Why Drivers Are Loving It
The Hyundai Venue proves you don’t have to spend big to get modern features. Even the base SE trim, with an MSRP starting at approximately $20,900 (oriental market price for the United States), comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a suite of driver-assistance tech that many brands still charge extra for.
Step up to the top Limited trim – around $23,500 (oriental market price for the United States) – and you get LED exterior lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels, wireless device charging, heated front seats, and a sunroof option.
Surprisingly Roomy Inside
Despite its tiny footprint (wheelbase of just 99.2 inches), the Venue feels airy inside. Front headroom is about 39.4 inches and rear headroom is 38.6 inches – plenty for adults on shorter trips. Shoulder room measures roughly 53.9 inches front and rear.
- With rear seats up: 18.7 cu ft of cargo space
- With rear seats folded: up to 31.9 cu ft
Safety and Extra Goodies
Hyundai loads every Venue with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and driver-attention monitoring – standard. Move to the mid-level SEL (starting around $22,200) and you add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Power, Efficiency & Rivals
All 2025 Venues use a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder making 121 hp paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive only (no AWD available). Acceleration is relaxed rather than rapid, but real-world fuel economy shines: EPA rates it at 29 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined – among the best in the class.
Competitors like the Nissan Kicks, Kia Soul, and Chevy Trax offer a bit more power or available all-wheel drive, but none match the Venue’s combination of price, warranty (10-year/100,000-mile powertrain), and standard features.
Final Verdict
The 2025 Hyundai Venue remains the smartest buy for budget-conscious buyers who still want modern tech, strong safety, and Hyundai’s bulletproof warranty. It’s not the quickest or most exciting subcompact SUV, but in this price bracket, nothing else comes close to its overall value. If you’re shopping city runabouts under $25k,000, put the Venue at the top of your test-drive list.
