2012 Toyota Venza User Reviews

Pros

GREAT RIDE BUT TOO MUCH ROAD NOISE

Cons

A GAS GUZZLER MILEAGE MUCH TO BE DESIRED

Purchased As New

OVERALL SATISFACTORY WITH THE CONS THAT I MENTIONED. I DO NOT LIKE THE BLACK CARPETS SHOW TOO MUCH DIRT.

Pros

Great power, more than I expected. JBL sound system is awesome.

Cons

Highway mileage is a bit less than I expected.

Purchased As New

My Venza has just passed 15,000 miles in about nine months of driving. I really liked my old car but I haven't missed it one bit - I love the Venza! Be sure to get the JBL sound system. I came from a GM family and this is my first non-GM car.

Pros

low entry good looks toyota reliability spacious

Cons

price was higher than i wanted it to be and the bluetooth sucks

Purchased As New

love love love my red venza thus far and mostly love not having to hike my skirt up to my you know what and need a step ladder to get in it. Also my 6'2 son can sit easily in the back seat and I just used it to bring home a new gas range, so plenty of room. my only negatives are that its pricey for the feature set that is standard and the bluetooth sucks my iphone in if i get near the car and runs its battery down even if my radio isnt on doesnt import my contacts automatically like sync did on my 2011 escape. so far i am getting 25ish in highway driving and around 22 in town though mine is a 4 cyl and my 4 cyl 2010 camry gets 30 no matter where i drive so i was disappointed with its fuel economy. The Venza is almost as comfy as my 2006 highlander was on long trips and I am looking forward to having this one a long time...read morehide

Pros

Powerful engine, HID headlights, roomy

Cons

No glove compartment lock, unattractive interior design, road noise

Purchased As New

Most people think Venza's are quiet. However, they are not so quiet as Sienna's. Trust me, we own both and I test drove both models on the same stretch of a freeway with rough surface. I guess the struts in my Limited Venza are built for Sport or maybe some light off-road situations. The gear shift is in the way when I try to adjust the tempurature. I am surprised the glove compartment has no lock (Toyota - why???) Other than these, I love the way it is handled and its excellent/elegant exterior design. Our little kids enjoy the passenger moonroof....read morehide

Pros

fuel economy, comfort, accessible controls, easy to see out of

Cons

lower than an SUV, black carpet on floor show dirt easily

Purchased As New

I drove a Lexus RX 350 for over ten years. I didn't think it was possible to get this nice of a ride in anything but a Lexus. My Venza is awesome! It is very good on gas and easy to see out of...change lanes ect

Pros

Panoramic view from all directions, no blind spots.

Cons

Quick gear response not for the faint of hearts. Seriously.

Purchased As New

Being its a new car, the ride was bumpy but starts to smooth out to become a more nice ride on the road. My Camry was the same way too and that even out to be a nice ride. The car is not for grandpa and grandma's out there, it has a quick gear response and will through you back into the sit. The safety feature of having the wheel fully locked to one side while the door is open; it will not start until you straighted the wheel or close the door is a big plus....read morehide

Pros

Great acceleration, roomy, stylish

Cons

uses gas too fast, a/c is slow to cool down, hard to close back door, cell phone dock is too small

Purchased As New

I've driven it over 2000 miles and everytime I sit in it I'm very happy. It has great inside room. The adjustable lumbar support in the driver's seat is very comfortable and helps me avoid back pain after a 6 hour drive. Great radio, and I love the steering wheel controls. The sound from the speakers is awesome but I wish I could turn the volume up to 100 (not just 65). It's powerful engine is great for merging on a highway. It's easy to park. Great headlights, it's easier for me to see the road and watch out for deer. It has large tires that make it easy to see down the road. It is easy to put the seats down to transport large furniture. I feel safer with the side airbags. I love that all 4 windows are one-touch power windows. I'm looking forward to driving this for the next 10 years....read morehide

Pros

Lots of interior room and smooth riding

Cons

Visibilty out the side could be better

Purchased As New

Great car on the highway. Very smooth and lots of power. Gas mileage very good considering the size and weight of vehicle.

Pros

Good mileage considering the weight of the car.

Cons

The ride can be a bit bumpy ride on rough uneven roads otherwise it's smooth as glass!

Purchased As New

Love the overall look of the Venza.It's spacious without looking like an SUV,the panoramic roof adds a nice touch to the appearance and the JBL sound system is a plus.

Pros

great runner and lots of space inside

Cons

choppy ride on rough roads

Purchased As New

have a blue one great color,love the large doors for easy access and being in my 70's rides a little coppy on rough roads but it runs great have v6 awd also it moves out of snow banks like a tank don notz