2021 Toyota Venza Limited - POV Review

[@jgonsalves22]

Why is his voice so soothing? I could watch his videos all day and never get tired.

[@relaxingsounds7782]

Bruh I watch his videos and fall asleep

[@TtMiTcHeLL9515]

For the entire day and never get tired. That's how good he is!

[@janjohnny4945]

His voice is just like from movje trailer.

[@CanGoesEat]

Same. It sounds so calm.

[@professor_goodfeels]

Damn me too....🤔

[@audreysummer7503]

I’m in love with this Venza.

[@2004cyrus]

I’m getting mine today !

[@Reu_ag]

@@2004cyrus hopefully will get mine by the end of the year

[@2004cyrus]

@@Reu_ag I hope you do too!

[@jimb8695]

Why?

[@dubeckvids3110]

Just Bought the limited trim this evening. Thank you so much for the review. It was a deciding factor in going to the dealership and test driving the venza. Well done review.

[@quintincoetzee]

How are you finding it? Also, how bad is the wind noise?

[@SimranjeetSingh11]

From India: A perfect review, the audio is very clear, one can clearly hear the engine revving sounds and what not.

[@Aniishankar]

I just found your channel and I’m addicted to your videos and your voice. Such an easy sub, great stuff man!

[@jamessparks1684]

one thing about Toyota is they have an amazing interior, and stereo system. never disappointed

[@marco.morel04]

Their JBL systems literally cause earthquakes I swear

[@haochen9327]

Love how this guy is always full of positivity!!

[@simaknaveedakther8755]

Yay the classic venza is back i love the new interior the engine is really good toyota did a nice job on this beast

[@PurpleMeowKitty]

my family loves toyota & if its made in japan--its even mire BETTER!!! love my new venza!!!!

[@VPR-pe8cm]

My uncle got a XLE with the premium screen and JBL sound system, as a rental from Toyota when he was getting his Camry XSE Hybrid serviced, and we took it on a road trip. IT WAS SO NICE. It felt sooo premium and the ride quality was very smooth and it felt very quiet and modern, mainly because it’s a hybrid but it’s also just a really nice suv. Me and my dad were shocked that it had the auto-power folding mirrors and memory seating, since we thought it was just a “regular Toyota”. The sound system was also incredible. It also earns a lot of bonus points because of how beautiful this thing looks at night. Since it’s all LED lighting, exterior and interior, when you walk up to it or unlock it it feels like a Lexus or Lincoln because of how everything lights up. Great car, my mom is thinking of getting a Limited now! 😁

[@Trades46]

I was actually quite a fan of the 2000s Venza, especially the decked out V6 AWD variants with their huge (at the time) wheels and tons of storage space. The interior design is also more Lexus than Toyota at the time as well. This new one is more SUV, but it does give a nice contrast to the somewhat squared off & truck like look of the current gen Rav4.

[@nba181124]

I bought this exact model today with the same interior but in white and I love how it drives

[@2004cyrus]

I’m a guy and getting one today. Screw what people say

[@rebeccamoran5382]

To me the venza is a luxury car one of the nicest Toyotas they have made in a long time

[@getbruhd6087]

@Mr99Burns and? Who cares? It won’t break. My dad bought a 4Runner. 52k. (Tax included). It won’t break. Have fun with your problematic ass BMW! Lol.

[@kelvindhillon1599]

@@getbruhd6087 Exactly what’s the point of buy a 100k+ bmw for it to be in the shop more than it is on the road

[@abedekok322]

I have gotten too use to the Toyota beeps, I think they're in my nightmares

[@chemistryinbiology]

Love this very informative video. Just purchased my Venza this past weekend after waiting months and being on a list for the Rav Hybrid plug-in. I got tired of waiting and stumbled onto the Venza while walking the Toyota lot. I chose the Venza Limited in the blueprint. So much happier with this and agree with your thoughts and review. Drove the Rav Limited after test driving the 2021 Venza, and there just wasn’t any comparison. The Rav does feel more like a truck and wasn’t as smooth of a ride.I fell in love with the comfort of the seat (lumbar) and how this will feel for a long drive. The styling is a bit more elegant and my speed, and not so boxy like the Rav.

[@dgd865]

The venza is one of the greatest cars.

[@shivenreddy5328]

I know you wear a beautiful omega speedmaster professional day date, please do a wrist watch check and please do a watch collection video in POV, I know for sure your a watch enthusiast Chris.

[@marquisgod1479]

That would be boring gtfo

[@alh06]

@@marquisgod1479 Nah.

[@ELP1125]

Who cares about watches

[@alh06]

@@ELP1125 many people

[@onfootbassin]

@@alh06 my phone and car tell the time 😬

[@verynick]

I like the way your shake your shoes before getting in. Respect!

[@jerrywiest4783]

Spot on! Toyota nails it again. Just wait till Toyota perfects their solid state batteries and re-invents EV vehicles.

[@frumpd63]

Emphasis on "wait"

[@jerrywiest4783]

@@frumpd63 I can tell you are too blind to see EV's as the future, let alone not being a Toyota fan.

[@frumpd63]

@@jerrywiest4783 EVs are needed right now. The world doesn't have 10 years to wait for Toyota to finally get on board. Tesla, VW, and Hyundai are rightfully going to leave them in the dust.

[@Defy_Convention]

But I thought everybody will only be driving Teslas?

[@jerrywiest4783]

Yes, 14 Toyotas later since 1978, I'm pro Toyota...I know EV is the future, lithium batteries aren't going to get us there to stay, solid-state (Toyota)batteries will.

[@CodeXana]

I just leased a 2022 Venza limited this year, and it’s by far my favorite car I’ve ever had

[@quintincoetzee]

Is the wind noise a bit shit like Topher mentioned?

[@CodeXana]

@@quintincoetzee omg not at all, quietest vehicle I’ve personally ever driven, actually

[@quintincoetzee]

@@CodeXana oh wow! Awesome, thank you. I'll be test driving it against the Camry soon. Any complaints?

[@CodeXana]

@@quintincoetzee honestly not even a one, so far lol. I would say the passenger seat JBL speaker took a while to “burn in”, and experienced some rattling in the very beginning, but appears to be gone. MILES better than my 19 RAV XLE Premium. Night and day, really

[@quintincoetzee]

@@CodeXana That's good to hear. What would you say are the main improvements over the RAV?

[@alphaares6027]

I love the sound test part!! Whoohoo gives those nice driving vibes!!😁👍👍👍

[@imstefan2006]

Not many do the speakers sound test for us, thank you its very important. Loved your review and the car.👍

[@SarahHogan100]

I had a 2009 Venza and I loved it. Unfortunately someone ran a red light and t-boned me. We were both okay. I ended up having a 2017 Corolla as my rental car and I liked it enough to buy it. I rack up a lot of miles on my cars so it's time for a new car. I was so excited to find out that Venza came back! I'm convinced that this will be my next car now. First I need to find a job though (lost mine due to COVID). Thank you for making this video!

[@lavatinman]

Both my Toyotas kept us safe in accidents. Up next for us is a Venza.

[@tangotea7192]

Hope you get a job and the car you want.

[@rebeccamoran5382]

Great review Topher I watched several reviews before I purchased my blueprint limited venza in March . It because of your review I now own my venza . I have more pros and no cons . I love everything about it its an awesome car . Thanks for the great review .

[@rebeccamoran5382]

I meant its

[@TheTopher]

Awesome, glad you’re enjoying your new Venza!!

[@rebeccamoran5382]

Yes I am I love watching all your reviews you are a great reviewer. Would you consider doing a video on the venza infotainment system.

[@ried1284]

Really enjoyed this review! I appreciate the calm and soothing voice. Other channels such as raiti's rides and Doug Dumoro I usually watch with the sound off😒 they make me nervous lol!

[@RidersRange]

I don't feel that most auto makers are doing enough to reduce road and wind noise. Granted, road noise is somewhat dependent on the tires, but many "boomers" have hearing issues and even with hearing aids, road and noise are fatiguing. This looks like an interesting option for downsizing, but road noise is a non-starter. And, with all the additional technology, cars like this are lease-only, and then only for the duration of the warranty. Thanks for your regular updates on cars that most of us can actually afford, and thanks for driving on roads I am familiar with.

[@cat8308]

Great car but don't like where the turn signal is in the back

[@4AJX]

been waiting for this video yay

[@LittleSecretVintageSocialClub]

Me too

[@heartmommyinpa]

I drove a 2010 Venza for 6 years. Loved it. Blind spots were horrendous though

[@alannguyen5050]

No engine shot?? Please try including the engine bay if you can! Its a great part to see about a car!

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

It's a hybrid, the engine is a tiny 3 cylinder

[@coolcarreviews0129]

@@AdamSmith-gs2dv *4 cylinder.

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

@@AdamSmith-gs2dv 2.5L 4 cylinder. Not tiny by any means.

[@StubProductions]

@@AdamSmith-gs2dv Sir you have no idea what you are talking about

[@rileypart1]

Topher to your answer 1:21 Yes, that is 100% correct that is Toyota Harrier 4th generations in Japanese Model. We had 1st, 2nd Generations Harrier was Lexus RX from 1998-2009. I gunna say I loved that SUV how often we don’t see a vehicle is equip everything that Japanese Spec model. I’m might likely trade in Prius Prime over that because it’s always been a dream car from Japan.

[@PurpleMeowKitty]

that what i think!!!! i bought my venza & its my dream car from japan!!! i love my new ride!!!!

[@justanotheraviator2357]

Looks almost exactly like my 2005 Lexus RX330, in and out. If only I had the impressive economy of this vehicle. One thing though is that the turn signals are poorly placed, I would like to see a repeater in the upper light.

[@empresshunt7280]

I just purchased this vehicle. It’s really nice. It is a solid vehicle. I actually didn’t know about the steering wheel. I’ll have to test it out. I have the limited.

[@seanlelie1520]

Idk how I’m just finding your channel!! You got yourself a new forever subscriber ☺️

[@khachikhmayakyan2349]

Appreciate the “normal start,” helps give a better idea as to what the engine sounds like in daily driving

[@wassha09]

Very nice car. I really like the interior colors and layout.

[@armandoramos1949]

I tap my shoes together too before I get into my car. This Venza is way better than the old Gen.

[@faeinthebay]

The door and seatbelt chimes are very annoying. I wish Toyota had a better chime considering other brands have more subtle bongs.

[@Veyronp87]

this is a nice ride. its perfect for ppl who want a nice 2 row SUV thats more upscale than a Rav4 but not quite Lexus

[@ChubbyMickey]

just glad to see a new car without excessive use of piano black.

[@user-nu2zc6xd2t]

I own this car got two weeks now and supper happy with my purchase

[@ToyotaWorld]

The Venza limited is amazing! This is the smoothest driving Toyota ever made! It just sucks because in Canada the limited Venza is almost a 6 month wait time.

[@PurpleMeowKitty]

wow!!! 6 mths??? crazy long time!!!! it took 1 1/2 mth 4 me 2 get mine dwn in texas--luv my new ride!!!! it's worth the wait!!!!!

[@ToyotaWorld]

@@PurpleMeowKitty no way! That’s amazing! We can’t even get a gas model rav4 over here in a month and a half. Good to be in Texas lol !,

[@MrKillerRC]

I just waited a week to get my 2022 Limited Venza

[@AndreyK390]

On the front view in 3/4 looks like Mazda cx5.

[@vashsant9749]

Imagine the Harrier used to be the Lexus rx350. Wow.

[@Beefy01]

Feels like the new Venza is being aimed at people that are 48+ Any thoughts Mr.Topher?

[@PurpleMeowKitty]

lol!!! im 58 with my new venza!! comparing the rav n venza--rav is the tomboy twin of the pretty twin!!!! lmao!!!! i got mine 4 road trips after covid & cant wait 2 take her out!!!! waaahoooo!!!

[@mrasoom8491]

Man love your videos they are always awesome to watch!

[@CanalOtro]

Hybrids do more MPG in the city than Highway? Didnt know that.

[@instasingingvids3529]

Yeah they do really well with stop start traffic

[@Lucky8s]

Cause the electric motor and battery can sustain low speed driving without the engine.

[@rosepaul9681]

Braking fills up the battery.

[@larssfeihc9199]

I think the XLE with the base infotainment is the way to go. That blue with the two-tone interior is sharp.

[@4af]

Your videos have awesome sound quality!

[@googoo-gjoob]

0:17 psst, *CUV* , _not_ SUV also, i have a question. 16:09 , you seem to prefer plug-in over hybrid. why? you can get gas just about everywhere. access to electricity is much more scarce.

[@ccvr6]

I wish they would make a sport-oriented version of this. It's so nice looking, but it is not really the performer. Also, the infotainment screen looks like an afterthought.

[@DaddyDan77]

RAV 4 has a "performance" hybrid version - RAV4 Prime. I know they're both Toyotas but the RAV4 Prime vs current Venza is like Chevy v. Buick.

[@alh06]

@@DaddyDan77 Do you know nothing about the Rav4 Prime?

[@DaddyDan77]

@@alh06 Its not meant to be taken absolutely literally

[@jjy1463]

The Lexus family lineage shines through on that interior. Very nice indeed.

[@amjad7336]

Why his videos are satisfying!

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Hi Chris! thanks for the review! Considering a Rav4 hybrid here. 13:20 - OOYY "Ganja" for the win!!!

[@StubProductions]

Another winner from Toyota

[@lt4374]

You lost me when you say “it drives like a big Prius”. Lol

[@BoopSnoot]

Also confusing when he says its better that its made in Japan than in the US... wtf. As if our trade imbalance isn't bad enough as it is. Never understood why there are so many people that hate the country they are a citizen of.

[@papihuey]

@@BoopSnoot prolly because they know the bad things of the country they live in🤷

[@BoopSnoot]

@@papihuey IMO its important for every citizen to take pride in their country and support each other whenever possible. Nothing wrong w/ Japanese vehicles, but I'd buy one at least made in the US with some domestic parts over nothing. Otherwise we're just selling each other out to Asia which seems to be the norm of late.

[@papihuey]

@@BoopSnoot for me i only use Japanese/Korean cars cuz they are reliable and really nice to own, I don’t buy cars becuz they are made in a certain country but the value they provide

[@alh06]

@@BoopSnoot What he means is that historically Japan built Toyota vehicles are far more reliable and better built

[@tombernard1665]

Why do all hybrid reviews have them running around like a dragster. I get the one hard acceleration demo for hybrid letting the viewer see the hybrid capability..

[@JADYN.R]

Okay I may be wrong but why douse it look like Mazda

[@Bay_Area_john]

It doesn't tho maybe in the video it does but go see it in person you'll see it looks nothing like a mazda I just brought me a rav4 xle hybrid this past weekend I almost got the venza, but I got the 2020 rav4 for a great price

[@esa2236]

Did you guys know that since 2018 all cars are required by law to have a backup camera so escaping an LCD screen in the interior isn’t ideal.

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

We own a 2009 Venza! It’s very reliable and luxurious but this is WAY more nicer.

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

@Jonathan AA Yes 2015 is more better.

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

@Jonathan AA Yep. We own a 2009!

[@95thRiflesOCI]

The Venza was a crossover with lots of power and sporty refined performance. The Rav4 was the more affordable family all around SUV that is practical. The Highlander is for those who wanted more space and if that 7 - 8 passenger seating isn't used its a much larger / more refined driving experience for the average family who wants very spacious ride. This generation Venza they took away the performance oriented driving and settled for the stereotypical fuel saving hybrid without going into a Turbo 4 cyclinder but being based on a Lexus RX series its going offer those comfortable ride that we expect from something like a Camry/Avalon.

[@ervin7178]

Manufacturers making products to fill every niche may not seem worth it but because of the modular platforms that allow so much sharing of components and engineering costs, the actual cost of making different models like this is probably nothing.

[@beverlypalacios700]

Great demo! Thanks

[@ridgefrost]

Weird how lexus is starting to feel like its lugging behind toyota despite being its luxury division

[@aritruths1452]

Seems like a everyday comfy cruiser. The JBL systems can be a hit or miss in Toyotas. Some vehicles they sound really good while others are to bass heavy and messy at louder volumes. Great review friend!

[@miftekharabir4938]

this is not a "ALL NEW" car for us Asians. In our country we have been using this car as TOYOTA HARRIER which is JDM model.

[@mrf5459]

But it is "all new" in North America as the follow up to the Venza we had a few years ago

[@kangill2411]

The back of that stick on tablet is gonna get really hot on a sunny day. Wish it was built into the dash.

[@2004cyrus]

Nah use a windshield sun shade

[@2004cyrus]

Just throw a little towel over it like me and I throw up a sunshade. Easy peasy

[@alh06]

@@2004cyrus No one is going to be throwing a towel on their infotainment....

[@2004cyrus]

@@alh06 yea you are right about that. I realize not everyone is like me. At least they can put up the accordion style deflective window shades

[@RoxxyVega]

This is a relaxing video lol I’m going to test drive one this week. Trading my 2014 Camry for an suv

[@misterpimlott6330]

This jbl system sounds good!!

[@gornes2403]

Toyota makes great cars, but bro, they certainly like to complicate things when branding lol Japan: Harrier (I/II) = US: Lexus RX (I/II) Japan: (none) US: Venza (I) Japan: Harrier (III) = US: (none) Japan: Harrier (IV) = US: Venza (II) On top of that, Venza 1st gen is a completely different car

[@sparemethedramatics1629]

Sounds like an alien ship

[@shok192]

Great video! Camry XLE Hybrid 2021 please!

[@heartmommyinpa]

It is nothing like a Prius. I got a Prius as a loaner when I got work done on my Venza. The Prius felt cheap and I really didn’t care for it

[@zero2sixty244]

Toyota and Lexus- update that damn startup chime!. Even Nissan did on their new Rogue

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Notification squad 🏎

[@zaycer3993]

Yes sir

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Glad I was first 👏🏾

[@phantomjosh2148]

*👏🏻

[@estebanmuneton182]

I would pay the extra $1,400 for the frost glass... is cool!

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

I agree

[@2004cyrus]

It’s on the much more expensive trim levels. It’s not a $1400 stand alone option is it.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Chris, I think this new one should be called Venza Lite® as it is so much smaller than the original Plus-Sized Camry Wagon®.

[@Lea99Jones]

I can sit in very few cars due to my length from the waist up. This car is SO comfortable for a freak like me. Just got one!

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@Lea99Jones I am glad you fit. All my height is in my torso and I barely fit inside a base RAV4 without a moon roof. All reports indicate the Venza offers even less headroom than the RAV. I have cited this example in other comments but the last real Yaris hatch had more headroom than the current RAV4 . TNGA has simply gone too far.

[@Lea99Jones]

@@rightlanehog3151 Those reports are wrong. I sat in a hybrid RAV4 (terrible) and a RAV4 Prime (even worse). I didn't get the moon roof in the Venza Limited, which makes a 2" difference, by my understanding.

[@dqwaszx]

It's smaller than a Rav4 inside??😳

[@JWBrewer73]

Looks like you pulled into the parking lot of the church that I used to attend. Is this in Shawnee Mission, KS by any chance?

[@rrt08]

He lives in Michigan

[@2004cyrus]

He is in Michigan

[@josesime24]

great car i owen the XLE 2021 i go to the gas station once at month!!!

[@verynick]

I didn’t hear the spooky hybrid noise when backing up

[@faeinthebay]

I heard it in the background. It's an electronic hum that sounds almost ethereal.

[@margiebrackett9036]

Is there a whining noise when breaking as well when you get below 20 mph?

[@faeinthebay]

@@margiebrackett9036 yes, the noise plays any time you are moving at low speeds.

[@adibaaiman38]

synonym of the jdm toyota harrier

[@nandpatel5442]

It's really a nice car. I love it.

[@nick9124]

Good video, enjoyed it a lot!

[@andromeda9340]

Honestly,I would take this than a rav4,it's basically a better rav4 lol.

[@khailils446]

I'm sure its a lot more expensive though

[@Genevagirls-h2x]

I can't believe its bigger than a rav4! Rav4 looks bigger! One thing I can't deal with on modern cars are these huge screens though...I absolutely hate them :(

[@goldenstateaviation2861]

3:53 is there seriously zoom on CarPlay?😂

[@idkwhattoputformynameyt]

Wait

[@mustasheolll2020]

Interior not really my taste, exterior looks good. Kinda prefer the RAV4 in terms of looks. It kinda has the resemblance of the 1st Gen Vensa on the outside.

[@ingenunis5003]

Really like the color👌🏼

[@diecastcarsmodels5496]

he sounds like my doctor

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

I wonder if Venza will have the Prime version..??

[@g.r.2985]

Eventually, sure

[@hsaidinsan6345]

Interior ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@babyngoun]

This would be 10 years away from the avenza in my country. How to describe avenza in my country just imagine a food cart it the same thing.

[@rafaelantonio540]

I think you’re confusing this car with the Avanza which are totally different cars.

[@dtsect]

Any reason to buy the NX instead of this?

[@Andysensei2009]

This is a great car ...Toyota is not playing

[@damionrowe]

It makes sense why this is so nice. I thought it looked upmarket for a Toyota when it was announced. If it's based on the Japanese market Toyota Harrier, the Toyota Harrier in the past was based on the earlier models Lexus RX.

[@toronado455]

Wow I'm amazed the LKA works at all on those completely white roads. How does it even find the lane lines?

[@GigiDelaRua]

Gorgeous car., is it really that expensive to repair?

[@marksolstafir]

3:26 - one of the best sounds in the world :)

[@Jethrumi]

Wonder if this has the gas tank issue like the rav4 hybrid does. My 2020 highlander hybrid also has a gas tank issue

[@Dampachi100]

This car was sounding like a winner for me (for my mom) until we got to the center stack. Buttonless and climate control only on the screen is a deal breaker for me.

[@gangatalishis]

if the rebates and any discounts are still offered then this would definitely be my next purchase.