MotorMouths

The Venza possesses the expressive design and creative interior that so many Toyotas lack, but it’s still quiet, utilitarian and fuel-efficient. Those are familiar Toyota strengths, and if you can get past the driving flaws, there might be ample reason to consider it.

The Venza is a stylish alternative to the conventional midsize SUV, and would likely fit the needs of small families looking for day-to-day transport. With some fine-tuning to the interior trim, it could be a great crossover instead of a good one.

The 2011 Venza has tall doors, ease of entry and a spacious cargo area — all things that make family life easier. While it’s not going to wow anyone with its zero to 60 mph stats, the Venza is comfortable enough to drive all day.

Overall, we think very highly of the 2012 Toyota Venza, because it offers just about everything you’ll find in a typical crossover, only with fewer drawbacks when it comes to everyday usability.

The 2011 Toyota Venza is more than just a pretty face. It has the space, practicality, and drivability to back up its good looks. We love it when style works in conjunction with function.

The 2011 Toyota Venza is hard to define, but whether you call it “wagon” or “crossover,” it’s a competitive and comfortable family vehicle.

he 2013 Toyota Venza is hard to define, but whether you call it a wagon or a crossover, it’s a competitive and comfortable family vehicle.

The Toyota Venza combines the virtues of cars and SUVs resulting in a vehicle that’s nice to drive and easy to live with.

With over three times the cargo room of a Camry, better gas mileage than a Highlander (not to mention a 4Runner), design panache, and available all-wheel drive, the Toyota Venza might just be the answer to a question I didn’t know I was asking all along.