Absolutely agree. The backlight, buttons and many other features are directly visible taken from Lexus. One gets the feeling that they made a new Lexus model, and then changed their minds and stuck the Toyota badge.
I’m 25 and just got a red Limited as well. I mention I’m 25 because I personally prefer luxury and comfort over sport lol… ALWAYS loved Lexus growing up. So my local Toyota actually bought back my RAV4 lease and gave me $8,000 above market to go towards my new Venza lease! Less than $100 more a month. Happiest I’ve ever been with a car!!
That is a very unique comment, well done bro! I just finished a 1200 mile trip in a 2024 Red Limited Venza, absolutely loved racing through the mountain roads with excellent handling and brakes!! Pretty darn sporty for a Lexus/limousine like drive! Easily get over 40mpg too, when not racing.
The lighting with the interior was designed similar to a aircraft cockpit. Blue or red lights reduce strain on the eyes in dark areas. Yes they maybe accent lighting but they do serve a purpose while driving in a dark road or highway. The eyes will have a less of a hard time adjusting to high lighted areas into a dark area.
Mike, this is great that you take the time to show the lighting system in the car. We often purchase cars in the daytime and the lighting system is a second thought. Thank you for taking the time to do this you did a great job.
I love that you made a night time review, especially since people aren't likely to check out cars at night before purchasing them. Thank you for being so thorough!
I LOVE these night time lighting videos. I have always been fascinated with lighting in automobiles.. I love the glow in the dark hand pointer too! Keeping it funky and unique! Crisp night time vids! Keep it up
My Mom just bought a Limited trim last weekend and loves it! She got it in the "Titanium Glow" color. She almost got the 2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum, but liked the Venza better. My Stepdad wanted her to get the Highlander lol, but with them retiring in the next few years they really don't need a 3 row SUV with us kids gone lol. Plus they have my Stepdads 2021 Silverado lol
Very good review! 👏 Thank you for taking the time to talk about the lighting of the vehicle, especially the accent/ambient lights ⭐, it's unbelievable how many car reviews just skip this part even in 2021.
I like the way it reflects the sunset. I'm delighted to see its various shades at each time of the day. The Hybrid seems to be the one, realizing a sudden instinct for a long cruise.
Very nice information again. You made to feel the test drive of this vehicle nice vehicle with silly mistakes on important lighting areas They should update on 2022 I hope
Love the styling but I’m still not understanding why Car companies are putting rear turn signals in the rear bottom bumper hence Hyundai and Kia it really irks me
I love my Venza but the lack of lights in glove box and console are a minus. I had to use a flashlight to find something in my glove box. I was parked in the garage at the time.
I think ambient lights are just that, mood lighting. Use dome light for everything else. I have to say you are expecting too much from Toyota here even @ $43,300
My $25k Dodge Challenger had functional and ambient lights everywhere. Brighter, crisper, sharper exterior lights as well. If Dodge can do it in 2015 why not Toyota in 2020?
@@MikesCarInfo I think Toyota should but things improve as time goes on. I had no idea what dodge was doing in regards to lighting I’ve never owned one or driven one and I don’t know any personally who had one. That’s cool. I’d love to see one of your videos on a car like yours. I’m Japanese & Korean and German car guy. They can improve. But cars are getting so expensive already
@@MikesCarInfo oh for sure they know most, probably 99% of consumers aren’t going to take the time to think about trunk lighting. People are too busy to focus on that but it would be nice id automakers will add just one more LED light to cargo areas. But If they can save $5-$10 bucks per car who can blame them for coasting? Except you & me lol
I was just about to buy one until I found out the rear turn signal is in the bumper. That is too low. Driver behind will have a hard time seeing it. So stupid. Its not even eye level. What the heck the designer thinking? Yes there is sign on the side mirror but Its almost like a blind spot if you are behind it driving a truck or bid suv.
@@2004cyrus go sit in lexus nx and then in venza. until 2022 NX comes out Venza is far superior and it is also 40mpg hybrid. the soft interior and details can be only appreciated in person not on YT video...
@@mephi5t0 you are probably 100% correct. I mean I’m sure you are correct. I did go car shopping and buying on Saturday. I took photos of everything but I found only 1 Toyota Venza in all of Oklahoma City (a bad hailstorm) killed the other 4 near me. Anyways I check out Venza and went in to negotiate and an elderly couple came in with a $38 cashiers check from their credit union and outbid me. I’m 34. The salesman came and said he was sorry and the manager too and said we have to take the larger offer that was simultaneously being handed to us. So the dealer did make profit off getting sticker: they tell me people are snatching them up due to chip shortage. I did get to drive it before that happened as I showed up at 9am and met the salesman I talked to the day before by phone. Either way. It was nice. A little loud when pushed. But would have met my needs and of course it gets like 43 mpg City!! So I left there and went to the dealer next door which is Mazda and then Honda. I have driven the Mazda CX-9 & CX-5 and even this visit the CX-30 w/ turbo & AWD. I selected the middle kid, the CX-5 loaded up with everything in Snowflake White Pearl & Parchment leather. I went over my budget a little but you don’t get much under $39k. I’m very pleased & happy but I would agree that my Mazda is not the same animal as a Hybrid and I’ll try to get a Hybrid again next time in 3 years. Thank you for sharing your insights
I’d GLADLY give up my 2021 Toyota Venza Limited that’s only 2 months old and leased for 36 months. It’s unfortunate that a almost $44,000 vehicle doesn’t have a light in the glove box and console. The headLights as he mentioned are only fair IMO. Not to mention a non opening moonroof. On the plus side, the mileage is incredible at 43 mpg in town and it drives nice. So the lesson learned is this: drive a car at night, checking all the things you’d think would light up. Don’t assume it’s there because you’ll get disappointed like me when it’s not. One other thing, after 2 months you’ll know it’s only a Toyota, not even close to a Lexus.
He never mentions which model he is reviewing, which makes this review useless. There is a substantial difference between the LE model and the other trims.
I am clueless for wanting functional light instead of non functional light? Ambient doesn't mean non-functional... Many vehicles have functional ambient light.
@@MikesCarInfo Ambient doesn’t preclude functional but functional is not the primary definition. You don’t seem to understand the term ambient. Look it up and learn to take constructive criticism. And as I said, overall nice video. Peace.
@@Iamhoosier It doesn't matter what term you want to use... I prefer to SEE vs NOT SEE. If I can't SEE because of lack of light then I prefer light to be there. Other vehicles that are much less expensive have lights that look cool for "atmosphere" that also allow me to SEE. I like that better. Why is that clueless?
@@MikesCarInfo It’s clueless because you refuse to understand the meaning of ambient. Did you bother to look it up? Ambient means to enhance mood. In no way does that imply function. If it improves the “supposed function” of illumination, then it’s an improvement, not a detriment to the vehicle being tested. Can’t degrade a vehicle for doing what it states. Just think about it.