Pros: Sprightly acceleration with V6 engine; excellent 2nd-row headroom and legroom; versatile cargo space; available all-wheel drive
Cons: Stiff, occasionally clunky ride; worse-than-average noise levels; middling acceleration with four-cylinder engine
CG Says: Toyota’s car-like crossover SUV receives a few minor updates for its swan-song season: A rearview camera is now standard on all models, and all V6 Venzas are equipped with a towing package. Venza attempts to blend the versatility and car-like driving dynamics of a traditional station wagon with the look and feel of a midsize SUV. Regrettably, it falls a bit flat on both counts. Venza deserves praise for its comfortable, roomy interior and surprisingly good fuel economy. However, we are less enamored with the unsettled ride and handling and noisy engines. Pricing is not unreasonable for the class, but a traditional wagon or SUV would be a better place to spend your money.
| Class | Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | LE: $29,065 AWD LE: $30,515 XLE: $32,110 AWD XLE: $33,560 XLE V6: $34,150 AWD XLE V6: $35,600 AWD Limited V6: $39,940 |
| Base Engine 2.7-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 181 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26 |
| Optional Engine 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 268 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-26 |
