2026 Hyundai Venue: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
Updated 2026-10-01·/·car
Quick Answer
The Hyundai Venue is Hyundai's smallest and most affordable crossover, a subcompact CUV with a single 1.6L NA gas engine (~121 hp), an IVT, and FWD-only across every trim. There is no AWD option and no Hybrid variant. The Venue is positioned as a value entry point to the Hyundai SUV lineup, sitting below the Kona, with Hyundai SmartSense standard, Bluelink connected services, and the same 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper plus 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty as the rest of the Hyundai lineup. It's a deliberate choice for buyers prioritizing price-of-entry and fuel efficiency over power or all-weather capability. Swope Hyundai has 1 SEL available right now.
Highlights of the 2026 Hyundai Venue
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Hyundai's most affordable SUV: The Venue is the entry point to the Hyundai crossover lineup, priced well below the Kona while keeping the same warranty and SmartSense suite.
Single 1.6L NA powertrain: 121 hp from a 1.6L naturally aspirated I4, paired to an IVT (intelligent variable transmission). No turbo, no Hybrid, no V6 option.
FWD-only across every trim: The Venue does not offer AWD at any trim level, in any model year. If you need all-weather grip, the Kona is the next step up.
Hyundai SmartSense standard: Forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, driver attention warning, and high-beam assist included even on the SE base trim.
Trim ladder is short and clear: SE, SEL, and Limited, three trims, no powertrain variations. Easy to shop, easy to compare.
Tech punches above its price: Standard 8" touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on SE and SEL; Limited adds an 8" digital cluster and proximity key with push-button start.
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty: Same industry-leading coverage as every other Hyundai, including the 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance.
Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Hyundai
Compare available trim levels to find the right Hyundai Venue for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 1 in stock
SEL1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$25,000
Top price
$25,000
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Engine
4 Cyl, 1.6L
MPG (city / hwy)
29 / 33
Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
Driver attention monitor
Forward collision-avoidance
Rear occupant alert
Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Qi phone charger
Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
Heated front seats
Memory driver seat & mirrors
Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
Panoramic sunroof
Roof rails
Inside the Hyundai Venue
What the Venue is, and is not
The Venue is Hyundai's smallest crossover and the most affordable vehicle in the lineup. It's deliberately stripped of complexity: one engine (1.6L NA, 121 hp), one transmission (IVT), one drivetrain (FWD), no Hybrid, no AWD, no turbo. That simplicity is the point, the Venue exists to be the cheapest way into a new Hyundai SUV with the full warranty and the full SmartSense ADAS suite. It is NOT a Kona with a smaller badge: the Kona is bigger, more powerful, available with AWD, and offered in Hybrid and Electric variants. If you're shopping the Venue, you're shopping it on price, efficiency, and warranty, not capability.
Trim ladder and tech
Three trims: SE (the value floor), SEL (the volume trim, with most upgrades), and Limited (the loaded pick). SE includes the standard 8" touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SmartSense ADAS, and Bluelink connected services. SEL adds proximity key, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and heated mirrors. Limited adds an 8" digital cluster, push-button start, navigation-style features, contrast roof, and additional convenience touches. Across all three trims the powertrain stays the same, the differences are tech and trim, not performance.
How it stacks up vs Trax, Soul, Crosstrek (and against Hyundai's own Kona)
The closest direct rival is the Chevy Trax, which has gotten a recent redesign and offers more power but a less feature-rich base trim. The Kia Soul is the Venue's corporate sibling, same chassis-class, different styling and packaging. The Subaru Crosstrek plays a different game with standard AWD and more outdoor positioning. Within Hyundai's own lineup, the Venue's tougher competitor is the Kona, bigger, more powerful, available with AWD, Hybrid, and Electric. Choose Venue when price, efficiency, and warranty matter more than capability or powertrain options.
Hyundai SmartSense ADAS suite standard on every trim
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on SE
Simple, easy-to-shop trim ladder (SE / SEL / Limited)
Real-world MPG around 29 city / 33 highway is segment-competitive
Bluelink connected services standard with remote start
Cons
121 hp is modest even by subcompact-CUV standards
FWD-only, no AWD option at any trim or model year
IVT can be loud and droney under hard acceleration
Cargo space is tight vs the Kona one step up
Top features are sparse, no panoramic roof, no premium audio
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown, KY stocks the 2026 Hyundai Venue as the most affordable new SUV in our lineup, popular with first-car shoppers, second-car commuters, and budget-conscious buyers across Hardin County, Radcliff, Bardstown, and the I-65 Louisville corridor. Service handled on-site at our Elizabethtown service drive by factory-trained Hyundai technicians.
New 2026 Hyundai Venue Inventory at Swope HyundaiLive
Current in-stock units at Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Option Group 01Carpeted Floor MatsCargo TrayRear Seat Cup Holder
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Hyundai Venue
One: a 1.6L naturally aspirated I4 making about 121 hp, paired with an IVT (intelligent variable transmission). There is no turbo option, no Hybrid, and no V6, the Venue is deliberately a single-powertrain vehicle.
Roughly 29 city / 33 highway / 31 combined depending on trim. That's competitive for the subcompact CUV segment, though it doesn't match a dedicated hybrid like the Kia Niro Hybrid or Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.
No. The Venue is FWD-only across every trim and every model year, Hyundai has never offered AWD on the Venue. If you need all-wheel drive in a small Hyundai crossover, the Kona is the next step up.
Three: SE (value entry), SEL (the volume trim with most upgrades), and Limited (the loaded pick). All three share the same 1.6L powertrain and FWD layout, the differences are tech, trim, and convenience features.
Standard on every trim: forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, driver attention warning, and high-beam assist. SEL adds blind-spot collision warning and rear cross-traffic warning.
Hyundai's full package: 5-year/60,000-mile new-vehicle limited, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain, 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation, and 5-year/unlimited-mile 24-hour roadside assistance, same coverage as a Sonata or Palisade.
The Venue is smaller, cheaper, FWD-only, and gas-only. The Kona is bigger, more powerful, available with AWD, and offered in gas, Hybrid, and Electric variants. Choose Venue if price-of-entry and fuel economy matter most. Choose Kona if you need AWD, more cargo space, or a Hybrid/EV powertrain option.
The Trax has been recently redesigned and offers more power and a longer wheelbase. The Venue counters with Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, the full SmartSense suite standard, and typically a lower price-to-equip when comparing similar trims.
The Venue arrived in the United States as a 2020 model year vehicle. It received a refresh for the 2022 model year and continues largely unchanged through 2025 and 2026 in the U.S. lineup.
At Venue money, you can also shop a base Elantra. The Elantra gives you better mpg, more horsepower, and a Hybrid option; the Venue gives you a higher seating position, easier ingress/egress, and CUV cargo flexibility.
Inventory rotates daily. As of our last feed update, Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown is stocking around 10 new 2026 Venues across SE, SEL, and Limited trims. Check our inventory page for live availability.
Pricing varies by trim and current Hyundai incentives. SE opens the lineup as Hyundai's most affordable new SUV; Limited adds the most equipment. Contact Swope Hyundai sales for current pricing and any lease or APR specials.
Swope Hyundai is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, easily reached from Radcliff, Fort Knox, Bardstown, and Louisville via I-65. Sales, service, and parts are all on-site.
Yes. Request a test drive on any 2026 Venue in stock through our website, or call us directly. We're also happy to line up a Venue and a Kona side-by-side if you want to weigh the price-vs-capability trade.
Yes. Our Elizabethtown service drive is staffed by factory-trained Hyundai technicians using Hyundai Genuine Parts. The Venue is covered under Hyundai's industry-leading 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty plus the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and we follow Hyundai's published maintenance intervals to keep that coverage intact.
