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Toyota Venza

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 82% Detailed ratings

Price $29,425 – $32,365 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.8 – 11.4 L/100km

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The Toyota Venza is not just built on the same platform as the Camry sedan, it also shares its 3.5L V6. Alternatively, however, the Venza can be equipped with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine. Like many Toyota models, this vehicle comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission. FWD is offered factory standard, though buyers can opt for AWD if they prefer. It’s styling has influenced many buyers.

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Toyota Venza: The Numbers

Comparative Tests

The freshly updated 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and all-new 2021 Toyota Venza are two attractive midsize SUVs with available hybrid powertrains. How do they compare? Which one should you buy? We have crunched the numbers to help you out. Powertrain: Advantage Santa Fe Toyota makes it simple: the Venza is …April 11, 2021

2021 Toyota Venza: From Large Camry to Halo Product

When the original Toyota Venza hit the market in 2009, crossovers were still a novel concept—literally a cross between a car and an SUV. The Venza was essentially a larger, more versatile Camry . Discontinued after the 2016 model year, it’s back for 2021. Today’s automotive landscape has changed quite …October 9, 2020

2021 Toyota Venza: Five Things to Know

The Toyota Venza as you know it is long gone. The beefy, Camry -based wagon disappeared from the Canadian market after the 2016 model year. Well, it’s back! The Japanese automaker has revived the nameplate, announcing a more SUV-like crossover that should appeal to today’s families. The all-new 2021 Toyota …May 20, 2020

The 2009 Toyota Venza: The search for a hot Toyota product

I recently had the opportunity to write about the Venza while attending its official launch. I admit that I was charmed by this vehicle right off the bat, and I even predicted that my mom, who is in the market for a new vehicle this summer, would most certainly be …May 28, 2009

2009 Toyota Venza : A 1000 km trek

Those in charge at Toyota are putting a great deal of hope on their latest model, the Venza. We have already published a first look at this vehicle on this site by Sylvain Raymond. I had the opportunity to take this crossover for a round trip between Montréal and Rivière-du-Loup …December 16, 2008

2009 Toyota Venza: Pulling a rabbit out of a hat?

If you’re like me, you have barely heard anything at all about the Venza 2009, a vehicle that will be on sale beginning in January. There were no Internet rumours about Toyota’s newest release, no grandiose unveiling at one of the car shows, we didn’t see multiple spy-photos and the …November 11, 2008

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70,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled in Canada, Screens Can Go Blank

Several Toyota and Lexus models from recent years are facing a safety recall due to a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that may be blank at startup. The recall affects around 591,000 units in the U.S. and another 70,480 in Canada including some Toyota Venza , Crown , Crown Signia , …September 17, 2025

Cablegate: Class Action Against Toyota is Now Settled

The class action against Toyota Canada regarding premature and unexpected corrosion of a high-voltage cable on several hybrid models—a case that has become known as “Cablegate”—was solved by a judge in the Superior Court of Quebec last Friday. Judge Sylvain Lussier approved the terms of the settlement between class action …September 16, 2024

The Best Midsize SUVs in 2024

The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various midsize SUVs available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. As you know, midsize SUVs come in two different packages—those offering just two rows of seats and those with three. In the former category, our top three …April 1, 2024

Toyota Venza to be Discontinued for the Second Time

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

If you were wondering how the all-new 2025 Crown Signia could possibly fit in Toyota ’s growing lineup of SUVs and crossovers, wonder no more. Soon after its official debut on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, the automaker confirmed that the Venza will not return following the 2024 model year. November 15, 2023

The Best Midsize SUVs of 2023

Two-row midsize SUVs are family-oriented vehicles that can accommodate up to five people and a fair share of cargo. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top three midsize SUVs on the market in 2023. Check them …January 30, 2023

Toyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 Years

Connected services in cars and via mobile apps are rapidly spreading across the auto industry. Many customers love them—until the free trials end and they have to start paying monthly fees to keep using these services. Good news if you plan to buy a new Toyota or Lexus : the …September 30, 2022

Toyota Venza Gets Prime-Like PHEV Variant… in Japan

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The Toyota Venza was brought back from the dead two years ago in a completely new package and with a hybrid-only powertrain. There are some key updates for 2023 including a Nightshade Edition, version 2.5 of the Toyota Safety Sense suite of active safety features, and a sophisticated new multimedia …September 27, 2022

Toyota Camry, Venza Dial Up Style Factor for 2023

Toyota fans looking for extra flair will have more options to choose from for 2023. More specifically, the Venza hybrid crossover and the popular Camry sedan both get styling updates. The former joins other Toyota models in offering a darker-looking Nightshade Edition. Available in Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl or …May 16, 2022

41,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled in Canada for Faulty ESC

Toyota is recalling just over half a million vehicles in North America including 41,084 in Canada. The automaker’s luxury brand Lexus is also affected. More specifically, the recall targets the 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , Sienna and Venza , 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as well as the 2022 Lexus NX …April 21, 2022

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Subaru Outback

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. When it comes to midsize SUVs, we need to separate two-row models from three-row models. Among the first group, which one gets our Best Buy award for 2022? Answer: the …March 14, 2022

Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …October 28, 2021

This Toyota Venza Dressed as Lamborghini Urus Won’t Fool Anyone

Remember when Albermo transformed a Toyota RAV4 into a Lamborghini Urus last year? Well, the Japanese tuning shop is at it again, this time with the Toyota Venza . Its latest conversion kit might be more impressive since the hybrid crossover has more rounded shapes than the RAV4 and looks …July 13, 2021

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2009 Toyota Venza

Our review of the 2009 Toyota Venza

The Car Guide rating 82%

Pros

All seats are comfortable
Sweet physique
Superb soundproofing
Numerous storage compartments

Cons

Strange texture of dashboard
Cargo hold not very deep
Overweight
Red lights

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	9/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Electrical
November 24, 2021
Airbag
April 13, 2021
Airbag
October 17, 2013

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