2024 Toyota Venza SUV Consumer Reviews
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LE - $36,465 MSRP
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$35,214Prices based on sales in OH thru 4/14/25
Best little SUV for the money . . .
Bob W., 05/14/2024
2024 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
65 of 65 people found this review helpful
I just replaced a 2018 Highlander Platinum with a 2024 Venza Limited. When I first went to the dealer, I test drove the new Highlander and a 4Runner, with intentions of just buying the Highlander. The new Highlander had a four-cylinder engine, which seemed under-powered, not smooth, and extremely noisy. My 2018 was far superior to the 2024 version. The 4Runner was also very loud and had a bumpy ride, not to mention a gas guzzler. I test drove the Venza, which was not only more comfortable, but a lot quieter and seemed peppier. When I heard that 2024 was the last year it would be sold in the US, I decided to buy it while I still could. I read all the reviews and YouTube videos I could find on the car before I made my final decision. It seems like most people who bought a Venza are very pleased with it. I didn’t want to wait for the new Crown Signia, which looks like a tall station wagon (not to mention it will likely cost thousand more than the Venza). I’m old and retired, but I’m not ready for a Crown quite yet. I wanted to address something that was described as a negative in many of the reviews, the storage space. This vehicle seems like it was intentionally designed this way. It appears to be designed to look like a sporty coupe and may be intended for people who do not want or need a traditional large SUV. If one needs that much storage space, they would likely be looking for a larger SUV, truck or minivan anyway. As a recent retiree, I have no plans to haul furniture, large volumes of luggage, or much of anything else beyond golf clubs, a suitcase or two, and an occasional trip to the big box hardware store. For my requirements, I prefer the sleek look of the unique sloping roof line to another generic hulking, square SUV. It still has more space than a traditional sedan, especially with the rear seats folded, which is all I am looking for. The same can be said for the lack of towing specs. I doubt the target market for this vehicle would ever want to tow large trailers with it. I have not found the engine to be that noisy, also a point mentioned in some of the reviews. You can hear it under full acceleration, but it doesn’t seem to be straining, and the 0 to 60 performance tracks similarly what I experienced in my 2018 Highlander V6, only with double the gas mileage. It moves seamlessly between gas and electricity, which I really enjoy. I found the interior to be comfortable, and very upscale. I especially like that the center console is padded where my knee rests against it when I am using the cruise control and don’t have my foot on the gas. I opted for the glass roof, and at my age, I didn’t want an open sunroof where the sun would bake my balding head. I love being able to turn it opaque and still enjoy the light. The one thing mentioned frequently are the climate control buttons. I think Toyota was trying to give this car a very “high-tech” vibe, and that is likely why they included touch-capacitive controls as opposed to plastic buttons, in the higher trims. While I like the look and feel of real buttons, at least no dirt will get stuck between them. They do seem to work well and are very easy to clean. I appreciate the Softex seats instead of real leather. On my old Highlander, the leather faded to a yellowish color in the sun and started to crack. The Softex has the feel of leather, but with the durability of a Gore-Tex coat. Toyota is also known for making this material with less toxic chemicals than many other manufacturers, which is a “green” bonus. The exterior of the car has one feature I like that I never see mentioned in any reviews. The front hood opening is recessed behind a soft plastic material that is like the bumper. The rocks hitting the car will hit this part first, much like a rock deflector. It is an easier part to replace or paint than the basic metal hood found at the front of most cars, saving a little wear and tear on the edge of the hood. There are only a few things I don’t like about the car. In the rear seating area, there are no side shades, which would have been any easy thing to include at little cost. Also, there are no climate control buttons, only vents. The addition of these two items would have made the rear seating area a little more upscale to match the rest of the vehicle. My largest complaint is with Toyota itself. They seem to have way too many “subscription” services that should be included at no charge. They are trying to extract every revenue stream from the customers they can to increase their profits. When my trial period ends for these “features,” I will not be renewing them.
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Oley, 07/23/2024
updated 01/22/2025
2024 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a new 2024 Toyota Venza and it is a wonderful vehicle. It has all of the safety features Toyota offers and very advanced technology. The inside is well constructed and the seats are very comfortable. I love the smart screen and the adjustable knobs for the things like heating and cooling. It has a moonroof that turns opaque with the touch of a button so I can leave it open without getting the intense heat during the summer time. On the downside is the lack of storage, especially in the middle console. It is very small, but still useable. The storage in the back of this SUV is pretty tight, but I am able to get all my groceries in without any difficulty. The rear door automatically opens easily and the height of the door opening can be adjusted to make it more reachable for shorter people to push the automatic close button. It is a hybrid (all of the Venzas are) and, so far, I've averaged 42 to 44 miles per gallon in both city and highway. This is a fun car to drive, it is very safe, and the technology is really amazing (e.g., 360-degree view, automatically folding mirrors when locking the vehicle, and the various screens that can be adjusted to your wants and needs.) I highly recommend this car if you are not into a fast, sporty vehicle. Unfortunately, the Venza is now replaced with the Toyota Crown. The 2024 model is the last year for manufacturing unless Toyota decides to bring it back. I hope they do, I really love this vehicle. UPDATE: We bought this car because we wanted as much safety technology as possible -- and this vehicle delivers. It really does border on a luxury vehicle identification with all the great features like steering wheel heater, seat heaters and coolers, a sun roof that magically clouds over with a push of a button, and fairly comfortable seating for both passenger and driver. The one feature I don't like is the set up for space, both in the front and rear. It is a small vehicle but I don't feel Toyota made the best of the limited space in the driver's area. There is a big opening that is mostly blocked by the push-button start. The wireless charger is inconveniently located within that space so it is very difficult to get your phone in there. The armrest compartment is terribly small, difficult to get into, and is almost a wasted space. There is very little storage in the back and, when I put my shopping bags back there, it takes up almost all of the space. It is a hybrid which I love and the gas mileage overall is probably around 45 mpg. Sometimes we get 49 mpg and other times 42 mpg. The SUV rides comfortably and parks easily into my garage; I love the folding mirrors. This is a good car for older people, especially when driving locally around the village or town. It is easy to bump my head when entering and exiting. I do recommend this vehicle, I believe it's solidly made, will retain its value, and requires little maintenance (just the regular 5000 to 6000 mile checkups).
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Awesome solid SUV
KDiehl , 12/15/2023
2024 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Smooth driving. Plush interior. Technology galore.
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Beware of the front grill design flaw !
DRDU , 08/29/2024
2024 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
There is an opening in front where the condenser sits and is susceptible to debris hitting the thin aluminum which carries the freon to your AC. Toyota is well aware of this design flaw and other models have this opening as well that is unprotected. Toyota will not warrant this costly repair of $2400. Yet other car manufacturers like Subaru and Kia will fix it because it is a designer flaw. The noise level when driving on the freeway is very loud. The dashboard screen doesn't warn you when a car door is not completely closed. Only your mobile app which you have to go into it on your phone. Toyota should offer an insurance for this flaw since it is a designer flaw and they know it.
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c. langdon, 02/05/2024
2024 Toyota Venza Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The only negative I have is venza needs better interior lighting
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