limited . they call it CVT , but has no belt or pulleys. It is really just an electric drive. Two motors in front and 1 in back. I love this review none the less . I love my Venza . I was able to buy at sticker with no dealer mark up !

    • @Kuttie03
      @Kuttie03 Рік тому

      Wow. Are you driving highway or just city. I drive mostly highway. But I’m not getting as good mpgs. I would say I get about 37-38

    • @zonie1953
      @zonie1953 Рік тому

      We live in a retirement community outside Phoenix. It is a 14 mile drive at 55-60 to anything from our house. Every time we get in our car it is 30 - 50 mile before we are back home . Also being in central Az we dont need much heat. I noticed a decease in mileage in winter here , the car has to run the engine to make heat but the a/c compressor is electric . I do notice a drop in mileage at sustained speeds of 65-75 to around 40 mpg. I am also a very light-footed driver, I always drive the speed limit or slightly above, but dont accelerate fast .🤷🏼‍♂🌵

    • @spenserhickssh
      @spenserhickssh Рік тому

      I got a used one 40k out the door, 8k miles, jbl upgrade included

    • @johnnguyen0721
      @johnnguyen0721 Рік тому

      Which limited features do you want to upgrade to

    • @sai-tc7wv
      @sai-tc7wv 7 місяців тому +1

      the LE is the best one anyway, it still has analog dial controls for the AC instead of haptic buttons where u need to tap tap tap to change the temperature

  • @rncondie
    @rncondie 2 роки тому +12

    Best of both worlds is my Rav 4 Prime. 85% of my driving in EV.
    Road trips 40 mpg and no range anxiety.

    • @bernarddigrino8665
      @bernarddigrino8665 Рік тому

      Only problem, in my neck of the woods they are $10k over msrp.

  • @normanwohlmuth6267
    @normanwohlmuth6267 2 роки тому +4

    I have a 2021 Limited. Traded in my Lexus ES350. No regrets at all. Best car I have ever owned. I would definitely buy another.

    • @wurly164
      @wurly164 Рік тому

      How is the road noise

  • @evdanielsson7
    @evdanielsson7 2 роки тому +5

    this was a good video and I’m glad I found it. loved the endless positivity about this car. I have a 2023 Venza Limited on order that should arrive in 2-3 months and I can’t wait! this video made me even more excited.

  • @cafelate9515
    @cafelate9515 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the review. I got a 2021 Venza and I love it will take a road trip on it

  • @radguurl
    @radguurl Рік тому +3

    I bought a limited edition a few months ago. While the start button is absolutely in a weird place, I swear you get used to it. And it sorta makes sense after a while. When I first get into my car, I turn on my bluetooth on my phone to make sure it connects with the car and then toss my phone into the charger space to the right of the start button. Now, my hand now naturally sways to the left to push to start the car. So I'm fully used to it and suspect that's what the engineers of the Venza were going for.
    Otherwise, absolutely LOVE my Venza. It took a while, but I found a fully loaded one under $1,000 MSRP. Got the windows tinted and the car ceramic wrapped and it shines like gloss, lol. The seats are extremely comfortable and the ventilation works great (did a road trip to Vegas and it was 100+ degrees both ways. Those cooling seats were spectacular!). In sport mode, the 0-60 is SOLID and it rides nearly as quiet as a Lexus. I've actually mistaken it for other Lexus SUVs in large parking lots when I'm trying to find my car.
    Only minor complaint is that there's not a lot of room in the cargo. We're admittedly empty nesters, so the kids are out of the house and we don't need to tow around their things anymore. But definitely check to see if the room is big enough if you have kids.

    • @bossgonzalez9120
      @bossgonzalez9120 Рік тому

      Just traded my 23' Tacoma trail edition for a 23' XLE Venza and so far very happy.

  • @ronaross1
    @ronaross1 Рік тому +1

    I got a 2023 Venza Limited 2 weeks ago and so far love it. Thanks for this review as it answered some of my concerns. I plan on taking mine on a 600 road trip which includes mountain driving and was a little dubious, but you put my concerns to rest. BTW, supplies are still very tight and dealers are still charging premiums.

  • @Greystoke1986
    @Greystoke1986 Рік тому +2

    I saw a Venza for the first time a few weeks ago. It made me turn my head and think, "What's that?!?!" I have watched a ton of videos and they all say the Venza is "Lexus like". That's odd because I have not heard anything about the RAV4 being as good as the Venza and they are built on the same platform. I'm very impressed with your review. I hadn't seen any video where someone had driven one for over 4,000 miles. That is an awesome testimonial. Btw, the consensus is that the start button is like an afterthought. I don't want a RAV4 I don't want a CR-V, I don't want anything electric. The infrastructure for EVs is way far away from being even practical. What is practical is just like you said, to fill up for 5 minutes and drink your coffee while you drive. I'm never waiting an hour to charge my car. I live in N FL. To get anywhere we have to drive a distance. North Florida is nothing like South Florida. Places are way more spread out. The driving manners and fuel economy are amazing. I'm very close to deciding on getting a Venza for my first SUV. I can't go offroad and I'd like a little more power but everything else negates any negatives. The new Nightshade Edition is sweet. I'm tempted to wait for the 2024 model to see if they can increase the hp a bit and fix some things like the start button. I'm not sure but I'm starting to itch for a Venza. Thank you so much!!!

    • @Satray01
      @Satray01 Рік тому +2

      The Venza and the RAV4 are built on a similar platform. Same engine and battery setup - the biggest difference IMO is the letter J in front of the Venza VIN. I believe all Venza's are built in the Tahara plant in Japan where they built all the unkillable land cruisers and big Lexus SUVs. The Rav4s are built in either Kentucky or Canada I believe. No disrespect to north american builders but they aren't japanese engineers. Assuming this is using a similar battery to the Prius, the battery will fail long before this car and motor will. 300-400k mile platform.

  • @dawntreader007
    @dawntreader007 8 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed your review. I just got my 2024 Venza and so far am happy with it. I’m looking forward to taking it out on a road trip soon, after I break it in more 😊.

  • @powerguymark
    @powerguymark 2 роки тому +3

    Toyota has been perfecting their Synergy drive on the Toyota Prius for nearly 25 years now. The ecvt used in Toyota's Synergy hybrid drive system is nothing like a standard CVT. It is solid as a rock built with gears not belts and pulleys and is virtually bulletproof.
    If you do the math the best choice for both fuel economy and the environment is a hybrid. The best hybrid choice is Toyota's Synergy Drive, with Honda running a close second. Having an electric all-wheel drive system is the perfect choice for most people. We got 10 in of snow after I bought my 2021 Toyota Venza and I took it out in an empty parking lot and romped on it to test how fast it would send power to the rear wheels and I could not make it get squirrely. It performed flawlessly.
    I would not take it off road, but the traction for on-road driving is phenomenal.

    • @Dawno13
      @Dawno13 2 роки тому

      Even on OEM tires? I have read people saying you need better tires for snow and I wonder if it performs well enough without a 50\50 differential lock?

    • @powerguymark
      @powerguymark 2 роки тому

      @@Dawno13 obviously if you know you're going to be in a snowy environment you should get rid of all season tires and go with snow tires, where I live we seldom get not much snow.

  • @JackM12345100
    @JackM12345100 Рік тому +4

    Great points and I think this is going to be a big obstacles for EVs: charge times and range. Toyota wisely is focusing on Hybrid and not jumping on the EV bandwagon. Some people love their EVs, and that's great, but I think there is going to be some regret for some buyers.

  • @rhondaeaton7108
    @rhondaeaton7108 Рік тому +2

    After 3 Rx350s (which we loved!), we bought a Venza for the gas mileage: AND luv it! We own a Mercedes 350PHEV .. wouldn’t buy it again: great gas mileage, but expensive purchase. Considered a TESLA, but didn’t want to be dependent upon 100% electric, recharging on road trips, etc. (Ps* I prefer the “start & seat heating / cooling buttons” EXACTLY where they are placed 💁🏻‍♀️) Great review & best-kept-secret vehicle! 👏🏼

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  7 днів тому

      Yeah, I'm sure a lot of people won't be going back to Mercedes ever again.

  • @RedSizzler
    @RedSizzler 2 роки тому +4

    I completely agree that hybrids should be what we shift too and not completely electric. You get the benefits of ev in the city where they perform the best and gas motors for longer road trips and added power in some vehicles where people need to tow things. Because when you look at ev pickups the range is almost less than half on them when towing something a few thousand pounds…

    • @markking5677
      @markking5677 Рік тому +1

      Agree, problem is our ruling overlords eventually don't want the masses driving anywhere...That's the real reason they are trying to kill gas powered vehicles.

    • @RedSizzler
      @RedSizzler Рік тому

      @@markking5677 yes sir. But some people can’t see that

  • @Ken-jw4xk
    @Ken-jw4xk 2 роки тому +5

    7:30 I think charging time would be much more than 17 hours since an EV range is much lower compared to the 500+ on the Venza, you simply have to make more stops and more stops means more time.

  • @andreapoirier5033
    @andreapoirier5033 Рік тому +1

    just bought Toyota Venza LE 2022. love it very smooth ride.

  • @Dusty-Zafu
    @Dusty-Zafu Рік тому +2

    How is the cabin noise?

  • @wendyroberts2236
    @wendyroberts2236 2 роки тому +3

    My '21 Venza gets 38 MPG in the winter (in Utah) and always better than that in warmer weather. Lately (summer) I have been getting 51 MPG!!!!!

    • @Dawno13
      @Dawno13 2 роки тому

      How are your tires for snow? Did you change the original tire?

  • @AnonymousHippo5
    @AnonymousHippo5 2 роки тому +5

    When will they bring a normal sunroof that can open up to the Venza?

    • @eleanormassaro5195
      @eleanormassaro5195 Рік тому +4

      Agree! I don’t care about the glass turning opaque or not. I would rather be able to open it😁

  • @kathym1904
    @kathym1904 2 роки тому +2

    I had a 2021 Venza XLE and I agree it is a great vehicle. I didn’t like the placement of the Start/Stop button either.
    I wanted extra cubby space so I’m now leasing a 2022 RAV4 XSE hybrid and it’s basically the same just a little roomier

  • @kirk-so3lg
    @kirk-so3lg Рік тому +4

    I love my Venza

  • @verynick
    @verynick Рік тому

    Nice review and nice shirt! I was just at buc-ee in Austin for the first time lol

  • @IvanWX88
    @IvanWX88 2 роки тому +2

    Best car I’ve driven, smooth rides Low fc. But at the pillars there’s significant wind noise while on high speeds which shouldn’t be on this luxury car

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  2 роки тому +1

      Venza is not a luxury car.

  • @Babu-of2xh
    @Babu-of2xh Рік тому

    perfect one. how about the sound system? Thanks for the video

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  Місяць тому

      Nothing will sound as good as the Bowers & Wilkins in the Volvo S90.

  • @ivandoneshefsky4762
    @ivandoneshefsky4762 2 роки тому +3

    As a 21 Venza owner with over 12,000 miles including 1-driving trip over 2500 miles, I am most disappointed with the “claimed” 14.5 gallon fuel tank which is supposed to extend highway driving range of over 500 miles. I’ve NEVER put more than 11.5 gallons at fuel up. My max highway range is 425 miles showing empty on the gauge and less than 8 miles to empty. Stopping to fill up 17 times and averaging over 41 mpg needs additional information as the numbers don’t add up. When I road trip with my Venza, I calculate at 38 mpg highway, while filling up a 10-11 gallons. Based on 4000 miles, I’d fill up 10 times averaging 10 gallons per fill up. One more thing, I’ve owned 2 Lexus and The Venza Limited is a very nice Toyota but it’s not Lexus like, especially as the miles add up.

    • @powerguymark
      @powerguymark 2 роки тому +3

      Sounds to me like you're upset with Toyota's choice to show a conservative mileage range rather than the actual MPG you achieved. I have also been aggravated by it. The time of year also affects the projected range shown.
      I've never gotten less than 37 mpg on the highway. NEVER.

    • @paulstein9258
      @paulstein9258 2 роки тому +2

      The poster is right. You can only get about 11 gallons in the tank. It’s a common complaint. It may or may not give 500 miles, but with the fuel gauge issues, I won’t take the chance. It’s something about the shape or placement of the gas tank that causes the problems. Is that last 3 gallons useable?

  • @JoshMorency
    @JoshMorency 9 місяців тому

    Just ordered ours this week can't wait

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  9 місяців тому

      Don't pay dealers more than msrp.

    • @vanijatkosolomichev9452
      @vanijatkosolomichev9452 8 місяців тому

      @@NewCarSpin I visited few dealerships in Austin & ALL of them added all possible packages (like cabler, floor matts, camera, etc) worth about $2,000. They said manufacturer does that, not them. I bet they are lying...

  • @jeffspicoli6088
    @jeffspicoli6088 Рік тому

    At 5:03 into the video, you claim 41.3 MPG, but at the same point in the video the the screen shows the 4,213 miles driven but the calculated MPG is 34.8. Will you please help me understand the discrepancy?

    • @youareawesome8
      @youareawesome8 7 місяців тому

      That's the average is of the entire lifespan of the car. As mention this is a rental so that include all the other people who rent this and driven it. Is all depend of way you drive, If you drive at eco mode as he mention that he was, it will get you around 40mpg.

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  Місяць тому

      Exactly 💯

  • @MechayaAlta
    @MechayaAlta 2 роки тому

    Comment on visibility and surround view camera please.

  • @yz2082
    @yz2082 Рік тому +2

    Bought the limited. Really like the gas mileage, 40 miles per gallon. Why do we need a EV?

    • @robertherman1146
      @robertherman1146 Рік тому

      Because the democrats are forcing you to buy EV's. They're getting kickbacks.

  • @Duncan-Mac-Raven
    @Duncan-Mac-Raven 9 місяців тому

    Awesome review, thanks.

  • @orlandovelastegui1391
    @orlandovelastegui1391 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m averaging 38 miles per gallon because I drive my car like I’m drag racing everywhere 😂🤣. To be honest I look at my miles per gallon because I can believe I’m getting that much miles per gallon. I did try driving as conservative as possible and I was getting about 42-42 miles per gallon but, I just have a strong and aggressive foot 🦶. Can wait to go from New York City to Myrtle beach South Carolina for Memorial Day weekend!! I’ll let you know how that goes because usually during long road trip I’m kind of conservative with my foot, so I should be getting high miles per gallon

  • @SirFoodie1904
    @SirFoodie1904 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m planning to trade my 2021 Lexus GX460 next month. I don’t see why I need a V8 with Premium gas. Too much for me. My Lexus only has 10,000 miles on it. So I don’t know how much the dealership will offer me.

  • @JorgeRuiz-ws5gb
    @JorgeRuiz-ws5gb Рік тому +2

    Love the car ‘ rather drive it in Oregon then terrible Texas 😂

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  Рік тому +4

      Texas is terrible now that all the West Coast scumbags are here. Don't come.

  • @MarioDallaRiva
    @MarioDallaRiva 2 роки тому +1

    Cool!
    Seems like a good plan to rent this for any long road trips you may have if your daily driver is a range-is-a-concern EV.

  • @jocelyntimothe6763
    @jocelyntimothe6763 10 місяців тому

    Toyota been making their cars better, as far engine and transmission, they just didn’t have better technology bell and whistle that’s it!

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  8 місяців тому

      Toyota hasn't really changed. Everyone else has, and they all got worse while Toyota kept making what they were good at. Now everything else is garbage.

  • @arnoldguisa4155
    @arnoldguisa4155 Рік тому

    What kind of shirt is that? I like it

  • @verynick
    @verynick Рік тому

    16:24 dude I thought I was the only one who think having a 19, 20, 21 wheels on a 300-400 hp EV for being economical is counter intuitive. I’m guessing if model S had 17 or 18 wheels it could go easily 400-500 on a full charge

  • @NoteAndroid
    @NoteAndroid Рік тому

    Our family did 50% city and 50% highway received 41mpg, at least this figure is from Venza itself.

  • @dmitryr1223
    @dmitryr1223 Рік тому

    i just paid 56k totalfor new one, 4k bs package, but thats life in defecit times

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  Рік тому

      Luck your wounds and carry on. That kind of dealer tactic is why there are so many Teslas on the road.

    • @robertherman1146
      @robertherman1146 Рік тому

      Your dealer is a crook

  • @moreeelifee
    @moreeelifee 2 роки тому

    ngl i wish the seat could go lower. i feel like it’s too high.

  • @ahbenjamin2889
    @ahbenjamin2889 2 роки тому +3

    Venza rental car ??? !!! How much did you pay ???

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  2 роки тому +1

      As always, way too much.

    • @evdanielsson7
      @evdanielsson7 2 роки тому +1

      yeah I’m really surprised this was in a rental fleet!! and a Limited of all trims! what rental company was this with?

  • @bho6486
    @bho6486 2 роки тому +1

    It's an ECVT. Better than a regular CVT.

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  2 роки тому +1

      All cvts are the same: they belong in the junkyard.

    • @bho6486
      @bho6486 2 роки тому +1

      @@NewCarSpin No, mechanically they are not. But I can see why people don't like a regular CVT.

    • @user-kx8fw8si3q
      @user-kx8fw8si3q 2 роки тому

      @@NewCarSpin Not ALL cvt are the same, the other person already told you that this particular car is ECVT not CVT, and it works and feels differently, much better…and you keep saying the are all same thing 🤦‍♂️ not smart person at all…

  • @jasonchang2939
    @jasonchang2939 Рік тому +1

    i take the venza over tesla anyday cause of the fact that your able to go nearly 500 miles on the venza

    • @jeffspicoli6088
      @jeffspicoli6088 Рік тому +1

      ...and then fill up and hit the road for another 500 miles in 10 minutes. Tesla has left the chat.

    • @robertherman1146
      @robertherman1146 Рік тому

      @@jeffspicoli6088 Electric cars are not ready for prime time, far from it. They're probably OK for short local drives, like to the supermarket or wherever you would drive the golf cart.

  • @quanronghu4900
    @quanronghu4900 2 роки тому

    best road trip vehicle is a GMC YUKON XL, I have a Venza I thought was very nice and like you said the best road trip vehicle, but untill I drove the Yukon down to LA, yes YUKON is a better road trip vehicle, It feels like the Venza is a toy car after driving the yukon, the Venza is the best vehicle u can buy under 40000, I would get the base LE for 34000. extra 10k for the limited is a little too much

  • @MosesMind
    @MosesMind 2 роки тому +2

    lol calling it a NPC vehicle, thats funny

  • @sophiekotomski4588
    @sophiekotomski4588 5 місяців тому

    It needs maintenance- treat it right!

  • @paulstein9258
    @paulstein9258 2 роки тому +2

    Negatives. Dust immediately collects on the info display. No interior storage. Not even a sunglass holder. Stupid panoramic sunroof. What a waste of an option. If I had young children riding in the back, then okay. Otherwise. Worthless. 18 months of use on my 2021. Zero problems. Other than 6 month maintenance, never been back to the dealer. Big plus. My last car had self parking. While it parked perfectly, within 6 inches of the curb every time, it was a slow process, angering drivers behind you. The incredible cameras on this car makes parallel parking a snap, at 1/5 of the time.

    • @radguurl
      @radguurl Рік тому

      Word on that info display getting dirty REAL FAST, lol. I have a pack of screen cleaning wipes that I keep in the middle compartment for just that reason. But I otherwise LOVE my limited edition venza.

  • @MsTay1n
    @MsTay1n Рік тому

    prices are high

  • @chadoppedisano3347
    @chadoppedisano3347 Рік тому

    "Nissan has left the chat"

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  28 днів тому

      Nissan will be relevant in 2025.

  • @djdimsum852
    @djdimsum852 2 роки тому +1

    NPC lol 😂

  • @MosesMind
    @MosesMind 2 роки тому

    first :)

  • @alexandergr9856
    @alexandergr9856 Рік тому

    Pure bs man 4:18

    • @NewCarSpin
      @NewCarSpin  Рік тому

      It's an opinion. Deal with it.

  • @bryanitdoesntmatter8451
    @bryanitdoesntmatter8451 Рік тому

    Any ICE vehicle is better than an electric, especially if paired with a hybrid.