Ed the Venza Owner 
2015 Toyota Venza Wagon Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Lexus crossover touches at a Toyota wagon price
 While I've admired the Lexus RX and NX crossovers, I couldn't justify their price tag. So, for less than the cost of a used front-drive Lexus, in 2015 I purchased a new Venza Limited with AWD, a dual-pane sunroof and easier-to-use power hatchback. The powertrain is smooth and responsive. The ride is quiet and composed. I love the bright and airy interior. Setting favorite stations across AM, FM, HD Radio and Sirius XM is a breeze. All wheel drive is nice to have, though I can't say I've needed it more than a handful of times. What haven't I liked? The assembly and quality of the dash plastic is slapdash; the passenger airbag cover has an ugly gap and the glovebox door needed repairing. The infotainment and navigation also required a dealership visit, but has been flawless since then. Gas mileage is undistinguished, and noises from the glass sunroof panels make me a little nervous. The backup camera doesn't adjust for the wheels being turned, but otherwise it's a helpful feature, along with the sensors for the front and rear bumpers. A RAV4 has roughly the same capacity, but it's taller and less attractive, in my opinion.