Here's every UPDATE for the 2024 Toyota Venza // A Lexus for Less $$$ ?

#Toyota #venza #toyotaharrier
Toyota ups the pricing on the incredible venza #crossover #hybrid ..
Should you save thousands and buy the Venza over the lexus NX and RX?!
Tech-Infused Premium CUV with Standard Hybrid Powertrain for a Manufacturer-Estimated 39 Combined MPG Rating
Standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive
Available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia and Star Gaze™ Panoramic Roof
Dramatic Venza Nightshade Available with Blacked-Out 19-inch Wheels, Upper Grille, and Badging
Toyota Audio Multimedia and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 Standard
The Toyota Venza is the all-Hybrid crossover that’s in a league of its own. Exclusively available as a Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), it can make the best of every ride with a manufacturer-estimated 39 combined MPG. Add in elegant crossover style, a tech-focused interior, and standard Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive (AWD) and it’s a package that is both distinctive and practical. The 2024 Venza is available in LE, XLE, and Limited grades, as well as the uniquely stylish Nightshade edition. Based on the XLE trim level and available in three exterior colors, the Venza Nightshade features blackout trim for a distinctive presence.
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[@AlphaOmega333]

For those who actually know the Toyota portfolio the Venza is the nicest vehicle they sell in the US.

[@ravencole1208]

Just got my LE Venza 3 weeks ago. Lucked up and my local dealer had one on the lot. This car is extremely quiet and drives so smoothly. Would’ve loved a bigger screen and sunroof but I can’t complain. It’s amazing now how many times I think I spot a Venza on the road only to find out it’s a Lexus. The body shape really does favor some of the other Lexus vehicles but I am super happy with my purchase!

[@TazERASES13]

The Venza is very hard to find and I had to get on a waiting list for the one my wife wants. Ruby red flare is a rare color and the Titanium glow looks like its going to go out of style quickly. The Stargaze roof is only available on the limited, which also has additional safety features such as 360 degree view, fog lights, HUD on the window, etc. Normally the dealership charges an additional $3000 to $3500 markup on the Venza, but I have bought numerous cars from them in the past so they don't mark it up for me or that right there would be a deal breaker. Finally taking delivery in less than 2 weeks.

[@toddac61]

We looked at Lexus and then two Toyota dealers, both dealers had limited models in stock. We got a 2024 Slate color with the moon roof for $45,000 US two weeks ago a few days after we test drove it. I can't believe they only give you one key and you need to wait three months or more for the second key!

[@craigo2142]

I love the Venza. Wish you would have gone into more on the upper grades.

[@joshpeck443]

I have a 23 Venza LE and consistently get 38-41mpg in town. Cooler temps here in central NY have dropped it a little. Was getting 41 over the summer. Also i love all of the power features, it’s like an xle grade in other models but with cloth and yes i love the physical buttons!! screen is plenty large enough..it’s a small car you sit close to the screen 😊

[@rollovermitchell5954]

I bought a 2023 Venza 15,000 miles have gotten 48 mpg. I do mostly city driving up & down hills. The battery charges down the hill & kicks in on the way up. The only thing that I am planning on changing in it are the speakers. Otherwise it is a great car.

[@tjsullivan4793]

A while ago I watched a video from the Car Care Nut channel. If you have not watched his videos he is really informative about Toyota products. He did an in depth video on the Venza and said pretty much exactly what your saying. He says the Venza could easily be badged as a Lexus.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Yes, TCCN is the top Toyota channel on KZbin.

[@mr3klax]

I subscribe to that channel. I had already pre-ordered the 2023 Venza Limited in Ruby Flare Pearl for my wife before that video came out. Very happy with the ‘23 Venza.

[@Irishmanbikes]

I researched several Toyotas cars and SUV's and I test drove them too. I am saving to buy a new Venza Limited in White (Wind Chill Pearl) with a black interior. I live in Maryland and the black interior is not hot even in Summer. I have saved so far $14,000.00 and I will buy my new Venza by 2025/26.

[@journeyman291]

Might change your plans. Toyota is replacing it after the 2024 model year with the more expensive Crown Signia

[@Irishmanbikes]

@@journeyman291 How do you know that??

[@Irishmanbikes]

I talked to Toyota engineers and they said they have no plans to get rid of the Venza.

[@BruceLlE]

We bought a 2023 Venza Limited Wind Chill Pearl Black Interior. We love everything about it, the only minor complaint I have is the 360° camera button, which is kind of hidden, I use this feature almost every time I park. Wind Chill Pearl color is the only color that’s appealing to us. For some reason, other colors don’t look good on this vehicle.

[@Irishmanbikes]

@@BruceLlE FANTASTIC!! Unfortunately, The Venza will be discontinued after 2024. So, I have decided to save for a 2026 RAV4 Hybrid. The RAV4 will be redesigned in 2025.

[@Yormsane]

This is my favorite Toyota right now. Much nicer than a RAV4 - sleek and stylish, rather than square and blocky. The LE trim wins by a landslide for best value, nicer instruments and controls.

[@garman7921]

Are the turn indicators still on the rear bumper?

[@newsmedia-one9756]

⁠@@garman7921 no the turn indicators are now in the tail lights and are now sequential😂

[@matrix-fh9tn]

"...sleek and stylish, rather than square and blocky". Exact reason why I chose 2023 Rav4 XSE hybrid. I prefered 4runner like boxy look with more cargo room as I enjoy the outdoors. Also, has way more aftermarket accessories for mods. But I do like Venza's rear style better.

[@chrisiverson1655]

We have 23 nightshade in red and the stargaze roof my loves it and me 2 !!!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, I am a firm believer in giving the customer choices. Keep the CUVs coming including the Crown variants and the super efficient Yaris Cross. Throw a few of Toyota's wagon choices into the mix as well. The Corolla Touring Sports, Corolla Touring, Corolla Fielder, Probox and Succeed would all be welcome. Let's not forget that the original Venza was a Camry wagon. 🤩🤩

[@KirkKreifels]

Rip chr

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@KirkKreifels I had forgotten all about it.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

I got the Nightshade with the black interior. Here in Florida. I’m hoping the tinted windows will keep it cool enough.

[@annv4338]

I love my 2023 Venza XLE. Titanium glow exterior and boulder interior. I don’t mind not having the physical buttons. I just say “hey Toyota turn my temperature to 72” and it does. Plus I like the heated seats since I live in Wisconsin. No heated seats in the LE. No market adjustments or add ons at my dealership. Did have to pay MSRP $38830.

[@2004cyrus]

Sounds like you are happy and got a great deal! It’s a good buy under $40k and will last you for 15 years if you wanna drive it that long

[@garren588]

I love the Venza, but not having an optional sunroof that opens is a huge dealbreaker for me

[@ameraboukoura6091]

The crown sport is my favorite Toyota crossover rn 👑

[@irwanchel]

Crown sport looks cooler

[@journeywithstu7199]

Get with the times. You can “hey Toyota” your radio volume and climate settings. That way you keep your fingers off the piano black controls. Win-win.

[@toronado455]

Wow you used to be able to get an XLE with the base radio with real buttons and knobs. When did they start forcing the touch capcitive thing on the XLE trim?

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Awesome

[@pakhoko1709]

Is there any changes to the 2024 venza compared to the 2023 except for price? I read the press release but I didn’t catch anything about changes for the 2024 model

[@robertwilliams6218]

Kirk, has anything leaked from Japan if the US will get another generation of Venza? The Crown Sport looks to be of similar size.

[@rick8125]

Nice, quiet, plush riding crossover, but in my opinion the back seat shoulder, head and leg room felt tighter then in the Rav4. If interested definitely sit in the rear if that matters to you.

[@cobra1026]

Hi Kirk, Do you have any good news about Lexus LX 600 2024 ???

[@pan4632]

I thought they would fix the haptic climate controls and add a volume knob like the Crown sport. Also no PHEV is a huge miss.

[@josejose2100]

Yes! We have a venza 2013, plug in hybrid is what we are waiting for and I hate the buttons on these new ones. You should be able to keep your eyes on the road and feel buttons. This set up requires you to look for what you are gonna push. I don’t get it. 🤷‍♂️

[@vadskar64]

I had Audi q5 with buttons. Believe me once you get used to haptic buttons you will never look back. It’s all in our heads. Why nobody complains about tesla screen only “buttons”? Yet everybody up in arms with haptic buttons.

[@Slargando85]

I've been trying to get a '23 Venza in South Florida all year long but I refuse to pay dealer markups and overpriced port add ons. Hoping they'll drop a bit when the '24s start shipping. Do you think Toyota will seriously consider a factory direct model? Love your content! Take care!

[@2004cyrus]

Pricing on Toyotas isn’t coming down. My father is the general manager of Toyota stores in Oklahoma City. He talks about it all of the time.

[@angelicacuevas3297]

​@2004cyrus Hi, does your dad have the 2024 models on his dealer? My local Toyota in Arkansas don't have anything coming until probably December. At the same time, they're retailing the 2023 Venza models with the prices of 2024 models, alleging the Venza 2024 will be expensier than advertised in this video. Not sure who to believe!

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

Don’t pay no mark up on a friggin Venza. It’s not in high demand.

[@shawnbl2048]

The Venza interior is real nice. Only draw back is that center console so wide its makes the cabin a bit cramped

[@petejansen7220]

Now that’s a sharp looking suv! Such a shame NO PHEV!!! That’s a must for me! Having the radio and temperature control knobs would definitely be a plus….. keep it simple and convenient to use in my opinion.

[@sophaman9193]

Yes you are right the look more to the lexus than toyota because i owned one a 2022 model year limited edition i love the look very handsome not look like toyota at all even interior materials better quality than toyota rav4 thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada

[@NeoGee]

The Harrier in Japan slots into the lineup about the same as the Venza does here. It's starting price in Japan is less than half that of an RX and 30% less then the start price of an NX. So the Harrier name took a noticble step down when Lexus and the RX were introduced to Japan

[@ajaxord]

There are a number of videos advertising numerous changes for 2024 that don’t appear to have made it. Multiple mention an upgraded powertrain option, 302 aggregate HP, but I’m not seeing that.

[@steveh545]

i love rotary nobs, knobs?, but give me something besides black/gray interior. That actually kills all trim levels for me. next! (maybe the crown sport?). Thankfully i'm not in a hurry

[@singledadsurrogacy-willdavlin]

They should do a 90 ev mile range phev prius for like 50,000 msrp , probably would get 80 mpg

[@freddyc4888]

So i had a 2018 volvo xc60 loved it but once it hit 100k miles i had to switch it cause the reliability was 👎🏻 stumbled upon a limited venza in titanium glow and i LOVE it i didnt think it was going to compare but main reason is its a toyota so lets see how reliable it is

[@joshuajackson6260]

I have a Volvo xc60 also. I am looking for a venza the same color and trim as you. Fingers crossed

[@MrDilbert111]

What about remote start? I live in Florida and always remote start my Honda CR-V from my key fob to cool it off with no subscription required.

[@toddac61]

You can remote start it with the app and a subscription or with the key fob from a close distance.

[@ehtostaf3286]

The 2024 Harrier looks amazing with much improved front grill. We are so unlucky in the US. The Signia? With only one look, I immediately know I'm looking at a Subaru. 😀

[@srandyt2]

You were looking at '23s in the availability page.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yeah. 24s haven't hit the dealers entirely

[@toronado455]

That price jump for the XLE is more of a fact that the LE is like a loss leader. There are not many LE trims around to be found.

[@ya55er4008]

Unfortunately we don't get it in the middle east. Looks absolutely gorgeous and fills a gap in the market

[@Knuck_Knucks]

I'd characterize The LE as the trim for people who really "can't" afford the XLE. If you can afford the XLE, do it. You won't regret it. 🐿

[@LivingInAnInverseReality]

I have a 2023 Red LE. Has a steering column rattle that dealerships won’t fix.

[@kaizen5180]

I need that JBL sound system. Might skip the le trim

[@paulbrown2422]

After having it on my last two Toyotas, I won't live without it!

[@realtalk5931]

Def LE model 🤌

[@jsfbay1]

Kirk, if only they would get rid of the capacitive controls on the higher trims, I could see me driving one of these (though it's slow, which I also don't care for.)

[@shamimb1y]

We want the Venza in UK

[@rightlanehog3151]

We want the Corolla Touring Sports and GR Yaris in this market.

[@TripleBerg]

You have it; it’s called the Harrier.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Man !! This gorgeous Venza😍 and than there is that ugly duckling hyundai santa fe😆

[@ajshah2748]

Is it made in Japan?

[@gangatalishis]

I wanted one but unfortunately was out of my budget.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video but I'm enjoying my mitsubishi outlander phev as I used to own a venza with the six cylinder and the sport utility vehicle was becoming a wallet issue with more expensive repairs to the garage 😀

[@mississippibilly_]

Hope there's 2025 refresh

[@schorriemorrie_04]

All of the toyota price increases I've seen on your channel are still below the "background inflation". I wonder if this is the same for all brands.

[@KirkKreifels]

The biggest issue isn't the price bumps but the mark ups and high interest rates.

[@schorriemorrie_04]

@@KirkKreifels According to Cox Automotive Honda and Toyota still have the lowest new vehicle inventory so I won't be surprised.

[@arnoldm889]

Didn't know mr. beast did car reviews. Wonder how may venza's he'll give away

[@otisgreen636]

🕊️

[@Beyondesp]

Waited for 6 months plus for a venza limited in red last year and never got it. With dealer markups and inability to custom order the car i went with another car. Toyota and lexus dont let you custom build and order to specifications. You have to pray they make it close to what you want and that you are in line to get it. Its a terrible business model. Bmw and subaru let you order and they will build it to your specs.

[@DrLaFuria]

Toyota is losing their best customers to this model. I too am looking elsewhere.

[@mikeboatright5349]

I don't get Toyota. I live in Texas and most of the Toyota interiors here are black. So hot it's crazy. Really hard to find the light colored interior for toyota. We found 1 silver RAV4 with the ash interior but have to wait 2 weeks for it. Lots of black interiors on the lot.

[@cormaro1376]

U can just get the windshield tinted and windows done….

[@INAN12356]

what the hell it didn't get a face lift!!! All it got is price increase 😢

[@glenncedervall4532]

Toyota and Lexus products seem to be merging together, getting closer and closer. It seems like Toyota is catching up to their own luxury brand. It will perhaps be hard to justify Lexus' entry-level models in the future IMHO.

[@KirkKreifels]

Lexus will have more desirable BEV than Toyota potentially... but I could be wrong

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Yes, I think Lexus needs to do something to further differentiate themselves from near-Lexus Toyotas. That doesn't seem to be the case now.

[@ameet6384]

This sucks!!! Toyota increasing prices without adding any new features at all :( To me the Germany luxury brands are looking more Appeling now especially when someone does not want to keep the vehicle forever!!

[@jgoncrzy4176]

That’s a lot to give up just for a couple of knobs. Sure, knobs are nice, but no way do they outweigh the other benefits.

[@CumBrianFries]

And still no Venza Prime... wtf is wrong with Toyota?!

[@avdp9095]

Because they cann't invest 100 of mlns in an already outdated model with below average sales.

[@CumBrianFries]

@@avdp9095 Maybe because they keep trying to push hybrids on to consumers and not give folks what they really want, which are PLUG IN hybrids. Do you even know how many people wish they could get a Rav4 Prime?

[@brianadunlap]

Needs a physical volume knob..

[@howlingwolf125y]

I think the Venza is a good vehicle .. But the Venza has one HUGE flaw.. I sat in one and was shocked how bad the outward visibility was.. You feel like you are sitting in a low ceiling cave - and the cabin is cramped. The biggest and more urgent improvement that would fix this is for Toyota to raise the roof (or roofline) about three to four inches.. This would improve visibility, and cabin room - and make the Venza an great SUV. I know that would hurt gas MPG some - but it would be well worth it and make the Venza MUCH better vehicle.

[@2004cyrus]

But that won’t happen. I do hear it’s loud inside

[@MilanStier]

So that's a Lessus?!

[@2004cyrus]

Isn’t this vehicle a little loud engine sound wise?

[@BrownCoatFan]

I really like the Venza, but I want physical volume knobs too. And I do not want the LE. So I guess no Venza. Yes, first world problems.

[@TT-rk8mi]

I have one and 99% of the time I'm using the volume control buttons on the steering wheel. So if you think you wouldn't mind doing that it's not that big of a deal.

[@Chorizomicks]

Only problem with the Venza is the lithium ion battery… if they put nickel metal on these, would like hot cakes

[@Moondoggy1941]

Zero Venza at one state away super store.

[@LetMeCook86]

What’s ruins the venza, is the tiny turn signals in the rear bumper and no panoramic window shade cover. Oh and no knobs on the upper trims infotainment. If they haven’t fixed that yet.

[@toddac61]

Our 2024 has a shade cover for the roof.

[@jordanr205]

I read it takes 2 years to order a Toyota Venza how true is that?

[@carolg4207]

No, it doesn't. Got my special order Venza Limited in less than 60 days.

[@annv4338]

Took 4 months for mine.

[@tinhinnh]

would look better with a lexus steering wheel

[@mcximus]

I don't like the way the Venza look. For some odd reason, It's too curvy for a crossover. The new HIghlander is more to my liking or better yet the new Land Cruiser.

[@webcomment8895]

“Quieter than a RAV4” is such a low bar. The Venza is still kind of loud on the highway. I know they are scared of encroaching on Lexus, but it should still be as quiet as a comparable Mazda or Hyundai.

[@Eugen-E]

Still the new NX has a much better interior than the Venza. Venza is an overpriced RAV4 with less practicality.

[@congradulations]

I dont want one until they offer a real moving sunroof, not the stupid stargaze crap. And when they make the LED tailights the turning signal, and not put the turn signals at the bottom of the car!

[@jtomtl]

The first generation Venza is better,2GR-FE engine

[@KirkKreifels]

It's ugly as sin

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@KirkKreifels With reactions like that it is no wonder they stopped selling them stateside a year earlier than Canada. We loved the Camry-wagon Venza.

[@bbitti12]

There is no way the Venza looks “cooler” than the RAV4. Definitely an eyecatcher for the female taste but not masculine enough to be cooler than the rav4. Love the video still tho 😆

[@fallguy4209]

Especially the xse is sexy. Venza is straight up ugly. Venza looks like something a golden girl would drive

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

My problem with this car is it's a f-ing bunker. It diminishes the Lexus quality appeal. Plus, sub 40 mpg without more power is not appealing either.

[@josepharmato8032]

Looked in just about all of the local Toyota dealers. Most have only one Venza on the lot. These cars are priced too high. It’s a small car. In the market for a new vehicle right now. Not going to be a Toyota.

[@fallguy4209]

RAV4 xse is better looking, more driving range, more room, an opening panoramic roof. Venza is ugly asf

[@faheemabbas3965]

Kill the Venza for 2025, bring the crown sport.

[@petermacdonald6332]

OMG! I have this on order since June 2022. I assumed it was being replaced by the crown sport. I want the crown now. 🤷🏻‍♂️