Hyundai Venue Model Research

 

The Hyundai Venue model has been a super popular subcompact SUV on the market, first debuting in 2019 and releasing during the 2020 North American model year. It boasts a perky 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, produces up to 121 horsepower, has excellent fuel economy, and retails for a comfortable MSRP of under $20,000 new.

With this SUV, you get a sporty yet comfortable car that is perfect for new drivers or anyone after a good deal and is even better quality.

 

Hyundai Venue vs. The Competition

Regarding the Hyundai Venue model versus its competition, this subcompact SUV offers one of the most affordable starting prices and more standard features than many of its rivaling vehicles. Specifically, drivers often compare the Hyundai Venue to the Chevy Trax, Mazda CX-30, Kia Soul, Buick Envista, Subaru Crosstrek, and Kia Niro. The Venue is your most affordable, offering better overall safety and tech in entry models. For just shy of $20,000, you see things like:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • 8-inch color touchscreen display audio
  • 31 MPG Combined, 29 City/33 Hwy
  • 121-hp 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder engine

Again, these are only a few of the countless included specs for the base SE trim. In 2024, you will have three to choose from.

 

Learn About the Hyundai Venue

Diving deeper into the Hyundai Venue, this is categorized as a subcompact SUV, offering decent tech, safety, performance, and general reliability for under $20,000. Your trims for the year are the SE, SEL, and Limited, reaching $23,150 MSRP. Even then, this is one of the cheapest SUVs on sale in the US and continues to be rated highly for overall value.

Other specs you may find interesting regarding the Hyundai Venue model are its many included driver-assistance features, like forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and forward automatic emergency braking. For aesthetics, this model sees quite a few exterior paint choices as well, one of the more fun in its genre:

  • Green Apple
  • Black Noir Pearl
  • Scarlet Red Pearl
  • Galactic Gray
  • Stellar Silver
  • Ceramic White
  • Intense Blue

Interior hues will be mainly black or gray, following a modern, minimalistic vibe.

Engine and Performance

  • Engine: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder
  • Horsepower: 121 horsepower
  • Torque: 113 pound-feet
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • MPG/Fuel economy: 29 city / 33 highway

Overall, you can expect this vehicle to offer just enough punch for what you're spending, as well as be rated highly for reliability and safety. More specifically, the IIHS gives the Venue a Top Safety Pick title, while the NHTSA awards it a four-star crash test score. For a smaller, affordable nameplate, the Hyundai Venue fares decently in testing and general feedback across the board.

Find Your Hyundai Venue at Colonial Hyundai

With this Hyundai Venue model research post finished, there is no better time to schedule a test drive or swing by Colonial Hyundai in New London, CT, to check these SUVs out in person. We have plenty of new and used inventory and cannot wait to help you find the model of your dreams. Drive safe, and we'll see you soon!

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