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.
2026 Hyundai Venue: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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.
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Highlights of the 2026 Hyundai Venue
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Trim-Level Breakdown 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 · 3 in stock | SEL3 in stock |
|---|---|
| Pricing | |
| Starting price | $24,824 |
| Top price | $25,284 |
| 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
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.
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.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lowest price-of-entry into a new Hyundai SUV
- Industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
- 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.
Total in stock3vehicles
Price range$24,824 – $25,284
Available powertrainsGasoline
Last syncedJun 4, 2026 · 10:36 PM
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| VIN | Stock # | Year | Make | Model | Trim | Body | Price | VDP | Mileage | Exterior | Interior | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | New/Used | CPO | MPG City | MPG Hwy | Carfax 1-Owner | Options |
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| KMHRC8A3XTU459969 | H26581120 | 2026 | Hyundai | Venue | SEL | Sport Utility | $24,824 | VDP | 9 | Onyx Black | Gray | 4 Cyl, 1.6L | FWD | CVT | Gasoline | New | No | 29 | 33 | No | |
| KMHRC8A33TU455794 | H26581090 | 2026 | Hyundai | Venue | SEL | Sport Utility | $24,884 | VDP | 13 | Ecotronic Gray | Black | 4 Cyl, 1.6L | FWD | CVT | Gasoline | New | No | 29 | 33 | No | |
| KMHRC8A32TU447928 | H26581070 | 2026 | Hyundai | Venue | SEL | Sport Utility | $25,284 | VDP | 10 | Ultimate Red | Black | 4 Cyl, 1.6L | FWD | CVT | Gasoline | New | No | 29 | 33 | No |
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