Every Venza is a hybrid with all-wheel drive. Think of it as a more efficient alternative to midsize SUVs and a more luxurious alternative to compacts.
estimates for 2023 were not available at the time of this writing, but we doubt they’d be much different from those in 2022: 40 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined.The Venza may look like a sporty crossover, but it’s not particularly invigorating to drive. Toyota doesn’t provide a 0-60 mph estimate, but the RAV4 Hybrid gets there in 7.8 seconds and the Venza is approximately 130 pounds heavier. It should therefore be even slower, putting it well in the rearviews of most competitors.
The Venza rides on the same TNGA-K variant of Toyota's corporate platform and even shares the RAV4's 105.9-inch wheelbase . Road imperfections and potholes are soaked up admirably, and highway cruising is both quiet and comfortable. However, the wind and road noise is not reduced to Lexus-quiet levels of serenity.
At no point does the Venza ever encourage the driver to push it through a winding road. The rear electric motor does a bang-up job of keeping the front wheels from being overwhelmed, but this is no performance-oriented all-wheel-drive system. The eco tires give up quickly, and you can really feel the heft of the tall body around corners. If you’re looking for a more engaging driving experience in Toyota’s lineup, the RAV4 Hybrid XSE and new Our first spin in the revamped Venza.
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