Overview & Reviews

For 2010, the Toyota Venza receives some technology upgrades in the form of a newly standard USB port, iPod connectivity and Bluetooth.

• Spacious interior, powerful and efficient engines, pleasant driving demeanor, comfy ride, innovative interior storage, strong crash-test scores.

• No third-row seat.

User Reviews:

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  Nice Car but Beware... - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By Ted_Driver - December 19 - 1:36 pm

  Recently bought a 2010 Venza. Fun to drive. The exterior is very attractive but wish the interior was built with better quality materials and/or craftsmanship. Interior road noise can be an issue (nosier than one would think) but Im use to it now. IF NOTHING ELSE, look carefully at the interior for defects. In mine, the panels do not fit together well and gaps where dashboard panels meet are wider than should be. Some are warping ever so slightly -- some may not notice it but I did while sitting traffic. Since the car is so new, I havent driven the car long enough or put in enough miles to see how it performs mechanically but so far so good.

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  Slightly Disappointed - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By parry como - May 28 - 6:50 am

  Love the exterior styling and most of the amenities. I drove a 2008 FJ Cruiser so this is nice. Much more comfortable than the FJ.

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  So close, yet so far - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By nyinpb - October 25 - 2:00 am

  First, the huge tires create lots of noise and are very expensive to replace. Second, the c pillar is just to thick and long/angled and blocks views. I really feel that if they had put on normal tires and lowered the car an inch, I would get much better highway mileage, the car would be less noisy, and the cost for new tires would not be a shock. Otherwise, it is a very pleasant near-luxury wagon. I could have used another set of latch in 2nd row.

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  Gas Mileage - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By Bill - September 20 - 4:30 pm

  So far 4 cyl 2wd is performing well. Mileage is disappointing at now 20 mpg and falling. 2600 mi on the odo. Trip at 70 mpg+ brought 24 mpg. around town may end up below 20! Brakes clunking after reverse and then into forward.

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  Loving it - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By Cole - July 4 - 9:16 pm

  We traded our 2002 Avalon in on this car. I am very satisfied with the fit and finish. We love the way it handles and fight over who gets to take it to work. Love the keyless ignition.

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  Venzas a peppy people mover. - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By Wooly - January 1 - 7:36 pm

  Been researching cars for 6 months. I wanted something small enough to fit in the garage, regular fuel, back seat comfort, nav, XM, bluetooth, USB, auto closing rear hatch, sunroof, crossover/SUV style. I waited for the new Ford Edge to come out before I decided. Liked the Edge but couldnt justify the price premium ($5K more for comparable features). Yesterday in a parking lot it was parked right next to an RX350 and they looked exactly the same. Obviously they arent comparable (test drove the RX350 and liked it a lot), but the Venzas also $15K less. I guess Im used to cheap plastics, rough rides, and vague steering because it drives just like most cars Ive driven. So far Im satisfied.

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  Love / Hate - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By William Wilson - November 14 - 10:23 pm

  I love the reliability, great looks, comfortable ride and functionality. The interior finishes are average. I hate the loud creaking and cracking noise which eminates from my rear sunroof when I go over the smallest imperfection in the road. Dealer had vehicle for an entire week and gave up trying to find this noise. Im embarrassed to travel with my clients. This noise started around 60,000 miles and is nearly unbearable at 80,000 miles. Theres no good reason a $30,000 car should sound like its coming apart at the seems with only 80,000 easy miles on it. I had planned to keep this car for 200,000 miles. Ill be replacing it with any vehicle other than a Toyota.

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  Beware of Gas Mileage and Erratic Acceleration - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By bosnol - September 7 - 8:10 pm

  Although stylish and roomy, the Venzas gas mileage, even for a 4 cylinder, is poor compared to what is advertised, especially since we are careful, conservative drivers. It might be the overly sensitive accelerator pedal that results in excess gas consumption. The ride is not smooth either compared to the Ford Escape (we have had an Escape for 2 years). The satellite radio does not perform as well as it does in the Ford models such as the Escape. The dashboard mileage display screen is wired way too sensitive and cannot be adjusted.

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  Some good, improvement possible - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By toy yoda - October 18 - 2:40 pm

  This is in no way a bad review. I love this vehicle and know exactly why I choose the 4 cyl but I think Toyota could have done a better job with the pep of the engine. This is not a vehicle I would use to make quick moves with on the highway. I am 64" with very long legs and I fit in this thing like a KING! The roominess is my favorite feature. Im a young guy (23) who is REALLY into technology and even I had to read the manual; they could have made the bluetooth setup a bit easier but its not bad overall. I think I may take mine in to have the dash looked at. Seems to be not set properly and the side airbag compartment isnt fit properly.

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  Lexus-light... - 2010 Toyota Venza
  By nek_md - November 27 - 3:27 am

  Resembles a 2008 Lexus RX with fewer features and a reasonable price tag. Traded an 08 Outback for the Venza because of the need for more rear-seat room. The Venzas 4-cylinder engine is adequate but works hard on steep grades. The 6-AT is buttery smooth, which makes the engine tolerable. Quiet ride. Strong brakes. Solid feel. Build quality is above par, although the molding of a few dash panes could be better. Also, odd metallic sound from under the car is heard when the rear doors are closed. Comfortable, supportive seats. LOTS of passenger space. Clear gauges and instrumentation. Poor snow traction with OEM tires. Overall well-appointed base model. few interior dash panels