LUXURIOUS TOYOTA! Ultimate 2021 Toyota Venza Detailed Review

The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza is the latest toyota crossover and it slots right in between the RAV4 and Highlander. It's strictly a hybrid and it's a very efficient one, clocking a 39 MPG rating combined driving. Toyota went above and beyond what people probably expected with its material quality, features, and overall comfort factor. If you're looking at a RAV4 and want something quieter and nicer inside..this is it. If you're looking at a Lexus and don't want to spend as much, this is your choice. It's not as spacious as many other two row crossovers but if comfort, features, and efficiency are priorities, you can't get wrong here.
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***TIME STAMPS***
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - What is the new Toyota Venza?
0:49 - Trims, pricing, exterior features
3:37 - Hands free cargo area
5:27 - Hybrid system and efficiency
7:04 - Smart key entry and approach lighting
7:48 - Front seat features and comfort
9:18 - Interior features and details
19:34 - Back seat space and comfort
20:36 - Venza driving impressions
28:33 - Is the new Venza right for you?
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[@PrimeAutotainment]

*Happy New Year my friends. Make 2021 your best year yet!* Here's the Venza Night video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5y0m6Wpfr6FsKs

[@RigiLiquid945]

Happy New Year, and thanks for mentioning the different trim needed for lift gate feature in Canada :)

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Happy new year to you as well! 👍

[@sanleonster]

I purchased the Limited model 3 months ago and I am very happy with the car so far... Still learning about all the buttons. This car has plenty of power, I drive in ECO mode all the time, never needed to go to normal or sport mode. as far as the touch controls, you get use to them... You can touch and hold them and the will turn volume up or down fast... all in all the car is super fun to drive... I enjoy the lane departure radar control and the automatic cruise that follows the car ahead of you or turn on turn signal to pass and it will auto speed up to pass the slower car. I have been averaging over 42 MPG in both city and highway...

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad to hear about your experience so far! 😁👍

[@StratigicStitches]

One question I have and no one has answered is does this vehicle have enough power to climb a steep mountain grade without having ro stay in slower lanes

[@wfarrell450]

I have a 2022 Limited, if you press and hold the "Mode" button on the steering wheel, it mutes/pauses the sound system no matter the source, including carplay. Quick way to get audio turned off/muted. Another push and hold and the sound resumes.

[@arlenecasparino8256]

Great review Nolan - just purchased 2021 Venza Ltd. - can't wait to pick and drive!

[@djasonw]

Great and thorough review. Best review I’ve seen of this vehicle (comprehensiveness).

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much!

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Another stellar review, Nolan! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Hopefully everyone who saw your NX300h review checks this one out too. 💯👍🏼🙌🏽 Excellent analysis!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Marcus, I appreciate it and happy new year!

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent review!

[@RB-hl3ux]

Great review 😊 Thanks

[@rbielarski]

Thanks Nolan Happy New Year! I would go with the XLE w/$510 soft-tex package to get the power pass seat and ventilation as well as the standard 8" infotainment screen and traditional knobs for HVAC.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you and happy new year to you too! I would go the same route with those choices 😁👍

[@sunshinesuen6998]

Excellent choice! I also love traditional knobs.

[@MoNoK15]

It's alright, nothing to brag about 🙄 I like the new interior design, especially the two toned color seats. Thank you Nolan and Happy New Year 🎉

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Happy new year to you too! 🥳

[@matiasferrer6400]

Bruh, this Ta-yota looks more like a Lexus than the NX you reviewed last week. If I was in the market, I would definitely consider this one. Looks very premium. Not too concern about the lack of fog lamps. It's really a lot of car even from the "base" model. Yep, she's a good one. So is the AWD on demand as in the Rav4 vectoring AWD system? You stated there's no front wheel drive option so that would mean a full time AWD? That will probably bump the mpg down a bit. Very good review on this one bruh thnx and, a happy new year to you and your family.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

It sure does lol, pretty crazy. The AWD is purely electric. Front wheels can get power from the engine and electric motor but rear is only from an electric motor so there’s no traditional connection between the two. Thank ya sir and happy new year to you as well. I appreciate it! 😁👍

[@theguynextdoor9]

I test drove this today.. was truly surprised.

[@rc4361]

Great video

[@JSil312]

Great video, thanks! Bought this today

[@pjay1281]

Happy new year bro 😎

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Happy new year to you too!

[@paulstein9258]

Your reviews are great. My number one thought. It rides like a big car. You wouldn’t know it’s a small car. I consider the panoramic sunroof a great option. Besides being practical, it’s a real wow factor.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks so much! For sure, they did a very nice job with it!

[@joskjj3625]

Happy new year

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Happy new year to you too!

[@reyrey520]

Good review body👏

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Very excellent!!!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Hey Leo!

[@baldheadlogic]

Happy New Year Nolan. This is nice vehicle for sure. I feel like Toyota should have used the Highlander, removed the third row, shortened the overall length. As it is, this is like an bridge between the Rav4 and the Lexus NX..

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Happy new year to you too! I feel the same way. This will probably sell quite a few less than each of those but we shall see. Still a nice option for some

[@naveenthemachine]

The venza is just a platinum rav4...

[@stephenhendricks103]

Toyota needed the Venza to fill out its midsize SUV lineup. Without it the only midsize crossover Toyota offered in the US was the 3 row Highlander. Virtually every other mainstream automaker (except Mazda) offered two midsize CUVs, larger three row vehicles that range from about 195" to 204" in length and smaller models almost all of which range from 187" to 192" in length. (The VW Cross Sport is an exception at 195.5" long.) Nearly all of the latter (except the KIA Sorento) offer two rows of seats and that's the role of the Venza. (Although at almost 187" long its the shortest of any midsize crossover.) When Toyota decided to jump into the midsize two row category, though, they didn't offer a wholly different vehicle from their 3 row offering. (e.g. Edge vs Explorer, Sorento vs Telluride, Outback vs Ascent etc.) Nor did they simply chop off some length from their 3 row crossover and fit it with two rows of seats (e.g. Passport vs Pilot, Cross Sport vs Atlas, etc.) Instead, Toyota (always looking to maximize profit and minimize development costs), simply took an existing vehicle, the Harrier built on the same platform as the RAV4 and available in international markets, dubbed it the Venza in the US, limited its engine offerings to a hybrid, and added some bells and whistles (e.g. the magic roof window.) Toyota builds excellent vehicles but where they shine even brighter is in terms of being sure each and every vehicle they sell will turn a profit. And again, that's the role of the Venza. As a midsize SUV the Venza is a rather odd duck. Much like the Outback its DNA is more wagon than a true CUV family truckster. But Americans are known to hate wagons, so like Subaru with its Outback Toyota will stoutly maintain the Venza is an SUV and absolutely NOT a wagon. So pay no attention to your lying eyes and remember it's an AWD crossover. But don't expect the Venza to offer midsize CUV interior cargo space. In fact, it doesn't offer as much cargo space as a compact RAV4 or even as much as the even smaller Mazda CX-5. But no matter. The Venza is a grocery getter not a gear hauler. And that's groceries from Safeway not from Costco. Otherwise, the Venza excels in terms of gadgets. In addition to the magic glass roof there's the camera based rear view mirror and lots of other bells and whistles. Not to mention that the Venza is a no excuses HYBRID! That's right. Save the Earth! And do it quietly. Furthermore, if your trip is short enough to bear a speed under 25 mph for a little while you can avoid burning even a cup of petrol. Take that, Chevron! All in all, with the demise of wagons and "family" sedans seemingly on the same track, the Venza is an obvious replacement for each. It's not likely to be a strong midsize SUV seller but Toyota has invested very little in bringing it to market and it will almost certainly generate a profit for dealers and the "Big T."

[@btn72015]

I've had mine switch to all ev mode when going down a hill for an extended time or a gentle slope ...that may account for my 48mpg I achieved on that drive.

[@bigbufobufo]

Yes. Hate the touch sensitive buttons like you said

[@deltadaun8300]

Great review. I do not like the super low rear blinkers- sooo small, way to low.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! It’s odd they put them down there like that

[@domdrou2432]

For the climate control , you set it one time and put it on auto .Not a big deal for me

[@claytononcars]

There are fog light on the Harrier, which this Venza is. The Harrier already has been selling overseas, not sure why fog lights aren't added to the Venza. I'm guessing they didn't pass requirements in North America?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s wild, good to know!

[@davevolz6138]

Hopefully, some of this design language will be used in the Camry redesign.

[@naveenthemachine]

The Camry already looks great as is. Especially the XSE

[@jxmar_]

knowing Toyota they probably will.

[@kathym1904]

I just leased the 2021 Venza XLE a week ago. I love it

[@joskjj3625]

Its a very comfortable highway cruiser

[@PrimeAutotainment]

For sure

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

But louder than shit

[@wfarrell450]

If you press and hold the "Mode" button on the steering wheel, it mutes the sound system no matter the source, including carplay. Quick way to get audio turned off/muted. Thanks

[@Bryza25a]

Please review the bmw x4 :)

[@ThamilNesan]

I like Toyota vehicles so far they are very reliable vehicle this Venza design much better than previous boxy wagon design at the mean time Toyota must do update on 2022 versions 1: For the drivers who are 5'10" and over if they drive long hours or stuck in traffic will feel very uncomfortable on sitting driver seat and may feel leg pain they must add manual or power thigh support like German vehicle even now some Buick models have it 2: Touch system some times in cold weather will not respond and may confuse the driver and take off his eyes off from the vehicle , A/C Heating power on off, control buttons will have to update with semi touch system as like Buick or Cardilac with led light indication 3: Back side signal indicators they should add one more under the tail lights aswell for the vehicle safety during the day driver from other vehicle may not see and cause accident 4 : Inside the vehicle power start button is too far for driver to bend down to search to press Let's hope Toyota will update

[@chriss6356]

finally a toyota with full LED lights....FINALLY

[@scottbrawley407]

2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid!

[@philipc239]

That engine start button is more of an afterthought imo

[@user-tx1sx1en9v]

When will it come in Taiwan to sell

[@btn72015]

I have one of these .... didn't know you could swing the foot and get the trunk to close!!!!

[@rosepaul9681]

Sometimes you have to go into settings to enable it to open with a kick.

[@HevaNaisdey]

My friend has this one. It's the same as an Lexus NX, but you get better milage and save 10k.

[@luisjimenez9555]

Hi Nolan. I'm considering the new Venza but at the same time the Honda CRV 2021 Hybrid (current 2019 CRV owner here) . I don't know what to do 😭

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Ah man that’s a fun dilemma to have! Do you currently like your 2019 CRV?

[@luisjimenez9555]

@@PrimeAutotainment I do, I really like my CRV but is the ex and wanted to jump to the touring. However isn't big differences between the EX and the Touring. I think that's the reason I'm considering the Venza (I had two before 2011 and 2013 model).

[@luisjimenez9555]

@@PrimeAutotainment hey Nolan, good day. Did you had a change to meet the XLE model and compare with the Limited? I agree with you about the touching control (air conditioner panel,etc) and I see the XLE have physical buttons so should be better to control everything.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

@@luisjimenez9555 hey man I’m sorry I forgot about this! I haven’t been in the XLE to get a feel for them. I guess it depends what features are most important for you with the new Venza. It’s a really comfortable and quiet vehicle to drive around though. I think either way you go, you’ll like them. Keep me updated!

[@johnrichards3666]

I guess Toyota has a look that they're going to stick with. I really don't expect Toyota to ever come up with a vehicle that looks as good as an Audi, Volvo or even a Kia. They're really good at making phenomenal cars that are not as good looking as they could be.I guess that's the long answer to your question "do you like the grill." Good lord, NO. On a lighter note, you're one of the best car reviewers on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I know what you’re saying! Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!

[@sunshinesuen6998]

"good looking" is more like a subjective term. So far, I like the toyota design of LC70, LC 120 Prado, 6th gen Camry, and current Venza.

[@nicoletiana]

does this vehicle offer the birds eye view in camera?

[@espariera3554]

Yes, the limited trim level offers bird view camera

[@nicoletiana]

@@espariera3554 😩 i will get that one day!!!

[@enriquetoral3426]

Wow.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

The larger screen is not worth it to me. I wish CarPlay would use the whole area.

[@busywl69]

nice corolla.

[@miguelircontar]

All that black plastic in the front really irks me lol but overall A good vehicle

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I hear ya Miguel 😁

[@KuyaArbee]

Also that ugly ass Corolla steering wheel lol 😂

[@gianniclaud]

I think this would be a nice upgrade from prius. I’ll take the MPG hit if it means more comfort.

[@naveenthemachine]

You get knobs and hard buttons for the audio and climate controls on the 8 inch screen models

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank goodness! That’s what I would go for 😬

[@amininshassi6370]

Entune system is the best prime.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad you like it 👍

[@amininshassi6370]

@@PrimeAutotainment You're welcome, and I honestly think the touch-capacitive buttons do not deserve your criticism because I love them.

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@richardwiles4320]

I have the XLE, its great, quiet and super gas mileage, needs a few other things like sunglass holder, the area for charging my phone has become storage for glasses and thing I like to keep close.

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

What about tire noise

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Quiet. I just drove this and the tire noise was so loud I had to turn radio up. It’s wearing. Terrible. I won’t put another grand into new tires paying this much for car

[@matthieuchery6028]

Yugyyyyyyyyg

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Dont get the hype with hybrids. Christ, a NA suv on the highway can get over 30 mpg. Hybrids shine in city but what the eff is the appeal

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Yeah I wish they still offered a regular non/hybrid Venza. Same with Sienna. Only sold as a hybrid

[@davedavis2410]

😎😎😎😎😎

[@btn72015]

opps forgot to add I was going 45 mph at the time.

[@thomasmcginnis7526]

The space for wireless charging looks kind of small. Do you think note 20 ultra will fit in there?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

It does look tight. I’m not quite sure how large that is, I have an iPhone 7 plus which fit fine but sorry I’m not sure about that one

[@charanjitaulakh3567]

Bro that vents at front are fake

[@brianmerrill2362]

Hybridized. Never heard that word before 😂

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I’m not even sure if it’s a real word lol

[@PhoenixTun]

You invented a new word 😂😂 jk

[@djasonw]

Electrified, hybridize. I know I’ve heard this term before.

[@simontong2954]

No rear heated seat, no fog light, no cargo holder at the trunk, no rear seat release at the trunk and no volume knob, come on.

[@rustlesee]

0:38, that grill. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Plus it's mostly fake. 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@neilhass3570]

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[@horseplop9]

Ugly car.. Toyota is not been doing well