The 2021 Toyota Venza Is a New Hybrid Family SUV

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The 2021 Toyota Venza is a new hybrid crossover -- and today I'm reviewing it. First I'm going to take you on a tour of the new Venza, and I'm showing you all of its quirks and features; then I'll drive the Venza and tell you what it's like behind the wheel of the new Venza.
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[@kellenhileman]

Tuesday: $3mil Ferrari F50 Thursday: Compact Toyota SUV Gotta love Doug's variety

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

Doug is weird like that

[@natehardy3849]

I think it's no secret that Doug can't stand " normal " cars,and his " normal " car videos have become more sarcastic

[@averykal]

I think after COVID itll be time for a euro trip though. I wanna see some peugeots and citroens

[@linuslind162]

And this will probably get more views than the F50

[@hellastrafe]

@@natehardy3849 I think Doug loves "normal" cars just as much as weird cars, because "normal" cars have a lot of weird stuff still and they're what the average person buys and drives.

[@volodymyrrachkovskyy4148]

6:13 Those are not the cup holders, you're supposed to use those lids as the second bottom for the actual cup holders so it fits for the short drinks

[@x3_2.0]

@@shanejoseph8132 im starting to think he s doing some of this on purpose. I mean top gear used to do it all the time when they "misinterpreted" a car feature like complaining ab the m4 gt3 can't go over road bumps :))

[@mattsonmccraw6767]

I was laughing when he was talking about that

[@gabrieldenouden7301]

thats even dumber than before lmao

[@x3_2.0]

@@gabrieldenouden7301 makes me wonder how many other things we learned wrong :))

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

Ye, he basically done the same thing with the heated lights, if it were to be blue and red it would have a higher 'effect' on the eyes at night as compared to orange and green. Also at the beginning of the video he starts ragging the venza for not being enthusiastic with 'only' a 2.5l hybrid engine and 220hp, ffs Doug it's a family SUV from toyota, not a Porsche cayenne turbo... He does this all the time, comparing fuel friendly vehicles to enthusiastic vehicles...

[@austinheath6135]

I'm a Toyota salesman and I am 100% serious when I say I watch Doug's videos to learn the ins and outs of our inventory lol

[@stevethomas2285]

Wanna explain why they built a "hybrid" that can go only 5 miles on a charge?

[@zk_c8076]

@@stevethomas2285 lol

[@robertcoren7318]

More reliable, too, than a Ford or Jeep. I’m in my empty nest and I like that it’s a much bigger Prius replacement when my 2011 approaches 200K miles.

[@racebannon2332]

Then you’re not very good.

[@stevethomas2285]

@@racebannon2332 Or maybe they don't provide adequate training for their salespeople.

[@donteluke9392]

I love how 10 years ago we said plastic was good because it was sturdy and durable😂

[@9unslin9er]

I love how in 1982 they came out with the Glock 7, that could pass through X-Ray machines, and cost more than we made in a month.

[@chipfukmaster5928]

@@9unslin9er there is no Glock model 7

[@9unslin9er]

@@chipfukmaster5928 We've got a genius over here.

[@goracks69]

Cletus Kasady I dont understand what point you’re trying to make with the fictional, porcelain, Die Hard pistol. What are you trying to say?

[@andyl0929]

@@9unslin9er _

[@johnfredrickson9462]

The cup holder things are for the normal cup holders so you can feasibly reach smaller drinks. Like a booster seat for cups.

[@samueldess88]

Exactly. And im pretty sure doug talked about a similar feature in a different car. I was so confused.

[@Vanguardkl]

No. The cup holders are Toyota stupidity. As stupid as you are.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Doug: I want 26 cup holders in my Ferrari Toyota: let me introduce you Venza

[@faheemabbas3965]

Probably just a Japan thing that we may never know about 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ZoidFile]

@@faheemabbas3965 Maybe they are Ramen holders?

[@danielaranbitskiy5746]

Rappers be like “Prius truck”

[@austinverity]

Underrated comment

[@Sam-mw5hx]

Good one lol

[@the007connoisseur]

Hilarious 🤣🤣

[@geigerzoola6642]

Hahaha 😂

[@LouisSubearth]

Silverado and Sierra Hybrid: *am I a joke to you?* Yes, yes you are.

[@timmieturntableturner17]

“Nothing about this car will thrill you or make you happy”, as he gushes about the sunroof for 3 minutes haha

[@kmanz60]

Presses frosted moonroof button ~26 times in a row with a huge smile on his face... then gives it a 1 for fun factor “who wouldn’t want the frost control?” “This is just the coolest thing in the world”

[@ThorMaxx]

7:05 those plastic discs are meant to be placed in the standard cup holders to change the depth height for shorter drinks so they do not get lost in the cupholder. What you saw is just a place to store them when not being used.

[@andoletube]

Good pickup. Doug really misses a lot of basic stuff, doesn't he?

[@bocahdongo7769]

@@andoletube He always use bigger one, like most of US people does.

[@andoletube]

@@bocahdongo7769 lol. Yeah.

[@michaellidster1389]

You nailed it

[@willpark3094]

Fun fact, I just got a venza xle and mine has a safe optioned in the center console. Because of the option, you do not get the tray with the two cup holder fillers

[@andrewsobarnia6545]

I love when “normal cars” get reviewed. The exotics are cool of course but this is real world vehicles. More of these vids Doug.

[@itznayem8441]

Facts

[@Isaac-wv4fm]

I'm not a Toyota enthusiast but this video absolutely feels like an anti-Toyota presentation. For me the exterior design looks pretty sharp and stylish. And several other features like the Frost sunroof, 220hp with 40mpg are very attractive and appealing.

[@naveenthemachine]

He hates it because it’s a Toyota. That’s why.

[@iRapplexD]

Don't fully trust Doug

[@justanotheraviator2357]

It does look exactly like my 2005 rx330 though

[@evdanielsson7]

@@justanotheraviator2357 Exactly is a very strong choice of word. It looks nothing like a 2nd gen RX.

[@justanotheraviator2357]

@@evdanielsson7 I sat my coworkers right next to mine and apart from the lighting it looks near exactly the same on the exterior. It's only my opinion

[@annieyahu676]

JUST PURCHASED 2021 Venza Ltd and I LOVE it!!! Learning how to drive it efficiently, I have been getting over 60mpg!!!!! And driving on Sport mode on freeway and city! That's! over a 1000 miles on a tank of gas!! This car is Great. It's fun to drive and has no blind spots. The air and volume controls mentioned in video do NOT have to be punched over and over, you just keep button pressed down and it very quickly adjusts temperature or volume. Also the little tray in console is not to hold drinks... thats to store the cup holder accessories. If you have a short cup, you would insert round piece into cup holder so that it is easier to lift in and out. The new sound system in this car is very nice also.. very crisp and clear. And compared to toyota's other cars, it is very quiet inside. The new Venza is really nice.

[@nathanielross8232]

Only idles for an hour so that you don’t asphyxiate your self after falling asleep in it while in your garage. Actually a very good idea.

[@michaellidster1389]

Correct. And other uses too

[@firstlast9292]

Not sure about that. I have a Toyota hybrid and sometimes it does not turn off if you put it in park and press the "start" button too quickly. Same with starting it. If you push the "start" button and then put it in drive too quickly, it thinks start wasn't ever pressed. It must be some sort of software "issue" in the hybrid drivetrain that is there for a reason and they don't want to take out. And when I say quickly, not young Clint Eastwood quickly. Just average quickly, like somebody not 70 or 80 years old.

[@nathanielross8232]

@Nick S. It’s called Toyota Automatic Engine Shut Off. It’s been used since 2003. It was designed to prevent a tragedy from someone falling asleep in their garage. For 2020 , they added a chime to the smart key to try to alert the driver that it will turn off. I only know this because Google sends you to the Toyota Newsroom page when you look it up. Something must have happened in the past for Toyota to include this. I remember reading that the exhaust from the hybrid on the original Prius was so low in carbon monoxide, that nothing would happen to you if you left it running in an enclosed space. I would not want to test it out.

[@firstlast9292]

@@nathanielross8232 Why doesn't every Toyota (or other manufacturers) have this feature then? It's very easy to shut off a modern vehicle even if it's not a hybrid.

[@lex_uss]

USA: Venza, a midsize SUV.... Meanwhile in EU: *WHAT IS THAT TANK, IT'S HUGE.*

[@viseshgopal]

Exactly 😂. India too.

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

Ye lmao I saw some sort of muscle car from the 1980-2000s, (no clue which year) and it was gigantic... DOWN THE MOTORWAY 😂

[@Smileydudekxy]

This is huge to you guys?!? Seems like a small suv to me

[@jamesengland7461]

Because Suburban.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@jamesengland7461 even bigger than the suburban, there's an 'XL' that just makes it more of a bus. i live in texas and i still think those are huge

[@2004cjackson]

The center console, with those cup holder disks, are in their holding spot. You use the disks in the actual cup holders to raise the height of shorter cups. It will help so you can actually grip it instead to having to grasp it by the top/ lid area.

[@benwhitmire5029]

Doug ist the type of guy to wake his wife up because she forgot her sleeping pills

[@workflow1024]

RIP LOL

[@bushtruck]

My wife films my videos for my channel. I go into the mountains with trucks and bag on em. I really want people to laugh.

[@Engineering_Rebel]

I’m freaking dead 🤣

[@kennethsasser7844]

He has no trouble finding something to complain about!

[@joshuatheawesome9440]

Putting “2021” into the name of anything seems presumptuous at this point.

[@leodai8620]

Lol true

[@Vanilla.coke1234]

@@mikehawk6175 What'd he do?

[@mikehawk6175]

@@Vanilla.coke1234 he edited his comment. First it was the link to a completely unrelated video on his own channel

[@alanblanes2876]

Time flies...

[@bharathnaveen8870]

Sometimes I feel like Doug's website promo is just an excuse for him to say this and this and this and this....

[@anAmishGuy]

The promo? That was the reason for the entire website.

[@thechef.]

LOL THIS..comment

[@abalakrishnan4152]

@@anAmishGuy That is my theory too.

[@kaleboneal6007]

Every listing description on there starts with "THIS.... is a ..." ... he knows the meme, lol

[@moonshinefuel]

I mute the first 5 or 10 seconds anyways, I don't need to throw up in my mouth after I just had breakfast.

[@auxiliary]

I bought this vehicle had it for a week now. Getting about 45MPG right now. Love it, comfortable, has a lot of tech, and safety features. Seems to have to get up but I am not pushing it yet since it is still breaking it in right now. From reviews, the Drive mode helps out if you need some kick. I am 45, not an empty nester or baby boomer. I wanted something not large, but not small, and an SUV. Hate the CRV for long trips for my commute. Love this.

[@numbero123abc]

What year CRV do you own and how exactly is the ride different than the CRV?

[@steelyd2]

I feel like this car is cooler and nicer than Doug was giving it credit for. I’ve never driven one and I’m not a car enthusiast at all just a fan but jeez it seemed like he was pretty hard on this thing. It’s pretty damn big and roomy and gets 40mpg? All wheel drive. And the infotainment system seems great. It’s a Toyota so you know it’s gonna be reliable and have a good warranty etc. I have a BMW X1 that I’m getting ready to trade in and I’m gonna go drive one of these now that I know they’re out there. I don’t need something fast and exciting. With the seats down you get a ton of room, it’s comfortable, cool glass roof. If you can lease one of these and pay a little less than buying one then why not? I would imagine these are gonna be popular. I think they’re way better looking exterior style and feature wise than a lot of crossovers.

[@jbmoore4436]

Youve probably chosen another vehicle by now, but If you're looking to save money over BMWs and you'd like something cute, unexciting, and reliable, this may be for you. Since saving money is a priority and size is of interest to you, check out the RAV-4 as well. It's actually got MORE cargo space and a lower starting price....

[@steelyd2]

@@jbmoore4436 I actually ended up getting something that wasn’t even on my radar. There’s a new car shortage throughout the US which is apparently well known but I didn’t realize until I started looking for cars and the dealers I went to had literally like 5 cars on the whole lot. Anyway, I drove a bunch of different cars and fell in love with a new Subaru Impreza hatchback. I got a good deal on a low mileage lease (I work from home now because of Covid and don’t drive nearly as much as I used to). It’s one trim down from the top (top of the line had leather interior and a few minor things that didn’t seem to be worth the extra money). My trim comes with the upgraded sound system, heated seats, sun roof etc. it’s not huge obviously but since it’s a hatchback I can put the seats down and have plenty of room. I’m 6’1” and usually cramped in small cars but this has a ton of head and leg room. It drives so comfortably and it’s AWD which is nice because we get nasty weather in the winter. I’ve had it about 4 months and love it so far. I certainly did not see myself becoming a Subaru person but I definitely understand now why they’re so popular. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to “luxury” cars. I had a few beemers and of course they were nice but pretty much all new cars come with everything you need nowadays.

[@jbmoore4436]

@@steelyd2 I've always been a fan of Subaru. They always seem to have a 5 star crash rating and the AWD is always a huge draw (great for the weather around here aswell) some people have to get use to the sound of the boxer engine, but I think it's sounds good. Congrats on the new car. I'm glad to hear about the leg room. I'm 6' aswell and it's important; especially on a long ride. With the Pandemic, it's a wonder you found anything you really liked that wasn't beaten to death or way over priced. Congrats again.

[@steelyd2]

@@jbmoore4436 yeah I really like it. No complaints so far. It’s extremely comfortable and it’s a good looking car style wise as well. You’ll have to excuse my ignorance because im not a car guy at all but what is the boxer engine? I don’t notice that it sounds any different from a normal car.

[@jbmoore4436]

@@steelyd2 There's so many things I don't know, but I do know it shows character to actually ask when I don't know. It's a good question. So, not to bore you, I'll try to make the answer brief. The cylinders in most engines move up and down or at an angle to each other ( V6- the pistons angle to the shaft almost like a V). In a boxer engine the piston are horzontal (flat - parallel to the ground); with Two pistons moving in as two move out from the crankshaft. I think it gets its name from looking at the engine from the top (If you could actually see the engine operating in while the block is open); it would look like two people boxing. It's also called a flat 4 or a horizontally opposed 4 cylinders engine. The boxer engine seems to lack the need for counterbalance, so it's been said that it is smoother and a bit more durable than other engine types. The boxer engine has been known to have a unique sound. It sounds a bit like a first generation VW beetle ( Obviously technology has evolved since the old VW engine was created). Times have definitely changed, but the Subaru boxer engine still has a unique sound. It's a great engine. Ps, It's probably a bit harder to distinguish the different sounding engine from inside the vehicle while you're driving.

[@yohankhan2942]

Me: I want a Jaguar F-Pace Mom: We have Jaguar F-Pace at home Jaguar F-Pace at home: 2:18

[@ixcutamp8059]

At least it will be far more reliable

[@Libertino]

My first thought exactly

[@chevy5755]

Looks better than a Jaguar F-Pace

[@apache1234657]

@@ixcutamp8059 not sure if thats true anymore will all the "tech" in that car 15:33 impossible for maintenance

[@jason5674]

420apache657 So just because a car is more technologically advanced it’s automatically less reliable? That’s horrible logic, the same could’ve been said for abs brakes, direct injection, AC, and all wheel drive. Hope I proved my point because I’m sure in the 60’s there were skeptics just like you whining and bitching about anything and everything new and innovative.

[@hemin_gway]

Im not defending Toyota but 8:34 you can PRESS and HOLD that "buttons" and it increase or decrease automatically

[@hoenggung888]

we would like dials better tho

[@jasonschmitt1600]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@jeremystig98]

@@hoenggung888 How often do you change your climate settings for more than 5 degrees, let's be real. I usually have it at 72F and that's where it sits most of the time. You don't manually have to max out and back up everything by hand to get your car cool anymore, automatic climate control does it for you.

[@hoenggung888]

that's true

[@hoenggung888]

guess im old timer you have to differentiate the venza and lexus somehow

[@b_man-25]

My family still has our original, 4 cyl 2010 Venza. It's pretty scratched and beaten up inside, but it runs like a charm. We just hit 200k miles on it the other day and it hasn't had many problems at all. Great little SUV. It's always fun to see another one on the road because of how old and rare they are.

[@laurahowell8165]

I’m available for business only

[@TytixAutosAndTech]

It’s not rare here in nigeria 🇳🇬 😂

[@phzitos_]

8:30 Celsius Squad be like: "It's not that bad"

[@rpgPalette]

Yes, in my old lexus with buttons to change conditioning I set it only between 21C' and 23.5C', all year. This summer it stayed always on 23'C (outside 32'C). And the volume control is on the steering wheel..

[@jacobyo99]

That rear turn signal is going to cause a lot of accidents

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

jts159 no kidding. Why put them so far down, they’ll be fine as long as the guy behind you is in a sports car.

[@minhatdeptrai]

It really is such a dumb thing. Why follow shitty Kia designs, Toyota...

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Hondanumber9 somebody driving a tall vehicle will have a hard time to see the turn signal, it’s also barely noticeable.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Kia and Infiniti have been doing it for years.

[@jacobyo99]

Tim Joseph Thats way smaller than those though. It’s never a good idea

[@rajzkhadgi7308]

Therapist:Tell me What bothers you? Me: Seeing orange lights when I press the Red button

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Therapist: how many fingers do you see Doug: 6'4

[@carfanactic2]

Therapist: Tell me what are you? Me: THISSSS......

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Captain Picard: *there are FOUR LIGHTS!*

[@Liftium]

You know you don't have to tap right? You can just hold it.

[@kdrguru]

Cant wait to buy this when its 5 years old and depreciated. 70k miles itll still have tons of life.

[@Somerandom216FTW]

Drinking game: Take a shot every time Doug says "Venza" or "Frost Control".

[@SonTran-sb9sd]

Venza...aaaaa... need 😷 , covid 19.

[@SonTran-sb9sd]

Venza Like Matter 🏴‍☠️

[@gushater]

Thanks dude I got alcohol poisoning

[@shujogo]

Or car enthusiast 🙄

[@fredfrederickson]

I’m red-green color blind and I literally couldn’t tell that the colors for the heated and cooled seats were changing from orange to green they both looked like the same color to me.

[@timrietbergen]

Red green colorblind too, could only tell by the lesser refraction of the green light against the black plastic. So annoying

[@soumilsharma5109]

It's actually so silly, I am red green colour deficient and an Ophthalmologist. I am sick an tired of manufacturer's doing this even outside the car industry. In this case, it almost feels like Toyota went out of their way to be annoying.

[@soumilsharma5109]

@A real bisexual petrol-head You're clearly trolling, move out of your mum's basement and do something with your life.

[@-TJ-]

@A real bisexual petrol-head I see you too often, and remember you for all the wrong reasons.

[@-SP.]

I wasn't a fan of this car, til you showed a picture of the black Harrier, it looks so much better in black

[@burningknuckle26]

The name Harrier is so sick😎

[@taimurahmed8186]

@@burningknuckle26 the harrier is considered a luxury vehicle here in Sri lanka. If you own a harrier it means you're doing well financially and have power over normal people.

[@masonvevo.]

We all know Doug hates Toyota but I wish he wasn’t so ridiculing of it

[@naveenthemachine]

Redline reviews also hates Toyota and Lexus...

[@jj_cars99]

I honestly don't hate Toyota but I do hate the Tundra, 4Runner and Sequoia despite the excellent reliability

[@FingeringThings]

Me when I want to point at something: THIS

[@Ryanc225]

I just saw you on the HAI video

[@ldink756]

Nice username

[@JackAttack65]

Me when this account doesn't stop comments on every KZbinr's channel.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Doug before sex Thiiisss is my condom

[@leodai8620]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bbaoysgbOmrtE

[@jogia1]

The Venza's frost control results in Doug needing "froth control"..

[@jakem137yago6]

Froth is a vile word

[@sethhuber25]

I am an enthusiast and I freaking love venzas sooooo...

[@jbmoore4436]

So..... buyer beware.... this is more of a RAV-4.5 than a return of the Venza....then again, it might compare a bit to the first generation Venza 4-cylinder...as a car enthusiast, that doesn't excite me in the least...to each his own I suppose...

[@niekgozer26]

I actually like how this thing looks. And i’m no suv enthusiast. I imagine this would look sweet on bags and some nice wheels laying frame 😂

[@baronvonjo1929]

It just needs some foglights

[@danielarunmahtawny7347]

:)

[@Sleepy_Moon84]

You might want to check out the Lexus RX350. The Venza is based on the Lexus RX series, so you might find those more interesting.

[@jbmoore4436]

@@Sleepy_Moon84 unfortunately, virtually anything would be more interesting than this product from Toyota. I'd love to see it compared to a RAV-4.... not sure a comparison test with a Murrano would show this car in a positive light....beyond the 40 mpg that is...

[@MikeKayK]

@@jbmoore4436 Aside from interior room and engine power, this car is much better than the disposable "Renault" rental-quality Murano in every single way.

[@rileysmith9843]

I love my 2011 Venza. I still have it from when it was brand new.

[@disneyfan9099]

Oh god

[@donnavincent2004]

Is it noisy? Another video said there was a lot of road noise.

[@evdanielsson7]

The 1st gen Venza is one of my favorite cars. I am happy to hear that you love yours!

[@Israel-nb7ip]

Always loved how the 1st generation Venza looked...but gotta say that I was disappointed when I test drove it. Super cramped driver's cockpit, uneccesarily bulky center counsel that just takes up space and bad rear and peripheral sight lines. Completely took the joy of driving away. Hopefully this version addressed these things.

[@QUguy]

Long Cup Holders? Does Starbucks have a trademark on “Tall”?

[@ptingz9307]

Japan apparently doesn't

[@oliverk3913]

stupid doug doesn't know that it's just a placeholder for that lid.

[@chancejanociak1279]

Brenton L so you’ve never needed to bring a cup anywhere? Not even brining one home from a carry out?

[@Ari--d]

long is a starbucks thing too

[@tallll70]

do what now?

[@dancheb]

Amazing, that the Toyota was able to make such a slick design on their Toyota lineup, versus the usual cars. The practicality aspects, the styling aspect versus the more boxy look of RAV4 is truly and all without the fuel savings penalty is amazing as well.

[@jbmoore4436]

No fuel penalty on vehicle astetics... I guess it's cute and it's got a hybrid engine.. who needs excitement... As a first generation Venza owner, this product is an underwhelming replacement, but for some, a prettier, more expensive RAV-4, with less cargo space, is fine. For others, it's disappointing for sure. I might actually have to take a look at a Murrano...I can't believe I just said that....

[@fernandovargas7562]

Thanks you for those details in this presentation dude...

[@jturcios4607]

Doug calling the Highlander a “Mid size” is the most American thing I’ve ever heard

[@usaclaimsthemoon4198]

Haha. In fact, we have many mid size suvs larger than the highlander.

[@805NAVE]

Is is actually smaller than midsize because the larger highlander and 4Runner are midsize and the sequoia and Land cruiser are full size large proper SUVs.

[@aradbenshlomo1439]

When he said that the audi q7 is mid size I was surprised and checked what is large one

[@thestig007]

Everything is bigger in 'murica!

[@iBlewupthemoon98]

[Laughs in Chevy Suburban]

[@superrherrera1]

Oh my goodness, love these "Cars and Bids" ads with sneak peaks at his next reviews! So excited for the new K5 review soon!

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Same! Took me a while to realize what that car was

[@nirvikbarua4990]

You mean the "K5"

[@RomanM803]

I’m still waiting on the 2fast 2furious s2000 review 😂😂😂

[@Nathan_Jay]

@@nirvikbarua4990 same shit lmao

[@snowblind.]

I WAS excited for the K5, until I found out kia is not giving the us market any of the cool tech it has in Korea. I'm excited for the review, but prepare for disappointment.

[@realDAN_VAN]

The cup holder thing is for putting in the front cup holders to make them more shallow for cans and shorter style drinks. Also I believe you can press and hold the up and down for volume and temp and it will increase and decrease without needing to tap.

[@perforongo9078]

5:56: Japan has a slightly different cultural perception of which colors constitute which colors. Some Japanese paintings and even stoplights use a blue-ish green rather than the particular green we might use in America. Green and Blue are next to each other on the color scale, and in their culture, the two colors can be used interchangeably sometimes. In many east Asian countries for instance, pink is more like a pastel red, while in America, we wouldn't do that. In Russia, light blue and regular blue are given different names, and treated differently. At the top of my head, I'm not aware of how orange and red works in Japan, but I wouldn't be surprised if a similar situation is happening with those two colors. It's really more of a case of Toyota not localizing that color scheme before releasing it in the U.S.

[@iMidnightMonster]

4:20 “looks like Seattle in the winter” As a Seattleite, can definitely confirm.

[@baytcelu]

So true!

[@hmstransit909]

hmm 4:20

[@VicioTHEdriver]

Lol, at first i've read "as i Satellite" and i was like wuh?! Had to read that again 😅

[@JakeLieberman]

Me: Mom can we get a Urus? Mom: No, we already have one at home. The Urus at home:

[@warmen5812]

I would rather have this than Urus

[@andrewappel7247]

@@warmen5812 said no one ever

[@kristians2704]

@@warmen5812 why?

[@ApplePie-hv8lh]

Kristiāns Ozoliņš reliability.

[@kristians2704]

@@ApplePie-hv8lh is reliability alone enough to choose a venza over a urus? The Urus isn’t that unreliable anyway and it has 400 more hp, a V8 and way more tech and a nicer interior

[@olgavictorovnadeleon5180]

thanks Doug , your reviews help us a lot in our car choice

[@projectnerdvana2820]

This is my next car in 5 years when I can get it used with low milage for like 15 or 18k lol

[@jaideeplingineni5320]

6:29 I think you put the circles in the actual cup holder so you can easily grab the drink if it’s really short.

[@henochyeme4013]

8:52 i’m pretty sure you can hold the up or down and it will go through multiple numbers rather than just one at a time

[@adineamtz]

I feel like this is happening quite often. Doug doesn't understand something and brushes it off as stupid or impractical. Or maybe that's just how an average car buyer would handle things, idk.

[@henochyeme4013]

adineamtz or, he either hasn’t watched other reviews on the venza or simply didn’t consider the possibility. he just made it seem like the venza should be written off just because it lacks physical buttons and knobs

[@uykudurumu]

it was pretty annoying indeed. i am at 9:38 and just scrolled to comments to see if anyone mentioned that stupidity.

[@tstephansen]

Serdar Özbay did the exact same thing at the exact same time. 🧐

[@chiluco2000]

but still... there would have to be a delay of maybe half a second before the numbers start moving rapidly and then you really have to pay attention on where you want to stop. A simple knob you can roll left or right would get the job done much better and faster.

[@ethanjennings8005]

Those “cup holders” in the center console storage is for the pucks you can interchange for the actual cup holders to make them normal sized or deeper

[@ecruzjet]

Thank you for the review very informative

[@fplcont]

0:34 hopefully he releases the k5 review next Tuesday.

[@jiggnfm]

I feel like we get a preview of the next one with his cars and bids ad, this car was in the F50 review..

[@jasonknowledge8824]

This segment of crossovers is the only one that makes sense to me.

[@daniyal._.4946]

Which is the car at 0:55 ?

[@SupremeChief1]

daniyal ayub Lamborghini Gallardo

[@ewxlt]

40 miles per gallon thrills me and makes me happy.

[@MrKillerRC]

Especially today in March 2022. Gas prices pushing $4. Let’s Go Brandon

[@SweetySingh-oz2rb]

Love the way it looks

[@denn15m8]

Doug: "don't forget to check o..." me: * Skips ahead 1 minute *

[@Ryanm160]

HAHAHA

[@jjjjonathon]

LLLLL

[@sepehr7402]

Lmao

[@gpturner0924]

I'm a 30-something car enthusiast, and I would drive the hell out of this car...

[@fernandovargas7562]

Thanks for the test drive...

[@ClaytonMathisPitt]

Hey Doug, Can you review things like the auto cruise control, and actual tech features on new cars?

[@pre-d]

Person: I was late because I got stuck in traffic. Doug: I was late because I entangled my two t-shirts because I couldn't take my eyes off my frosted glass door.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Teacher: why are you late Doug Doug: for the best answer please check Cars and Bids

[@AGlimpseInside]

Hey, have y’all heard about cars and bids?

[@ack434]

What about his column on autotrader.com/oversteer

[@johnshultz1191]

One of Doug’s more humorous reviews. He’s gonna buy one of these one day!

[@kadenw968]

Loved the bloopers at the end 😂

[@jaredstueckel2649]

Can’t believe he missed the purpose of the cup holder inserts....

[@aa-fh4fh]

🍃☘️

[@surrealengineering7884]

which is...?

[@daniellupercio3251]

Faceplant

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

Surreal Engineering you take those out and put them into the actual cup holders to raise small drinks such as a soda can.

[@wyskass861]

He often doesn't understand certain engineering solutions.

[@LearningFast]

Doug, the type of guy to constantly make fun of the “Frost Control” and then go out and buy a Venza just for “Frost Control”.

[@ZachV007]

Doug you gotta learn everything before you review the car. Some of us come here to understand better not to misunderstand and learn the wrong things

[@zunairmushtaq5888]

This was the most entertaining video I saw this week. Please keep these humorous punches coming more often 👍

[@reedcampbell7794]

Doug the type of guy who says porridge is his favorite food

[@iceplanetchris2052]

😂

[@Veenaza]

Porridge is the shit. 😤

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Nah his favourite food is pasta

[@jaydumon2784]

So Doug is Valtteri Bottas?

[@turbodarkle]

Water sandwiches

[@jorge8596]

So in the US Audi's cool indicators are illegal but that garbage on this car is perfectly fine

[@PeachyTech]

I actually like the volume button design, it tells the passenger not to mess with my freaking volume lol

[@FunctionRC]

I want to point out something about the tap temperature controls and volume control. You can hold it up or down and it will change faster. And you might be able to even slide it up or down to change it as well..

[@HahahaLOL2011]

Doug is complaining about the interior in a Toyota when I could say that it matches up to about the level I see every day in my Lexus and Audi.

[@alialh9401]

it doesn't compare to an audi this has shitty infotainment

[@HahahaLOL2011]

I’m talking about materials and build quality you numbskull. The materials in this car literally match up to some luxury cars in the market right now. But idiots like you who are badge elitists want to make fun of Lexus/Toyota because “tHey haVe sHitTy iNfoTaiNmEnt” when you damn well know those cars will outlast every last one of their European rivals.

[@bobbywoods684]

Ewwww, don't agree. The interior resembles my RAV wayyyy more than my wife's Lexus in terms of appearance and quality.

[@HahahaLOL2011]

Bobby Woods I have a 2017 RX and I would say this interior is quite sleek for a Toyota. Does it look identical to a Lexus interior? No. It’s not supposed to. But for a Toyota this is quite upscale and that’s the point I’m trying to get across. You want expensive materials? Pay for them. Don’t expect luxury car quality in a Toyota and then complain when you don’t get it.

[@paganizondasroadster1660]

This car interior isn’t impressive I love Toyota and I’ve bought one as they don’t breakdown and when they do they are easy to fix. The Benz e350 2007 beats this car in interior design and engine performance. I love the styling of the Venza it’s very popular here in Nigeria

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

5:57 - blue and red lights have a much higher 'effect' on the eyes while driving at night, especially when they're gonna stay on as compared to orange and green lights...

[@leroy5202]

What's more distracting than the big 12.3-inch screen?

[@gallonoffuel]

As a color blind dude, the orange and green lights look identical. Red lights are often used to preserve night vision while providing illumination, but blue lights do have a detrimental affect. I'd rather have a low-intensity blue light then a green one I can't distinguish from orange.

[@akkual]

My car has pretty much blue&red everything and it is no problem, frankly. Today, most VW/Audi and Ford are blue, red & white. Orange and green are just old Toyota dashboard colors, so they likely just used the bits and pieces they still have a tons laying around. But Doug does not seem to know, that you can tap and hold those climate controls, no need to tap 20 times.

[@fredfrederickson]

gallonoffuel same, I’m red-green color blind and both the orange and green looked indistinguishable to me. I believe him that they were changing from orange to green but they both looked like the exact same color to me.

[@fredfrederickson]

gallonoffuel Exactly, I thought that red light caused less eye strain compared to most colors. I also would imagine that you wouldn’t have the cooled seats on during the night in most places very often since it gets cooler outside when it gets dark anyways.

[@JohnRhoogindorn]

this video seems like a throwback to old much weirder Doug. and I'm glad to see that!

[@oliverhrcm]

"But now the Venza's back... with a venzance."

[@puertousbmonkey]

" and THISSS is the smallest cup holder ever" shows ashtray

[@joshuadavid3920]

Only doug will give us a supercar on Tuesday a tiny crossover on Wednesday and a slightly larger crossover on Thursday

[@R4M_Tommy]

You mean a building on wheels on Thursday

[@jloosetoe]

Love the channel specially Doug’s quirkiness and knowledge about cars and people too as you had me cracking up when you mentioned who you thought this car may be for as that’s exactly who we are “empty nesters that used to drive suv” 😂 Spot on Doug!

[@notursweetheart666]

I think the “long” cup things are for placing in the bottom of the normal cup holders if you don’t want to hold a long drink

[@jessetaylor4142]

Doug "Man, this is a pretty meh car" Also Doug *repeatedly pushes skylight smoke button*

[@Arun999]

i expect to see this car in every costco parking lot with a disgruntled unsatisfied married karen coming out of it.

[@dD-mr1gp]

Visit your nearest Costco they have it in the 1:18 scale

[@ryndanriley5348]

I appreciated that ad placement right when he snapped.

[@InsanityOwl252]

In reference to the cup holder thing. You can put the plastic things in the console into the cup holder because the cup holders are long so the plastic caps let you out shorter drinks into the cup holder and still be able to pull the drink out.

[@jongraham8396]

Me: sees Doug video Me: expects 1 thhhiiss Doug: Thiiisss, thiissssis, and thisiss, annndddd thhhiiisss, andddd thiiissss

[@diondrewinfield121]

😭😭😭😭

[@Mamo878]

The noise he hears that sounds like a window is down is the cooling fan (located the second row) for the battery pack It occasionally comes on and you may notice it but most of the time you don't once you know what it is.

[@theodorev666]

I first heard it when I was on holidays. It was a very hot week and I would leave my car under direct sunlight for hours on end and then the fans would turn on for a while until I got up to speed. The fact that you can hear the fan shows how quiet these cars are.

[@humblenepali]

4:20 As living in Seattle, that cracked me up 😂

[@jonathanhughman154]

The funny part is it usually only snows once a year here if even that😂

[@christophermondoux8408]

16:13 “Alright! Driving the Venza...” ...immediately finds something else more interesting

[@grasslandlord]

it's like we still don't have enough TOYOTA SUVs

[@LostParadise_]

Well, people keep buying them. No point in having less choice when SUVs and crossovers are driving themselves off the lot.

[@laurahowell8165]

I’m available for business only

[@RW-ti4nm]

The low turn signals are accidents waiting to happen due to how close drivers ride behind vehicles these days.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Ikr? That was my first thought too....and they must be barely the minimum legal size as well. But to paraphrase Ralph Nader: their position is "unsafe at any speed".

[@christopherpape4823]

Yeah i was thinking the same like why make them tiny and put them in such an obscure location. Do they want buyers to be involved in accidents?

[@LuanNguyen-np5ii]

Well you know most bad drivers drive Toyota right, especially those who drive the Prius

[@Wilco1972]

People still use their turn signals? Not around where I live...

[@mubasherrehman9976]

You need to add more bloopers in there! Great video

[@philbiker3]

The Mercedes SLK has had a touch-dimming opaque/clear roof available as an option for most years I think starting in 2012 or 2011.

[@darkace6401]

Doug: "These are the shallowest cup holders" W123 Mercedes glove box cup holders: "you sure about that"

[@edwardvalivonis23]

In Europe W123 has no cup holders

[@darkace6401]

@@edwardvalivonis23 same for america but if you look in the glove box there is a cup holder tray that is unbelievably small its not meant for while your driving its just always a funny thing to point out for people who dont know its there

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@darkace6401 you mean in america W123 comes without cup holders?🤔

[@brian_jake]

@@edwardvalivonis23 plz reset your brain

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@brian_jake ok I will reset... now is all reset. Should I press download button now?🤔

[@JetNix]

Stop tapping the sensor buttons just touch and hold your finger on them. -_-

[@waterdrinkingexpert6797]

yeah I was also wondering if it could just be long pressed. Came to the comment section looking for the answer and I'm not disappointed.

[@charleschen8146]

That “A” on the Venza is actually the same font as the “A” on the Camry😂

[@douglasascencio9140]

Will you make a video for the Toyota Corolla Cross? Love your content, have a good one :)

[@shtopfl5247]

Doug: „If you’re looking for ...“ Me: „I’d look for dials and proper rear turn signals“ other than that nice car 👍🏻

[@henryrodgers7386]

Yep. I like dials, lights that work, and engines I can at least change the fluids in without a Ph.D. So, yeaaah... Hard pass.

[@negil]

There's a different type of fun of driving a hybrid, and learning it's quirks as you try to maximize fuel efficiency.

[@theodorev666]

Exactly. I absolutely love my Yaris hybrid. It's very easy to drive and helps me focus on the road on those tedious commutes and school runs. It's also very reliable, very comfortable and very, very economical.

[@negil]

@@theodorev666 I didn't know they offered the Yaris as a Hybrid? What kinda mileage can you get with that? I've got a 2001 Honda Insight that I've been able to get 2.8l/100km out of (or roughly 84mpg)

[@theodorev666]

@@negil Wow! Is that 2.8 on average??? I live in Athens, Greece and the Yaris hybrid is everywhere. I usually average between 4 and 5 lt/100 km depending on where I've been. The best figure I got for a round trip to the countryside and back is 3.2 lt/100 km.

[@negil]

@@theodorev666 Yeah 2.8 on average, but that was during a time with a lot of driving between towns, when I'm just driving in town, I average around 3.2l/100km.

[@jbmoore4436]

Yep....thats a different type of fun alright...nothing like maximizing fuel efficiency. All of a sudden, I see that old Prius at my job in a whole new light... Anyway, this SUV should be called a RAV-4.5... The first generation Venza was definitely a, "different type of fun" than you get in a hybrid RAV-4 or a Prius.

[@mrpmj00]

I've just test driven one. The regenerative braking kicked in when I wanted to coast felt like I suddenly hit the brakes making them feel grabby. No 12v cigarette outlet up front, only 1 in the armrest.

[@denniskasador6037]

Today I sold the first ever 2021 Toyota Venza at my dealership. It was pretty cool, looked just like this too actually