2013 Toyota Venza - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

[@samsiphandone7412]

I have 2013 LE V6... Over 100K now, there are no problems at all beside regular maintenance... It is enjoyable to drive from FL to NY and back (8 times now) and I still love it... I will drive it till it dies...

[@ripvanwinkle8109]

I have watched multiple reviews on this year of Venza, THANK YOU for keeping this clear, concise and informative and not rambling on about stupid things like others do. A+

[@stevehammes]

Thanks!

[@simplyadiktive]

A bit pricey, but my parents have a 2009 Venza. It actually shocked me when they brought it home, its a nice car for what its trying to do. Even if it is basically a down played RX350.

[@ldawson103]

I love Steve he's among the best reviewers out there.

[@wurakeem]

I could not agree more. I just discovered Steve and subscribed to the channel. Thank you for spending more review time in the backseat, unlike many other "reviewers." Cheers!

[@ahmedalsharai]

What would you suggest for a 7 or 8 passenger SUV? Safety and comfort are main priorities. Power and style are second respectively.

[@stevehammes]

No dedicated button for it. So you have to go through a 3 step procedure and sometimes it doesn't work, lights don't stay on and when you open it the car shuts off.

[@tiborsandor7300]

Just got the 2010 V6 after sold my beloved 2012 Audi A4 1.8T S line.. Let me tell you this.. As far as I only had German cars before, this Toyota just made me re think the German theory. Its 270BHP, 7.7 sec to 100kkm/h. Practical, huge and its fun to drive. Fuel consumption is not so good, but its comfortable, and fells safe besides it looks very good. So far happy

[@East17A]

in 2021 and I'm going for it .. this Vehicle checks all marks the V6 is charm I own Toyota Camry XLE v6 the same engine and is super sweet powerful for my 56 miles daily drive to work. now having AWD . should make it better I still goin to get dedicated snow tires all 4

[@RealtimeReviews613]

I have a 09 loaded venza. Steve is right, the steering feel isn't that good, it is kind of sloppy and dull but not as bad as a hyundai or kia product. The ride is smooth with the 20 inch wheels but tends to follow the grooves in the pavement. The v6 is silky smooth and the transmission is the same. Its a smooth, relaxing extremely comfortable ride. Only down sides are the interior fit and finish. Huge gaps etc on the panels. All and all a great suv

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Steve do u think their will be a second gen venza?

[@chrisao1987]

Toyota makes sexy vehicles. I was glad to here these are coming back to the market in 2021.

[@MBAMG65]

I like the addition of the intro animation, although it could be a little more stylish, but I understand a good graphic design incomes at quite a cost

[@davidpaisley9024]

As a 2013 6 cyl awd owner, I find the acceleration to be fantastic. Much quicker than my previous car, the 2008 Highlander with the same engine. Also the steering does have some weight compared to the Highlander. Good in snow also.

[@theomorrow6277]

I'm not aggressive ALL the time. But when it comes to cars or another subject I'm picky about I DO usually get pretty feisty.

[@dBoStuntin]

great review! this car is definitely on my list..

[@CodeXana]

I really wish Toyota would take design cues from the Venza when designing the rest of its lineup...

[@RealtimeReviews613]

FINALLLLYYYYYYYYYYY THANK YOU STEVEEEESEEE

[@dw0095]

Nice new into splash screen Hammes

[@billdrew355]

Is this Still used Vendas on your lot

[@rrt08]

Like this better than the new RAV4. We are Steve's KZbin family, not his vacation family.

[@cyclingzen]

Is entune any good?

[@theomorrow6277]

I wish your Venza had wood grain inside, especially for a vehicle that befits a $40,000 car in top-level Limited AWD trim.

[@radudeATL]

Speaking of Dodge Magnum, I miss that car, man. The Venza doesn't look anything like that car, in my humbled opinion. But I like the looks of it.

[@pm512]

LOL Enjoy your time off. You deserve it. Great reviews.

[@stevehammes]

You the man!

[@TRonlyOne]

I look Cool...my opinion U should get this instead of the RX.......Better Fuel efficient and Good looking and sporty.....The car not so tall.....But If U want more Luxirious maybe faster Get THe RX

[@stevehammes]

Dude! I'm on vacation. Be back soon.

[@Bugattis11395]

That's where the company's top luxury brands step in, like Cadillac in GM or Lexus in Toyota. Pricetag doesn't always equal luxury... It should equal quality, but not always luxury. Just like you can max a Ford Edge out to 40K, it's still not meant to be a luxury car. That's what the Lincoln MKX is for.

[@theomorrow6277]

Steve, you need to update your channel. Badly. Last time I saw an all new car review was last week. And these car review updates ARE weekly, right?

[@cormacsage7126]

This cuv is better than the new one

[@Drewtownvids98]

The Venza is back for 2021 but all Hybrid.

[@theomorrow6277]

Okay then. Want to take a hint? Here it is: $40,000 for Limited AWD V6 as tested. Does that ring a bell? Oh and by the way, when you reply to a comment, there's a reply button under the comment on the left side. That way you won't have to use @Theo Morrow every time you reply back or anybody else on KZbin.

[@Bugattis11395]

@Theo Morrow whoa hold your horses, there, buddy haha. No big deal. And no, a mid-size luxury crossover would be the Lexus RX 350. This might be a near-luxury entry, as I'm sure Toyota's goal isn't to cannibalize their Lexus sales. Even though it's in that price range, it's not necessarily a luxury car in the truest sense.

[@dlwilliams10]

Good review, but i'll definitely take my 40 grand somewhere else

[@Eachitndie]

Steve, I don't know about you, but I wish America would bring back the "wagon" nomenclature, as I have grown weary of auto manufacturers finding new ways to describe a utilitarian lengthened vehicle (SUV, XUV, crossover, microvan, etc...). If Toyota would re-make the Camry wagon (or if Honda made an Accord wagon), I'd quit writing this KZbin comment and run to my car dealers. Wagons (or "estates" overseas) have no real stigma attached to practicality.

[@Bugattis11395]

@Theo Morrow, why are you so aggressive? Well let me just say that I'm using my phone so that's not really an option for me, so no big deal. I didn't reply to sound snarky, I was stating my thought on wood grain trim, especially in Toyota's, which isn't really luxurious by any means, but is luxury-look. You can pay 40K for a loaded LaCrosse, but it's not marketed as a true luxury vehicle... It's an aspirational luxury car, or near-luxury, the same way an Azera or an Avalon is.

[@JOSUELITOlive]

my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard

[@MBAMG65]

*comes I love and hate autocorrect at the same time

[@stevehammes]

Very much so.

[@blacuraRL]

I want!!

[@BeyondXS]

I rather the Crosstour

[@ArmTheCreative]

Kinda like a LINCOLN MKT

[@theomorrow6277]

Oh yeah? Well, I think carbon-fiber trim looks cheap and ugly compared to wood trim. Besides, carbon-fiber belongs in sports cars, not in SUVs, or crossovers, or station wagons, or even... whatever! Wood grain bests suits luxury sedans and crossovers. And the Venza IS a midsize luxury crossover, is it not?

[@Bugattis11395]

@Theo Morrow, it would just end up being a picture of wood, which is even uglier and cheap.

[@theomorrow6277]

Sorry, man! I... Boy! Now I'm embarrassed... (gulp!)

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

It's alright, it looks like a fat Camry.