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2021 Hyundai VENUE consumer reviews

$18,750 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 VENUE Hyundai
(27 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.6
Interior
4.6
Performance
4.4
Value
4.8
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.8
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I love it.

I love it. When I purchased this vehicle I had alot of people looking trying to figure out what it was. When it came out it was definitely different being a whole new line of COMPACT SUVS. I even put in in a car show, by accident by parking on the outskirts and more cars that were show cars parked around me. I was looking for a vehicle with small tires and great gas mileage as I commute. I have 3 children and I find there's enough room to pack the few things we need and room for groceries. I have room for skates and small sleds in the trunk which I was happy for. Over all is great and cute and I love the safety features since I work nights I especially like the lane keep. The built in command start is amazing for canadian winters. The standard heated seats and steering are also a great choice that comes in the preffered model. This makes me feel like a queen. Also when I got this car I never knew my car was trying to tell me so much. It beeps alot and can take some getting used to. The only down side I find I cannot leave my car run and lock the doors. It will not allow you to do that. So expect to run command start a few times.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Estoy feliz con mi Hyyndai Venue!

Estoy feliz con mi Hyyndai Venue!! Es un auto básicamente funcional!! Espacio suficiente para 5 adultos (de talla regular), sentados cómodamente. Gran economía de combustible!! No soy amante del manejo a altas velocidades y el Venue ofrece un manejo fácil, en ciudad y carretera. Su línea me encanta, simple y bien definida. Funciones en interior suficientes para un viaje placentero!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I purchased my 2021 Venue from Enterprise Car sales in

I purchased my 2021 Venue from Enterprise Car sales in Newark, DE. Maybe other people have had issues with their Venue, but as far as I'm concerned it was a great choice. The lack of a center arm rest certainly sucks, but getting 40mpg definitely makes up for the shortcoming. It has a smooth ride, it's quiet overall, and has a nice entertainment system. For just under 19k I thought it was an excellent buy, and am quite happy with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent car!

Hyundai Venue Denim limited is just about perfect. Only change I would make would be to add a backup sensor that beeps and move the radio and a/c knobs closer to the driver. Other that that it’s terrific!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't buy a Hyundai

Recall after recall. Electronic problems. Battery problems. Tire problems. Taillight issues repeatedly. Not comfortable. Ac/heater not very strong. Worst vehicle I've owned. Can't wait to trade it in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
1.0
Interior
1.0
Performance
1.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
1.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great option

Shocking amenities for $24K. All the reviewers say it’s slow, and it’s definitely not fast by any stretch. However if you keep it in the “sport” mode it is more than adequate, even on the HWY. Reall no complaints with the new smartstream engine and transmission. The best part of this (for me) is the exterior styling. It looks like a baby version of the Pallisade, esp in darker colors. I love that you get a sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel plus all safety features for 24K$ the only thing I don’t love is the amount of hard touch plastics, though it is tastefully executed. The front seat could also have better lumbar, otherwise this car is a winner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Would have been 100% except for headlight issue

I love my venue! However I just found out that when you have a headlight out you have to take it to a dealer you can’t just do it yourself! And it wouldn’t be so bad if they had the part in stock which they don’t. Not one dealer in San Diego had the part in stock! And of course my headlight went out on the weekend. So it takes 3 to 5 days for me to get a headlight fixed. Every other car I’ve owned I fix the headlight myself. I’m risking getting pulled over by driving at night with one headlight. You’re not supposed to it’s illegal; that’s why you get a ticket. And the hassle of getting pulled over who wants that? Another question is why did the head like go out after eight months? I’ve had cars for four years that I never had to replace the headlight. Good thing is it’s covered under warranty, and that is the only good thing about the headlight on the Hyundai venue. I don’t know when The warranty is over for the headlight, I think she told me it was three years or 36,000 miles. Good thing it happened now. But still I like to know why did my headlight go out after eight months? I’d like someone to answer that question. Does anybody know? Even if I had my lights on night and day for eight months it shouldn’t have gone out!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Finally, your money's worth.

Own a 2021. The car is perfect for its niche. Great around town and in secondary roads. Interstate - well, it keeps up with traffic. On secondary roads I routinely average 39-41 MPG @ 65mph. Its a good car for the times. I take several 5 hour trips to Tampa a year. And it always performs well. Just a bit more grunt would be good. But then, I didn't buy a PORSCHE.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Living my new car!

I needed a car that was not to close to the road or not to high that we had to climb into it. My mom has a broken hip so the purchase needed to fit her as well as our budget. The Venue is exactly perfect for all our needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great compact SUV

I love the Venue! It’s a small SUV good for 1 or 2 people. Rides nice. Front wheel Drive. Front and rear camera. Lane assistant. Let’s you know when a car moves in front of you if you are sitting at a red light and not paying attention. This Venue will not be for everyone. I really like mine. Great gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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