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2011 Toyota Venza Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The biggest change for the 2011 Toyota Venza from its 2010 siblings is a direct result of Toyota’s recent safety issues. This five-passenger midsize crossover now comes equipped with a standard brake-override system that allows the braking system to activate if the accelerator sticks. Otherwise, this cute ute offers essentially the same lineup, features, and look as last year. Though available in only the Base trim level, the Venza can be delivered in either standard front-wheel-drive (FWD) or available all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration, and with either the standard four-cylinder or the available V6 engine. A capacious 70 cubic feet of cargo space (with the rear seats folded), user-friendly controls, commanding driving height, and roomy, comfortable seating again grace this nimble crossover, and the fact that it was a “Top Safety Pick” with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, despite the sinking reputation of its maker, should be enough to convince many families to at least kick a tire or two. Though the Venza was not implicated in Toyota’s late quality fiasco, the automaker is now making doubly certain that most of its products are unimpeachably safe. Rivals, however, in the form of Ford’s Edge, Nissan’s Murano, Honda’s controversial Accord Crosstour, and Subaru’s Outback, will doubtless give the 2011 Venza all the competition it can handle.
Powering the 2011 Venza is a standard 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine. When combined with the standard six-speed auto-manual transmission with brake hill holder, the variable-valve-timed (VVT) I4 puts out 182 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 21/27 mpg with FWD and 20/25 with AWD. Trailer towing, meantime, is maxed out at 2,500 pounds. For those with a need for speed, a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 powerplant is available, again partnered with the standard six-speed auto-manual for 246 lb-ft of torque. Again with VVT, the six-banger is good for 19/26 with FWD and 18/25 with AWD. Trailer towing is, obviously, upped a bit to 3,500 pounds.
For 2011, the Venza comes well-stocked with appearance features and standard amenities, including 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, cloth upholstery, power adjustable driver’s seat, reclining rear seatbacks, front and overhead consoles, universal remote garage door opener, dual-zone climate controls simulated carbon fiber accents, a single-CD player with six speakers, XM satellite radio, Bluetooth technology, and a USB connection. Furthermore, V6-equipped Venzas are equipped with standard 20-inch alloy wheels.
Options, meantime, include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a rear-view camera, power liftgate, push-button start, power-adjustable front passenger seat, voice-activated DVD navigation, JBL premium surround-sound audio, rear-seat DVD entertainment, tow prep package, and last, but certainly not least, a power sunroof. Most options are integrated into various packages, though the sunroof, towing prep package, and rear-seat entertainment are stand-alone add-ons.
The safety-conscious 2011 Venza, in addition to its standard brake override system, also sports four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and front head restraint whiplash protection.
Most of the 2010 Venza’s pluses and minuses are seemingly in the eye of the beholder. Owners seem to regard mileage as better than most in the class but not yet where it could be. A ragged ride, especially for rear seat passengers, is a concern for many owners, though more than a few others laud the Venza for its car-like handling. A lack of build quality is pointed out by several owners, while others are pleased with this crossover’s reliability and resale value. Looks, however, as well as cabin and cargo space, comfortable seats, and a load of standard features make this snazzy midsize ute a winner in the eyes of most owners.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Toyota Venza
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by James J
Jul 04, 2024
Reliable and very useful vehicle by Toyota. Features and drive train are excellent.Jul 04, 2024
by NELSON I
Feb 27, 2023
Just not what I was looking for. It was not exactly clean on the bumper.Feb 27, 2023
by Michael M
Oct 05, 2022
Car drove well, engine and transmission fine. Did not like colour [black] and car did not speak to me. I need a car that feels right and this one did notLOct 05, 2022
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by James J
Jul 04, 2024
Reliable and very useful vehicle by Toyota. Features and drive train are excellent.Jul 04, 2024
by NELSON I
Feb 27, 2023
Just not what I was looking for. It was not exactly clean on the bumper.Feb 27, 2023
by Michael M
Oct 05, 2022
Car drove well, engine and transmission fine. Did not like colour [black] and car did not speak to me. I need a car that feels right and this one did notLOct 05, 2022
by Katrina C
May 27, 2022
For a small family that needs some short travel capabilities, coupled with fuel efficiency, roominess and safety, this vehicle is ideal.May 27, 2022
by Sandra R
May 02, 2022
I think venza auto aré great vehicles May 02, 2022
by The Crowned C
Aug 02, 2021
They should have never stopped making these but im glad there back now, great carAug 02, 2021
by Thaddeus E
Feb 04, 2021
For now it drives good though needs touching paint in some areas.Feb 04, 2021
by DEBORAH C
Nov 29, 2020
So far I really like the car. I was looking for something that was easy to get in and out of-and this one is perfect. No too high so that I need a ladder to get in but no so low that I need a crane to get out. I also really like the back up camera. I have nothing to compare it to because it is the only car of this type I have ever driven. It has lots of features that I am still getting to know. All in all yes I think it is a good value-and as far as I can tell it is not missing anything that I will ever need or want. Nov 29, 2020
by kenneth M
Feb 14, 2020
Great ride & features. Perfect size & height. Toyota reliability is a plus.Feb 14, 2020
by Lee Y
Sep 09, 2012
I was immediately drawn to the looks and styling of the Venza! It has a superior ride and feel and the overall craftsmenship and reliability are second to none. I would not hesitate for a second to purchase another one of these cars!Sep 09, 2012
by Chris T
Apr 27, 2012
We opted for the 4 cyl and I think we made the right choice. Yes the V6
had more power but for the 75% this car is driven in local traffic, the V6
would have been wasted.
So far, impressed with Toyota's quality but we only have 2500 miles on
it.
I think this is a good looking car that's more wagon than crossover SUV
but its ground clearance is more SUV at 8".
Fuel mileage has been a little worse than expected but as noted, it's
mainly around town and not traditional commuter miles.
This is a family wagon so fun is not normally associated with this line
of vehicle. The 19" wheels and suspension do a nice job of keeping the
ride comfortable but it doesn't float. Apr 27, 2012
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2011 Toyota Venza Pricing
Original MSRP
$27,125 to $30,400Price range
$9,711 to $10,476Average price on CG
$9,711YoY price change
$10,476 to $9,711Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 4 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · JBL premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.35
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9
Lights
Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · JBL premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 2.27
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · 4 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · JBL premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.39
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · 4 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · JBL premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 2.27
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent