2019 Vanderhall Venice Speedster Review: Simplify and Add Lightness
Pros and Cons of the Venice Speedster
No vehicle is the perfect solution for everyone, so before I wrap this up, here’s a list of pros and cons to consider before buying a Venice Speedster.
Pros:
- Turbocharged engine sounds great and is fun to chase the power
- It looks gorgeous
- Despite the thrashing, it only used a few gallons of fuel all day
- Road quality notably better than competitors, like Polaris Slingshot
- Confidence-inspiring handling
- Standard features list makes it usable every day
- It’s as fun to drive around town as it is on a winding road
Cons:
- No manual transmission available
- Optional “bump shifter” 100% required to get the full experience
- It’s loud all the time
- Price point
- Speedster tonneau cover squeaks and rattles
- People constantly stare at it
- People constantly ask what it is
The Vanderhall Venice Speedster is a charming ride, and, no doubt, a great fourth, or fifth vehicle for someone who wants a fun weekend toy. That the Speedster costs $3,000 less than the standard Venice makes it the more appealing option of the two, especially once you look at the list of standard features.
The biggest hang up for most people is going to be the price tag. While it is priced competitively against a mid-spec Polaris Slingshot, or even a higher-end motorcycle, bringing in customers not well-versed in the powersports world might be a bit tough. Whether or not the charming drive is enough to win you over is ultimately your call, but I certainly recommend giving it a go. Regardless of price point, I couldn’t help but smile behind the wheel of the Speedster, and isn’t that the point of a toy?
Photography by Jake Stumph
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