Not the car you buy because you want but the one you get because you need. It is decent, roomy, safe, ok on tech and cheap, tbh these should be selling like hot cakes
If it weren't for the date on the radio I'd guess that you'd watched this week's Regular Car Reviews. These aren't bad looking for a tall subcompact hatchback. It's adequate transportation and doesn't try to be anything more. It just shows how good cars have gotten that even this looks pretty solid inside and out. Kiyundai is killing it making attractive cars people actually want to buy. They're not afraid to take risks with styling.
I like this little car. I recently moved from the country to a large city. Due to rough terrain and washed out roads I have a larger cross over. But I see venues everywhere and I’m so tempted to get one.
It’s a neat little car for what it’s trying to be and price point. Would love to see a sporty / adventure type model offered with AWD and a little peppier engine.
I don't think I'd ever buy an ICE Hyundai or Kia, but this thing looks great for the value. If this was offered by Toyota, Honda, or Mazda, was lowered to be a proper hatch, and still offered a manual, this thing would be amazing. The packaging in it makes the space look comfortable and usable. We still have some good hatches available in the US, but one constant that I see, is that the rear seats in almost all compact hatchbacks (not including the Civic) is just too small. It reminds me a lot of the Matrix/Vibe. Just a usable, affordable, small practical car to move things and people.
8:21 I'm in the same boat, I saw one of these for the first time a couple of years ago and wondered what the hell it was, turns out they officially sell these in the states and it wasn't some weird grey market import
This car reminds me so much of the Scion XB in terms of boxy form and rear passenger room. I'd totally wouldn't mind owning one if it came as a hybrid option. As a Toyota loyalist; this car really appeals to me and If I was in a pinch, I'd consider one!
Kia (same company as Hyundai today) still sells the Soul, which was a direct competitor to Scion Xb and Honda Element. It’s the only surviving vehicle of that 2000s urban edgy design. The Venue is designed in the same vein, but they make it smaller, rounder, and more mainstream overall.
Hmm I would disagree. I have an original xB. It it my toaster XBox on wheels. The venue is so far from that and actually drives and rides sooooo much smoother and a ton more aerodynamic.
I've seen a load of these in eastern Canada, and got the experience of driving a manual one my friend owns. The manual ones are incredible on gas, but my god is the throttle touchy.
@brianeugenelee Not to my knowledge, only the 1.6 gas engine like this one. Diesel cars fell off pretty hard here (although there are still dozens of old VW tdis), the last one around was the Cruze and that ended in 2019.
Why buy used when u can get this for the same price with the tech u want, which prob the used car doesn't have. And a warranty. Cross shopped w a fwd Kona. Brought that instead as it's a little wider.
I like the look of this but, I don’t understand why manufacturers make CUVs in FWD only. What’s the point of having ground clearance without the traction?
Could someone explain to me why there are nature sounds in the infotainment/computer screen. I don’t think I am ever going to buy a new car with a laptop for a dashboard.
Not bad for a cheap entry-level ride! Wouldn't mind driving one myself. For the record I have a very high-miler Genesis, well over 300K miles (maybe I'll submit my car to Zack for his impressions someday), and helped my sister buy a new Kona. The Kona would be a better value overall, but in a true pinch, the Venue seems fine.
The Venue is the urban/suburban subcompact of the 20s, squarely targeted at young and economically-conscious buyers. The short chassis is great for parallel parking in the city. It’s designed in the same vein as its cousin the Kia Soul (and its former competitors the Honda Element and Scion Xb), but with more ground clearance for better inclement weather / snow performance. It’s square enough to have decent passenger & cargo capacity, but rounded enough to be more neutral than the edgy Soul, Element, and Xb. It’s tough to beat if all you need is an economical commuter car with modern safety features. Want a more powerful engine and AWD? Hyundai will gladly sell you the Kona, just pay 20% more.
Hilarious review “a car”😂. The recap which you mention all of the places that the cars are named after is very Seinfeldian. One tip use configurable vs customizable.
This isn’t the coin storage in the center. It’s actually a wireless charging pad for the phone which is only available on the Limited trim like this car. It’s very bad idea to store coins on a wireless charging pad because it might damage it. Also, below the heated seats buttons there dead switches. I’m wondering whether they are for a ventilated seats. But as far as I know, they are not available in the US or Canada market.
For the 2022 model, it isn't a wireless charging pad. It is simply a storage try. That feature was not added until the 2023 Limited model (which I currently own). As for the blank buttons below the heated seats, the one on the left is a steering wheel heater in the Canadian market. I have never seen an option for the one on the right.
Cars like these in my mind all feel like “rentals”. Perfectly run of the mill, unrememberable and boring. But boring in a good way where for the week you have it, it doesn’t give you any trouble and works fine.
I rented one a couple of years ago, and I liked it…for me and only me. It was inadequate for I-80 through the Sierras going to Reno. It seemed like it was really straining to get uphill. Would be better with an N Line option with a 1.6 turbo or sharing the engine with the Kia Soul.
Not the car you buy because you want but the one you get because you need. It is decent, roomy, safe, ok on tech and cheap, tbh these should be selling like hot cakes
If it weren't for the date on the radio I'd guess that you'd watched this week's Regular Car Reviews. These aren't bad looking for a tall subcompact hatchback. It's adequate transportation and doesn't try to be anything more. It just shows how good cars have gotten that even this looks pretty solid inside and out. Kiyundai is killing it making attractive cars people actually want to buy. They're not afraid to take risks with styling.
I really like the look of the venue. It reminds me a lot of the early 2000s Suzuki Vitara/Chevy tracker.
I like this little car. I recently moved from the country to a large city. Due to rough terrain and washed out roads I have a larger cross over. But I see venues everywhere and I’m so tempted to get one.
It’s a neat little car for what it’s trying to be and price point. Would love to see a sporty / adventure type model offered with AWD and a little peppier engine.
I don't think I'd ever buy an ICE Hyundai or Kia, but this thing looks great for the value. If this was offered by Toyota, Honda, or Mazda, was lowered to be a proper hatch, and still offered a manual, this thing would be amazing. The packaging in it makes the space look comfortable and usable. We still have some good hatches available in the US, but one constant that I see, is that the rear seats in almost all compact hatchbacks (not including the Civic) is just too small. It reminds me a lot of the Matrix/Vibe. Just a usable, affordable, small practical car to move things and people.
I totally thought the exact same thing when I saw my first Hyundai venue last year @9:00 thought it was a Mexican market car driven up to the states.
When these first came out I thought they were ugly but they're slowly growing on me for how unique they are, at least in terms of appearance.
8:21 I'm in the same boat, I saw one of these for the first time a couple of years ago and wondered what the hell it was, turns out they officially sell these in the states and it wasn't some weird grey market import
This car reminds me so much of the Scion XB in terms of boxy form and rear passenger room. I'd totally wouldn't mind owning one if it came as a hybrid option. As a Toyota loyalist; this car really appeals to me and If I was in a pinch, I'd consider one!
Kia (same company as Hyundai today) still sells the Soul, which was a direct competitor to Scion Xb and Honda Element. It’s the only surviving vehicle of that 2000s urban edgy design. The Venue is designed in the same vein, but they make it smaller, rounder, and more mainstream overall.
Hmm I would disagree. I have an original xB. It it my toaster XBox on wheels. The venue is so far from that and actually drives and rides sooooo much smoother and a ton more aerodynamic.
I've seen a load of these in eastern Canada, and got the experience of driving a manual one my friend owns. The manual ones are incredible on gas, but my god is the throttle touchy.
@brianeugenelee Not to my knowledge, only the 1.6 gas engine like this one. Diesel cars fell off pretty hard here (although there are still dozens of old VW tdis), the last one around was the Cruze and that ended in 2019.
This is definitely "an car"
Lots of these on the road here in Greater Toronto. It's a great looking little crossover.
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 and Great review Zach 😊 ! My purchased one of these Venues and she seems to like it very much .
Why buy used when u can get this for the same price with the tech u want, which prob the used car doesn't have. And a warranty. Cross shopped w a fwd Kona. Brought that instead as it's a little wider.
I like the look of this but, I don’t understand why manufacturers make CUVs in FWD only. What’s the point of having ground clearance without the traction?
Could someone explain to me why there are nature sounds in the infotainment/computer screen. I don’t think I am ever going to buy a new car with a laptop for a dashboard.
Not bad for a cheap entry-level ride! Wouldn't mind driving one myself.
For the record I have a very high-miler Genesis, well over 300K miles (maybe I'll submit my car to Zack for his impressions someday), and helped my sister buy a new Kona. The Kona would be a better value overall, but in a true pinch, the Venue seems fine.
I'd definitely love your vids right now Zack.
Is it good for winter driving?
Why prefer the 1.6L Venue over the 2.0L KIA Seltos which a bit larger ?
The Venue is the urban/suburban subcompact of the 20s, squarely targeted at young and economically-conscious buyers. The short chassis is great for parallel parking in the city. It’s designed in the same vein as its cousin the Kia Soul (and its former competitors the Honda Element and Scion Xb), but with more ground clearance for better inclement weather / snow performance. It’s square enough to have decent passenger & cargo capacity, but rounded enough to be more neutral than the edgy Soul, Element, and Xb. It’s tough to beat if all you need is an economical commuter car with modern safety features.
Want a more powerful engine and AWD? Hyundai will gladly sell you the Kona, just pay 20% more.
Hilarious review “a car”😂. The recap which you mention all of the places that the cars are named after is very Seinfeldian.
One tip use configurable vs customizable.
This isn’t the coin storage in the center. It’s actually a wireless charging pad for the phone which is only available on the Limited trim like this car. It’s very bad idea to store coins on a wireless charging pad because it might damage it.
Also, below the heated seats buttons there dead switches. I’m wondering whether they are for a ventilated seats. But as far as I know, they are not available in the US or Canada market.
For the 2022 model, it isn't a wireless charging pad. It is simply a storage try. That feature was not added until the 2023 Limited model (which I currently own). As for the blank buttons below the heated seats, the one on the left is a steering wheel heater in the Canadian market. I have never seen an option for the one on the right.
Cars like these in my mind all feel like “rentals”. Perfectly run of the mill, unrememberable and boring. But boring in a good way where for the week you have it, it doesn’t give you any trouble and works fine.
I rented one a couple of years ago, and I liked it…for me and only me. It was inadequate for I-80 through the Sierras going to Reno. It seemed like it was really straining to get uphill. Would be better with an N Line option with a 1.6 turbo or sharing the engine with the Kia Soul.
Screw that big bottle test....most could care less !!!!!
Catch the trip odo at 9999.9 !
The one Hyundai I don't care for
A friend’s girlfriend has one and likes it
Good ccar
Too much compromise
Adversely, classic italian cars are terrible at being cars!
I find that to be weird looking.