2009 Toyota Venza 4X4 V6

Pros

Style, Comfort, AWD,

Cons

Blind Spots.

Purchased As New

Ive had a Venza for approximatly 9 monts woth 10,000 miles on it. The ride continues to be phenominal with better than average MPG. Not enough is said about the electronic steering; absoultly effortless to turn this vehicle. Styling is beautiful capped with 20 inch rims and flowing lines. We bought the model with every option and put DVD players in the headrests. I traded a 2007 Acura MDX because of the poor gas milage and need for premium. I can say that there is no better vehicle on the market for a family than this Toyota. Just drive one and you will see the ride is luxery vehicle consistent....read morehide

Pros

Decent power - smooth ride

Cons

interior fit and finish

Purchased As New

I'm having issues with the dash on this car. There many pieces to the dash and several are coming up, the speaker covers near windshield are coming up, the large piece covering the screeen read out in the middle of the dash and the dash piece near the front heat vents. Toyota didn't think this one through. The dealer is intimidated with taking the whole dash apart to fix these problems, I am too, Take this dash apart and they will never get it back together again and functioning properly. I also have a random clicking noise (sounds electrical) in the cabin, driving me crazy!) Can't exactly figure out were it's coming from. I would not reccomend this vehicle until Toyota works out the bugs, say 3 yrs. form now. I came out of an Acura TL - I think I need to go back to Acura....read morehide

Pros

Sport Handling and Toyota Quality!

Cons

Limited storage in the rear area.

Purchased As New

Great road car with good visibility. Well thought out features and awesome sound system. The AWD holds the road and drives great! It is a Toyota so the expectation is that it will hold it's value.

Pros

Great ride. very quiet and comfortable.

Cons

High beam indicator & road light indicator are below the steering wheel and cannot be seen without l

Purchased As New

I purchased my Venza 3 weeks ago and I love it. Good economy, comfortable ride, and great looks. The Barcelona Red color sparkles. I was a die hard GM guy and have driven Pontiacs for years so when GM axed Pontiacs, they axed many Pontiac owners as well, including me.
The only problem I have seen so far is that the high beam and road light indicator lights are too low and are hidden by the steering wheel center section. It's no big deal but a little annoying. The rear camera video screen is too small and is hard to see in the daylight.
It is easy entry and exit to and from all four doors. The keyless start and locks is cool. I am very happy....read morehide

Pros

Cool looking car. Very roomy and comfortable.

Cons

It's hard to sometimes to judge the real distance using the rear camera. Front bumper too low.

Purchased As New

This is the best car that I have ever owned. I've had it since Feb 2009 and I have not had any problems at all. I have "all" the bells and whistles and it's been worth every penny. The GPS and stereo systems are worth paying the extra money. I like being able to use my I-Touch in the car as well as the Blue Tooth features. The extra room makes it nice and easy to transport four large adults very comfortably....read morehide

Pros

styling inside and out,smooth power delivery.

Cons

poor reliability,fuel economy

Purchased As New

Nice car to drive,looks great in and out,handles well for a tall wagon.I have had mine since Dec 08 and have had many problems,so far it has been in for a replacement of the nav screen,rear wiper motor died,a bad cam seal which caused a oil leak,and just yesterday the A/C quit.It also has a groaning noise at low speeds my local dealer cant seem to fix(perhaps it was the faulty a/c pump) It is also hard on fuel,my brothers 08 gmc yukon with a V8 gets the same MPG on the highway.After talking to a few others in my dealers service lounge it seems Toyota quality has slipped badly, I worry about its long term durability and the cost to fix....read morehide

Pros

good look, comfortable, roomy family car, good on gas

Cons

acceleration at 7.8sec to 60

Purchased As New

Just bought the car a few days ago, with Navigation and JBL package, and got rid of the 99 Audi A6, noticed big difference in fuel consumption. Smooth ride, surprisingly good look and luxurious interior with lots of room. The dual moon roof made driving even more enjoyable. The large cargo space at the back is a plus. Intelligent storage design that saves lots of space, gives both the passenger and the driver a spacious feel....read morehide

Pros

Great styling, comfort, good acceleration

Cons

minor road noise in cabin on very rough roads

Purchased As New

I have driven my [AWD V6] car for a month now. This car offers great cabin features for us and has plenty of room for our grandchildren safety seats without compromising seating for other adults. I see no lack in having enough room for strollers and groceries in the back. The car may be a bit pricey but it's new and competing with some other heavy hitters. Insuring is important to me too, you won't be hit on the higher costs for having SUV status which it competes with. My current insurance cost is slightly higher than our AWD 05' Vibe with allot more comfort. I'm averaging 23 mpg in city, I haven't gone on a long trip as yet....read morehide

Pros

Very roomey,quiet ride,excellent for a family

Purchased As New

Great car for the price. Rides very smooth and has very nice appeal.A great car for a family over all A+.

Pros

spacious, comfortable and fast

Cons

wide u-turns

Purchased As New

The car is comfortable yet sporty and fun to drive. Great for a family and very practical-everything is in the right place. The v-6 engine is agile and the power is always available.