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2026 Hyundai Venue
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2026 Hyundai Venue

The new for 2020 Venue has a boxy, SUV-like shape that makes it feel roomier than one might think. It fits beneath the Kona in the Hyundai lineup, and competes with the Nissan Kicks. All-wheel drive is not offered. As is the case with other subcompacts, the Venue's 121-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is not tremendously powerful, the ride is stiff and choppy, and the cabin is noisy. Handling is nimble and the car is extremely easy to park and maneuver. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility come standard, as does an 8-inch touch screen. Heated front-seats are optional, and buyers can opt for a white roof. The Venue touts a long list of standard advanced safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane keeping assistance. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are optional. For 2021, the manual transmission was dropped.

Market value
$19,638
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$19,638
Retail value range
$18,700 - $20,575
Original MSRP range
$20,550 - $22,825
Trade-in range
$16,985 - $18,965

Ratings

Road test score
62/100
Reliability
3/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
32 MPG
EPA combined
31 MPG
Tested city
23 MPG
Tested highway
41 MPG
Tested overall
32 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,225
Cruising range
380 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.4 sec
0-60 mph
8.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
125 ft
Avoidance speed
55.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
159 in
Width
70 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Weight
2,645 lb
Maximum load
840 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
25.5 in
Luggage
2+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
4/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Hyundai

<p>From low-cost sedans to three-row electric SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. Performance for individual models and years varies widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost compact Elantra and midsized Sonata sedan. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsized Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer hybrid powertrains and three-row seating. In our testing, most Hyundai models are available with a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness while improving fuel economy. The Ioniq electric models are high-tech, well-designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.</p>

Vehicle ID: 37486 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026

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