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2021 Hyundai Venue
SUV · 2020–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$550 to +$1,400 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: Smartstream G1.6 → Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder (all trims)
- Fuel economy (combined): 32 mpg → 31 mpg (all trims)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (SE, SEL)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (SE, SEL)
- Wheels: 15 in → 17 in (SEL)
- Remote start: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start → App-Based Remote Start (Denim)
- Headlights: Bi-LED Projector → LED Reflector (Denim)
2021 Venue trims
| Denim | SE | SEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $22,050 | $18,750 | $19,800 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Torque | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 18.7 cu ft | 18.7 cu ft | 18.7 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 31.9 cu ft | 31.9 cu ft | 31.9 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 6.69 in | 6.69 in | 6.69 in |
| Length | 159.1 in | 159.1 in | 159.1 in |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Optional |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | — | — |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | — | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 15 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | Halogen | Halogen + option |
Packages and options (23)
| Denim | SE | SEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package $2,350 | — | — | Optional |
| Mud Guards (Front and Rear) $120 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Applique $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Cross Rails $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Blocks $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Cup Holder $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Noir | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ceramic White | — | Optional | Optional |
| Denim | Optional | — | — |
| Galactic Gray | — | Optional | Optional |
| Green Apple | — | Optional | Optional |
| Intense Blue | — | Optional | Optional |
| Scarlet Red | — | Optional | Optional |
| Stellar Silver | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black | — | Optional | Optional |
| Denim | Optional | — | — |
| Gray | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Venue 2020–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HYUNDAI VENUE 5HB N/A FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 19 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Standard | 1 | 22 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Venue SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 28 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 42 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Venue | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2025 | Venue | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2024 | Venue | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2023 | Venue | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2022 | Venue | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2021 | Venue | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2020 | Venue | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30–32 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.