2022 Toyota Venza Review
2022 Toyota Venza Review in Mesa, AZ
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Whether you want the best deal on a good SUV or the best hybrid crossover on the market, you can find them both in the 2022 Toyota Venza. All-wheel drive is standard, adding value to the Toyota Venza price. Likewise, these SUVs are 100 percent hybrid with no exceptions. If you want fuel efficiency that doesn’t ask for sacrifices, this Toyota SUV is definitely a good deal. Phoenix AZ shoppers should test drive this ride before they buy a non-hybrid SUV. It’s surprising just how capable this new Toyota hybrid SUV. Keep scrolling to get all the details.
What is the 2022 Toyota Venza?
The 2021 Toyota Venza was the first model year for this hybrid. As such, many people aren’t familiar with it yet. It certainly is a generously sized hybrid with plenty of space for people and cargo. It stands 65 inches tall and offers 7.8 inches of ground clearance. Passenger volume is 98 cubic feet. Rear seat legroom is 37.8 inches. The roomy cargo area measures 28.8 cubic feet. If you fold the seats, the cargo space grows to 55.1 cubic feet. As this review demonstrates, it is packed with value and capability.
Venza Price
The Venza MSRP “undercuts most of the vehicles in this segment”, according to U.S. News and World Report. What’s more, the package has a “wealth of features.” A curvy exterior sets it apart from its siblings, the RAV4 Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. To earn its place in the lineup, the Venza price purchases the most stylish look and highest quality materials. This upmarket approach includes a luxury-like fit and finish. Interior touchpoints are either soft materials or truly padded. In many ways, this more affordable SUV compares favorably to the more expensive Lexus UX luxury hybrid.
Trim Levels and Dash Tech
The Toyota Venza for Sale comes in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited. Every model has a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and, of course, its rival Android Auto. There’s also Amazon Alexa connectivity and SiriusXM connectivity. The standard hands-free power liftgate can be programmed to relock as the key moves away. The larger display, which is standard on the Venza Limited, is 12.3 inches. It offers in-dash navigation to help with commuting and long-distance traveling. For security, the available Smart Key System can work on all doors.
Star Gaze Roof
Unique to its affordable SUV class, the Star Gaze roof isn’t your typical panoramic sunroof. It is actually electrochromic, a big word that just means that it will adjust the light to the setting that makes sense. It can be see-through for maximum exterior light or it can be opaque for minimal glare. Either way, it opens up the cabin to the natural world and makes it feel more spacious. This element of refinement is currently found on luxury SUVs such as Mercedes-Benz.
Performance
Toyota really shows off its hybrid capability with the Venza. The combined horsepower is 219, surpassing rivals that are bigger. Venza scores more points with its excellent power-to-weight ratio. For example, the heavier Honda CR-V hybrid has 212 horses. There are many gas powered rivals of the same size that weigh more and have less horsepower.
Smart Engineering
Capable of making the most of its power generation, the hybrid powertrain captures low-speed torque. It optimizes how electric assistance is used in order to keep the engine from running at the high revs that drain fuel. You can think of it as synchronized driving where the engine and vehicle speed are kept in harmony. Advanced regenerative braking won’t slow you down. In fact, it can be adapted in several ways. This favors braking capability over energy capture in hilly situations, for instance.
Handling
This is one hybrid that can handle the road. It is agile and smart, adapting to situations better than the average SUV. Toyota has integrated a function called Active Cornering Assist into the way this hybrid operates. This type of stability control detects understeer situations and corrects it in real time. At interstate speeds, the system recognizes what’s needed to correct for oversteer. It utilizes a differential torque pre-load function to maintain control despite acceleration and deceleration factors.
Venza Fuel Economy
The 2022 Venza gas mileage is a combined 39 mpg. That reflects the fact that the Toyota Venza hybrid can earn 41 mpg on the highway and 37 mpg in the city. These are EPA estimates, but no doubt, mileage will vary. Four driving modes allow you to focus on what matters the most in the moment. The EV mode doesn’t need gas for short distances. Despite this electric range, this compact SUV is not a plug-in electric vehicle. It is powered by a four-cylinder engine and three electric motors. These systems work together to keep the battery charged and ready at all times.
All-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive is standard which is remarkable given the Venza’s very affordable starting price. This on-demand system operates intuitively. It normally drives in front-wheel mode. However, when needed, this system can move as much as 80 percent of its driving force to the back wheels. You’ll notice similar systems by Volkswagen or Honda tend to limit this split to 50/50.
Ride Quality
In some ways the 2022 Venza is a rival of the Camry’s because its ride quality is so smooth and carlike. This is partially due to the way the vehicle’s suspension allows it to glide along. It’s also because the high-strength platform was built to block noise and curb vibrations. Insulation and other sound-damping strategics block sound from the windshield, roof, floor, and even the tires. Venza passengers enjoy a calm atmosphere that encourages conversation.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Venza LE safety features are numerous, but it’s the driver assistance that really stands out. The pre-collision system detects vehicles even in low light. During daylight hours, it can spot pedestrians and bicyclists in the road. It reacts with warnings and automatic braking, reducing the chances of hurting the occupants, others on the road, and the vehicle. Plus this hybrid SUV can watch for trouble with its blind spot monitor and lane departure assist. The full-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control allows you to activate lane tracing for a more automated experience.
Parking Assistance and Other Advanced Feature
The Venza XLE is ready to help you park with front and rear sensors. This includes rear automatic braking in certain situations. The advanced rear camera system includes a camera-cleaning capability. The Limited trim adds a Bird’s Eye View Camera making it even less likely that a mistake will be made in slow maneuvers like parking and exiting a parking spot. There’s an available rearview camera mirror for safer lane changes and an available Head Up Display to help drivers see what’s important.
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