2022 Hyundai Venue Review

Name: 2022 Hyundai Venue Review
Brand: Hyundai
Price: 16285 USD

Hyundai Venue Limited 4dr Hatchback Exterior

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Hyundai's smallest SUV, the Venue, packs a lot into a very compact package. It excels at everyday tasks and is comfortable enough to take on a road trip. It's a great value and comes with most of the latest safety and technology features. If you want something more practical and stylish than a subcompact sedan, it'll be worth your time to check out the Venue.

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2022 Hyundai Venue Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

Pros

Impressive number of features for your money
For its size, easy to get into and out of
Simple control layout

Cons

Engine sounds and feels a little coarse at higher speeds
All-wheel drive is unavailable
One of the smaller extra-small SUVs in the class

What's new

Minor changes to standard feature availability
Limited trim replaces Denim trim
Part of the first Venue generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Once upon a time, cash-strapped car buyers who were sick and tired of paying to repair their old, broken-down used car would instead choose to make monthly payments on a shiny new economy car. Today, extra-small crossover SUVs like the 2022 Hyundai Venue fill this role. And when it comes to the 2022 Venue, it does so with a level of style, utility and technology unheard of in the past.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$142/mo

$179/mo

Avg. Compact Car

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Equipped with just enough power to accelerate out of its own way, but not available with an all-wheel-drive system that would make it a legit SUV, the Venue is actually more of a four-door hatchback than anything else. But the Hyundai Venue offers plenty of value by way of its pleasing amount of features and excellent warranty and free scheduled maintenance program. Plus, like other Hyundai models, the Venue is genuinely stylish and feels like a quality piece of engineering.

The Venue makes a compelling case for itself among other low-priced SUVs such as the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for a detailed review of the Venue's performance, comfort and more.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Average

7.4

out of 10

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Performance

7.0/10

How does the Venue drive? From behind the wheel, the Venue is perfectly adequate across the board. You'll have no issue commuting, running errands, or taking a cruise to the beach or lake. Acceleration is about average for this class, which is not fast by most accounts. At our test track, the Venue needed 9.4 seconds to get up to 60 mph.

But it's good where it counts for a small city runabout, responding quickly right off the line, with its CVT automatic and easy brakes providing a pretty smooth driving experience overall. It's definitely not an athletic SUV, but its small size keeps it nimble and kind of fun to zip around corners.

Comfort

7.0/10

How comfortable is the Venue? You might assume based on its small size and low cost of entry that the Venue lacks comfort. Thankfully that's not the case. It's far from a luxurious experience, but the Venue fares well even compared with some larger rivals in its class. The front seats have a nice balance of cushion and support. The rear bench cushion is a bit flat, but there's a good recline to the backrest. Ride comfort can be tricky to maintain in smaller vehicles, but the Venue's won't beat you up even on longer trips.

The climate control is single-zone only, which makes sense given the Venue's size, and we found it sufficient for keeping the cabin cool. There is some wind and road noise at highway speeds, but it's nothing out of the ordinary for this class.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Venue's interior is practical, and passenger space is better than expected given its short length. It achieves this relative spaciousness through its upright seating. As long as you're not much taller than 6 feet, you should find the Venue relatively accommodating in front and cozy but livable in back. The squared-off doors make it pretty easy to get in and out of.

The simplicity of the Venue keeps it easy to use. The 8-inch infotainment touchscreen is bright, responsive and easy to use. All other controls, buttons and knobs are clearly labeled and arranged logically. Forward and side visibility is pretty good, but your over-the-shoulder view is hampered somewhat by the thick rear roof pillars. The available blind-spot monitoring system certainly helps alleviate this issue when switching lanes.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The Venue has just the right amount of technology, and it's easy and straightforward to use. The available six-speaker sound system produces surprisingly good sound that's clear and has a nice amount of punch. The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment/navigation system comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. The navigation system is very reminiscent of today's smartphones in look and feel, and real-time traffic information is nice to have.

The advanced safety and driver aids work but seem a bit oversensitive. It's worth noting that adaptive cruise is not offered on the Venue in case that's an important feature on your list.

Storage

7.0/10

How’s the storage? The Venue is small, so there's only so much you can physically fit inside. We think it makes excellent use of the space it does have, however. There's 18.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats (31.9 cubic feet with rear seats folded), which we found sufficient for everyday use.

The cargo area offers a couple of cool things: an adjustable load floor and a stowable cargo cover. The loading area has a wide opening and low loading height to make it easy to get things in. Up front, there's a sufficient amount of storage space for your personal items. As for child duty, the Venue's car seat anchor points are clearly marked on the seatback and easy to access. But the lack of rear legroom will make it hard to fit a larger rear-facing child safety seat.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Venue's fuel economy at 31 mpg combined (29 city/33 highway), a pretty efficient estimate for this class. But we found it tough to match that in our real-world driving. On our highway-heavy 115-mile evaluation route, we averaged a mere 29 mpg. Perhaps it's due to our need to keep up with the flow of California traffic, but we suspect the EPA figures are a bit optimistic for a Venue roaming in the wild.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Venue a good value? Good value? No. We'd call this an excellent value. The Venue is well built and relatively practical. For what you pay, Hyundai packs in a lot of features. Some vehicles start where the Venue tops out on price and don't have the same amount of tech.

Hyundai's warranty is best in class, with five-year/60,000 bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. Roadside assistance is provided for five years with no mileage limit, and all Hyundais now come with free scheduled maintenance for three years/36,000 miles.

Wildcard

7.0/10

Is it fun to drive? Not really. The Venue is very utilitarian and that seems to be the core focus. The styling of the Venue is also rather nondescript, blending into the sea of subcompact SUVs. If you want something more distinctive, look elsewhere, at perhaps Mazda's CX-30 or even Kia's Soul or Seltos.

Which Venue does Edmunds recommend?

The Hyundai Venue's middle SEL trim level offers the best blend of equipment and value. It has some desirable extras over the base SE, including 17-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof and additional driver assist features.

2022 Hyundai Venue models

Anchoring the Hyundai SUV lineup as the most affordable choice in the stable, the 2022 Venue comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. All Venues have a 121-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is not available. Equipment highlights are as follows:

SE
Starts off the Venue lineup with:

15-inch alloy wheels
Automatic headlights
Height-adjustable driver's seat
60/40-split folding rear seatbacks
8-inch touchscreen display
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Four-speaker sound system
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

SEL
The midlevel SEL includes the SE equipment plus:

17-inch alloy wheels
Rear disc brakes (can improve stopping capability)
Roof rails
Sunroof
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Center storage box with sliding armrest
Automatic climate control
Additional USB port
Six-speaker audio system
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Limited
Comes fully loaded thanks to:

LED headlights
Heated side mirrors
Heated front seats
Keyless entry and push-button start
Navigation system
Hyundai's Bluelink (connected and emergency services package)

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Most helpful consumer reviews

Very Economical car!

William Correa, 03/03/2021

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)

This little care is awesome. It’s a nice crossover, plenty of room inside. The engine does respond, especially in sport mode. The Apple Airplay and Android Auto touchscreen radio is very user friendly. Speakers are great. I bought the SEL model, and it’s well worth the upgrade.

Love this car

DANSEL, 01/19/2021

2021 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)

I wasnt sold after my test drive but I am so glad I got this car. The gas mileage is AMAZING, it handles well in all weather...even icy conditions. The truck and backseat are a little small, but that's only because I have a car seat and stroller to go everywhere with me. Little touches make the car feel like a luxury vehicle: sunroof, leather steering wheel and a user friendly …

Nice basic SUV

Steve W., 02/09/2022

2022 Hyundai Venue SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)

Very nice ride, lots of amenities for the money, comfortable and great on gas. Very affordable for what you get.

Wow

Buy one, 01/23/2023

2022 Hyundai Venue Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)

Yes it’s budget friendly but no it does not feel cheap. All the safety features and the styling are put together so well. It looks like it costs more esp on the SEL and up trims. All the latest features and a sunroof included for $23K is unheard of these days. The engine is dual port injection so there won’t be issues like older Hyundais had with carbon buildup. The transmission is the …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Hyundai Venue, so we've included reviews for other years of the Venue since its last redesign.

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2022 Venue Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$19,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	31 MPG
Cost to Drive	$142/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Venue models:

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist: Warns you of obstacles ahead and can activate the braking system to avoid a collision.
Lane Keeping Assist: Warns you when the Venue drifts from its lane and can help to steer it back into its lane.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Warns you of vehicles in the Venue's blind spot and illuminates a light in the mirror as an alert.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover14.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2022 Hyundai Venue Review

2022 Hyundai Venue Review

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What's new

Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Hyundai Venue SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

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Very Economical car!

Love this car

Nice basic SUV

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