2024 Toyota Venza.. Saving Money?

There's not much new for the 2024 Toyota Venza however, I cover what this SUV is, some misconceptions, and if you can save money with this SUV. See my 2023 Honda Pilot Review: • 2023 / 2024 Honda Pilo...
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[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my 2023 Honda Pilot Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPJl4Ghq7Sgorc

[@pkagent14]

Toyota knows that their buyers want simplicity and reliability. 😂

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That's fine but a couple hundred bucks of sound deadening material would go a long way

[@soldierplays4616]

I think his comment perfectly encapsulates what you just stated in the video 😂. They want basic economy nothing more nothing less

[@pkagent14]

@@MeynMotorGroup Trust me I agree with you. I'm a Toyota fanboy but I'll criticize them when they drop the ball. They could do a better job with the Venza but if they bring the Crown Sport to the US they may discontinue the Venza 😅. Just wishful thinking.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@pkagent14 Yea my friend many of us fell in love with Toyota for their robust & durable feeling vehicles Crown Sport is looking pretty sweet

[@JCRightJustified]

NOT FALSE that it’s VERY COMPARABLE to the Lexus RX. I’ve had Lexus, and I now have the Venza Limited with every option, and they are very, very similar. Much better finish’s than the RAV4. Very quiet ride. I can’t speak to the lower price versions.

[@jeffamburgey7485]

What's to fault, great reliable transportation at a fair price. Good lines, and it's a Toyota. The defense rest.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You're absolutely right my friend hard to fault for the value it's offering. Just wish it would be a bit quieter to live up to the Lexus claims that many other journalists are throwing around

[@jeffamburgey7485]

I haven't driven one, but sound deadening, cancelation, and double paned glass make a huge difference in the driving experience.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Exactly would have been great to see that here on the Venza to differentiate from the RAV

[@jeffamburgey7485]

Toyota is pretty good at making you move up, or I should say they have been with me. I love the basic cars, but the top of the line cars are just so well built, and a pleasure to own.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@jeffamburgey7485 yea that’s true I can see that, flagships are great across the board no troubles there. I’m glad the ES is high quality for its price

[@MrWillaqui]

I just bought a 2024 Toyota Venza Limited. I would not consider the Venza a luxury car. It's more of an upscale version of the Rav4 with some Lexus RX components. It rides better than the Rav4. It's a lot quieter and the technology is more Lexus-like than in the Rav4. If you want a Lexus but can't afford one then get the Venza. It's a "little" Lexus without the Lexus price. So far, I LOVE this car. The gas mileage is great. I'm averaging 38.7 mpg city. Also, it's so much quieter than my Mazda CX-5. The trunk space is smaller than the Rav4 and the driver side leg room is a little cramped if you are on the tall side. Overall, the Venza is a nice car. If you can get the Limited for around $38,000, then it is well worth the price. A year ago they were selling for around $50,000. So sad to see it go😢😢😢

[@BruceLlE]

Great video. I love my 2023 Venza Limited, it drives comfortably, and I love the elegant look of it. I turned off lane assist and stopped using cruise control because they wore out my tires fast. The only minor complaint I have, I wish the 360° camera button was placed in the vehicle where the button can be easily accessed. I use the 360° camera 99% of the time when parking.

[@powerguymark]

It's not meant to be a luxury vehicle. That's what Lexus is for. I've owned both a Venza & a RAV4 hybrid limited. The seats in the Venza are way more comfortable. It's also a more quiet ride and for some reason even though they both have the JBL sound system, the one in the Venza sounds better. Toyota's 4th generation hybrid will go down in history as one of the most reliable hybrid platforms ever created. It's really a disservice for Toyota to call it's planetary gear set an e-CVT as it has nothing in common with a standard continuously variable transmission. It is built like a tank, has no belts to wear out like typical cvts and has no clutches like those in a standard transmission BOTH of which are designed to wear out. if one simply replaces the cooling fluid at regular maintenance intervals the planetary gear set used in both the Venza and the RAV4 hybrid should last half a million miles or more try doing that with one of their Faux luxury Korean hybrid competitors. The transition from internal combustion engine to electric motor only is the smoothest currently available. One of the highest compliments vehicle is that you don't notice it's a hybrid. That is exactly what you get when you buy a Venza. Also since Toyota chose to use a naturally aspirated engine infiltration into the motor oil due to the higher pressures. With all due respect, Toyota owners appreciate solid engineering design over fluff...😊

[@chillnndc]

This is more upscale looking inside than the new Lexus NX and RX😮😮😮😮

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It does look nice my friend but sadly it lacks some solidity

[@chillnndc]

@@MeynMotorGroup $10k - 20k price difference....I will live with less solidity 😂😂😂😂

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@chillnndc yea I hear you it's just that in the past these vehicle had a nice robust feeling and it's sad that as time went by, they just increased prices and dropped their quality

[@chillnndc]

@@MeynMotorGroup agreed 👍🏿

[@staceypayton5159]

bro i respect your research on these vehicles and even more your choice of vehicles you choose to cover

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend, and I am grateful for your love and support! God bless.

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Is the Toyota Venza the budget version of the Lexus NX or RX

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Kind of but they're all starting to feel a bit budget

[@neil4327]

@@MeynMotorGroup You’re right. Went to test an NX and the interior felt cheap

[@ryanzeid146]

I think the Venza has a good amount of sound deadening material in it. The elevated cabin noise on highways is mainly due to the tires. I have a ‘24 Venza Limited and it came with Bridgestone Ecopias. They’re low-resistance tires that are designed to maximize fuel economy. The downside is that they transmit a lot of road noise. I’ve read many owners who said the road noise dropped significantly when they switched out the Ecopias with standard tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2s. You do lose 1-2 mpgs when switching to standard tires, but you end up with a quieter cabin.

[@hieutv8350]

I have a Toyota Venza XLE and I love it! Toyota hybrids are the way to go.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice! Massive congrats my friend these are def some solid hybrids and great warranty

[@user-te7yt3wu3k]

Great review. We have a 2021 limited Venza…agree with all the points you make.

[@OffroadLifestyle5thgen]

I'm thinking about getting a 2024 Venza. What do you think about the resale value since it will be discontinued?

[@stayconsistentandhumble8463]

I have a 22 Venza Le. Great vehicle overall, I agree that Toyota is ripping customers off. For $30k, heated seats and fake (softex) leather should be standard. I just switched out the cloth seats to Katzkin, very impressed with how they turned out. Feels like a premium vehicle now (options were limited when I purchased mine due to the vehicle shortage, no XLE or Limited available). Will probably move to Mazda for my next purchase once they implement Toyota Hybrid technology.

[@davidglad]

It's funny, but I would say you're probably right about Toyota's core customer base: that Nissan really could sell a Rolls-Royce for 30,000 and we still wouldn't bite. (Unless this imaginary scenario included light maintenance costs too.) The official mpg on the Venza made me shrug it's probably not best for highway driving for a corporate jungle warrior like me.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend it is pretty funny it's incredible some of the comments I've gotten over the years but with most Toyota hybrids I've tested, I have been able to beat the EPA numbers so this should do slightly better but there are certainly some very efficient ICE vehicles out there that do great on the highway. Thanks for stopping by and for supporting!

[@rishinarang9966]

@@MeynMotorGroup I agree with what you say about toyota and I also feel like lexus has lost their charm (example TX)

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@rishinarang9966 yea it's sad they used to have some of the most charismatic luxury vehicles in terms of driving

[@rishinarang9966]

@@MeynMotorGroup Lexus F has losts its touch. It should just be composed of sedans and coupes/sports cars (aka not a 4cylinder 3 row SUV). The interior of the TX looks rather plain and bland. I am fine with an efficient base model i4 hybrid engine but the mid trim should have been a regular v6 hybrid from the outgoing rx450h

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@rishinarang9966 they’re def slapping that F badge on everything for sure. TX should come with that V6 plug in soon but I’m sure it will be impossible to get one or have crazy markups

[@dannybryant6873]

My 1998 Accord Coupe with the fully independent double wishbone suspension was so much better handling than the 2012 Camry hybrid XLE I had. 14 year newer car not even close to being as good. That Accord with the Camry hybrid drive train (something Acura should offer (something similar anyway)) would be the best of both worlds. The Accord had the big engine (V6) that makes it even more challenging for a front wheel drive vehicle to handle well.

[@hoemuffin]

The nice thing about the LE Venza is that its got all buttons, no capacitive nonsense. As I've gotten older, I've increasingly placed more emphasis on just having a car that works, so my project vehicles can remain in a constant state of disrepair.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Agreed, I do love the ergonomics/physical buttons of the Venza LE as opposed to the higher trims. Personally thinking about snagging a 2023 but might wait until Dec we'll see. And you should def film your project cars and post it on KZbin!

[@thejudge8892]

What is the next asking for buttons on I Phone? You live in different world .

[@Excalabur50]

Another good truthful overview! Also some good news for me this morning went back to the dentist turns out I had dry socket AGAIN and the put some gauze material with clove oil impregnated in it and my pain has dropped by about 60-70% so livable without painkillers, so relieved mate.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Wow that is excellent thank you for updating me and letting me know the pain is subsiding I hate when people have tooth issues I know how bad it hurts and there’s not much anyone can do until the pain subsides but happy you’re doing much better!

[@Excalabur50]

@@MeynMotorGroup Thanks Mate!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@Excalabur50of course!

[@vadskar64]

I came from Audi Q5 premium plus. And to be honest Venzas driving experience not far apart from q5. And it is just as quiet. Latest release , 2023, does have improved sound insulation. At least limited edition is quiet enough , I cannot say anything about le and xle. We also have Lexus Rx 350. Yes it is a cushier ride, but not worth extra 20 grand. And 42 mpg just cherry on the top.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I’m personally considering getting either a Venza or CR-V Hybrid soon but I would like to know your source please on 2023 models coming with improved sound insulation, Toyota has not confirmed this in their press releases in fact 2023 is a carryover with just the Nightshade being released. I tested the Limited as well but I’m just going to go with an LE model with smaller wheels. Replacing the ECO tires will go a long way and may personally try to add some foam in certain areas to quiet the vehicle down like some are doing in the forums because they want to address the higher noise issues. Its like I said I don’t hate these vehicles, I just want people to get their expectations right, the Venza Limited I tested was a fine economy car in fact I’m considering buying one, it’s just not a luxury car and that’s ok I just want people to know what this really is. I tested multiple Q5s and they were far ahead of the Venza in terms of refinement that’s another Vehicle that I can lease for not much money but I would like to buy out the vehicle at the end of the lease so that’s why I crossed out the Q5. I’m not taking anything away from your experience. I do believe you there’s just so much inconsistency with cars. I tested a new Q8 which drove worse than a Q5 but in general, I’ve had a consistently great experience with Audi in terms of refinement and I’ve consistently had road noise, engine noise, and wind noise with Toyotas. The new Crown was one of the most refined New Toyotas I tested. I would have got it but it’s got a regular trunk and we need an SUV. But I really appreciate you stopping by my friend and sharing your insights with us. God Bless!

[@MGUSA]

There is no sound insulation at all in this car my friend, its cheap and poorly made inside

[@vadskar64]

@@MGUSA I'm not sure you ever drove this car, at least limited trim. It is just as quiet as my previous Audi Q5 (it was 2020 Premium Plus).

[@MGUSA]

@@vadskar64 I own one right now dude, my biggest mistake ever when i bought it. Very cheap materials and poorly made inside. You cannot even compare these two cars, Q5 is way ahead.

[@vadskar64]

@@MGUSA I had/have both , my Venza overall is better vehicle. Yes nice materials and layout in Q5 (not everywhere, the doors are actually firmer). Noise inside of cabin is about the same. But usability/features and tech hands down better on Venza/limited, except of audi's digital cockpit). Hated control button. Overpriced service. MPG was ok, but not as good as on Venza. Yes handling is a little better in Q5, but thats why you buy one if thats your preference. I was told that original Venzas had issues with sound insulation near side mirrors. May be thats the case. Well, all I can tell, you can always sell your venza for a good price and buy Q5 which will lose 50% of its value in first 5 years. Also my limited trim has features that you can have only on the Prestige trim of Q5, which takes you to lower 60K price range.

[@MrWillaqui]

The Venza is an upscale version of the Rav4. It is being replaced by the Toyota Crown Signia. Goodbye Venza😢

[@MeynMotorGroup]

But I think it’s for the better because the Venza was only marginally better than the RAV. The Crown Sedan I tested was really refined and quiet, no crazy engine noise. So the Crown Signia should carry over those same qualities and it can be great replacement for the Venza

[@journeywithstu7199]

Deals? Maybe in areas where 9 out of 10 vehicles are Ford trucks. Otherwise your best bet is to wait a year to pay sticker.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Showed brokers on the Leasehackr forum please do not disregard that deals can be had but you’re right, if you’re going to pay broker fee and have the vehicle shipped, the discount can be halved quickly. Gotta be local to PA.

[@ajshah2748]

Is it made in Japan?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

yup

[@maryammalekzadeh6119]

I was about to go buy Venza 2023 but I heard by 2025 it will discontinue 😪why?does it mean I will going to have hard time to sell or fix it?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

New Crown Signia will take its place

[@JPN850R]

In Japanese, Venza (Benza) means toilet seat. I don't think I would like to drive a car named toilet seat.....

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That's very interesting my friend, never knew that. Although I must say, I don't care what a vehicle is called I just want the product to be good. And this is a statement from Toyota: Venza is a combination of the words “venture” and “Monza,” a city in Northern Italy with a racecourse named Autodromo Nazionare Monza. The name was chosen to represent venture, outdoor leisure and driving performance.

[@journeywithstu7199]

In Japan it’s called the Harrier. No worries about toilet references.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@journeywithstu7199 good point my friend 👍

[@mssmssmssmss]

@@journeywithstu7199 A harrier is a breed of dog. lol

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo bro 🤝🫡😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey bro thanks for dropping in hope you've enjoyed your weekend!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup No problems and Yes I did bro and hope you did and all is well with you as well my bro 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾🫡

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@theodoreyoung8777 thank you brother I appreciate that!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup 🤝😎

[@salimrandall]

Toyota/Lexus is the laziest car manufacturer. It’s amazing how we love them for not changing since the 80’s. Also, Nissan/Infiniti will be seen as trash no matter what they do.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea at the end of the day, these corps make their moves based on their core customers. Toyota buyer's desire nothing but Nissan wants some of those Toyota buyers so they make great products but like you said, they will be seen as trash forever.

[@chijiokechukwubuikem5643]

Why is the vehicle alone on the road 😮

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Idk 😅