The American life-style has clearly outlined wants and desires. Inside them, crossover utility autos (CUVs) rank up there with sliced bread, which is why it’s no shock that Hyundai has a number of CUVs to supply the American public, certainly one of them being the subcompact Venue.
The Hyundai Venue hit the market earlier this 12 months as a 2020 mannequin. Whereas the Venue is smaller than the favored turbocharged Hyundai Kona, it suits within the lineup properly however doesn’t stand out within the crowded panorama of CUVs. There’s nothing concerning the Venue that impresses or wins me over for a small crossover. Actually, I might go so far as to omit the Venue from a prime subcompact CUV suggestion aside from the actual fact of it having a gorgeous worth and a good listing of tech options and security tools. In any other case, the Venue is an “Okay” proposition with 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque from its 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine.
The engine sends energy to the entrance wheels by a repeatedly variable transmission (CVT), which is the one obtainable setup for the Venue. Apparently, the engine and CVT work effectively collectively to really feel “zippy” round city as a result of its small and light-weight issue. Nonetheless, you’re not going to thrill anybody with the acceleration, which is able to take about 9.9 seconds to hit 60 mph.
Gas economic system is constant however not as stellar as I might have hoped for such a small crossover on the freeway at 34 mpg. You’ll get a gentle 32 mpg mixed and essentially match the EPA estimated 30 mpg metropolis, which is the great half.
Inside the Hyundai Venue within the top-level SEL trim, there’s a compliant cabin with controls simply the place they should be. Even the quantity knob is bigger than the tuning knob to point out its significance and easy-to-reach issue. The automated local weather management slightly below the Hyundai model’s newest easy-to-use 8-inch infotainment touchscreen all provides to the tech issue together with lane preserving help, ahead collision avoidance w/pedestrian detection, and the elective options of the blind-spot and collision warnings, rear cross-traffic collision warning, an influence sunroof, LED headlights and taillights, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Seating areas are surprisingly accommodating up entrance and cargo space is ‘good’ for its class. Nonetheless, the Venue is small – and appears small – and there isn’t any method of getting round that reality it doesn’t matter what angle you take a look at it or strive to slot in 4 or 5 normal-sized adults.
All in for my loaded-up Venue SEL check car, and also you’re taking a look at spending $23,280. Although the bottom Hyundai Venue SE with an admirable bit of normal tools, together with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration with an 8-inch touchscreen, you’ve gotten a worth of $18,750 to begin.
