The SUVs offer an impressive lineup of gas engines for 2023. From the flagship three-row Palisade and high-performance Kona N to the affordable five-seat Venue, Hyundai backs all of its SUVs with (five years/60,000 miles base powerplant and 10 years/100,000 miles). However, the Hyundai Venue’s low price and advanced safety features put it ahead of all other models in TrueCar’s “Best SUV for the Money” ranking.
Overview of the Hyundai Venue 2023
The 2023 Hyundai is a small crossover SUV that seats five. However, like other compact SUVs, at least one of the five passengers must be small for all rear seat passengers to fit comfortably. Its front-wheel drive transmission gets power from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 121PS and 113Nm of torque, supported by what Hyundai calls an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). The EPA estimates fuel economy for the 2023 Seat at 29 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined.
offers three trim levels: SE, SEL and Limited. The SE has a long list of standard equipment and 15-inch alloy wheels, but it doesn’t offer selectable drive modes (normal, sport, and snow), 17-inch alloy wheels, and roof rails like the SEL and Limited. Also, all trims have front disc brakes, but SE and SEL trims have rear drum brakes, and only the Limited model has rear disc brakes.
The Limited’s LED headlights replace the halogen projector units on SE and SEL models. All trims have an 8.0-inch touchscreen, but the Limited adds navigation and SiriusXM satellite radio. Hyundai Venue SE and SEL are equipped with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In contrast, Limited requires a wired connection for such services but offers wireless charging for electronic devices that support it.
Standard safety features improve above the SE level with the SEL and Limited, including blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning.
What makes the 2023 Hyundai Venue a better value than other SUVs?
TrueCar ranks the 2023 Hyundai Venue at the top of its “Best SUV for the Money” list based on price, fuel efficiency, and standard advanced safety features. However, the site notes that the Venue’s powertrain suffers when accelerating to highway speeds, and the absence of an all-wheel drive option will put off some buyers.
However, the venue offers a lot of value for the money. lists the SE’s starting MSRP at $19,500, the SEL at $21,250, and the Limited at $22,750.
2 runners-up with the best value for money to consider
With a stunning redesign, the 2023 Kia Sportage takes second place. This compact crossover offers all-wheel drive, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. However, its starting MSRP is about $8,000 higher than the Hyundai Venue’s base price.
And the competitively priced third seat boasts additional standard equipment, including:
- Blind spot monitoring
- Parking sensors
- Adaptive steering
- Rear side curtain and knee airbags
Both are attractive alternatives to the , especially the Sportage, thanks to its optional AWD.
