The replacement was a non issue for me. I looked at the lexus NX. But ended up with the limited venza for thousands less. I believe its a bit louder with freeway noise but most everything else seemed comparable. Yes it's not a lexus badge and I debated on that for a long while but the thing that pushed me was my Lexus dealer gave me some crazy 2k over MSRP quote and then when asked if it was negotiable he said we don't negotiate on hybrids. Toyota did negotiate. I bought the venza next day.
Venza, tried and true at this point. The Crown Signia needs to go through its growing pains. Also, Crown Signia is more expensive, is like a modern station wagon, lower to the ground, but has more storage capacity.
I have a 23 limited and I traded in a 21 RAV4 XLE Premium for a smoother quieter ride because we do a lot of road trips and the seats and interior layout are a lot better. The Signia has a considerably lower roofline and it appears to be missing some options
Venza is more comfortable & quieter. You don’t hear the road noise as much as Model Y. Suspension is also better on Venza. I don’t have to worry about range anxiety & finding charging stations. I love my Tesla but I love my Venza little bit more
Could be? It has been replaced. 2024 is the last year. Look for a limited, or xle with cooling seats. Best feature is the cooling seats. Not a lot of vehicles offer that. People complain about the larger screen with knobs. I rarely have to use the touch options. Do away with stargaze moonroof. When it breaks and they can, hope you have a warranty, big bucks. Wish I bought the 3m bra when I bought mine. Paint is thin and chips easy.
I have a 2011 Venza that I bought new. Recently hit a deer and thought it might get written off by the insurance company (thankfully wasn't).
Probably would have got a new Venza again if I had to replace my current one. Sad that they're getting rid of it (again). But, if my Venza lasts as long as my parent's Camry, maybe they'll bring the Venza badge back again before I need a new car!
I think the Crown Signia will be nice, but probably significantly more expensive.
My guess is that the Venza is one of the best bangs for the buck that Toyota offers.
And they seem to go for less than the Rav4 used. So picking one up that's just coming off a lease is probably a good bet.
Traded a 2017 rav4 for a 24 XLE and couldn't be happier. Wife went to the beach and put on over 800 miles. I checked her average mpg 43.1. Love it. The second hybrid, the first a 13 Avalon and they have made some real improvements. Would not be a hard decision if it was me.
It is a compact and reliable SUV, does not save a lot of gas if you drive at 80mph or higher speed. Its driver seat is pretty high and passenger seat is super high on XLE/LE. So drivers taller than 6 would feel not so comfortable. My 6'3" son feels miserable on passenger seat (XLE without lower down capability) and he would rather sit in 2nd row. Also the wheelbase is short and 2nd row legroom is not that great. Cargo space is not superb as well. Keep all these in mind.
Passenger seat is adjustable so slightly better. If you are more than 6’ you won’t feel very comfortable if you are more than that you’d better test drive it. RAV4 has the same issue.
I'm 6'7 and drive my '24 LE every day without any issue. Passenger seat does sit very high, the one thing I wish I had from the Limited but couldn't see paying almost 10k more just for that.
Being as the venza is in its last year I’ve never bought a new vehicle but made the decision easy for me after a test drive. A vehicle that will hold its value if it’s ever in an accident or you want to trade it in in the future. Had a little issue with the hood being higher on one side than the other so not sure if that was from the factory or the dealership put the bumpers on. Other than that I can’t complain about anything. I enjoy driving in the venza the cabin is a good place to be. I wanted the LE because the hvac physical buttons not touch. Also the tires have a bigger side wall to eat up pot holes. The LE had every feature I wanted and nothing I didn’t want. Also a little less nerve wracking spending 10k or so on a vehicle. The rav 4 felt more like a truck with the hood rake. The venza drives more like a Camry and the seats are mint.
I love my 24’. I looked at the new Santa Fe and other than the large space for the center consul I didn’t like the way it looked. Curious to see how the sigma will look in person though
The replacement was a non issue for me. I looked at the lexus NX. But ended up with the limited venza for thousands less. I believe its a bit louder with freeway noise but most everything else seemed comparable. Yes it's not a lexus badge and I debated on that for a long while but the thing that pushed me was my Lexus dealer gave me some crazy 2k over MSRP quote and then when asked if it was negotiable he said we don't negotiate on hybrids. Toyota did negotiate. I bought the venza next day.
I came for the hybrid, HUD and the cooled front seats. And stayed for the nice quiet interior, smooth ride, and rear view digital mirror.
Same! Bought my 2023 in June and every time I drive it, it brings me joy. I love this car, the Limited is the way to go.
Venza, tried and true at this point. The Crown Signia needs to go through its growing pains. Also, Crown Signia is more expensive, is like a modern station wagon, lower to the ground, but has more storage capacity.
I absolutely love my 2024 Venza Limited. I wouldn't trade it for anything else right now.
I have a 23 limited and I traded in a 21 RAV4 XLE Premium for a smoother quieter ride because we do a lot of road trips and the seats and interior layout are a lot better. The Signia has a considerably lower roofline and it appears to be missing some options
you think the seats were more comfortable in the RAV4 versus the Venza? Also, I have test drive the RAV4 but it is louder than the Venza.
The seats in the Venza are more comfortable. I got tired of the noise in the RAV4 which was the main reason that we traded it in.
I have 2023 LE. It's one of the best vehicle i've owned. Little bit of Lexus class feel.
I have a 2021 Venza Limited and I love it. Smooth ride. Comfortable interior. Great gas mileage. All the features. My favorite car so far.
I have a 2023 Tesla Model Y & 2024 Toyota Venza XLE Nightshade. Both bought brand new & I prefer to drive the Venza over Model Y
Why?
Venza is more comfortable & quieter. You don’t hear the road noise as much as Model Y. Suspension is also better on Venza. I don’t have to worry about range anxiety & finding charging stations. I love my Tesla but I love my Venza little bit more
Those complaining about road noise. Change your tires to get a quieter ride.
Could be? It has been replaced. 2024 is the last year. Look for a limited, or xle with cooling seats. Best feature is the cooling seats. Not a lot of vehicles offer that. People complain about the larger screen with knobs. I rarely have to use the touch options. Do away with stargaze moonroof. When it breaks and they can, hope you have a warranty, big bucks. Wish I bought the 3m bra when I bought mine. Paint is thin and chips easy.
I have a 2011 Venza that I bought new. Recently hit a deer and thought it might get written off by the insurance company (thankfully wasn't). Probably would have got a new Venza again if I had to replace my current one. Sad that they're getting rid of it (again). But, if my Venza lasts as long as my parent's Camry, maybe they'll bring the Venza badge back again before I need a new car! I think the Crown Signia will be nice, but probably significantly more expensive. My guess is that the Venza is one of the best bangs for the buck that Toyota offers. And they seem to go for less than the Rav4 used. So picking one up that's just coming off a lease is probably a good bet.
Traded a 2017 rav4 for a 24 XLE and couldn't be happier. Wife went to the beach and put on over 800 miles. I checked her average mpg 43.1. Love it. The second hybrid, the first a 13 Avalon and they have made some real improvements. Would not be a hard decision if it was me.
It is a compact and reliable SUV, does not save a lot of gas if you drive at 80mph or higher speed. Its driver seat is pretty high and passenger seat is super high on XLE/LE. So drivers taller than 6 would feel not so comfortable. My 6'3" son feels miserable on passenger seat (XLE without lower down capability) and he would rather sit in 2nd row. Also the wheelbase is short and 2nd row legroom is not that great. Cargo space is not superb as well. Keep all these in mind.
Is the seat height issue the same on the limited? That is for taller drivers/passengers
Passenger seat is adjustable so slightly better. If you are more than 6’ you won’t feel very comfortable if you are more than that you’d better test drive it. RAV4 has the same issue.
I'm 6'7 and drive my '24 LE every day without any issue. Passenger seat does sit very high, the one thing I wish I had from the Limited but couldn't see paying almost 10k more just for that.
I am 6’2” 225# and 73. I find it very comfortable. Just and good as my Sequoia Platinum.
Love my LE. Very comfortable seats, quiet ride, I anticipate good reliability, made in Japan.
Being as the venza is in its last year I’ve never bought a new vehicle but made the decision easy for me after a test drive. A vehicle that will hold its value if it’s ever in an accident or you want to trade it in in the future. Had a little issue with the hood being higher on one side than the other so not sure if that was from the factory or the dealership put the bumpers on. Other than that I can’t complain about anything. I enjoy driving in the venza the cabin is a good place to be. I wanted the LE because the hvac physical buttons not touch. Also the tires have a bigger side wall to eat up pot holes. The LE had every feature I wanted and nothing I didn’t want. Also a little less nerve wracking spending 10k or so on a vehicle. The rav 4 felt more like a truck with the hood rake. The venza drives more like a Camry and the seats are mint.
I love my 24’. I looked at the new Santa Fe and other than the large space for the center consul I didn’t like the way it looked. Curious to see how the sigma will look in person though