It drives very smooth. Its V6 had great acceleration. The cabin is very comfortable for a tall guy such as myself. It's a lower profile car that I'm used to, but I feel safe and visible. I found it to be an excellent value for its year and mileage.

I love the car's styling. Even after 4 years, I still find it appealing. The interior is especially pretty. I was told that it was styled after the interior of a Lexus. Whether that's actually true or not, I don't know. The look of the car is what initially drew me to it. I'd originally gone to the dealership to test drive a Highlander, but saw the Venzas in the lot and they caught my interest instead. It's a very comfortable car. I had always previously driven sporty sedans and wanted something that was a smoother ride and was higher off the ground. The Venza is moderately smooth, and I enjoy that about it. The car has tons of room. I have never felt that it was too small for my family's needs. Sometimes I notice noises when the steering shaft when I turn the wheel. It is unexplained and goes away on its own. It has only happened a handful of times and have never developed into a serious problem. The car has never been in the shop except for routine scheduled maintenance. The gas mileage is somewhat acceptable. The maintenance costs are reasonable. I have not had to perform any repairs on it yet. Mine is a V6, and it can pick up speed quite quickly when I ask it to. It may be one of my favorite things about the car. The braking is very strong and smooth. Not jerky, not over sensitive, and not noisy. I feel very safe in the car, except on tight or rapid turns, when I sometimes fear that it could tip.