2010 Toyota Venza Review, Walkaround, Exhaust & Test Drive

Help us grow so we can bring you more videos! Like us on Facebook @ / 2redline Station wagons are such an un-loved vehicle here in America. Which is why Toyota created the Venza, meet the spiritual successor to the old Camry Wagon. With its higher seating position, roomy cabin, and slightly odd looks; this vehicle is designed to appeal to empty nesters in search of more room but without driving the typical SUV. We think other than bland driving dynamics and an interior that could benefit from finishing school, it's a fairy useful utility vehicle. Toyota still has too many crossovers in their line-up though :)

[@marco1173]

We had one of these. Yeah, the fit and finish was horrendous and replacing the 19" tires cost a small fortune, but overall I was pleased with the car because it had loads of room, was comfortable, very practical and best of all, it saved our lives in a pretty severe crash that totaled it.

[@landrewmackinnon4888]

Excellent car! Glad you guys are ok!

[@ConnecticutDashcam]

honestly though, as long as the dashboard looks okay, why does it matter how it feels or if its soft touch? people dont go around feeling their dashboards while theyre driving. Its more important to worry about the places you actually touch when youre in the car like the armrests and door panels.

[@ConnecticutDashcam]

I agree with you 100%, not only can it be annoying to have creaky or rattling panels, but if they're cheap like that, they're not going to last

[@MrTblackmon]

asdbs11 I agree with you. I don't necessarily see what is the problameo with the vehicle fit and finish as for the dashboard or other irrelevant areas where no one would actually touch unless detailing the vehicle, but I do I agree with the creaking with the plastics in that vehicle and I can deal with the center console creaking with music ... not a problem; however, when you have a car that is priced in the mid to upper $20k's than anyone can expect a car to have cheaply made interior materials and creaks throughout the vehicle itself. We are not talking about a $60k Lexus that should have exceptional character with it interior fit and finish. We are talking about an affordable Toyota Venza to some people with plastic interior material that creaks, but again; it is not a big deal to me. The interior look incredibly good to me, especially the faux wood around the cup holders and how the center piece ( the cup holders and storage) slides back and forth, that is quite nifty.

[@MrTblackmon]

***** Honda Accord is a great choice for people looking for practicality, but no matter how the reviewer has compared this vehicle to a Camry or an Accord, it doesn't directly compete with either. It compete with Ford Escape, Dodge Journey, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-9 and vehicles of that nature. But as for pricing, maybe you should step up to the Venza limited with better built quality and overall design if you are willing to spend over $30k on a Toyota.

[@tahireugene8385]

Exactly

[@cassiuswilson3860]

i realize I am kind of off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@mochabetty]

Omg, it's a base model, not even Xle, if he wanted a Lexus he should've reviewed that one instead...

[@candlertowe8704]

it does not come in xle but I get your point the newer ones did come in xle

[@improvingsatisfaccion3084]

I feel the same way. Find a vehicle that you do like and talk about that one.

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

He is just doing an honest review of his impression, and if you look at the comments a lot of the owners of even The Limited trims felt the same way about the fit and finish. As well as all the major Publications that reviewed the car at the time spoke about the subpar Fit and finish, It's good to have an objective opinion sometimes. Whether you agree or disagree

[@Chb2y]

this dude was born bitter lol

[@Blackout_1692]

Temi A i fucking agree with you

[@ayo30s]

Why??? Lol, that was funny as Heck, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@nafiuabdulrahman5402]

Waaaayyyyyy Too BITTER!

[@jerrynwanekezie5399]

so true lool,

[@jasonkresock2196]

100 Percent Like a Lemon and a Lime combined!

[@theredline]

Acquiring press vehicles isn't as easy as you think it is. Manufacturers control which media company gets them and we are in line. We should be getting a press car next month but in the mean time, we go to our area dealerships for access. Nothing wrong with that, we started out this way and will continue to do so. Used car are an important part of sales, a lot of people want to know how these cars hold up throughout the years.

[@Ready72000]

I think the interior on this vehicle is nice. Very Toyota practical. I could not care less if there is hard plastic, and that sliding center console design is amazing. What I do care about is whether or not the interior wears well even past the ten-year mark. Toyota = economy, reliability, durability, longevity. This was one of the most sensible cars you could buy. A very capable Subaru Outback alternative. Too bad they were discontinued.

[@HipOperation99]

Brb feeling my dashboard

[@585Meech]

😂😂😂

[@equalnigerian]

Aren't you back yet?

[@shwndh]

I agree about the cheap materials and the creaking. But it's still a great value if you're buying used at a good price. It's still a very stylish and practical vehicle, lots a great standard features, a ton of room, with good reliability. They were priced a little too high to have that cheap interior. The Crosstour interior was way better but less practical.

[@brownbuter]

hard plastic ....who goes around feeling the interior of their car ?..if it looks good that's all that matters....lol

[@ghod666]

brown buter indeed, this guy expects mercedes type quality for that price point? This dude sucks.

[@brownbuter]

Oz M. I won't go as far as saying he sucks but he kinda borders it...lol

[@ghod666]

He bitches about the dumbest shit.

[@brownbuter]

Oz M. I know ...i wonder if his ass itch all the time when he sits in a car because the seats isn't made of gold...

[@Friday702Musicality]

Damn. You made that interior seem like it's a horrible mess when it would look fine to a normal person's eye.

[@jxmar_]

Sadly Toyota discontinued this car😢😢 they should really think of bringing it back!!

[@igorok89]

Jxmar they started do it again

[@jxmar_]

igorok89 yup! I’m very impressed with it

[@JAYBud88]

Jxmar it’s probably horrible on gas like every other Toyota I have a v6 rav4 and it’s a gas guzzler

[@kamalpreetsinghgill1396]

Its back but it looks smaller, havent compared the dimensions.

[@molaroismorais1955]

Man, get of that car with your complaining self...

[@ore83]

What this guy sees as boring and bland, is something that'll last well past 300k miles, on up to 500k+ miles. I'll take the boring and bland if it means not spending a dime on repairs.

[@ilovemycamaro22]

soo....this is a video about the cons of venza? lol jeeesh

[@KFreshMusic]

Lmao literally a roast of this car for 12 minutes. Lol

[@angelicadelgado6739]

Keith-Ann Archibald 😂😂😂😂

[@micah6811]

I think the reviewer should review ONLY base model cars so he can continue to roast them!

[@sean9522]

I’ve been listening to a lot of review videos lately...hey! You do a fabulous job and yours are the *best* car reviews on KZbin bar none. Best of all, you’re simply not annoying. Video and video editing and sound quality is superb. Great production values. Length, content, is just right. you cover all the things people care about. You hit on pluses and negatives very well. Your delivery and content of what you say is informative and interesting, a very well seasoned approach to a review. Professional, easy to listen to and a pleasure to watch. You know your stuff!

[@corvette1568]

Oh my wow i love this video my mom has a 2011 Toyota Venza V6 AWD in Red she got it on Sept 1st of 2011 we trade it her old 2004 Volvo XC90 wish it was not doing so well they were lots of things going out of it and my mom and dad had been puting money to fix it up they had it with it so that day my mom trade it in to get her 2011 Toyota Venza V6 AWD in red and she loves it it has not giveing us a problem so this year in Sept it will 2 years since she had it it,s been great we love it thank you!

[@elitespeeds6278]

We honestly don't care what you think. Your pointing out too many cons.

[@kevinnguyen3854]

+Kevin Mendez thats the whole point of the video. if you don't care then dont watch

[@dclay8412]

+Kevin Nguyen don't get us wrong personal thoughts and feelings about each car that is reviewed is fine, but when we as the viewers start to miss the whole point of the videos and start to overwhelmingly notice the negative remarks and tone in the voice......well then we all lose.

[@micah6811]

@@kevinnguyen3854 I own one with a V6--it's an awesome vehicle!

[@sal1nger]

Sofyan, just wanted to say that there are many of us out here who appreciate the fact that you take the time to provide thorough reviews of everyday cars. Not all of us can afford Maseratis after all (although we love the fact that you review those as well). Keep up the great work man.

[@harrryberry3575]

I don't think the venza looks that bad, especially if you get the 20" wheels and with the slightly updated version. Its unique in a good and much better looking than the honda crosstour that you mentioned. the hone is the one that looks a lot like a accord stationwagon. heck it even has 'accord' in its name hence 'accord crosstour'

[@user-dl9eq5ru9h]

Love the feedback. Hate when other people just say everything about the car is 100% awesome. Appreciate your honesty and opinions.

[@lisamuel41]

anyone comes back after the 2021 venza review?

[@East17A]

I have the XLE v6 AWD its super awesome . I heard the 4 cyl not as good but honestly the v6 AWD its really good . and maintenance free only basics

[@jackbteaching]

Looking at a 2010 v6 AWD as we speak!

[@crazykenbei]

It's not that the 2.7 4 cyl isnt good on the venza it's just a bit unpowered for the size (especially awd) and frame. It's still peppy at 4 cyl 182 HP but hey that extra 86 hp on the V6 goes a longer way lol.

[@theredline]

The Prius V is a completely different vehicle. It's smaller, lower to the ground, and is even more like a car. They have different purposes, the V is designed to appeal to Prius drivers looking for more room, while the Venza is designed for Camry drivers looking for more room and a higher seating position with the availability of AWD as well.

[@yolandaholston8629]

Who cares if the dashboard is hard plastic. At least it has some soft decent spots....it's not like it's gonna determine how good or bad the performance of the vehicle will be.or it's not like people are gonna sit on the dashboard either.....the interior looks nice anyway plus it's a toyota most importantly and very roomy as well....I would love to own one because of that..

[@micah6811]

I own one with the V6, it's a great, reliable car!

[@CSP2023]

supprising how people dislike things such as Cars even if you have not seen it, I am a ford fan and a country fan and I am 17 soon be 18, and I don't smoke and I don't drink alcohol and I am doing an Automotive Engineering Course at College to learn the Trade, that would be good having a dealership in future that deals stock wise with the best of Ford, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Toyota, Hyundai,Honda whilst being an independent dealer that has a Mobility&Sales&Repairs with very good service.

[@chrissutera7769]

Why does the interior matter that much anyways? I don't care about the interior, I judge a car on how fun it is to drive, I am not even a toyota fanboy, I just hate how picky critics have become.

[@contimexoil9338]

Toyota listened to you in 2021 model by upgrading quality interior

[@micah6811]

You should have tested the Limited V6 AWD instead of this base model! It's fun to drive. The panoramic moonroof is great and the 14-speaker JBL Synthesis is awesome! You definitely misrepresented this Toyota Venza.

[@crazykenbei]

The 2010 venza only had one trim which was the base. It wasn't till the 2012 venza that they added the le, xle, and limited trim. The 2010 did have a choice between fwd or awd 4 cylinder and V6 with either fwd or awd. So the reviewer is actually correct! Lol

[@boovoo66]

Good review as always s you tell it like it is !!

[@IKhanNot]

Soft interiors FTW. Soft dashboard, soft door panels, soft armrests, padded headliner, soft center console and a nicely finished trunk!

[@ruzzelladrian907]

I wish the Venza would come back, but without Toyota's new weird design.

[@lHASANl]

Hey there Redline, I have been watching these videos for a while now and I completely love the way you format and setup the video, all the info gets put across very clear. If i'm able to request a certain car for the video, it would be a 7th gen Honda Civic, I would love the see your incite on it, and have another experts opinion on it. (preferably the higher trim level, the better). Thanks for your time! WO. Hasan

[@blakewillis9855]

Really all you do is make videos about the bad things of each car.

[@dclay8412]

I get the same feeling

[@TheBond007KS]

Paid by Toyota’s competitors to just criticize and cry about it when he opens the mouth... bs review.

[@youvids9820]

Yep exactly, talking shit bout ford edge and gmc terrain, which last 50thousand miles

[@flk1331]

Well, that's the job of a critic. We might not care that much, but it's a good reminder for the companies that they should work harder on their products.

[@anothersiguy]

Not a big deal but I preferred the old camera setup with the forward camera being mounted on the passenger seat headrest. Keep up the good work.

[@alexconfidence2354]

😂😂😂 The criticism was impressive.

[@IKhanNot]

It's an important aspect because if the cut costs on the interior perhaps they cut costs elsewhere? A soft touch interior will last longer and gives a more premium feel which I think any car north of $20k should have. I understand that power, performance, handling, feel, practicality and style are important but interior quality is important too.

[@landrewmackinnon4888]

This car is essentially a 5-seater Highlander in my eyes. Reliable Toyota and affordable when used. I have 2 kids and a dog. This car has the biggest space between the 1st and 2nd row that fits a dog for trips when the trunk is full. When I hear this car compared to brands with next to 0 reliability, I laugh when thinking about worrying about soft touch materials on the dash. Completely misses the point. Of course, a review should cover all the points. But there is a bias in this review against this car and unfortunately the point of this vehicle was missed.

[@MrDblum619]

Once again excellent review and info.Straight to point,detailed,and knowledgeable. Keep bringing the heat almost everyday a new video and different markets bound to boost your popularity. Just maybe you can try to review a 2011 or 12 eclipse?

[@Alex-pn5bk]

who’s here now cuz of the new venza lmao

[@chrissutera7769]

I know right? Critics these days are so whiny. The interior looks fine to me.

[@damirmiranda9248]

I love my 2010 venza.

[@Itstherealdeal453]

I love my 2023 venza

[@BlakesCars2]

The interior does matter to some people like me it doesn't make a car it just gives it a nicer look

[@MrTblackmon]

You know when you are reviewing a base model vehicle it is going to have rough grains and partially leather vinyls throughout the vehicle itself, but it doesn't make it a bad vehicle because it offer great value and a decent amount of power and fuel efficiency with that four-cylinder; and furthermore, for that vehicle to be a base model I see fog lamps and rear cup holders that don't come standard on most base model vehicles ... period.

[@Lucky8s]

+Kool Acclaimed™ You can definitely have hard plastics in a base model, no problem there, but the fit and finish is just appalling, and no one can deny that.

[@MrTblackmon]

WuWei Xu It may be deplorable but it is not a Lexus, for sure. So you can expect some imperfection in a non-luxury vehicle.

[@Lucky8s]

Kool Acclaimed™ I would definitely expect some imperfections in modern cars, but not this many. An economy car, such as a Honda Civic, Ford Focus, and Mazda 3 are put together better than this car, and those are sub 20 grand.

[@corvette1568]

Well my mom has a 2011 Toyota Venza V6 AWD in red. And she loves it. On Sept 1st it will be 3 years since she has had it. Yeap it is almost 3 years since she had it. And her does have the push butten start and the smart key system!!

[@1990flyerboy]

I agree with your thoughts on the interior materials, fit, and finish. Sat in one at the autoshow and I was less than impressed. But it is a cool vehicle. An "inbetweener" CUV

[@Joel-qw4ux]

It’s a Toyota base model at that it’s literally meant to be cheaply made and plasticy

[@dylanvellu421]

its a toyota. not a cadilac

[@raythomas9176]

MAN!!! Get off the dash...dang!!! If, after it gets a few years on it and cracks all over (Like all the GM and Fords I've had) then I'd say it is cheap made...

[@XX-166]

Get your own review channel and then get back to us Forrest.

[@jecsia12345]

Could you do a review on the 2010(model year) Ford focus, I'm trying to determine whether I should get that or the 2007 Chrysler Sebring

[@jacobquackenbush2981]

Saw one that was just like this one, was priced a little too high but I loved it and would have bought it if it had been priced lower

[@fakedazzleful]

You not gonna find them cheap cause of car shortage

[@tahireugene8385]

Geez Sofyan It's a family car, not a BMW or Benz. You called the car ugly. Thank God that's just your opinion🙄

[@dragonrider4567]

Opinion: Judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

[@97I30T]

It's a real shame that America doesn't like station wagons anymore. Anyone who remembers the Volvo V70R knows that was one badass station wagon. Not to mention the CTS-V wagon, Saab 9-5 Aero wagon, and the E63 AMG wagon. Whats not to like about a car thats practical and is a total sleeper? I know I'm getting off topic but it pisses me off that Americans just want bland, ugly crossovers now.

[@godemperorofmankind7255]

I'm honestly the same way. I'm looking at a asian alternative to my Volvo V50 and there's nothing except older Outback. Nothing but SUVs as far as the eye can see. It's ridiculous. In my humble opinion, the reason us Americans don't buy wagons is because no manufacturers except for the Europeans sell wagons. We're forced to get SUVS because there are no other affordable options if you want more room than a hatchback to haul a decent amount of stuff.

[@fersuvious]

Wagons forever!!!

[@lmw1996]

Is the size similar to an outback?

[@flee78]

. He only likes the floor the gas pedal everywhere he goes. And doesn't consider cars as normal drivers would.haha

[@CSP2023]

Question how is an Estate car a crossover . this would be an estate car/ sports tourer if it existed over here in the UK, but nice looking car.

[@JessicaAhibo]

cheap your are driving as toyota nor a lexus is a 30k car.

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review Of 2010 Toyota Venza. 😀

[@glitterkittensreid5079]

Looking to get a 2012 Venza limited V6 sweet price for AWD leather. Same Powertrain as Highlander. Good job Redline reviews.

[@cakrawalajingga]

Where did you look for price guide on used venza/ car? Thanks

[@baddiegirl492]

I Had A 2010 Toyota Venza Awd Grey Suv

[@F14Defense]

See .....this guy’s personal car is a BMW or some such..... Just keep that in mind... so he’s egotistically spoiled. He could really never see himself owning a Toyota.

[@juandavila3123]

Toyota Venza 2009-2015 was not a Toyota Camry Station wagon... Actually was the same wheel base as a Toyota Avalon...

[@crazykenbei]

The chassis was the same as a Camry though. And the V6 engine is the same one found in the 05-17 Camry (Avalon too). With a bit of tweaking it could have very well been the return of the Camry wagon!

[@rontruocchio5744]

when i started driving the dashboards were steel so everything is soft to me

[@Dark0blivion]

Hey--do you have any plans of reviewing the new Kia Forte or Nissan Versa Note? Curious what you'll think of these vehicles!

[@braydenserna8186]

I might have missed you mentioning this, but what are the other vehicles in the class that the Venza competes directly with?

[@pancakedude5961]

Subaru outback Ford edge

[@michaelchu94]

Obviously, he's a Honda enthusiast.

[@stevemccooleq]

I get it, this guy is a car reviewer so he picks at the dash material, storage panels, etc. But never discusses the elephant in the room that everyone knows...it's a Toyota. It will be 10x as reliable as a Ford, Nissan or something from Europe. I'll take the weird feeling plastic on the dash as long as this car, like most Toyotas, stays on the road and out of the repair shop.

[@bernicewang1989]

It's just different ppl with different preferences on designs, what's the point to argue here? But my dad owns a 2010 Corolla bought a s

[@gendyn58779]

you should have tested the 268 HP V6. Much better acceleration.

[@Veyronp87]

LOL did you not hear all that damn creaking?

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

Basically everything you said was my first impressions of the V6 FWD Venza I drove. Didn't like the interior at all. Nothing flowed nicely and the materials just sucked.

[@flexor212000]

The sound of the engine is super strange. You said that right after you "lit it up" and i thought what is that noise...

[@denttech8447]

Any 4 cylinder especially getting up to V6 sizes must have balance shafts which could definitely make a more stranger sound.

[@nishalpuran]

I want to see you do a review on a classic/ older cars....:D

[@judymayhall5037]

I love mine It's very Comfortable

[@arickomattah2382]

Does all venza have push start button

[@TheK24Kyle]

i'll take an asstour. i enjoy cars not made by fisher price plastics and some feedback from under the hood.

[@samlung2724]

Now the rav4 got to big and here we have the HR

[@TheKon97]

sofyan was trying some new crack before he made this video. the interior is great dont know what hes saying

[@CSP2023]

I still would have a Ford or a Vauxhall, we all have a choice of what we like and who we like, I have been in classes where they were like you should like this you should like that.on my last course I was the odd one because they liked Heavy Metal and I like Country, and today I got a reply to an comment where I commented I would have a Ford and he said scrap that Idea get a Toyota, the Toyota Corrola hasn't existed in UK since 2007 and the Fords I mentioned may not be USA Versions or exist.

[@Dermatrans]

Question: is also for the Ladies easy to drive?

[@joshthomas0604]

Who else saw the really nice Genesis when he was doing the test drive? lol

[@IKhanNot]

Do you actually think you're contributing to the conversation by going so over the top? If interior materials didn't matter then Rolls Royce would be able to get away with cheap hard plastic but that's not the case is it? Any good car will have a soft touch interior, cheap compact and sub-compact cars are exempt from that. Also don't you find it weird that previous generation Toyotas had better soft interiors than the new ones? Seems like a big F U to the customers.

[@chrisak49]

I don't see the point of the Venza when Toyota has the Prius V. Very similar cars in terms of purpose and size. Prius V gets better MPG by a lot though.

[@Jakeman21642]

God I HATE the 2.7 4 cylinder so much. My grandparents looked at these after their camry wagon was totaled and even they could tell just how awful these are.

[@spartamississippi]

you need to do a review on the new 2013 Honda Pilot...

[@deval_8roblox26]

looks nothing to the camry AND THE CAR IS NOT UGLY

[@jeepguy95]

I like the Venza, but if Toyota has the Highlander, then they don't need the Venza, which, like the Highlander, is a Camry. I prefer the Highlander over this...

[@TuanNguyen-eu5mj]

Please do a video for the 2015 venza

[@damirmiranda9248]

I have venza and it's the best. What hell are you talking about.

[@iTsTheVoLtAgE]

You should do the 2013 Honda crosstour! :D

[@jeepguy95]

BTW do the Ford F-450 or F-550 behind it please!

[@05Forenza]

For Toyota, this design, at the time, was radically different. It looked like someone cared, at least a little bit. I mean, look at the rear end. It has curves with no bulbous tail lights. I was very intrigued to buy one, until I drove it and it felt horribly underpowered here at 6500ft above sea level.

[@micah6811]

was it a V6 or 4 cylinder?

[@jeepguy95]

Also please do a Highlander!

[@edangsandrine5830]

i think Toyota should sue this guy for demarketing🙄

[@Kev50027]

This car looks like a minivan with actual rear doors.

[@coolhawk2003]

Shorter? Like how tall it is. What do that matter.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

I want cheap .... nice... looking at a pre-owned... 2022