2011 Toyota Venza Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by snowcoast

Reliability & durability

This is the 4th consecutive Toyota or Lexus we have owned. Sought out for our extremely positive experience with regard to reliability. 08 Highlander SR5 gave us 4 yrs of problem free ownership --- Now going on 18 months with Venza of same.

Interior styling

Attractive modern design elements inside and out. Best comp is Volvo XC60 - which is 10-12k more expensive. In my mind the Venza has no direct competition. Wife and I both love it.

Ride smoothness

Just got back from Michigan yesterday - 3.5 hour drive home with cruise set at 75 mph. This is a perfect road trip vehicle for families.

Rear seat room & comfort

Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof.

Fuel economy

Would like to see Toyota add a hybrid model to the Venza line. If they did I would buy a another one to replace our current 2nd car. As is I am leaning toward a Golf TDI wagon. Highlander hybrid is too pricey for us. Venza gives us 22 mpg combined.

Handling

I generally start to experience speed wobbles on the tall 20 inch tires when I push it over 80 mph. This is not an autobahn cruiser (nor is it marketed as one), but would characterize high speed handling as poorer than average for a CUV.