2020 Hyundai Venue
What’s new
- All-new model
- Smaller than a Hyundai Kona
- Abundance of available tech and driver aids
- Kicks off the first Venue generation
Pros & Cons
- Smart packaging produces good cargo capacity for its size
- Light and nimble handling
- Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Impressive array of available driver aids
- Engine sounds and feels coarse at higher speeds
- All-wheel drive isn't offered
2020 Hyundai Venue pricing
in Ashburn, VA
2020 Hyundai Venue Review
Hyundai takes the subcompact SUV to new dimensions — tinier dimensions, that is — with the new 2020 Venue. It serves as the bookend for the small side of the brand's SUV lineup. It's dwarfed by the already diminutive Hyundai Kona, measuring a full 5 inches shorter, but it still technically seats up to five passengers. Even so, calling the Venue a true SUV requires a certain linguistic flexibility. Instead, the Venue represents an increasing number of vehicles that combine crossover styling with the stance and handling abilities of a traditional hatchback.
Under the hood of the Venue sits a four-cylinder good for 121 horsepower. That's not a whole lot of power for a modern car, but it's enough to get the Venue zipping up on freeway onramps without too much trouble.
Hyundai pairs the engine to a continuously variable automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. The latter is a rare offering in this class of vehicle and helps make the Venue a little more fun to drive. All Venues are front-wheel-drive with no option for all-wheel drive, though Hyundai says using the Snow driving mode can help keep power on the ground when the road is slippery.
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Which Venue does Edmunds recommend?
Hyundai Venue models
The 2020 Venue is the most affordable SUV in Hyundai's already value-oriented lineup. It comes in three trim levels: SE, SEL and the stylish Denim trim. Highlight features include:
SE
Starts you off with:
- 121-hp four-cylinder engine
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic headlights
- 15-inch steel wheels
- 8-inch touchscreen display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Four-speaker sound system
- Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time)
- Lane keeping assist (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
SEL
The midtier SEL includes the SE features and adds:
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Armrest storage box
- Automatic climate control
- Additional USB port
- Six-speaker audio system
- Snow drive mode
Two optional packages are available on the SEL:
Convenience package:
- Sunroof
- Sliding armrest
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
Premium package:
- LED headlights
- Heated front seats
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Hyundai's Blue Link Connected Car system
Denim
The Denim trim includes almost all of the above. It also has:
- Two-tone blue and white paint (the only available color)
- Simulated leather seating
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2020 Hyundai Venue video
2020 Hyundai Venue First Look | New York Auto Show2020 Hyundai Venue First Look | New York Auto Show
[MUSIC PLAYING] ELANA SCHERR: This little cutie behind me is the 2020 Hyundai Venue. And it is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the big eight passenger Palisade that Hyundai recently introduced. That's to say its new compact SUV, even smaller than the Kona, to round out Hyundai's SUV offerings. Hyundai says that it wants the Venue to appeal to people who are buying a car for the first time, younger buyers, folks who live in the city, wants the car to seem attainable, and sassy, cool. It kind of reminds me a little bit of the Nissan Kicks with the optional two tone roof and the small footprint. But it has a boxier appearance, more like a big SUV, and I think that gives it a distinctive look for a compact SUV. I'm still trying to decide how I feel about Hyundai's grills, they are distinctive. But one thing I'm wholeheartedly in favor of is Hyundai's lighting design. The boxy square headlights and tail lights on the Venue look great-- really cool, really unique-- two thumbs up. I have a lot more to tell you about the Venue, but before I do head over to Edmunds because we can help you with all your car shopping needs. Performance options for the Venue are easy because there really aren't any. There is only one engine, a 1.6 liter four-cylinder, although there are two transmissions, a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic. Car's only available in front wheel drive, so your decision's made. Hyundai is predicting about 33 miles per gallon and the engines making 121 horsepower, so we're not expecting a rocket ship. What the Venue lacks in performance bragging rights, it makes up for in interior and tech. Let's check it out. [MUSIC PLAYING] We have entered the Venue. There's so many good jokes to be made in the name, but I'm not going to make any of them. I'm going to talk about the interior because it's really nice. Hyundai does a great job with interiors. They're always subtle and airy. They give you the impression of a lot of space. It's like whoever designs the interiors has a really good idea of when to stop, when to let it breathe. The only complaint that I have about the interior in the Venue is that there isn't more of it. And, by that, I mean it's really small in here. It's nice up here in the front seat, but I wouldn't want to put any big friends in the back. And, well, there is clever storage in the cargo area, there isn't a whole lot of it. With the seats down, it's only 31.9 cubic feet and there are other small SUVs is in the class that offer you a lot more than that. But let's talk about tech, because Hyundai's very generous with their technology in their cars. There's a digital dash, there's an 8-inch screen. It's Android and Apple friendly, has all of the expected technology, plus additional stuff like lane keep assist and a drowsy driver warning, so you won't fall asleep behind the wheel. All of the controls in the cockpit are clearly labeled, nicely laid out, it's not busy, everything makes sense. I really like it. It would be a fun car to drive around. With a small SUV there are always compromises, but for the Venue it looks like the pros are going to outweigh the cons. You can be sure that as soon as it hits the streets, Edmunds is going to get behind the wheel and give you a full report. [MUSIC PLAYING]
Big news from Hyundai at the 2019 New York International Auto Show! Well, big news about a small vehicle: the 2020 Hyundai Venue, a compact SUV to round out Hyundai's SUV lineup. Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr got a first look during the Venue's debut.
Features & Specs
| SEL 4dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl CVT | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,250 |
| MPG | 30 city / 34 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 5 |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| SE 4dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl CVT | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,550 |
| MPG | 30 city / 34 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 5 |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Denim 4dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl CVT | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,050 |
| MPG | 30 city / 34 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 5 |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| SE 4dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl 6M | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,350 |
| MPG | 27 city / 35 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 5 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Horsepower | 121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Safety
Our experts’ favorite Venue safety features:
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Warns you of vehicles in the Venue's blind spot and illuminates a light in the mirror as an alert.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
- Alerts you of vehicles or objects crossing the Venue's path when reversing.
- Driver Attention Warning
- Monitors your driving patterns to display an alert if the Venue senses you aren't paying attention to the road.
NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 / 5 |
| Driver | 4 / 5 |
| Passenger | 4 / 5 |
| Side Crash Rating | Rating |
| Overall | 5 / 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating | Rating |
| Overall | 5 / 5 |
| Driver | 5 / 5 |
| Passenger | 5 / 5 |
| Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings | Rating |
| Front Seat | 5 / 5 |
| Back Seat | 5 / 5 |
| Rollover | Rating |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 |
| Dynamic Test Result | No Tip |
| Risk Of Rollover | 14.3% |
Hyundai Venue vs. the competition
Hyundai Venue vs. Hyundai Kona
The Hyundai Kona is the Venue's slightly larger sibling. As such, it offers a bit more passenger and cargo space than the Venue. The Kona is available with all-wheel drive and a powerful turbocharged engine, neither of which is available on the Venue. You'll pay more to get a Kona, but in return you get a more capable vehicle.
Hyundai Venue vs. Nissan Kicks
As with the Venue, the Kicks sits at the bottom of Nissan's lineup, slotting below the Rogue Sport. These two models are quite similar in size and power. The Kicks offers more space inside than it might appear, but we wish that interior was available with more features.
Hyundai Venue vs. Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport isn't our favorite subcompact crossover, but it's priced close to the Venue and is available with more power and all-wheel drive. You also get more cargo space. But the EcoSport it disappoints with subpar fuel economy, a choppy and unrefined ride, and a relative lack of advanced driver safety features.
FAQ
Is the Hyundai Venue a good car?
What's new in the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Hyundai Venue:
- All-new model
- Smaller than a Hyundai Kona
- Abundance of available tech and driver aids
- Kicks off the first Venue generation
Is the Hyundai Venue reliable?
Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2020 Hyundai Venue?
The least-expensive 2020 Hyundai Venue is the 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $17,350.
Other versions include:
- SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $19,250
- SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $18,550
- Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $22,050
- SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M) which starts at $17,350
What are the different models of Hyundai Venue?
More about the 2020 Hyundai Venue
2020 Hyundai Venue Overview
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is offered in the following submodels: Venue Hatchback. Available styles include SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT), SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT), Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT), and SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M).
What do people think of the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2020 Hyundai Venue and all its trim types. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2020 Venue.
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2020 Hyundai Venue and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2020 Venue featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What's a good price for a New 2020 Hyundai Venue?
2020 Hyundai Venue Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2020 Hyundai Venue Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23,410. The average price paid for a new 2020 Hyundai Venue Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1,336 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1,336 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $22,074.
The average savings for the 2020 Hyundai Venue Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is 5.7% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 7 2020 Hyundai Venue Denim 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2020 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $20,525. The average price paid for a new 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1,202 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1,202 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $19,323.
The average savings for the 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is 5.9% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 91 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $19,670. The average price paid for a new 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1,259 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1,259 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $18,411.
The average savings for the 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is 6.4% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 17 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
The 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $18,655. The average price paid for a new 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M) is trending $1,183 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1,183 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $17,472.
The average savings for the 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M) is 6.3% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 7 2020 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
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