Toyota Venza Reviews

Venza Performance and Efficiency

Part of what makes the Venza such an appealing option in the Toyota SUV catalog is incredibly reliable hybrid performance.

Standard across the three trim levels of the Venza is a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The engine churns out a combined net horsepower of 219, with an included internal combustion engine and an electric motor powertrain system.

To go with it, the Venza comes standard with an electric on-demand all-wheel-drive system, fit with an integrated all-wheel-drive management system, as well as an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT). It also features several drive modes to help you tackle all driving situations, including:

• Sport Mode
• ECO Mode
• Normal Mode
• EV Mode Button

From these, you can start to understand how the Venza achieves its incredible EPA-estimated 40 city/37 highway MPG.¹ Clearly, the Venza is a brilliant mix of hybrid power and efficiency that’ll help you enjoy cruising the open road longer.

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Venza Interior Comfort, Convenience, and Dimensions

Alongside its impressive performance, the Venza is also built for comfort and convenience inside. You’ll notice it from the second you sit down with its 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat as well as its available heated and ventilated front seats.

Convenience goes even further in the Venza, with features like dual zone automatic climate control, Push Button Start, and a remote keyless entry system with lock/unlock.

Everyone—from the front to the back—can get comfortable in the Venza, thanks to its wildly spacious cabin. Here’s how the size of the Venza breaks down:

	Front:	Rear:
Headroom:	38.6 inches	39 inches
Hip Room:	54.4 inches	45.2 inches
Legroom:	40.9 inches	37.8 inches
Shoulder Room:	57.4 inches	59.9 inches

There’s no limit to how much passengers in the back seat can stretch out with all that space. However, if you’re toting something other than back-seat passengers, you can utilize the 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat to utilize up to 55.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Even if you don’t have too much luggage to bring along, the standard 28.8 cubic feet cargo space is more than enough.

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Venza Infotainment and Safety Technology

The interior of the Toyota Venza is rounded out by its incredible suite of infotainment technology. Running through either an 8-inch or available 12.3-inch touchscreen display are several intelligent systems, including:

• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
• Amazon® Alexa Compatibility
• Available JBL® Premium Audio System
• Available Dynamic Navigation
• Wi-Fi® Hotspot Connectivity

Technology in the Venza also powers the intuitive safety systems, like the Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) and Safety Connect® System.

With the former, you can see truly intelligent features, like a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

On the other hand, the Star Safety System™ is geared much more toward the security of the vehicle. It includes systems like Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance, and Automatic Collision Notifications.

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