2023 Toyota Venza AWD Review and Off-Road Test

[@alexsystems2001]

1:52 it has a 3.5 liter engine?

[@drivingsports]

Lol. Error. 2.5L

[@alexsystems2001]

@@drivingsports I was thinking, dang that’s quite a change up, their venza must be a hidden gem. Haha

[@spockskynet]

The venza would be a beast with the Tacoma engine.

[@alexsystems2001]

@@spockskynet yeah could you imagine a 3.5L with hybrid lol it would be a hot rod 😄

[@fartman10284]

@@alexsystems2001 The previous generation Highlander Hybrid used a 3.5L V6.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, This video has been reported to the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Semi-Luxury Hybrid CUVs. 😂

[@CabanaD]

I really like this effort pushing the Venza to it’s limit - would like to see how it does in the snow if you ever revisit.

[@petermacdonald6332]

I currently have a 2020 rav4 limited hybrid and it’s really good in snow with Michelin xi winter tires. I have a Venza limited coming in a few weeks. I will not be taking it off road 🤣

[@michaelburton]

These are built in Japan which is a plus and the limited trim gets you 4 drive modes.

[@edsmith9855]

Would love to see a video of your Crosstrek on that new course.

[@bho6486]

Another great video review. We love our 2021 Venza Limited. It is quiet, smooth to drive, very comfortable and great on fuel. We have been averaging 6.2 L/100 km and (around 38 mpg). Ours does have a front camera that I have used for parking. Very helpful at times. I'm starting to see more and more Venzas. A neighbour of ours liked our Venza so much, she went and got one for herself. The only disappointment has been a few squeaks that appear every once in a while.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I hope you take better care of yours than Ryan does. 😉

[@cherrylicious2]

like which squeaks??

[@razorraysolarsavings72]

Lol I hate neighbors that want what you have! 😂

[@PittsensX]

What squeaks are you talking about?

[@dawntreader007]

I do notice squeaks at very low speeds on EV mode. Noticed it when I was in a garage parking where the sounds echoes off the walls. At first I thought it’s like an EV warning noise. Maybe it will go away once I wear out whatever is squeaking 😂. Will keep on observing; I’ve had it only for about a month.

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

The tires that come with the VENZA are street tires, low rolling resistance tires. All the wheels were spinning, so it did perfectly well.

[@nlken7175]

EV mode is great for mall parking lots or when struck in slow moving traffic.

[@atmartens]

That's what I thought! They're replacing traffic lights near me and I'm only going 4-5mph until it opens up, and the amount of gas saved could be helpful in situations like that.

[@sophaman9193]

Thanks for sharing your video I owned a 2022 venza hybrid limited come with everything beautiful looking SUV on the road today very comfortable and quiet ride lexus like interior and exterior design excellent on gas I put over 1000 kilometers for 55 litre of gas tank as long as I put my foot on the gas paddle gently I love my venza so much. Take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@semectual]

20:02 _ The red color on the Varla e-scooter matches the Toyota Venza Pretty Well!

[@jamesholloway2284]

Ryan, Great content for us car geeks!

[@maxih2877]

I like these sortta experimental videos. Thank u much sir.

[@DavGreg]

Who decided that shiny black trim on the outside was a good idea? It will get scratched up quickly. Also, the Bridgestones would be gone day 1. The interior looks much better than most Toyotas

[@jamesnicol3831]

Yes with better tires to make it a 4 season competitor

[@malifestro3319]

Looks like they haven't really changed how well the AWD could work since the RX450h. Great car either way tho. I think they nailed the customer that wants it. They need to make sure the Rav4 can do significantly better offroad.

[@miteco1]

I think Rav4 may do better immediately due to higher clearance and a suspension that is possibly more rugged and if it is the right model, has better suited wheels and tires and a mode setting that gives more choices. To get the Venza to that level requires a lift of some sort and new wheels and tires and no way to add a trail or sand/ etc mode other than through driver prowess. I guess that means about $1,000+ or so spent? Its like, a Venza with aTRD off road set of springs, dampers and bump stop package would be able to do 90+% what a Rav4 Woodland could? but would that suspension fit a venza?

[@stevelouie5928]

The original RX300 was called a Harrier in the asia market back in the day.

[@billlyl3725]

Scooters and Livestock, Ryan’s new sub channel

[@billlyl3725]

I didn’t even know about your Riding Sports channel so count me in!

[@bc4198]

Lol, you're the lunatic we've needed. "You can't take this four-wheeling." "It's got four wheels, doesn't it?"

[@Babu-of2xh]

very nice, i have ordered limited one. its coming 0n 16th oct. Thanks for the video

[@Ocieandme]

Great video! When you compared the seats between the Venza and a Rav 4, were you comparing it with an XLE or just an LE? I find that the XLE has FAR superior seats to the LE. I'm currently trying to choose between ordering a 2024 Venza and a Rav 4 XLE this coming fall. Also, do you have any idea why Toyota doesn't have a towing hitch option or rated towing capacity for the Venza, but you can get it on the Rav4? All info you can provide is greatly appreciated!

[@yurkshirelad]

How do the seats differ between the LE and the XLE?

[@fenix310]

I’m 6’1” and I slept in it for 9 months while transitioning job’s lol

[@agpawpaw5912]

Does rear seats need some build up, or it’s flat enough?

[@romairoblackstock5100]

Its important to note that what you tested was a mid-level trim. You can get a fully digital gauge cluster and a better reverse camera system in higher trims

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Plus the 360 degree and front camera on the Limited trim

[@1RungAtATime]

18:43 The built-in navigation sucks, but the voice works well, lol. FYI, both navigation and voice stop working after the 1 year trial.

[@Weatherby406]

Stock for stock wife’s venza hybrid dominated my Subaru Outback Onyx XT in deep snow.

[@figaro410]

The Venza has always sort of come across as Toyota wanting to make an Outback, but not really wanting to make an Outback.

[@viralshah8418]

Great car, can't seem to find it anywhere locally, over 8 month wait and that too my options/ trim isn't guaranteed.

[@Doc1855]

Great review Ryan ! I looked at a new Venza last year but I couldn’t get past the dark drab interior colors. It made me feel claustrophobic. Furthermore my insurance premiums would have gone up by $1K per year. Ultimately I chose the Forester Touring and my insurance premiums Dropped by $300 per year after selling my 11 Rav 4WD Limited.

[@huntstyle]

That's a huge difference in insurance. Why is there that big of a difference?

[@sacredpredictions3302]

@@huntstyle Also wondering why. I just got a 2023 rav4 hybrid SE and my insurance stayed the exact same as my 2014 Forester I was getting rid of

[@TT-rk8mi]

You must mean $1k per year?

[@Doc1855]

@@TT-rk8mi yes, $1K per Year

[@EZapar]

Dude!! You literally had that thing on 2 wheels. cool

[@adamblakeley5865]

I know it was mentioned that the ride was decent. But in watching the video, especially on the road that you ran the 0-60 test, it seemed, from just looking at the vibrations in the steering wheel and the sharp jostling in your shoulders, that the ride was pretty stiff. Was that the case or was the suspension softer than it looked in the video?

[@Doncan0823]

👌😂 Now that’s a big 4 cylinder engine. Even you noticed the mistake after saying it. Great review as always.

[@lexchan4]

That exhaust pipe was bent pretty badly at 11:37

[@jax1079]

Haha! I always tell people that the Venza is kind of underrated… but I’m not sure this is what I had in mind 😂 Great video! (And great concept.)

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Show us an Acura MDX or RDX with SH-AWD climb that small course. Would be fun to watch.

[@bLuDrGn2011]

I enjoy your review of the Venza. You don't immediately nitpick the small cargo space or the weird location of the power button. Also, showing the offroad capabilities is a plus. One test I think you should add to your review is ambient cabin noise, so we can compare how noisy the rides are between cars.

[@lisaw7633]

They should have put 2 usbc in the rear cupholder area. And no plug in in the cargo area is nuts. Great review. I'll wait and see what Mazda Cx70 has in store

[@ojdtube]

I wanna see the CX50 on this trail

[@doseofdoug8871]

What a test drive this is!😅😊great!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Sure have a knack for scooter riding, don't know where you learned that from but it is quite a talent.

[@johnoswaldfebresjr.4318]

Have you been able to get a rivian in hand?

[@8VD80Y]

You always stop the car in the worst spot and then expect it to pull itself out. We can see how the system works without you stopping

[@pablomoreno1999]

Awd wasn't that bad... both fronts were spinning at the same time as the rear. Not xmode good but i think tyres and mud tricked you a bit. Or at least that's the impression i got How does the awd work? Is it a 2nd motor at the rear as well?

[@Thissandthat]

It actually has two electric motors upfront, and a 3rd on the rear axle. It’s a very reliable low maintenance AWD system Toyota has been using since the 2006 model year in the highlander and RX hybrids

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

Rear axle is powered by Q610 electric motor, 40 kW / 120 Nm, rear axle capability is almost 1300 Nm. The problem is the starting torque, these systems were never as capable as the classic ones with the driveshaft.

[@powerguymark]

First of all thank you for the video. I truly enjoy your reviews. You do an excellent job. I have owned a 2021 Venza Limited since January of 2021. The Stargaze of is an expensive gimmick. It doesn't open and prevents you from having roof rails if you want to haul something like a kayak. I do love the JBL sound system the Limited, having test drove several RAV4 hybrids, for some reason the JBL sound system just sounds better in the Venzà. The Venza seats are more comfortable as well. We had 8 inches of snow immediately after purchasing this car. I took it out to an empty parking lot to test the reaction time of the all-wheel-drive and it performed flawlessly. It's also very helpful with mitigating hydroplaning. The upgraded infotainment system would be a welcome upgrade from the crappy one I've got in my 2021 Venza. My real-world gas mileage consistently hovers around 43mpg from tank to tank. Although you cannot leave a Venza in Sport mode, I nearly always use Sport mode because it not only adjusts throttle response it also sends more power to the rear 54hp electric motor which provides instantaneous torque when maneuvering in high traffic and doesn't seem to hurt my fuel economy. It truly is a Lexus-lite compared to the 2022 RAV4 Limited hybrid I purchased for my mom. Moving forward I'm going to rotate her 2022 RAV4 out and rotate a 2023/24 Venza in keeping the 2021 Venza. The Venza is not a race car, but it is an excellent daily driver. I could not be more pleased.

[@SethPinnock]

Please see if it's profitable to test any non wilderness version (non X2 modes) of Subaru and if possible the new trax or any similar 2WD crossover with 'traction modes) over the new improved course. 😊

[@ahbenjamin2889]

Ryan did you say it has a 3.5 litre engine or was that a misstatement. One other thing why does Toyota never mention the torque numbers for their hybrid models ?

[@drivingsports]

Yup, misspoke. I had it correct in the script, too: 2.5L.

[@fartman10284]

If the aftermarket can make a LSD for the rear open differential, it would be nice... but that probably means you would have to use something other than Toyota-WS ATF, which then makes the car a tad less efficient Also, I noticed the front wheels transferring power, but... the all-season street tires just didn't grip the wet dirt.

[@jasonsong86]

Did they downgrade the Venza? It used to be a smaller Highlander. Now it's on the RAV4 platform?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The previous generation Venza was like a station wagon or sport wagon, and it had a choice of a four-cylinder and a six cylinder engine, and the new one is a bit smaller and has the same Hybrid engine and powertrain as the RAV4. But the Venza is much more luxurious than the RAV4. It is almost Lexus-like!

[@KenCheng]

Wouldn't the EV mode be useful in bumper to bumper traffic?

[@Kuttie03]

Right. I use it that way.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Does anyone else not like the placement of the auto break hold button?

[@vishalchand9109]

Nice car. Would definitely consider down the road.

[@dinomino713]

RAV4 prime hands down

[@atmartens]

It's a very nice vehicle! I think the black trim looks nice...now. I think overtime, it would get scratched up. The interior also looks much nicer.

[@Lokera88]

It's intersting that Toyota chose the name Venza for the car, considering that it means toilet seat (benza) in Japanese. I'm not sure about their decision making process, but I still love the car.

[@astikusfull]

Hello, what a nice scooter you have. When will we see the New Outlander Phev on a 4x4 route on your channel?

[@joshgutierrez7380]

The biggest issue with this system is that the rear motor simply isn’t powerful enough. It’s a smart idea, but it just doesn’t have enough power to get it over obstacles when only the rear has traction

[@eliothrivera10]

It was heartbreaking hear the struggle of that SUV, finally interior design is nicer in Toyota's cars

[@armax1980]

good luck on trying to find one without dealer mark ups.

[@Katie-vy5rd]

I keep hearing this... what city you in? State?

[@CRVgarage]

When you are traveling in the city, put the spare tire in the garage & you have a secret underfloor storage.

[@yurkshirelad]

I actually quite like the Venza. I don't think I've seen one in real life but I'll have to take a used one for a test drive. The IIHS results aren't great for it though.

[@hudsonatlantis6754]

What is the NM and KW output of the 3.5 liter engine?

[@drivingsports]

Sorry, it's a 2.5L (mistake in video). Toyota doesn't break out the Nm/KW for the US-spec engine.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I would think this would do almost exactly the same as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid since it is the same powertrain, same wheelbase, the Venza is slightly longer, and about 0.2 inches less clearance weighing about 200 lbs. more. So if this is greatly different from that SUV I would be shocked.

[@chengyan3056]

3.5 4 cylinder?

[@RealABGamerBoy]

I think he ment 2.5L

[@chengyan3056]

Yeah, I am just dreaming about a 3.5 V6 Toyota compact SUV.

[@RealABGamerBoy]

Ya but unfortunately that's not the case anyone they all going hybrids

[@rkevin187]

Great updates to Chicken Run! Would love to see the Mav Tremor tackle it!

[@tsizzle]

Hi Ryan, any plans to test the RAV4 woodland?

[@drivingsports]

Still waiting for one to show up. 🤷‍♂️

[@KROMO50]

Does that chicken come with the car?

[@drivingsports]

You wish. 😂

[@karrisma05]

😂😂😂

[@jacobtoone9051]

you messed up and said 3.5L-4cyl. Its a 2.5L, The 3.5 was a V6 that Toyota discontinued.

[@pasqmarabella9154]

Let me think. Would I take any CUV off road? NO

[@witsendcottage595]

Does the panoramic sunroof open up?

[@mattk8839]

Afraid not

[@jacklo325]

So after you hit 25mph, the EV mode shuts off. What happened if you stop again? Are you back in full EV mode?

[@drivingsports]

Nope. Have to hit the button again.

[@jacklo325]

@@drivingsports Wow, that's kinda useless, and thanks for the explanation.

[@rylans.5365]

@@jacklo325 it’s not useless. It should really be utilized for small neighborhoods, indoor parking structures, and other noise and pollution sensitive areas to ensure that the gas engine will not come on even under 25 mph because sometimes it will.

[@y2z64]

In some market toyota provides a FWD version, same lol

[@RealABGamerBoy]

I have seen these cars in real life. They look bigger in real life than in video

[@radguurl]

It's like Dr. Who's phone booth, bigger on the inside than the outside 😂😊

[@cherrylicious2]

do the rear seats recline at all??

[@dawntreader007]

They do a little bit. I just got a 2024 XLE and looking forward to a road trip once I break it in.

[@语过添情-w7p]

每集都看，喜欢你的测试视频

[@56philt]

Is that the boulder gray leather interior?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I believe that is the black soft-tex interior

[@caden7864]

This is a great example of crossovers are not SUVs. A stock 4runner would eat this up in 2wd.

[@SethPinnock]

Sure but, not even close to the same comfort level or fuel efficiency. So if you live out in open country with 100% chance of rock slides or tree fall you SHOULD get the 4Runer

[@jmichael6931]

Yeah, obviously, but you would also be driving around for literally double the cost of gas. Both of these vehicles have a target audience with little overlap. This is probably the top end of what anyone who purchases this vehicle would intend to do.

[@uberboiz]

I wish this was available in Australia. :(

[@yissibiiyte]

Toyota and Hyundai/Kia seem to be in a competition to make the worst AWD system.

[@Thankyou_3]

Nice vehicle but I am not a fan of the black rims and black trims.

[@nhsajib69]

What is the ground clearance of this car? It’s ground clarence is 7.7 inches??

[@drivingsports]

8.1”

[@nhsajib69]

​@@drivingsports I thought it’s around 7.7 inches. Do they increased it’s clarence?

[@RobertCarrizal]

like a highlander for engine

[@ckm-mkc]

Too bad they don't offer a PHEV version - with the higher ground clearance and high MPG it would be class leading....

[@keyner111]

Test the new Outlander PHEV.

[@bogart5131]

i think this is better when they put turbo in it

[@jimb4957]

Looks a lot like Bainbridge Island!

[@lihuaqiu1917]

It’s called Venza in China as well.

[@minipandora22]

#Venza 🏁

[@toddac61]

The 2024 added the 360 camera

[@1RungAtATime]

Unfortunately the 360 camera is still a Limited only feature.

[@blitzy99]

Sorry Ryan, but why would you drive all the way to the woods for hiking trails and then stand around on an electric scooter getting essentially zero exercise? I’m an avid hiker and the whole point is to go outside and get some exercise. No wonder everyone is getting so plump. Jeeze.

[@northerners2828]

I like the electric scooter

[@tinhinnh]

$1100 for some black paint? 😮

[@belowme4927]

THE CHICKEN DIDN'T LIKE THE VENZA 0:23

[@Normstering]

Does the wide center console make it it uncomfortable for your knee?

[@lilpeppa117G]

I'd love to see the Tuscon hybrid on dirt instead of rocks

[@mexiguido1]

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[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Blacked-out trims are dead Toyota! Get with the times. That aside the Venza is a great package at an affordable price. However, the lack of real leather even on the highest trim is a huge disappointment. Softex is a rubbery, cheap feeling cost-cutting measure that doesn’t fool anyone. Also a major safety issue is the bumper-mounted rear turn signals. Completely invisible to other traffic in many situations. I’m aware of aftermarket programming to use the brake lights for turn signals on Kia’s (another large offender of bumper turn signals).

[@FullyBakedFINN]

You'd be the first and last person to take a venza off roading

[@Paulygoku]

nice car but soo expensive especially with toyotas crazy dealer markups

[@billlyl3725]

That is one very worried chicken. Put that on a t-shirt

[@moloono1]

I’d like to see 6’1” legs and torso Disproportionate 😂

[@Sirgromulus]

"Disproportionate".

[@РоманПоляев]

Hi guys! you are lucky that you are protected from the expansion of Chinese cars into your market, you still have the opportunity to get high on Japanese cars

[@truthflatearth]

Xm. Is terrestrial....

[@ໄມຊົງ-ຊ8ຢ]

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[@KevinLin145]

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