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Hyundai Venue
A simple, city-friendly subcompact SUV with front-wheel drive.
1 TRIM ABOUT THE HYUNDAI VENUE
Hyundai Venue at a glance
The Hyundai Venue is the smallest and most straightforward SUV in Hyundai’s U.S. lineup. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine sends 121 hp to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission; all-wheel drive is not offered. Cariary sees the Venue as an urban hatchback in SUV clothing rather than a miniature adventure vehicle. That is not necessarily a weakness: its upright seating position, tight turning circle and compact exterior dimensions suit crowded streets and limited parking. Acceleration is modest, especially with passengers, but buyers who value low purchase cost and simple daily transportation may find the Venue easier to justify than a larger, more complex crossover.