2020 Hyundai Venue review

What We Like

Interior: It may look small, but the Venue features a surprisingly roomy and comfortable cabin. The front seats offer nice cushioning with good support, and while the rear seat is a little tight, it is certainly usable for two adults. The large display screen is bright and easy to read, and the controls, buttons, and knobs are well laid out with an intuitive design.

Technology: Even as an entry-level model, the Venue comes well equipped with a standard 8-inch infotainment display with navigation as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. All trim levels of the Venue get advanced driver-assist features like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistance, and driver attention warning. Unfortunately, adaptive cruise control is not offered on the 2020 Venue.

Storage: The Venue may be small, but it makes good use of the available space to provide a good level of utility. The cargo space has a wide opening for easy loading, and it can hold almost 19 cubic feet of gear, or 32 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. There’s also an adjustable load floor as well as a stowable cargo cover.

What Needs Improvement

Performance: With only 121 horsepower on tap, the Venue will certainly not win any races. It’s not terribly quick getting to 60 mph—in Edmunds' testing, it took 9.4 seconds to do this—but handling is reasonable, so the Venue is enjoyable to drive.