Toyota makes several SUVs, including two midsize crossovers. The Highlander has earned mixed reviews, but both the hybrid and non-hybrid versions enjoy healthy popularity. Demand for the automaker’s other midsize crossover, the hybrid-only Venza, hasn’t been as strong.  In fact, Toyota‘s 2020 U.S. sales figures show the Highlander sold 212,276 units, including 48,455 hybrid models. …

Thanks to crossover SUVs’ popularity these days, Toyota decided there was room for one more. The automaker revived the Venza name for this model year after retiring it in 2015. Now, it sits between the RAV4 and Highlander in the brand’s SUV lineup. But even though Toyota considers the Venza a midsize crossover, it’s surprisingly …

Toyota and Honda both have a great lineup of SUVs. With so many options, it's only natural that a few SUVs don't get as much attention.

The original Toyota Venza, released in 2009, was one of the most distinctive cars you could buy at the time. Thanks to its wagon-like appearance, it boasted generous passenger and cargo accommodations compared to larger rivals. Now, after a six-year hiatus, the Toyota Venza is back with a fresh face and a new hybrid powertrain. …

All-new hybrids are all the rage upon release. However, you might enjoy the reliable 2021 Nissan Murano more than the new 2021 Toyota Venza.

The past year has been tumultuous and trying for just about everyone. And many people are in need of a good vacation. But given these uncertain times, that’s easier said than done. However, road trips make great getaways. Plenty of new vehicles could make any road trip more comfortable and fun. The 2021 Toyota Venza …

Hybrid vehicles are earth-friendly and economical. I dig em. The 2021 Toyota Venza is one such SUV, and because of this, it gets killer gas mileage averaging around 30 mpg overall. This is a good thing. Along with this style of hybrid, something has to charge the battery, and one thing that does that is …

When considering a brand-new SUV to put in your driveway, you’re often stuck looking at trim levels, available features, and pricing. However, there are many basic components we often take for granted as being good enough. To test this out, Consumer Reports tested the 2021 Toyota Venza and the 2021 Kia Telluride in a crucial …

The midsize SUV segment is stepping up with piles of new tech, fancier interiors, and loads of safety features. The Mazda CX-9 is a great example of this segment really loading on the features. As I continue to test the 2021 Toyota Venza Limited AWD, I’ve learned that all the fancy features in the world …

As the historically cheaper models get more expensive and more equipped, what does that mean for the luxury models? Nearly every SUV has a certain level of sophistication and comfort these days, except maybe the line of off-road Toyotas; they are still in the dark ages, yet updates are inbound. But everything else is steadily …

The 2021 Toyota Venza proves that brands not traditionally known for luxury can provide some tasteful features. So how affordable is the Venza?

The 2021 Toyota Venza debuted this year. It’s offered only as a hybrid and it certainly has a unique sweeping exterior design. The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe also offers a hybrid model––new for its updated model year. But which crossover SUV is a better buy? The new Toyota Venza is all-new, but the new Hyundai …

Safety is an important factor for most people when shopping for a new SUV. Automakers realize this and strive to make their vehicles safer with each new generation. One automaker, Toyota, did so well that two of its SUVs recently earned top safety awards. Which SUVs won the accolades? What makes these two dynamic SUVs …

Toyota offers some of the best SUVs for the money. On top of the value they present, Toyota models are also among the most dependable. But you might be wondering, what are the safest Toyota SUVs? 2020-2021 Toyota RAV4 Not only is the RAV4 Toyota’s best-selling vehicle, but it’s also among the safest. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named …

Uh oh, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has one annoying feature that could make it irritating to drive. You usually don’t hear about a Toyota being irritating, but as the RAV4 joins the impressive Toyota lineup of hybrid vehicles, it got an annoying change.  Driving the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is irritating  So, while reading …

The 2021 Toyota Venza just joined the hybrid party. Toyota already has eight hybrids, so the Venza should have some unique features to excel past the competition. However, it may not compete well as a family hauler because the Toyota Venza hybrid has a problem for families.  The 2021 Toyota Venza is small  Please keep …

The 2021 Toyota Venza is here and ready to compete within the company's crowded lineup. Luckily it just proved its value.

It seems that Toyota has a few more tricks up its sleeves in 2021. Although it appeared the Toyota Venza was to fade away into automotive history, the automaker revived the Venza nameplate for 2021 as a hybrid crossover with aggressive lines and some impressive interior features. As critics respond to the move, most have …

The Toyota Venza is a new hybrid on the streets, competing with the RAV4 Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While the Venza and RAV4 are incredibly similar, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has exciting features to bring to the table. Choosing between the Toyota Venza and 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid could be difficult.  The Toyota …

The 2021 Toyota Venza is here, and it’s new and exciting. However, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is also here! Both of these Toyota hybrid SUVs suggest that they’re great family SUVs, but which option is best? 2021 Toyota Venza vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid  The Toyota RAV4 is a trusted SUV that’s been around for the …