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Check out our comprehensive review of the 2025 Hyundai Venue for details on the cabin, technology, amenities, and safety of this subcompact crossover.What is New for the 2025 Hyundai Venue?
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Though it competes in the segment, the 2025 Hyundai Venue has charming styling and a commendable dose of content for the $20,000 buy-in. Still in its first generation, which started in 2020, changes versus the 2024 Venue that we review here are limited to the previous Green Apple finish being swapped for Mirage Green. In fact, the little Venue hasn’t received anything resembling a mid-cycle refresh since it debuted but still manages to feel compelling in the subcompact arena.
Carsforsale.com Score
7.75/10
Powertrain
Score
7.5/10
Interior
Score
8/10
Technology
Score
7.5/10
Value
Score
8/10
The Breakdown
15” alloy wheels
Low price point
Plenty of standard features
AWD not available
Missing adaptive cruise control
Underpowered for the highway
The rare affordable new car
2025 Hyundai Venue Specs
- 121 horsepower from base engine
- 113 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 3 available trims
- 19 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 31 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Standard forward collision mitigation
- Available Bluelink+ Connectivity
- 3 years complimentary maintenance
2025 Hyundai Venue Powertrain 7.5/10
The Hyundai Venue is not going to win any drag races with its little 1.6L four-cylinder making just 121 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. But the modest size and sub-2,800-pound curb weight help the Venue earn a spot on our list of the most fuel-efficient small SUVs. Figures come in at 29 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined.
Nods to cost-cutting include rear drum brakes on the SE model. But kudos to the 15-inch alloy wheels on that Venue as they bring the benefit of lower replacement costs down the road versus the more common 18- and 20-inch rims these days. A CVT routes power to the front wheels only as AWD is not an option for the Hyundai Venue. But again, this helps keep the price points very low versus the competition and is a Venue selling point.
2025 Hyundai Venue Interior 8/10
You might expect the 5-seat Hyundai Venue to be tiny inside, and it’s certainly on the small side, however, it’s one of our favorite subcompact crossovers for legroom thanks to the 41 inches up front and 34 in the second row. Upholstery is either cloth or a combination of cloth and leatherette, but interesting patterns and two-tone application manage to give the otherwise simple cabin a pleasant vibe.
Fold the 60/40 split rear bench down for 32 cubic feet of cargo space, which measures 19 when left upright. Automatic climate control shows up on the SEL with heated front seats reserved for Limited models.
2025 Hyundai Venue Technology Features 7.5/10
Unlike the rest of the Hyundai lineup, the 2025 Venue’s roster of tech is less impressive. All models have an 8-inch central touchscreen, which is relatively small these days, but wireless smartphone mirroring does come standard. A 6-speaker stereo is the best you’ll get as there is no premium audio option, but the SEL and Limited do include dual USB ports for both rows of seating.
Advanced driver aids are another area the Venue sees less attention than its stablemates. Forward collision mitigation, a lane-keeping system, a driver-attention monitor, and automatic high beams come standard. Adaptive cruise control, however, is absent. The Venue earns no crash-test awards from the IIHS and comes in at 4 stars overall in NHTSA testing.
2025 Hyundai Venue Trims & Pricing
SE – $20,200
For a bit more than $20,000, the Venue SE brings small alloy wheels, black cloth upholstery, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and a front center sliding armrest. A pair of front USB ports and wireless smartphone mirroring with an 8-inch interface are also included.
SEL – $22,200
The midpack SEL model features 17-inch wheels, a dash of exterior chrome trim, roof rails, and a passive entry system. These Venues also come with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Limited – $23,450
In range-topping Limited spec, the 2025 Venue has LED headlights and taillamps, heated side mirrors, and available two-tone paint. These models also include a cloth and leatherette upholstery design, heated front seats, navigation, a wireless phone charging pad, Bluelink+ connectivity, and Hyundai Pay.
2025 Hyundai Venue Overall Value 8/10
Of the three Venue models, it’s easy to recommend the SEL as it justifies the $2,000 premium over base models with desirable content like a sunroof, automatic climate control, and additional driver aids. The Chevy Trax is a compelling alternative in 1RS trim as it has a similar price tag, while boasting 18-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, and LED headlights. But it can’t touch Hyundai’s warranty that includes 5 years of basic coverage, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain term, and 3 years of complimentary maintenance.
Carsforsale.com Overall Score 7.75/10
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If you’re in the market for an affordable new car, it’s hard to find fault with the 2025 Hyundai Venue. The lack of AWD just means you need to be a more careful driver in the wet and consider a set of snow tires in the winter. It’s certainly light on power and cannot compete with its tech-heavy Hyundai stablemates for wow factor. But that’s not the point of the Venue.
Its mission is being a competent runabout without breaking the bank. Along with the useful included content, like wireless smartphone mirroring, the Venue will take on all comers in the warranty department. The little Venue punches far above its weight class and should be on any potential buyer’s shopping list.
FAQ’s About the 2025 Hyundai Venue
How much is a new Hyundai Venue?
The 2025 Venue starts at $20,200.
Is the Hyundai Venue a hybrid?
No, the Venue is only sold with a traditional gas-powered engine.
Is the Venue AWD?
No, the Hyundai Venue is strictly front-wheel drive.
