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The 2024 Hyundai Venue, Explained

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$20,550
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123hp
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Front Wheel Drive
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Review: Kia Venue
By Marcus Holloway, Staff Reviewer

See trim pricing, cargo specs, and standard safety tech before you visit a dealer.

The Venue pairs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 121 horsepower with a CVT (or 6-speed manual on base trims), sending power to the front wheels only—no AWD option exists in this segment for Kia. Cargo space totals 18.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats, generous for a subcompact crossover.

Inside, the 8-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto outclasses rivals like the Nissan Kicks at this price point. Ride quality stays composed on city streets, though highway merging exposes the modest power output. Forward collision-avoidance assist comes standard across all trims.

The verdict

Highs, lows & bottom line

Highs

  • Tight turning radius for city parking
  • Straightforward controls without touchscreen overload
  • Strong value at base trim levels

Lows

  • No available all-wheel drive
  • Highway passing power feels strained
  • Rear seat space cramped for adults

Bottom line

The Venue suits budget-conscious city drivers who prioritize maneuverability and simplicity over power or all-weather capability.

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Kia backs the Venue with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both transferable only under certain conditions to a second owner. This is longer than most competitors' powertrain coverage in the subcompact crossover segment.

The Venue uses a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a CVT, and EPA ratings land in the low-to-mid 30s mpg combined depending on trim. There's no turbocharged or hybrid variant, so fuel economy figures are consistent across the lineup.

Behind the rear seats, cargo capacity is roughly 19 cubic feet, expanding to around 32 cubic feet with the 60/40-split rear seats folded flat. That's competitive for the subcompact crossover class, though smaller than larger compact SUVs.

Kia does not publish a towing capacity for the Venue, and it lacks a factory tow package or hitch option. Buyers needing to tow even light loads like a small utility trailer should look at a compact SUV instead.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Driver Attention Warning are standard across all trims, which is notable at this price point. Higher trims add Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, but adaptive cruise control is not offered on any Venue trim.

The Venue's naturally aspirated engine and CVT avoid the added maintenance complexity of turbocharged or dual-clutch setups, keeping routine service costs low. It's also Kia's least expensive model to insure in most markets given its lower value and modest performance specs, though exact premiums vary by driver and location.
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