I love the Hyundai Venue and it's older brother, the 2020 Hyundai Accent. The Nissan Sentra is great as well. I just mentioned the three best looking affordable vehicles in America.
Hyundai better have made this CVT reliable... They fixed their Theta engine issues in a redesign a couple years back so they don't need any more quality scandals but for the most part, their cars are very reliable and built very well so I hope this car continues that trend.
Florida Keys... brings back memories of my trip down to Key West in December of 2018. We took our brand new CR-V all the way from DC to Key West and back. Good times.
Thanks for thorough review and upbeat attitude for this price. I bought the Venue Denim today based on your review. Several more upscale used cars at this price had 45,000 miles, so that made the decision easier. Have had many positive comments on appearance in one day. It's a peppy city-car with style. No payments for 4 months. 0% financing for 36 months. Great for lean times.
I absolutely love my 2022 SEL! I get around 38-40MPG as well, which is way higher than advertised. Overall, the Venue is an amazing value and so much fun to drive.
@@Mgoblagulkablong Is it? I'm coming from a base model Elantra. The base model for the Venue comes with more amenities and I would not have to go to the upper trim level ~ SEL or Denim (If they continue that trim level for 2021)
@@ImYoutubing247 I'm sure by then they will have a second generation Venue or if not I'll look at how it stacks up with the competition. Have you seen the Toyota Raize? Man I hope they consider bringing that over to the US market!
My 78 yo dad just bought one yesterday! He's old school only a manual trans for him, traded a 08 Toyo Matrix. The basic model so packed with features I was so surprised! Apple car play? wow.. Of course he could care less... He's active fishes, gym, etc... think its perfect for the elderly..
paul c SIMPLE transportation that’s affordable is very hard to find. Corolla and civic but slowly those are creeping to 30k for a fully loaded model. This is good for the recent college grad or a young family who isn’t ready yet to evolve to a rav4 or cr-v
Love the functional roof rails! So many contemporary roof rails seem to be flush with the roof for some reason. Whereas these roof rails should make it easy to tie things down without installing an unsightly crossbar.
Another helpful review. I would like to see you do a Soul vs Venue comparison. Also I hope you will do a Kona vs Seltos comparison when the Seltos is fully tested. I talked to a Hyundai rep at the San Diego Auto Show if there were any plans to change the Kona transmission in 2021 to the IVT. He did not want to say anything other than that would not be a surprise. Any ideas about this?
For a sub-sub-compact, 120 hp isn't bad. Heck, the Prius has the the same power, but it's larger & heavier. That stowable cargo cover is quite a nifty trick!
I saw the Venue in person. The Fit and Venue are the same size. The Hyundai Kona and Kia Soul are not that big. They're only 4 or 5 inches longer the Venue. It's that close.
I really think you should do a video on whether you should purchase a used car or a low cost vehicle like the Venue. I liked the style of the video you did on why there aren't more cheap European cars in America, and I think you should do more videos in that style. Thanks and keep up the great work!
The Venue is based on the Accent. It's quite literally the replacement of the Hyundai Accent hatchback. I'm not understanding why it's like $3,000 more than a comparably equipped Accent sedan. CUVs seem like a complete ripoff, unless I'm missing something. They're always priced so much higher than the cars they're based on. Thank you for mentioning and discussing the IVT transmission fluid change intervals. I was wondering about that. My 2018 Hyundai Elantra has "lifetime" fluid as well, but the owner's manual states to change it at 150k miles. So that basically means, they don't expect your transmission to last beyond 150k miles because you didn't change the fluid sooner. They want it to break so you have to repair it or buy another car. Planned obsolescence. If you really want your transmission to last, get the fluid changed more often and certainly before the warranty expiration. Sometimes fresh trans fluid can actually cause trans slipping if the fluid got too dirty.
There is no such thing as planned obsolescence. All manufacturers want their cars too last, otherwise the replacement will be purchased from a competitor.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Manufactures make a great deal of money on parts, which have a huge markup. They also want you spending money in their dealer device dept keeping those people employed. Not all companies prioritize in the same way or managed the same way. Some DO want their cars to fail sooner. If you think all manufacturers make their products solely to last as long as possible, you're sorely mistaken.
palebeachbum No manufacturer wants their cars to fail. Dealer part prices are generally competitive. Labor not so much. People abuse cars. They hold up very well with the neglect that most owners give them.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q what youre missing is that parts are marked up enormously. I remember reading an article many years ago where somone gathered parts prices for every part used on the Ford Taurus and found at those parts prices, it'd cost around $250,000 to build a Taurus from the ground up.
"Lifetime" means different things to different people. Personally, I do all my maintenance according to the severe schedule cause I keep my cars as long as possible. Of course, OEs just want you to buy a new car, so as long as they exceed their own warranties, they could care less if components fail. Especially when most folks are already onto their next vehicle.
At this point I feel like there's gonna half a dozen competing classes of CUVs with the only difference being half an inch between them lol. That being said, this is nice one. Definitely good for smaller families or people who live on their own.
I like simpler vehicles like the Venue. Great commuter for recent college grads and empty nesters, like the Soul. Right on with the IVT explanation. Same one used in the KIA Forte and 2020 Soul (except the GT).
Not bad! More room in the back than i expected. If the pricing is aggressive compared to a soul, it may eat some of that cake, though I think Kia is killing it with the souls new style.
smonkey001 It’s not a huge feature. I have had adaptive cruise control in my lease car for now 3 years and I have only used ACC like 7 times in 3 years.
Me too but there's definitely a market for the Venue. It's more attractive than the Soul imo. The only reason I'd pay extra for the Soul or Kona is for more soft touch interior materials and maybe the turbo but I have trouble trust turbo reliability.
Austin Garnier The turbo Soul starts at $28k, a full 50% more than the Venue, so that’s like comparing a Soul to a Santa Fe. The realistic competition to this is the CX3 or the Fit, Yaris, maybe Trax... that type of cars.
I find it interesting that hyuandi chose to mount the side turn signals on the front fenders and not on the wing mirrors which is where they are in most other markets
Seems like an equally practical vehicle to a Hyundai Accent hatchback, but more expensive. I like the venue in its own light but also wish manufacturers would not pull their smallest hatchbacks from their lineups in favor of these tiny utes that cost more in comparison. In that perspective, this car is a poor value. the base trim with the CVT MSRP is $19.6k with destination here in Chicago according to the Hyundai website. You don't even get alloys on it. There are more sensible options at 18-20k.
I have a 16 y/o daughter who's just beginning to drive. Currently she's sharing my GTI and the family's KIA Sorento crossover but it won't be long before she will need a car of her own for college and or work. And since I'll be footing most of the bill, I get to impose my priorities on my little darling. Being a typical parent those are safety, economy, versatility, and reliability. And of those priorities safety ranks first. AEB is a necessity. BLIS would be nice. Lane keeping or at least lane departure warning is a huge benefit for the easily distracted. And I don't know any teen who isn't easily distracted. Performance, on the other hand, ranks about 25th on my list of the top ten attributes. A used car is, of course, an alternative. But if my daughter is far from home (as she may be). I don't want her to have to deal with problems resulting from high mileage or a previous owner's mistreatment. A strong manufacturer's warranty is a big advantage. So is a vehicle that can be used to transport a dorm room's full of stuff home and back occasionally. Taken together all of this means either a new vehicle or one that's no more than 3 or 4 years old and it suggests a hatchback or a small crossover. The Venue is a solid choice, I think. And having purchased a couple of vehicles based in part on Alex' commentaries, I'll look at it seriously.
I would wait until Kia Seltos is unveiled. That will be toughest competitor for Venue. Though it is expected to be little more pricey than venue, it seems to be more handsome in terms of the design language.
@@hamburglar83 I agree, but I am sure most people are gonna cross-shop among Venue, Kona and Seltos. Having said that, price wise Seltos is expected to sit between Venue and Kona. Kona starts at ~25k, and Seltos would be ~22k.
If they don't need that much grille... why don't they just make it smaller? Oh right, can't have that because now even budget cars have to have huge gaping maws up front... ugh, whatever...
I really like this car. I mean sometimes I just wish toyora would hire hyundai designers. I am a toyota person 2002 camry with 320k but wow the hyundais are so much better looking IMHO.
The one part of the Venue I do like is that it does NOT have direct injection. I am not convinced the manufacturers have this sorted out for the long term, with the intake valves getting gunked up and such. I'll take port injection any day.
@@austing4321 Toyota's ECVTs have been out for many years and are as bullet proof as they come. It uses planetary gears which isn't very complex at all. Definitely more reliable then standard CVTs.
Rodney Nasir the only reason I can think of is the cheaper starting price and better mpg, along with the illusion of it being an suv. Other than that the Elantra GT is a much better performer on the road
spinningswords I’m just saying if you walk into a Hyundai dealer and you have a choice between them, the gas mileage isn’t that much different once you consider how much more power you have in the Elantra Gt. And you also have a heck of a lot more space for 3k more. And if your lucky you might have a slightly used GT with that Hyundai warranty for less than the price of a Venue. Sorry for ranting I’m just sick of seeing smaller and smaller CUVs they are all bloated and under powered and have awful handling
Luke-o 1234 Make that 30k and make it a full flush and you’ll get it right. 60k may hold up for a basic automatic, but DCTs and CVTs need fresh fluid more often to keep them from overheating.
Yeah its not the best but for someone who just wants a new car and doesn't care about all the soft touch plastic and fancy interior.. got some nice tech features and safety features.. gonna be nice for the price point
"Everything in this segment is slow" Yeah.... obviously. They are the lowest priced vehicles available. Do people think they are getting a race car for $20,000?
This is the new "basic" commuter car that many folks on RUclips auto reviews (including AoA) have been asking for. It is a tiny car but for commuter use, and up to four not-too-tall or large adults it is very functional. I would not like to take a long drive in this. If you can get the basic model for $16,000 you have a sweet little putt-putt. $23,000 for one of these is silly. Buy a one or two year old Hyundai, Kia, or Toyota with a bit more room and power.
"I'd probably change the [CVT] fluid at 100,000 miles." The "Lifetime Fluids" marketing hyperbole, by most accounts, is nonsense - especially for hyper-expensive-to-replace CVT transmissions. An owner should ask a trusted technician (non-dealer-affiliated?) for realistic CVT service interval advice.
I kinda like the accent boxy brother ... But for the ppl that want a normal auto trans ... You will have to get a '18..'19 accent with the six speed auto
If you put the Honda Fit, Kia Soul and the Hyundai Venue side by side, you really won't really notice it. They are only about 5 inches between the three vehicles.
Interesting option. Seems the Hyundai/Kia motor group is getting quite congested in Pricing with all these options i.e kona, soul, venue, upcoming Seltos, and even the Sportage and Tucson. There seems to be a lot of overlap when you get to spending $23K and worse when $25K. The Soul needs to consolidate trims and make safety features standard across trims or it will lose out in comparison. I am waiting to see the Seltos before making a purchase in this segment.
Kevin Gibb It seems that Hyundai/Kia really embraced the whole “world car” concept and sell mostly identical cars in every market. That allows them to sell fewer cars, per market, to break even on R&D costs and so they make sure they have every single niche category covered. This Venue doesn’t need to be a big seller in North America as it will sell very well in Asia, Europe and South America and cover its profitability, but Hyundai will stifle their competition.
This is the easiest way to remember size and price (base price) Hyundai: Venue ($17,500 add about $1500 more for the CVT), Kona ($20,000) Tucson ($23,500), Santa Fe ($26,500) Palisade ($32,000) Kia: Soul ($18,500), Seltos ($21,000), Sportage ($24,000), Sorento ($27,000), Telluride ($32,000)
Alex please don't include the guy from Redline Reviews in your videos. I watch your reviews so I don't have to listen to his arrogant subjective-negativity on every car.
Why do they give the press not only the expensive SEL trim, but also two overpriced packages? I priced one today and under $17k for the SE with IVT. That's a real value. $23k is not a value. Even the SEL without two big "packages" is a deal (just for the aluminum wheels).
Never replacing the transmission fluid IS too good to be true. Get the manual transmission, it probably holds about 2 quarts of lubricant and takes around 15 minutes to change. If you want an automatic buy a hybrid and nearly double your mileage.
Right Lane Hog Never listen to the manual when it comes to maintenance intervals. CVT fluid should be done every 30k miles on ALL cars. That’s flushes, not just drain and fill. You should do the same at 50k miles on automatics. However, no, it doesn’t take 15 minutes, it doesn’t hold 2 quarts and you can’t do it yourself. You need special equipment to do a transmission flush. You’re talking about a simple drain and fill, but it takes 4-5 of those to have the effect of one flush, so you’s have to do them every 7-8k miles. Not worth it. That’s because much of the CVT fluid stays in the transmission.
Used German? I work in the car industry and for 20+ years everyone that knows cars says to avoid them once their warranty is over. Buy one and expect to spend a crap load of money often on lots of things
If the engine doesn't need that big grill, then the grill should be smaller. For Floridians, cleaning lovebugs off that big grill with lots of crevices would be a major pain. Would rather have a smaller grill.
They had to go & make it goofy & girly looking. The subcompact market in the USA is a barren wasteland in 2021, compared to most other countries, which get nice, upscale, sporty trim offerings in that segment.
Much cheaper built than an Elantra but if you take a look at offers / discounts it costs the same or more than an Elantra. People who just want a cheap new car can get a Chevrolet Spark for $10-11k, why pay 50% (!) more for this? People just keep throwing money at anything marketed as "SUV / crossover", poor value.
@@afcgeo882 you must be blind then, there are over tenthousand: www.cars.com/for-sale/searchresults.action/?mdId=21053&mkId=20064&page=1&perPage=50&prMn=10000&prMx=20000&rd=99999&searchSource=GN_REFINEMENT&sort=price-lowest&stkTypId=28880&yrId=36362520%2C36620293&zc=60606
I love the Hyundai Venue and it's older brother, the 2020 Hyundai Accent. The Nissan Sentra is great as well. I just mentioned the three best looking affordable vehicles in America.
Hyundai better have made this CVT reliable... They fixed their Theta engine issues in a redesign a couple years back so they don't need any more quality scandals but for the most part, their cars are very reliable and built very well so I hope this car continues that trend.
Hyundai really has been making all the right moves lately.
Florida Keys... brings back memories of my trip down to Key West in December of 2018. We took our brand new CR-V all the way from DC to Key West and back. Good times.
Thanks for thorough review and upbeat attitude for this price. I bought the Venue Denim today based on your review. Several more upscale used cars at this price had 45,000 miles, so that made the decision easier. Have had many positive comments on appearance in one day. It's a peppy city-car with style. No payments for 4 months. 0% financing for 36 months. Great for lean times.
Are you still enjoying the Denim? Thanks so much
Congrats I think you made a wise choice! And you’ll hang on to more of your cash!!!
I just bought one and love everything about it. Great 5 year warranty and 5 year roadside assistance.
Alex spitting out the list of sub compacts faster than rappers spitting bars. When does the album drop Alex?
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@1:35 I was really sad when I found out my lights were getting divorced
Absolutely perfect review, Alex! You hit everything on the nose. It was great meeting you at this Venue event. My review will be up soon! ;)
It’s a city car, made for metro driving, not a highway cruiser. For what it is, seems nice.
I absolutely love my 2022 SEL! I get around 38-40MPG as well, which is way higher than advertised. Overall, the Venue is an amazing value and so much fun to drive.
I could definitely see this as my next Hyundai vehicle! Currently have a 2017 Elantra, I'll drive until the wheels fall off and then I'll switch
Tu Anh Duong by the time the wheels fall off this car will be 10 years old lol
Why??? This is MUCH worse than your Elantra.
@@Mgoblagulkablong Is it? I'm coming from a base model Elantra. The base model for the Venue comes with more amenities and I would not have to go to the upper trim level ~ SEL or Denim (If they continue that trim level for 2021)
@@ImYoutubing247 I'm sure by then they will have a second generation Venue or if not I'll look at how it stacks up with the competition. Have you seen the Toyota Raize? Man I hope they consider bringing that over to the US market!
ImYoutubing247 10 year warranty
I love the two-tone interior on the denim trim model. The fabrics are very nice looking. The contrast-colored roof is a nice touch too!
Best for urban residents who want compact managable vehicle with decent MPG
This will make a fantastic, reliable second-hand car for college students one day. I’m guessing rental fleets will be the bulk of its buyers.
That’s how I bought mine a month ago. I bought it through enterprise
My 78 yo dad just bought one yesterday! He's old school only a manual trans for him, traded a 08 Toyo Matrix. The basic model so packed with features I was so surprised! Apple car play? wow.. Of course he could care less... He's active fishes, gym, etc... think its perfect for the elderly..
paul c SIMPLE transportation that’s affordable is very hard to find. Corolla and civic but slowly those are creeping to 30k for a fully loaded model. This is good for the recent college grad or a young family who isn’t ready yet to evolve to a rav4 or cr-v
Right Lane Hog 08 Toyota? Barely broken in
Love the functional roof rails! So many contemporary roof rails seem to be flush with the roof for some reason. Whereas these roof rails should make it easy to tie things down without installing an unsightly crossbar.
Another helpful review. I would like to see you do a Soul vs Venue comparison. Also I hope you will do a Kona vs Seltos comparison when the Seltos is fully tested. I talked to a Hyundai rep at the San Diego Auto Show if there were any plans to change the Kona transmission in 2021 to the IVT. He did not want to say anything other than that would not be a surprise. Any ideas about this?
For a sub-sub-compact, 120 hp isn't bad. Heck, the Prius has the the same power, but it's larger & heavier. That stowable cargo cover is quite a nifty trick!
I still can’t believe that the length is about the same as my Honda Fit lol, gotta see this in person
I saw the Venue in person. The Fit and Venue are the same size. The Hyundai Kona and Kia Soul are not that big. They're only 4 or 5 inches longer the Venue. It's that close.
I really think you should do a video on whether you should purchase a used car or a low cost vehicle like the Venue.
I liked the style of the video you did on why there aren't more cheap European cars in America, and I think you should do more videos in that style.
Thanks and keep up the great work!
I would have loved to hear your comments on its snow mode
Not in Cali! Check Canadian reviews for snow/winter driving.
The Venue is based on the Accent. It's quite literally the replacement of the Hyundai Accent hatchback. I'm not understanding why it's like $3,000 more than a comparably equipped Accent sedan. CUVs seem like a complete ripoff, unless I'm missing something. They're always priced so much higher than the cars they're based on.
Thank you for mentioning and discussing the IVT transmission fluid change intervals. I was wondering about that. My 2018 Hyundai Elantra has "lifetime" fluid as well, but the owner's manual states to change it at 150k miles. So that basically means, they don't expect your transmission to last beyond 150k miles because you didn't change the fluid sooner. They want it to break so you have to repair it or buy another car. Planned obsolescence. If you really want your transmission to last, get the fluid changed more often and certainly before the warranty expiration. Sometimes fresh trans fluid can actually cause trans slipping if the fluid got too dirty.
It's common sense to do your fluid changes. Don't listen to dealer bs.
There is no such thing as planned obsolescence. All manufacturers want their cars too last, otherwise the replacement will be purchased from a competitor.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Manufactures make a great deal of money on parts, which have a huge markup. They also want you spending money in their dealer device dept keeping those people employed. Not all companies prioritize in the same way or managed the same way. Some DO want their cars to fail sooner. If you think all manufacturers make their products solely to last as long as possible, you're sorely mistaken.
palebeachbum No manufacturer wants their cars to fail. Dealer part prices are generally competitive. Labor not so much. People abuse cars. They hold up very well with the neglect that most owners give them.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q what youre missing is that parts are marked up enormously. I remember reading an article many years ago where somone gathered parts prices for every part used on the Ford Taurus and found at those parts prices, it'd cost around $250,000 to build a Taurus from the ground up.
"Lifetime" means different things to different people. Personally, I do all my maintenance according to the severe schedule cause I keep my cars as long as possible. Of course, OEs just want you to buy a new car, so as long as they exceed their own warranties, they could care less if components fail. Especially when most folks are already onto their next vehicle.
Something will break before the fluid breaks down. Don’t waist money on changes.
Certainly you will have new oil at 100k miles but it certainly will not be in the same transmission
At this point I feel like there's gonna half a dozen competing classes of CUVs with the only difference being half an inch between them lol.
That being said, this is nice one. Definitely good for smaller families or people who live on their own.
I like simpler vehicles like the Venue. Great commuter for recent college grads and empty nesters, like the Soul.
Right on with the IVT explanation. Same one used in the KIA Forte and 2020 Soul (except the GT).
I really like the design of the Venue and the interior as well. That is perfect for city driving and I don't need an all wheel drive.
Not bad! More room in the back than i expected. If the pricing is aggressive compared to a soul, it may eat some of that cake, though I think Kia is killing it with the souls new style.
Soul sales are down for the first time ever
159"..., that's still longer than Civic hatchbacks of the 80's and 90's (157.1").
Nowadays, the smallest Honda (Fit) is 161.4"
catsspat i mean that’s pretty good right, given the 20+ year difference and fact these vehicles are 4-door with such good safety for their occupants.
@@ALMX5DP I didn't realize how short The Hyundai Venue really is. The Honda Fit and Hyundai Venue are the same size. (give or take an inch)
The chain in the cvt should give the transmission a healthy boost in the durability department.
How can anyone sell a new car without a adaptive cruise control. It's one of a few meaningful new features used cars don't have.
smonkey001 It’s not a huge feature. I have had adaptive cruise control in my lease car for now 3 years and I have only used ACC like 7 times in 3 years.
I agree. Also same for remote start. Those two are mandatory.
Ask GM that same question. Their $60,000 trucks have no ACC. FORD and Nissan have had it for years.
Only KIA and Hyundai and Subaru make good adaptive cruise control.
They gotta cut corners somewhere. If your getting a new car for used car price something has to give.
Venue = Accent 5 door. I'd go for the much more interesting Kia Soul...
Daniel Gross with the turbo engine
My last car was an Accent 5 door. The Venue is at least more attractive.
The Soul is bigger and higher priced.
Me too but there's definitely a market for the Venue. It's more attractive than the Soul imo. The only reason I'd pay extra for the Soul or Kona is for more soft touch interior materials and maybe the turbo but I have trouble trust turbo reliability.
Austin Garnier The turbo Soul starts at $28k, a full 50% more than the Venue, so that’s like comparing a Soul to a Santa Fe.
The realistic competition to this is the CX3 or the Fit, Yaris, maybe Trax... that type of cars.
My Ford C-Max CVT transmission lasted 62k miles. I drove it very gently.
14:20 guy in the Chevy realizes his turning radius sucks.
My 92 GMC jimmy turns on a dime, it’s really impressive even compared to today’s technology.
Alex and Redline in one review. Pretty cool.
I saw one today..a white one. I really like this little SUV.
Omg I didn’t realize there were so many compact suv/ hatchbacks holy cow!!
I find it interesting that hyuandi chose to mount the side turn signals on the front fenders and not on the wing mirrors which is where they are in most other markets
S G U.S. regulations require primary lighting on fixed parts of the vehicle. Mirrors are movable parts.
Seems like an equally practical vehicle to a Hyundai Accent hatchback, but more expensive. I like the venue in its own light but also wish manufacturers would not pull their smallest hatchbacks from their lineups in favor of these tiny utes that cost more in comparison. In that perspective, this car is a poor value. the base trim with the CVT MSRP is $19.6k with destination here in Chicago according to the Hyundai website. You don't even get alloys on it. There are more sensible options at 18-20k.
You are such a talented person. Thank you for your videos!
I have a 16 y/o daughter who's just beginning to drive. Currently she's sharing my GTI and the family's KIA Sorento crossover but it won't be long before she will need a car of her own for college and or work. And since I'll be footing most of the bill, I get to impose my priorities on my little darling. Being a typical parent those are safety, economy, versatility, and reliability. And of those priorities safety ranks first. AEB is a necessity. BLIS would be nice. Lane keeping or at least lane departure warning is a huge benefit for the easily distracted. And I don't know any teen who isn't easily distracted. Performance, on the other hand, ranks about 25th on my list of the top ten attributes.
A used car is, of course, an alternative. But if my daughter is far from home (as she may be). I don't want her to have to deal with problems resulting from high mileage or a previous owner's mistreatment. A strong manufacturer's warranty is a big advantage. So is a vehicle that can be used to transport a dorm room's full of stuff home and back occasionally. Taken together all of this means either a new vehicle or one that's no more than 3 or 4 years old and it suggests a hatchback or a small crossover.
The Venue is a solid choice, I think. And having purchased a couple of vehicles based in part on Alex' commentaries, I'll look at it seriously.
Good Lord you're verbose.
@@JulezWinnfield Perhaps. That's why you're forced to read the comment. :)
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I read your first few sentences before I realized the novella that awaited me if I read any further.
@@JulezWinnfield Sorry to hear you missed it. :)
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It came down to a coin toss between your post and finally reading War and Peace. Tolstoy proved to be more succinct.
I would wait until Kia Seltos is unveiled. That will be toughest competitor for Venue. Though it is expected to be little more pricey than venue, it seems to be more handsome in terms of the design language.
PP seltos is a competitor to Kona , not venue.
@@hamburglar83 I agree, but I am sure most people are gonna cross-shop among Venue, Kona and Seltos. Having said that, price wise Seltos is expected to sit between Venue and Kona. Kona starts at ~25k, and Seltos would be ~22k.
If they don't need that much grille... why don't they just make it smaller? Oh right, can't have that because now even budget cars have to have huge gaping maws up front... ugh, whatever...
I really like this car. I mean sometimes I just wish toyora would hire hyundai designers. I am a toyota person 2002 camry with 320k but wow the hyundais are so much better looking IMHO.
Beauty is only skin deep so stick with Toyota. Hyundai/Kia will NEVER match Toyota's long term reliability.
...denim trim?
...is the top trim?
What is the base trim? Burlap?
MjekuMati after work ...probably 'paper bag'
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Nice affordable urban/suburban car Very nice review
The one part of the Venue I do like is that it does NOT have direct injection. I am not convinced the manufacturers have this sorted out for the long term, with the intake valves getting gunked up and such. I'll take port injection any day.
“The transmission lasts the life time of the car” is this was a dodge the transmission would die around 50k lol
Let's hope this CVT can truly last... I have faith in Hyundai still. It'll probably be more reliable than Toyota's CVT for sure.
@@austing4321can you please refer me to the source of your info re unreliable Toyota cvt.
@@robertduklus6555 it's such a complex system it's bound to have issues unless Toyota really did some magic but I personally don't trust it.
@@austing4321 Toyota's ECVTs have been out for many years and are as bullet proof as they come. It uses planetary gears which isn't very complex at all. Definitely more reliable then standard CVTs.
@@James-il3tq What have they been used in?
What was that about Nissan's new cvt having an integrated 2 speed transmission? That sounds interesting but I can't find any information on it
Y pic this over the Elantra GT?
Rodney Nasir the only reason I can think of is the cheaper starting price and better mpg, along with the illusion of it being an suv. Other than that the Elantra GT is a much better performer on the road
spinningswords I’m just saying if you walk into a Hyundai dealer and you have a choice between them, the gas mileage isn’t that much different once you consider how much more power you have in the Elantra Gt. And you also have a heck of a lot more space for 3k more. And if your lucky you might have a slightly used GT with that Hyundai warranty for less than the price of a Venue.
Sorry for ranting I’m just sick of seeing smaller and smaller CUVs they are all bloated and under powered and have awful handling
Inexpensive and nice looking.
Which is better value car among Venue 2020 vs Kicks 2020 ?
I'm curious about the Kia seltos and lifetime fluid specifies to the life of the transmission not the vehicle so still changing at 60,000
Luke-o 1234 Make that 30k and make it a full flush and you’ll get it right. 60k may hold up for a basic automatic, but DCTs and CVTs need fresh fluid more often to keep them from overheating.
Yeah its not the best but for someone who just wants a new car and doesn't care about all the soft touch plastic and fancy interior.. got some nice tech features and safety features.. gonna be nice for the price point
I think this compares with Honda fit and Toyota Yaris rather than HRV and CHR
Mazda Yaris, we don't get a Toyota Yaris anymore.
What’s the name of that color
For its price, it's not bad.
"Everything in this segment is slow" Yeah.... obviously. They are the lowest priced vehicles available. Do people think they are getting a race car for $20,000?
You are right! Back in the day you could get a zippy car for 20k but not anymore.
@@SaraK_69 Oh no doubt. Prices are much higher now
Some people seem to think they should... LOL
SaraK Back in the day, $20k was a lot more money.
@@afcgeo882 It was... back in the day! Not anymore
lifetime fluid on trans oil!
not a good idea
Definitely change it every 60,000 miles. Especially on the likelihood this vehicle will see mostly city miles.
I don't understand why you can only get manual in base trims
#savethemanuals
Alex, you got a good taste in music my friend. 9:05
Is the Honda Fit not part of the competition with the Venue?
The fit may be discontinued
This is the new "basic" commuter car that many folks on RUclips auto reviews (including AoA) have been asking for. It is a tiny car but for commuter use, and up to four not-too-tall or large adults it is very functional. I would not like to take a long drive in this. If you can get the basic model for $16,000 you have a sweet little putt-putt. $23,000 for one of these is silly. Buy a one or two year old Hyundai, Kia, or Toyota with a bit more room and power.
It looks like it has more headroom than almost any sedan sold today.
MPI is more reliable than GDI
"I'd probably change the [CVT] fluid at 100,000 miles." The "Lifetime Fluids" marketing hyperbole, by most accounts, is nonsense - especially for hyper-expensive-to-replace CVT transmissions. An owner should ask a trusted technician (non-dealer-affiliated?) for realistic CVT service interval advice.
I think 50,000 miles would be a better target for transmission fluid changes - better safe than sorry.
Certainly you will have new oil at 100k miles but it certainly will not be in the same transmission
This or kia soul????
I kinda like the accent boxy brother ... But for the ppl that want a normal auto trans ... You will have to get a '18..'19 accent with the six speed auto
159inch? That is even 1 inch shorter than honda fit.
If you put the Honda Fit, Kia Soul and the Hyundai Venue side by side, you really won't really notice it. They are only about 5 inches between the three vehicles.
@@chuckers40 length wise they are so close. But maybe because of perception. Kia soul do look larger. Maybe due to its box body.
I think seltos looks better imo,but you cant go wrong with the two,
Are you using your turn signals every time you change lanes?
Of course
Yes. Always. It's a habit with me, just like using seat belts. I even buckle up when I move out of the garage to wash the car in the driveway.
Need to change the design of that front grill.
Who makes the CVT aisin or jatco or someone else?
THEFIRE360 Hyundai Powertech makes them.
Hyundai
Alex on Autos cool
Interesting option. Seems the Hyundai/Kia motor group is getting quite congested in Pricing with all these options i.e kona, soul, venue, upcoming Seltos, and even the Sportage and Tucson. There seems to be a lot of overlap when you get to spending $23K and worse when $25K. The Soul needs to consolidate trims and make safety features standard across trims or it will lose out in comparison.
I am waiting to see the Seltos before making a purchase in this segment.
Kevin Gibb It seems that Hyundai/Kia really embraced the whole “world car” concept and sell mostly identical cars in every market. That allows them to sell fewer cars, per market, to break even on R&D costs and so they make sure they have every single niche category covered. This Venue doesn’t need to be a big seller in North America as it will sell very well in Asia, Europe and South America and cover its profitability, but Hyundai will stifle their competition.
This is the easiest way to remember size and price (base price) Hyundai: Venue ($17,500 add about $1500 more for the CVT), Kona ($20,000) Tucson ($23,500), Santa Fe ($26,500) Palisade ($32,000) Kia: Soul ($18,500), Seltos ($21,000), Sportage ($24,000), Sorento ($27,000), Telluride ($32,000)
1.6 4 cylinder engine in the Hyundai Venue is Dual Port Injection. The only in the H/K lineup is the 2.0 4 cylinder engine.
My Genesis is the same overly cautious on lane change warning.
Baam! Love Nancy and Yeonwoo too.
Is snow mode anything more than a marketing gimmick? Can it truly do anything useful? What does it do exactly?
18” shorter than Versa?? Wtf is it a tall Mini Cooper?
I'll go 13,000 . Not a penny more.
Alex please don't include the guy from Redline Reviews in your videos. I watch your reviews so I don't have to listen to his arrogant subjective-negativity on every car.
thank you, how that channel has any views is beyond me when all the alternatives are better
Indian venue 1L and it is turbocharged
Why do they give the press not only the expensive SEL trim, but also two overpriced packages? I priced one today and under $17k for the SE with IVT. That's a real value. $23k is not a value. Even the SEL without two big "packages" is a deal (just for the aluminum wheels).
Torn between this and Kia Soul
Soul feels more spacious and looks better.
this better price as Kia soul
lifetime fluid. whatever. just like the oil change intervals of over 20k km on European cars, how did this work out for the owners?
European cars almost never work out in the long run.
figured the awesome CVT in this would get better Mpg than the Kicks. righttt
Never replacing the transmission fluid IS too good to be true. Get the manual transmission, it probably holds about 2 quarts of lubricant and takes around 15 minutes to change. If you want an automatic buy a hybrid and nearly double your mileage.
Right Lane Hog Never listen to the manual when it comes to maintenance intervals. CVT fluid should be done every 30k miles on ALL cars. That’s flushes, not just drain and fill. You should do the same at 50k miles on automatics.
However, no, it doesn’t take 15 minutes, it doesn’t hold 2 quarts and you can’t do it yourself. You need special equipment to do a transmission flush. You’re talking about a simple drain and fill, but it takes 4-5 of those to have the effect of one flush, so you’s have to do them every 7-8k miles. Not worth it. That’s because much of the CVT fluid stays in the transmission.
@@afcgeo882 The M-A-N-U-A-L transmission hold two quarts of lubricant and takes 15 minutes to change.
Right Lane Hog What does that have to do with fluid replacement? People don’t replace manual transmission fluid either!
Load your pockets up more when shooting🤦♂️
For the price of that you could get a very nice used audi or BMW...
Used German? I work in the car industry and for 20+ years everyone that knows cars says to avoid them once their warranty is over. Buy one and expect to spend a crap load of money often on lots of things
If the engine doesn't need that big grill, then the grill should be smaller. For Floridians, cleaning lovebugs off that big grill with lots of crevices would be a major pain. Would rather have a smaller grill.
YouTubaholic The grille IS small. You need to learn to distinguish actual grilles from front ends that mimic grilles.
They had to go & make it goofy & girly looking. The subcompact market in the USA is a barren wasteland in 2021, compared to most other countries, which get nice, upscale, sporty trim offerings in that segment.
Would sell a lot if priced at $15k on the road
It may compete with Hyundai's own Kona with lower pricing, but Kona is definitely more attractive looking and fun to drive.
The area around spare is not painted. Looks cheap. My Subaru , my Nissan and my BMW all have full paint around the spare tire.
lol was hoping this would get the N treatment.
Much cheaper built than an Elantra but if you take a look at offers / discounts it costs the same or more than an Elantra. People who just want a cheap new car can get a Chevrolet Spark for $10-11k, why pay 50% (!) more for this? People just keep throwing money at anything marketed as "SUV / crossover", poor value.
Who's to say that this will not also have offers/discounts at some point?
@@deviouslaw Demand. There are much lower discounts on SUVs / crossovers in general for this reason.
Not seeing any new Elantras for under $20k, even with rebates. Fake news!
@@afcgeo882 you must be blind then, there are over tenthousand: www.cars.com/for-sale/searchresults.action/?mdId=21053&mkId=20064&page=1&perPage=50&prMn=10000&prMx=20000&rd=99999&searchSource=GN_REFINEMENT&sort=price-lowest&stkTypId=28880&yrId=36362520%2C36620293&zc=60606
A 20K cUV for millennials who don't want Star Wars styling.
Finally, an awfully designed grill which is uglier than most Acura models.
Replaces essential functions with some gimmicky features
You think this looks better than the CH-R ? You’re trippin