2013 Toyota Venza XLE

The Venza is Toyota's midsize crossover, a wagon-like SUV that blends car-like driving with generous cargo space. It handles more like a car than a typical SUV, with confident cornering and a smooth, comfortable ride that shines on long trips. Inside, you get plenty of legroom and headroom for passengers, plus a large trunk that expands when you fold the rear seats. Some owners mention road noise at highway speeds and a few interior trim pieces that feel cheap, but many report trouble-free ownership. The XLE is the volume trim for the Venza, offering more standard equipment than the base LE without stepping up to the Limited's premium price. This XLE uses the 2.7L I4 making 181 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic and two-wheel drive that returns 22 mpg combined.