2022 Toyota Venza Base
Carivo independent review & score
Carivo independent review & score
The 2022 Toyota Venza Base. Carivo rates it 8.0/10 — a capable suv, though not an exceptional one. Stronger alternatives exist if you shop the segment carefully.
Safety leads at 8.9/10. Crash-test results and standard driver-assistance coverage push it ahead of most suv rivals on occupant protection — a real differentiator for families. Performance at 6.6/10 is a real gap — segment leaders outperform it here by a noticeable margin.
In the mid-range suv market ($32,965–$41,297, 37 MPG, 5 passengers), it gives buyers what they need without forcing trade-offs. At 4 years old, this model predates meaningful updates to the Toyota Venza Base lineup. Check how the current generation scores differently before committing to the older version.
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