Toyota Venza vs Lexus UX Hybrid
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MSRP$32,890 | MSRP$35,200 |
Listings109 | Listings38 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIs it an SUV? Is it a wagon? Does it matter? The 2022 Toyota Venza is a midsize two-row SUV with a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, including a 2.5-liter gas engine, an electric motor, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). It comes in three trim levels starting at $33,240. The EPA estimates the Venza can achieve up to 40 mpg city, 37 highway, 39 combined fuel economy. | |
Reviews SummaryThe glossary of automotive terminology is quite elastic. Words like sedan, coupe, and SUV were once used to describe very specific types of vehicles. But as automotive genres have blended, so have the definitions of these words. It’s how Porsche and Mercedes-Benz can call four-door SUVs with limited cargo space “coupes.” And it’s how the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid can be generously described as a sport utility vehicle. The UX is considered a crossover SUV but, in reality, it’s a hatchback with a slight lift and added plastic wheel arches. You won’t be off-roading in the UX. Heck, even certain unpaved roads will be too much for the UX. But the smallest Lexus crossover is an incredibly refined commuter, and the hybrid is an efficient machine for daily driving. The UX also has underwhelming acceleration and is in desperate need of an infotainment system update. But the luxury hybrid small SUV segment is a small one. Will this extreme niche insulate it from its deficiencies? Read on to find out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3847 lbs | Curb Weight3605 lbs |
Height65.9 in | Height60.6 in |
Length186.6 in | Length177.0 in |
Width73.0 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase103.9 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload890 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,890 | $35,200 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Is it an SUV? Is it a wagon? Does it matter? The 2022 Toyota Venza is a midsize two-row SUV with a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, including a 2.5-liter gas engine, an electric motor, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). It comes in three trim levels starting at $33,240. The EPA estimates the Venza can achieve up to 40 mpg city, 37 highway, 39 combined fuel economy. | The glossary of automotive terminology is quite elastic. Words like sedan, coupe, and SUV were once used to describe very specific types of vehicles. But as automotive genres have blended, so have the definitions of these words. It’s how Porsche and Mercedes-Benz can call four-door SUVs with limited cargo space “coupes.” And it’s how the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid can be generously described as a sport utility vehicle. The UX is considered a crossover SUV but, in reality, it’s a hatchback with a slight lift and added plastic wheel arches. You won’t be off-roading in the UX. Heck, even certain unpaved roads will be too much for the UX. But the smallest Lexus crossover is an incredibly refined commuter, and the hybrid is an efficient machine for daily driving. The UX also has underwhelming acceleration and is in desperate need of an infotainment system update. But the luxury hybrid small SUV segment is a small one. Will this extreme niche insulate it from its deficiencies? Read on to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.8 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3847 lbs | 3605 lbs |
Height | 65.9 in | 60.6 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 890 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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