2022 Hyundai Venue

March 11, 2022

The Hyundai Venue lineup doesn't undergo any significant changes for the 2022 model year. However, Hyundai makes the decision to rename the top-tier Denim trim. While there was something charming about the funky fabric moniker, the switch to the Limited model name better aligns with the marketing hierarchy on the brand's other products.

Infotainment

Every Venue comes with a user-friendly 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The infotainment system has attractive menus that responded quickly to our inputs, and the unit also has useful volume and tuning knobs below the screen. Those looking for built-in navigation with real-time traffic updates can have it on the SEL and Limited.

Engine

Every Venue is powered by a 121-hp four-cylinder engine, which delivers sufficient motivation around town but has a complete lack of passing power on the highway. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is the only gearbox. Shoppers who want all-wheel drive will be disappointed because all models are front-drive only. We recently drove a Venue around Miami and learned that the subcompact SUV is agile in traffic thanks to its small proportions and reactive steering. Unfortunately, that steering was touchy on the highway, and our SEL model often required our attention to stay steady in our lane at highway speeds.

Fuel

The Venue is estimated to earn 29 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. Those numbers are slightly worse than those of the Nissan Kicks, which has estimates of 31 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. The Venue that we tested on our 75-mph highway route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen.