Thursday, 03 February, 2022
If you’re looking for a compact SUV with excellent fuel economy, the 2022 Hyundai Venue should be at the top of your search list. The Venue is perfect for city driving, provides ample space for five passengers, and has a range of trims for you to choose from. Here is a rundown of what’s on offer in each configuration.
2022 Venue Trims
The 2022 Venue falls into the subcompact SUV class and is offered in three trims: SE, SEL, and Limited. With a starting retail price of just over $18,000, Hyundai’s smallest SUV is great value for money.
Whichever trim you choose, the Venue is powered by a 1.6-liter V-4 engine. This unit puts out 121 horsepower, and returns impressive gas mileage of 29 mpg on city roads and 33 mpg on the highway. The engine is paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is the only option throughout the Venue’s lineup.
The Venue debuted for the 2020 model year, and it has several styling features that give it a unique look. There’s it’s prominent front grill, which combines with cube-shaped headlights to create a functional appearance.
Inside the compact cabin, the Venue’s front seats offer plenty of legroom and headroom for a comfortable ride in the front row. The rear row provides ample room for two adults or three kids. There are two complete sets of LATCH connectors on the outermost seats and a tether anchor in the middle seat for installing kids’ seating.
Behind the rear row, you’ll find 18.7 cubic feet of cargo storage. Fold down the second row of seats and you’ll open up 31.9 cubic feet of space in case you’re carrying bulkier items.
The Venue is not rated for towing any size of trailer. If you require a vehicle that can tow loads, you may want to check out Hyundai’s larger SUVs. For example, the Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV that has a larger cargo-carrying area than the Venue. The Tucson has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds when it’s fully equipped.
Hyundai Venue SE
The base SE trim is fitted with cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats. It also features an 8-inch infotainment screen and four-speaker stereo for playing your favorite music or podcasts.
Despite its low starting price, the Venue has a broad range of infotainment technology. This includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which allow you to connect your smartphone to your SUV’s entertainment system. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth and a USB port.
Another great strength of the Venue is its wide array of standard driver safety features. Drivers benefit from forward-collision warning and pedestrian detection, which will alert you when obstacles are detected up ahead that threaten to trigger an accident. As a backup, the automatic emergency braking system can bring your SUV to a swift stop.
The lane keep assist and driver attention alert systems are especially helpful during highway driving and long trips. The driver attention system monitors the Venue’s position in lanes and other driving habits to warn you when it’s time to take a break to guard against drowsiness.
Hyundai Venue SEL
The SEL adds some luxury upgrades to the cabin. The driver gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel, while both front-seat passengers can take advantage of a central console unit with a sliding arm wrest. Wherever you’re sitting in the Venue, you can enjoy a more comfortable ride thanks to the dual-zone automatic climate control.
On the entertainment front, the Venue SEL features an improved six-speaker stereo and another USB port for better connectivity. Driver safety is strengthened with the addition of blind spot monitoring.
Don’t forget to check out several upgrades that give this mid-range Venue a more stylish flair. These include a sunroof and 17-inch alloy wheels, which replace the 15-inch wheels in the base trim.
The SEL adds several driving modes that allow you to adjust the Venue’s performance. These are normal, sport, and snow. The sport setting makes this subcompact SUV a little more fun to drive by adding some more zip to the Venue’s handling. The snow setting includes improved traction to help you stay in control on slippery surfaces.
Venue Limited
Fans of a luxury interior should turn to the range-topping Venue Limited, which was called the Denim in previous model years. The Limited gains heated front seats and synthetic leather accents on the Venue’s upholstery. It also features several tech additions for your entertainment and convenience, including satellite radio and a navigation system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are offered in this trim, but only with a traditional wire connection.
Venue Limited owners get proximity keyless entry, which comes in useful if you’re trying to get into your vehicle with your hands full. They also benefit from a stylish exterior look provided by a two-tone body and a white roof.
Another cool feature that’s only available in the limited trim is Hyundai’s exclusive Blue Link Car Connectivity system. Blue Link enables you to use your phone to control certain features, like locking or unlocking your car. You can also start your Venue remotely. This can come in handy if you want to adjust the cabin’s temperature to a comfortable level before you get in on a particularly hot or cold day.
Get Your New 2022 Venue at Koons Woodbridge Hyundai
We hope that our rundown of the 2022 Venue’s specs and trims has helped you decide whether to pick the SE, SEL, or Limited option. All three trims offer strong arguments to choose them, from the affordability offered by the SE to the added luxury and convenience provided by the Limited’s extra tech features. We have the full lineup of Venue trims in our Hyundai showroom near Washington, together with other SUVs and cars from the automaker’s versatile inventory.
If you still have questions about the Venue or any of its features, don’t hesitate to contact us today. Our team of Hyundai experts can also arrange a test drive for you so you can experience how the Venue performs in real life before committing to a purchase. We’re looking forward to welcoming you as one of our growing number of loyal customers at our Virginia dealership.
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