2020 Hyundai Venue Review // The death of the compact car??

The Hyundai Venue is a perfect example of how quickly the automotive world is changing. The Hyundai Venue is a subcompact utility based on the Hyundai Accent platform delivering an alternative to buying a compact or subcompact car. people love utility vehicles and even though the Venue is a front wheel drive-only vehicle, it has the looks and attitude of an SUV but really is just a city runabout. Powering the all-new Hyundai Venue compact utility is a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine with 121hp and 113 lb.-ft. of torque. The power goes through a CVT to the front wheels only. All but the top model get rear drum brakes. The Venue comes with a base model using a manual transmission, all other models get a CVT. The base automatic equipped car comes with heated front seats, heated rear seats, apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry plus push button start and roof rails.The market for small cars is quickly shrinking but the sales of small SUVs is absolutely exploding, a small subcompact utility like this Venue is another nail in the coffin of small car sales.
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[@dominicfong6341]

Torsion beam suspension, steel rims, rear drum brakes, and rock hard dashboard are all great things and will quite likely to outlast the rest of the vehicle. Why do reviewers always look at them as a detraction!

[@Incomudro1963]

Can't knock a basic, functional vehicle with nice content, excellent fuel economy, and good looks. My son (20 years old) just picked up a Venue as his first new car, and I'm very impressed with the vehicles quietness and solidity.

[@camalexander8843]

So, manufacturers have figured out how to make money building small vehicles, by giving people the seat height, room, and practicality they so obviously want. This trend has been ongoing for 10 years now, everyone understands except the automotive journalists.

[@tedparkinson6892]

I am 6'2" and love our 2016 Accent. It has plenty of legroom and was 13K (taxes included) when we bought it in 2018. It sucks that they are getting rid of the Accent to give you this vehicle for more money. We'll keep driving our Accent for many more years. Love it!

[@chuckycheese84]

Just got myself a Venue Ultimate with the Acid Yellow exterior and yellow accents on the interior

[@BG-ig6fd]

I love that color!!

[@chuckycheese84]

@@BG-ig6fd Yes i fell in love with it after seeing it in person. Acid Yellow wasn't my 1st choice. The Fiery Red was my 1st choice, followed by the Intense Blue. I just love how the Acid Yellow looks green when viewing it from the right angles and at night time. I have had a lot of people say to me that it looks more green than yellow

[@awakenedone7577]

They said it's for millennials but I see more old people buying them

[@davidjym]

I like everything about the Venue except the front grille ..... and I totally agree with Zack, this vehicle will sell very well in Canada.

[@FrankySilverFace]

Reviewing something for what it is! EXACTLY CORRECT Mr Zack! Yes I'm punny. This is why I watch motormouth. So many amateurs on the YT who always want the vehicle they review to be something other than what it is.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The money they saved by using hard plastic for the interior was put towards the torsion beam rear suspension and drum brakes.

[@tortangtalong1]

This is perfect for beer runs, courier and even city uber driving.

[@danokeefe3128]

I went for a test drive in the Venue and loved it. Great view out front and inside was great. Only thing was getting in and out. I'm 6 feet and the B pillar or door frame is in front of the seat and I half to go around that and squeeze in past the steering wheel anyone else have this trouble. this is the main reason why I cant decide to buy this. Makes me think the Kona is a better fit, literally.

[@MetaView7]

I like it. I don't mind the hard plastic. It will last longer than cheap soft plastic. I want the manual transmission. It is only available in Que? Pity.

[@tuanh_duong]

I think this vehicle will age well compared to the Kona. Once I get the most out of my Elantra, hopefully for a long time, this will be my next Hyundai

[@myjeanification]

I love this. Little, cute, it reminds me of a Mini Cooper but affordable with a great warranty and probably more reliable.

[@chuckycheese84]

and cheaper to fix than a Mini

[@SG-sz5vh]

The accent hatch, which the venue is based on and which is the accent hatch’s replacement in the states, is far more fun to drive and gets way better mileage that this as the venue is hi off the road and is like driving a brick thru the air.

[@DZ-cv6qw]

2 things: - Engine is multi-port not direct injected. I believe Hyundai has figured out that direct injection has too many problems with carbon buildup on valves and with the high pressure fuel system. - Auto and cruise package are available on the base model for $1,300 for a total of $18,400 Cdn before freight.

[@moeanthony9308]

Good point

[@chrishuber8930]

No that's not the problem. Gdi is great and they have figured it out. This is an old engine used in the accent before they had direct injection. It's cheaper to build because of an old design.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@chrishuber8930 Who figured what out?

[@chrishuber8930]

@@moeanthony9308 hyundai and other companies have figured out to eliminate.carbon buildup and gdi engines.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@chrishuber8930 Link?

[@jamescanfield7251]

One cool thing about it that you don’t see from the quick shot of the engine is how accessible many of the parts are. Also…what do you see when you look straight down at the engine? The ground. That’s not always the case on modern vehicles.

[@psewgobind]

$17K model comes with android auto and apple carplay

[@thepab3072]

We bought a "Preferred" version (one up the base) like you said is the one to get. Loving it, does everything good. More room than the Accent, looks a lot better too.

[@BlackfireProductionsmusic]

Manual version would be my pick

[@JogBird]

short wheelbase and tall height dont usually make for good driving

[@sirxavior1583]

I was considering on buying one, then I actually saw how tiny it is. I like crossovers but I'm not a fan of crossovers that look obviously built on a car platform, I think the Accent platform is way too small. I prefer the 5 door Elantra GT over this but Hyundai is discontinuing it.

[@inctru]

Toyota needs to bring the TNGA Yaris Cross to the U.S. & Canada.

[@markc3666]

Hasn't Volkswagen been doing this for years with the GOLF/Rabbit?

[@BanBiofuels]

Like the 2020 Hyundai Accent, I think the Venue is a fantastically great work of industrial art. I also think the 2020 Hyundai Elantra and the 2020 Hyundai Sonata are works of industrial art pollution. The design teams for those vehicle must have been different. So it seems that French speaking Canadians like manual shift cars more than automatics. Why is Quebec so different than BC and Toronto?

[@MrViyasan]

Québec market tends to go towards base models/lower trims - they have less disposable income.

[@northyorksimonkim]

I am thinking of buying this for my tight condo parking, I see huge range rovers and wide audis down there, blows my mind.

[@TalismanPHX]

That drive mode dial looked like it was going to come off in your hand, Zack!!

[@knockali]

Bought Nisan kicks last year. Nothing wrong so far even the cvt transmission is doing its job well. Carcost helped me make a better deal since I already knew what to pay.

[@mochajocabed8303]

Thank you !! I am looking for a car to replace my family Elantra . The first thing I liked when I saw it was how cute it looked and it was bigger then a Sudan

[@RedMango55]

Sudan is a pretty big country.

[@nenitalicious]

@@RedMango55 😅😅😅😅

[@Jimo368]

Car companies make a huge mistake by assuming enthusiasts that want a manual also want the base model. The reverse is actually true and I believe that’s why hardly any manuals are sold. Frustrating

[@theadvocate4698]

That's right, the only thing stopping me on these is this, the base lacks cruise control, if a more equipped still manual would be offered i would consider it. To me, in cvt this feels underpowered, but in manual it feels more like rev it up and go! This would be a good evolution from a rio manual, a car that i respect for is honesty and fun feeling to drive having own one for 7 years and wondering if i should buy this or keep mine....Really enjoyed the test drive so.....

[@rightlanehog3151]

My gosh Zack, I have never seen Vancooooooouver looking so parched as when you were driving the blue Venue with the white roof.

[@rithykeo4870]

Hyundai venue is the best for people and affordable, it also include CVVD technology inside it engine. Love the red 🍒🍒 color.

[@sammyt3514]

How about ride quality, handling and NVH?

[@dwarvengamesmith9726]

Not sure what nvh is, but i just bought one and the handling and ride quality are great. Super smooth and fairly agile. Had to dodge a full bumper in the middle of the highway at 75mph bringing it home and while the lane jump squelled the tires it handled it very well.

[@sammyt3514]

@@dwarvengamesmith9726 NVH = Noise, Vibration and Harshness. I have since read other reviews of the Venue and they generally praise its handling (for the category) but criticize its ride and noise. Thanks for your feedback.

[@ztekz]

What do you expect? For the cheap price don’t expect much due to torsion rears, plastic fantastic interior and not much sound deadening materials therefore a loud cabin with road noise!

[@theGalaxyfox75]

Just got my hands on one...loving it

[@AlecSong]

Please do a review on the new Kia Seltos. How early can the review be done?

[@migy5031]

The styling is nice, boxy like a Volvo XC 40 or Kia Soul. It is obviously built to a price - I'm ok with that. I have never driven a car with that little power, but I feel the lack of acceleration could be a safety issue (Texas resident).

[@bcluett1697]

Looks classy. Reminds me of the old Kia Amanti with the 4 headlights luxurious looking but not quite. hehe I could see family members liking this.

[@motiahmed8972]

How is this compared to the Honda element ? I feel a used element maybe a better buy ..more space ..

[@dbaker3751]

Well, some of the filming definitely was not up nort in Canada. Hello Mojave!

[@mdd47]

I kinda like this little thing but I don't think I could deal with the lack of power. Why not put the 2.0 liter or the 1.6 turbo from the Elantra in there?

[@tayikolla6205]

No need. People look for mpgs

[@gougeonrichard]

Will you do a review of the new Kia Saltos soon?

[@stockey]

Seltos.

[@tayikolla6205]

Review Stepan Bandera.

[@moeanthony9308]

Good review Mr Spencer

[@Barobran92]

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto do come standard on the Essential.

[@haze1123]

No one does infotainment and HVAC controls better than KIA / Hyundai.

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

What about safety? How high are they compared to Yaris?

[@leeconstant7261]

I test drive one with my friend in Kelowna B.C but they just wanted way too much for it. It was a top trim but with his bi-weekly payments over 6 years time it would have cost him 37,000$ total for the car.

[@vince7349]

Thats insane

[@moeanthony9308]

Wow.

[@leeconstant7261]

I managed to talk them down to 212$ bi weekly for 6 years and got him 1800$ trade in value on his crappy old 2002 toyota Corolla. Which would have brought the over all price down to about 31,000 But we decided to hold off for the time being until a better deal comes along for him.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@leeconstant7261 I assume this is finance? And on top trim?

[@mikeburton8426]

So how is a compact CUV different than a Hatchback? Why do I keep hearing that we don’t get the European hatchbacks because Americans don’t like hatchbacks yet they appear to be scrambling to get into Nissan Kicks, Kona, Venue etc....Forget the T-Roc, put a lift kit on a Golf and you’ve got the world’s most popular CUV! BTW, Venue looks like. “Hyundai” Soul :)

[@davidjym]

From what I understand, these compact CUVs have higher ground clearance and also taller profile to provide more head room than traditional hatchbacks. The benefit is more interior space while having similar footprints. The Soul seems to have gotten much larger since it was redesigned, so the Venue will fit nicely in terms of size of the original Soul design.

[@SG-sz5vh]

DAVID Y car makers have shot themselves i. The foot. Regular hatches and sedans used to have a higher step in but in an effort to make cars sleeker , makers have lowered the roofline and the rest to an absurdly low level formerly reserved for sports cars, he ce customers looking for the formerly normal height of passenger vehicles.

[@davidjym]

@@SG-sz5vh I've noticed that too about sedans and hatchbacks that got lower with every redesign !!! great point.

[@ramspace]

This identical Venue is available in India, which has been on sale since mid 2019. Hyundai has 25% of the car market.

[@1232bluejays]

Companies are getting cheap. You have to buy the top trim to get 4 wheel disk brakes on this. The rest get junk drum brakes on back

[@chuckycheese84]

the front brakes do most of the braking anyways. Drum brakes aren't that bad, except for when it comes time to change the brake shoes

[@benhaze1010]

It would be the perfect commuter winter beater should it have some sort of AWD system. Great review.

[@tinhinnh]

Ben Haze my winter beater would be a used one

[@poppyclypsenoir9156]

I'm so glad we bought one:)

[@kristianhermann5971]

So if you want even better value, get the Accent 👍 Correction - It's an MPI engine (GDI is no more).

[@katana258]

I had a new 2 door accent 2008 5 speed 1600 cc 100 hp and got 41 mpg .. so a 120 hp 6 speed would be fine ..

[@yngvar2403]

I agree. It does look cute. I saw one yesterday 😁

[@jojo9820]

What’s the name of that red

[@msmoniz]

God how I hate this trend! I love my 2012 Fit and I’ll be holding on to it for a while. I want a car not a SUV!

[@bobpurcell5662]

Or SUV wannabe. I drive a HB (base Golf) with all the utility, much more power and fun to drive, IRS, all round disk brakes, soft-touch in most surfaces, etc. Newer models are more expensive than this Hyundai, but really, with 121 HP, can it get out of its own way? Function not form for me and for you, Michael!

[@flakeu]

What's funny is that your Fit actually has more interior room than the HRV that costs more. Companies are not dumb, if they can charge more for a less capable car, they will be more than happy to do it.

[@msmoniz]

flakeu agreed! I have carried so much stuff in my Fit it’s great! Plus it still handles like a car, that’s fun to throw into the corners, especially with my 5 speed manual. Now they’re making these subcompact CUVs that carry less than my car and only offering a numbing CVT and worse handling. Hard pass!

[@bekeygill5597]

A car for children of the rich or the 99%! Sounds great.

[@andrewmortier]

A sub 20k car for the children of the rich?

[@carldeithloff9412]

KIA Soul platform?

[@chuckycheese84]

Hyundai Accent platform... It has the same powertrain

[@OPMDK]

Haha “young women!” Wait rear drum breaks?... I can’t remember the last car I owned that had drum breaks... wow... We have a couple of neighbors here in the dark province that find their Kona “too big” and regularly use their smaller sub compact sedan as their daily. It’s a backwards place 🤷‍♂️

[@adamstevens253]

"Drum breaks"? Like Ginger Baker?

[@westcoast708]

kia Hyundai r kicking ass simple!

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

That's a great title.

[@hertzair1186]

Just curious...why does the Quebec market want the manual?

[@mefirst1211]

Because they have some French DNA and they enjoy real driving

[@Motormouth...]

Cultural thing plus stripped down cars sell well there

[@vladsaghin7644]

Crappy roads with tons of potholes, tons of salt and "shmutz" (as TeslaBjorn would say) during 5 long winter months means most cars start to be in a really bad shape after 10 years. One can say we dispose of cars quite often so a cheap runabout is perfect for the job. And as Zack said, we prefer small cars and hatchbacks with manual transmissions because they are 1-2k cheaper than the automatics.

[@TheHi-T]

At $21,500+ would it be better to buy the Kia Soul or the Forte 5? The Kia models have been around for years & have good reputation. The Forte 5 also has larger trunk space than most mid size suvs.

[@bekeygill5597]

This is perfect for driving on the road.

[@RedMango55]

As opposed to driving on the sidewalk?

[@DeepakBhakoo]

I love my Hyundai Venue.

[@nickr3441]

The grill looks like 1990s

[@DeepakBhakoo]

That’s the USP

[@dam4274]

Raiti’s Rides reviewed it early on. My first choice for a new small car/cuv because of the Blue interior!

[@chuckycheese84]

I love Raiti's Rides. His review of the Venue was one of the reasons why I decided to get myself one. I always get a good laugh from his Twinkie and snack references. He's my 2nd favourite car guy/review channel on KZbin behind Motorweek (John Davis is legendary)

[@jermainec2462]

That lil block is not gonna get what my. 18 ' accent gets on the highway or city (mpg)... And why are showing the past gen accent ? But that being said I like the Hyundai venue ... But plz don't replace the accent ... Not everyone wants a lil 4 wheel juice box lmao

[@deviouslick5097]

I think the Kia Soul looks much better.

[@chrishuber8930]

Yeah that's in the konami segment

[@evergreen.dheera]

What color is this red or lava orange

[@chuckycheese84]

Fiery Red

[@TheMirageowner]

Can you explain why the six speed is targeted for Quebec specifically? Thanks

[@Motormouth...]

Quebec buys more manuals and base models than any other part of Canada.

[@hokmo4890]

But you still have not told us how it drives !!

[@moeanthony9308]

Hopefully if it wasn't good he would mention. Zack is pretty good with his valuable opinions.

[@zeligtheodorovich7403]

You think you'll be ok with the cardboard dash and thin cloth seats. Then you try to be ok with the road noise. Then it starts to burn oil. Then...

[@anothercitizen4867]

Since when did an “upscale” look become synonymous with fugly? The mid 2000s Kia Amanti is calling, and wants its grill back.

[@scottglasl2816]

this version coming to unitedstates

[@silkhead44]

it's harder to get in and out of a compact...with the Venue...you fall lightly in and out of the car

[@moeanthony9308]

Good point. People forget about ease of getting in and out.

[@chrishuber8930]

Only if your old as fuck ot a fatty should you worry about that

[@kiayungko7731]

I love Korean cars🇰🇷

[@dominicfong6341]

I am afraid it is made in Mexico.

[@timfranko8354]

This one is made in Ulsan 🇰🇷 though.

[@chuckycheese84]

Mine is made in Korea, the door sticker says so

[@J86237]

Way too expensive. Who has the money to buy their kid's education AND a brand new car? What first full time job can afford rent let alone a $24k vehicle??? These sub-compact SUV's are no replacement for hatch economy cars, they are far too expensive. KZbin car reviewers are so out of touch, "not enough power, fun disposable first car".

[@gs98999]

If your parents paid for the education and that education cant get you a job where you can afford payments on a $24k car you shouldnt have got that education to begin with. I am not saying buying a brand new car after graduating is the smartest choice, but nowdays an average price of a new car in Canada is well over $30k. These things are $18-$24k. Cant get much cheaper than that.

[@tinhinnh]

kids first car should not be a brand new car unless you dont mind them being spoiled

[@trev8426]

what is it with Hyundai and Kia lately, leaving out the grab handle for the driver yet leaving the impression in the headliner where it belongs. If they are going to do this at least finish off the headliner properly, very sloppy and gives a cheap look to the interior. I've seen it in this vehicle and the Kia Soul and Seltos.

[@dougsawyer9900]

way too expensive for an econo box

[@cree8k]

Looks like a 1960's Russian import!'🤣

[@Combatpzman]

Yup, ugly is the best word that could be used.

[@margogwozdz8907]

It looks like but it isn't 🤗

[@stockey]

The Kia Seltos looks much nicer.

[@furballbear]

Chrome doesn't look good on this vehicle. I much prefer the Hyundai Venue version that has the matte black grill.

[@andmandy1998]

I’m sorry but you have so many facts that are wrong in this video... if you were recording for American than I’d pass because they do have different models. But you’re in Canada and the base model yes comes standard with a standard. But you can option an auto and it has android auto with apple car play. Model list is called 1.Essential 2. Preferred 3. Trend 4.Ultimate I think you need to re-read all of you facts on the Venue again; usually you are correct but this time you have a lot of facts wrong.

[@strangeskull]

The venue is absolutely ugly as hell🤢🤮...Buy a Kia Soul or a Kona or anything that at least has some style

[@MrMangeced]

ugly car

[@z1power]

Not sure about this particular one, but the new CUVs handle and drive better than cars of yesteryear and fuel economy is very good as well. Cars are just not attractive anymore to most buyers who are satisfied with the driving experiences of modern CUVs and want the benefit of AWD and cargo room. For the Venue, the front blends so poorly that it looks like 2 different cars that have been welded together. When you scan this car, it has so many clashing elements and bizarre front end styling that the eyes don't know where to go and its simply painful to look at. Buyers would be much better off spending a bit more and getting the CX-3, its a little more pricey to purchase but it won't depreciate like a rock like this Hyundai will so in the end it may be cheaper to own.

[@moeanthony9308]

Better yet forget the cx3 and get the cx 30. Cx3 is smaller than the venue in the back. Cx 3 is not worth it now that cx 30 has arrived. Jus sayin

[@danmorrissette4814]

God ..Thats Ugly~!!!!!!!!!

[@deet4895]

😂 😂 😂 This is the most ridiculous looking car I've seen in a long time. 😂 😂 😂

[@steviej3112]

A great fixed income bank-grocery store-kids/grandkids house travelling octogenarian-mobile

[@mr.ashuda]

western countries pronounce the name like "handei" -_- please pronounce it correctly, it is "Hee-un-dei"

[@8aravindk]

25k will get you a mazda 3 with iActive AWD, miles ahead than this .

[@f181234]

Aravind Krishna not in Canada

[@Lucky8s]

Not in Canada. You need to step up to the GS trim with the 2.5l engine to get AWD. With taxes and fees, the price comes out to $29,480

[@doggdemuro]

It's so ugly. These tiny CUVs are useless and look goofy. No storage space either. It's a tall compact car and I wish automotive journalists would have the balls to call them what they are.

[@Motormouth...]

Ah, that's what I said.

[@travelteach512]

Actually, I thought this review was quite honest..

[@bikingD]

The difference between the Kicks, Kona and Venue is. The Venue is seriously ugly. More ugly then a Pontiac Aztek. More ugly then the AMC Pacer, and as ugly as a Cybertruck. If you look in the dictionary for ugly you see a picture of this.

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but this thing is ugly. All the minions jumping on the SUV, sub compact SUV venue in North America is unfortunate. Their lack of taste is destroying purchase options for buyers who want sub compact cars and who do not want what all the minions want.

[@mrgarrison3516]

This Hyundai Venue 1.6 n/a engine has the worst MPG of all the cuv/small suv/etc of all equivalent and non-equivalent vehicles in the Australian lineup, but...... 'this car will attract alot of young women' 2:22

[@mrgarrison3516]

Fuel economy 💩

[@chrishuber8930]

30 mpg is city and 35 highway is great for a small utility that's not an ev

[@gs98999]

Chris Huber not when you compare it to something like crv that gets 34 mpg highway in fwd or 33 mpg with awd. And Honda is huge compared to this and way more powerful too. I’m surprised Venue isn’t more efficient.

[@mrgarrison3516]

Hyundai Venue 1.6 n/a engine with a combined city/highway of 32.7 mpg is poor. Compared to a (much larger) Honda crv 1.5 Turbo & a (larger) Subaru xv 2.0 n/a engine both with a combined city/highway of 33.6 mpg. Hyundai Venue fuel economy is 💩

[@chrishuber8930]

@@mrgarrison3516 they do not get those numbers.

[@chrishuber8930]

@@mrgarrison3516 the 1.6 is a small engine for the venue. It's a cheap model. Your putting it up against cars that are 15 thousand dollars more. In real world driving the Xv gets 32 mpg combined from a 155 hp engine. This 1.6 has 120 hp. If it had the 2.0 Atkinson cycle from the elantra it would achieve over 40 mpg combined. The elantra gets high 30 mpg all day long and it's a bigger vehicle than the venue.

[@dougsawyer9900]

way too expensive for an econo box