2024 Hyundai Venue Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Stylish design
Impressive technology
Excellent value for money
Cons
Sluggish performance
Cramped back seat
Not much cargo space
Thanks to the 2024 Hyundai Venue, a new car might just be within your reach.
A small multi-purpose vehicle that Hyundai sells as a crossover SUV, the 2024 Venue has a base price of $23,581 in Canada, including the destination charge. Three versions are available, each equipped with a 121-horsepower four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. It holds four adults (five if you squeeze) and can carry up to 528 litres of cargo. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the Venue includes important safety features. You can expect 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.
Verdict: Affordable to buy and own, the 2024 Hyundai Venue is a budget-friendly choice.
In Canada, Hyundai sells the 2024 Venue in Essential, Preferred, and Ultimate trim levels, with prices ranging from $23,581 to $28,081, including the $1,950 destination charge. We recommend an upgrade to a Venue Preferred ($25,581) at a minimum because it looks better on the outside and adds desirable convenience and important safety features.
Our test vehicle had the U.S. equivalent of Ultimate trim and Ecotronic Grey paint, bringing the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) to $28,331. There aren’t many options for the Venue, so pushing that sticker price past $28,000 isn’t easy. Grey isn’t the Venue’s most expressive colour, but it gives the rather jaunty little hatchback a more mature and subdued appearance. As affordable cars go, the design is appealing with a sense of genuine style, something that can’t always be said for basic transportation.
Inside, the 2024 Venue’s interior features plenty of hard plastic, but it doesn’t look egregiously cheap. Again, examples of unexpected style include the stripes and piping on the seats, and the white trim surrounding the dashboard air vents and the transmission shifter on the centre console.
The test vehicle’s digital instrumentation was an unexpected treat, and the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display is properly sized for the Venue. All of the controls exhibit typical Hyundai quality regarding finishes, markings, and operation. The 2024 Venue comes across as a thoughtfully designed, stylishly detailed, and high-quality small SUV.
Hyundai equips the Venue with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine making 121 horsepower and 113 pound-feet of torque. That isn’t much, but the Venue doesn’t weigh a lot, tipping the scales at 1,200 to 1,250 kilograms. In addition, an agreeable continuously variable transmission (CVT) does a good job of maximizing the available power, so it can scoot along without any trouble.
Still, the Venue is most at home in cities and suburbs, where you’ll appreciate its small park-it-anywhere size, nimble handling, and excellent outward visibility. In addition, at lower speeds, the engine operates at a more relaxed pace, so you’re less likely to notice the Venue’s lack of power or the droning from the CVT.
Rough and irregular pavement, such as speed bumps, potholes, and railroad tracks, results in unsophisticated suspension behaviour. Due to the MacPherson strut front and torsion-beam rear axle suspension, you may experience a busy ride quality, structural shudders, and other discomforting sensations or noises. This vehicle prefers smooth, well-maintained pavement.
Head out on the highway with one person aboard, and the Venue can confidently match the pace of traffic by the end of the on-ramp. It also climbed a mountain grade without dropping below the 100 km/h speed limit. However, the CVT and buzzy four-cylinder engine sound awful when you press harder on the accelerator pedal. Adding a few hundred pounds of extra passengers or cargo can’t possibly result in good things.
Hyundai does not offer all-wheel-drive (AWD) on the Venue. Instead, the power flows to the front wheels, calling into question the automaker’s claim this is a crossover SUV. However, it does provide 17 centimetres of ground clearance, so when you install a set of winter tires, it will clear more accumulated snow than a typical car while plowing ahead to your destination without AWD.
Regarding fuel economy, the 2024 Venue earns a Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption rating of 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. On our mountainous testing loop, it averaged 7.8 L/100 km. We expected better, and are sure you would, too.
The Venue’s increased ground clearance also means the crossover sits higher off the road than a car, and that makes it easier to get into and out of the front and back seats.
Comfort is decent, despite the Venue’s small dimensions. The test model’s driver’s seat had a manual height adjuster, and the steering wheel offered tilt-and-telescopic adjustment. Both front seats featured appealing fabric inserts, artificial leather bolsters, and heated cushions to ward off the chill during cold weather.
Technically, the back seat accommodates three people, but two will be happier. Taller passengers will dislike the hard plastic front seatbacks, though. Storage space is limited for rear passengers, and there aren’t any air conditioning vents.
In front, there is decent stash space for such a small vehicle, and Hyundai includes a useful shelf on the dashboard in front of the passenger. Cargo room is on par with a typical compact car at 528 litres. Fold the back seat down, and the Venue ferries up to 902 litres of whatever you can squeeze into it.
In the middle of the dashboard, Hyundai mounts an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display. It features modern graphics, logical menu structures, and simple operation. Below the screen are stereo volume and radio tuning knobs framing a row of buttons providing quick access to commonly used functions.
Standard features include Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a six-speaker sound system. Considering the youthful consumers who might find the Venue appealing, it deserves better stereo speakers.
Every 2024 Venue comes with standard forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and a driver monitoring system. Starting with the Venue Preferred, Hyundai adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control or lane-centring assist are not available on the 2024 Venue.
Those omissions left us with little to evaluate. The lane-keeping assist system produced a few inaccurate alerts and responses during our time with the SUV, and the forward-collision warning issued one incorrect warning while driving on an intermittently shady street toward the morning sun. Otherwise, we found little about which to complain.
If a collision occurs, the Venue does a decent job of protecting its occupants. Just keep in mind that some crash test results are valid only when an accident occurs with a similarly sized vehicle in the same weight class. Most other cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road are larger and weigh more than the Venue.
With that in mind, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says the Venue gets Good ratings in three different crash tests, coupled with an Acceptable rating for the Ultimate trim level’s brighter LED headlights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2024 Venue an overall rating of four stars instead of the top five-star rating.
When you’re buying a new vehicle in the Venue’s price class, cost-effectiveness is of paramount importance. From the purchase price, fuel economy, and warranty coverage to the thoughtful perks that can make owning an entry-level model more rewarding, these factors can make or break a decision.
Fortunately, the 2024 Hyundai Venue is a cost-effective choice. While its fuel economy ratings are unimpressive, this Hyundai offers a 5-year/100,000-kilometre new vehicle warranty and powertrain warranty, and a five-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance plan.
But that doesn’t mean appealing alternatives don’t exist. Recommended rivals include the stylish Buick Envista, affordable Chevrolet Trax, and funky Kia Soul. We’re less likely to suggest the 2024 Nissan Kicks, but the redesigned 2025 Kicks looks promising.
Ultimately, you want the best bang for your hard-earned buck. Fortunately, there is more to the Hyundai Venue than just a great deal.
Note: Images show a US model.
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2024 Hyundai Venue Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: rear
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: dual level cargo area · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: dual level cargo area · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth · Upholstery accents: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: rear