Thoughts on the Hyundai Venue?

"fhrblig" (fhrblig) 05/09/2020 at 18:41 • Filed to: None

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I realize there’s a lot of hatred from enthusiasts for crossovers, but I’d like to hear some opinions about the Venue. This wouldn’t be for me, but rather my non-car-guy husband.

Lately, it seems like he’s getting a bit bored with his Elantra. It got to the point that he wanted to go look at cars right when the lockdown happened. I know there will shortly be a lot of good incentives on cars soon and I keep seeing these little buggers around in this green color and I just get the feeling he’d really like it. They’re pretty darn cheap and being based on the Accent it’s got to be pretty efficient. He’s not really concerned about power, so I doubt that would be a deal breaker.

Anyone driven one lately? I think he might like the Kona too, but I think the Venue is more up his alley.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:43

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It looks hella fine compared to the rest   of its segment but I have no opinion otherwise

CB > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:46

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I bet you it's a perfectly good Car™. It will go places reliably and come home from them too.

Under_Score > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:48

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Dealers were closed? That must suck.

P5guy now GTIguy > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:48

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Just bought a Kona in Feb with my fiancé. Kona felt more solid than the venue and they area out the same size. I think the Kona also has a bigger engine 2.0 vs 1.6 ( but neither is very quick). The Kona also has awd which you cant get on the venue. 

fhrblig > CB 05/09/2020 at 18:50

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That’s pretty much all he cares about. Well, that and if it’s cute or not.

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/09/2020 at 18:51

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I’m not sold on the front end, but I love the rest of it.

Khalbali > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:51

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I’ve been kind of considering one myself actually, though it's near the bottom of my list and I haven't driven one yet, so I'd be interested in your opinion if you do drive one. I'd be looking at a base manual one of course.

fhrblig > P5guy now GTIguy 05/09/2020 at 18:52

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I think if we go to the dealer to check it out we'll drive both. I think he likes the looks of the Venue a little better than the Kona though.

Longtime Lurker > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:55

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I kinda want to test drive one with a manual then compare it to a manual Accent.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:56

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I really dig it

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:57

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Would you be embarrassed to be seen in it?

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 18:58

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TIL this is a thing. Reminds me of the C actus

LastFirstMI is my name > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:00

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Looks like a starved Q3?

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/09/2020 at 19:00

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Well, no. Compact crossovers are just hatchbacks and 5-doors always were my favorite body style.

I’d be driving it pretty often since he hates driving and makes me do it if we’re both in the car.

ClassicDatsunDebate > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:01

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The only thing I would say is that Hyundai had some QC problems with their 2.4 and their 2.0T engines, causing high warranty claims and service bulletins .

https://www.apa.ca/readarticle.asp?id=1129

I know that this may be behind them, but perhaps you may want to do some research on whether the current 2.0L retains the same design. 

fhrblig > Khalbali 05/09/2020 at 19:01

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I’d bet a manual would be fun, but I know he doesn't want one.

fhrblig > Under_Score 05/09/2020 at 19:02

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The Hyundai dealer we buy from was.

fhrblig > Longtime Lurker 05/09/2020 at 19:03

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I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with the Accent, but the Venue has more style. Even if they drive the same I think I’d give the edge to the Venue.

fhrblig > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/09/2020 at 19:04

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A little. Not in a bad way.

gmctavish needs more space > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:04

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I don’t mind it, I like that it’s more upright than most compact crossovers since they’re all trying to look “sporty” or some shit. It doesn’t look like it’s trying to be too tough either, other than the angry headlights. The roofline also doesn’t drop like crazy so you might even be able to see out the back, and put actual things in it.

That said I’d pro bably buy a Bronco Sport if I was getting a crossover

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:04

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I say it’s a solid choice option . Hyundai/Kia have some of the best warranties on the market right now and I’ve been impressed with their recent offerings I’ve driven.

fhrblig > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 05/09/2020 at 19:04

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Me too. I think I’d like it better than his Elantra even if it’s slower.

fhrblig > ClassicDatsunDebate 05/09/2020 at 19:05

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I think the Venue is the 1.6 only, but I'll keep that in mind if we look at a Kona.

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/09/2020 at 19:09

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My Optima was solidly reliable and comfortable, and safe as it turned out. Both of the Elantras he’s had were good cars, too. I mean, both of our parents bought Elantras after he got his. I’m definitely a fan, and if my next vehicle isn’t a 4x4 truck it will likely be a V8 Equus/Genesis G90 or V8 Kia K900.

Longtime Lurker > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:11

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I agree but dollar for dollar you get a bit more equipment in the A ccent. Interesting tidbit event though it’s Accent based the Venue has a shorter overall length.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:13

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How about the new Mazda 3 sedan or hatch  with AWD? I’ve seen them advertising around $24k. 2.5 L 188 HP.

Under_Score > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:19

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Again, glad I’m from Georgia.

fhrblig > gmctavish needs more space 05/09/2020 at 19:19

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He had a Juke before and loved it, but it was so small inside and the trunk felt smaller than the one in my Fiat 500 that I had back then. It was crazy.

I hadn't heard of the Bronco Sport so I looked it up, and it seems a little too much like a first-gen Escape.

fhrblig > Longtime Lurker 05/09/2020 at 19:21

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That makes sense, the Venue looks a bit stubbier.

fhrblig > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/09/2020 at 19:22

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A loaded Venue can be had for about $3k less than that, and I think he'd give a thumbs down to the sedan. Might have to look at the hatch, though.

fhrblig > Under_Score 05/09/2020 at 19:33

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Are you, though?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:42

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I had to sit in the back seat of a Juke once. It was not a fun experience.

Khalbali > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 19:54

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Yeah we can't get a manual Rio anymore and the accent doesn't have android auto with a manual so I'm looking at the forte and venue instead, or maybe a Veloster.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 20:15

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One of the few Crossovers I actually like, and not just because I like Accents and it’s Accent-based.

The fact it has a manual option is a big thing for me...it sortof doesn’t remind of a crossover in many ways, it moreso reminds me of a ‘tall car’ like the Scion xB or Kia Soul. You can’t get the Kia Soul with a manual in Canada anymore :(

I also like that the design is sortof funky and the interior can be had with some vibrant splashes of interesting color! :)

phenotyp > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/09/2020 at 20:18

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Seriously. I’d never heard of it before this.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 20:24

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I was surprised how expensive the Kona was. I thought it was a sub $20 car. Nope.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > P5guy now GTIguy 05/09/2020 at 20:40

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A crossover with no option for AWD? Good Lord

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/09/2020 at 20:43

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We had to cram his parents back there once, and they are not large people. It wasn’t a fun time for them.

I’m not lying when I said my Fiat 500's trunk was the same size. That's nuts.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 20:48

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I am a large people

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 21:29

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This is literally the first I’ve heard of it. Hyundai is doing a great job keeping this a secret. Seems like a good choice, though.

Edit: there’s, like, no options. Seems very odd to me. 

P5guy now GTIguy > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/09/2020 at 21:38

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These are interesting times. The Kona has less space inside than my GTI. 

Under_Score > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 21:53

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Yes. I prefer Pepsi products to Coke products, but I’m very proud to be a native Georgian. Atlanta is the main hub everyone knows about, but there are so many parts of the state I want/need to discover. Even going to college in Milledgeville, 1.5 hours from Atlanta, opened my eyes to another side of the state.

There’s a reason Georgia is called the Empire State of the South. Large corporations and film productions call the state home because it is a nice place to work and live. Portions of suburban counties like Cobb, Gwinnett, and Fulton have some of the best services and schools in the nation. For a progressive take, the state is also incredibly diverse. Our weather is a nice balance as well. Less tornadoes than the central United States, less snow than the north, and less hurricanes than states like Florida. We have a small coast, but our main areas are usually not in harm’s way.

So yes, I’m glad to be from Georgia.

gmctavish needs more space > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 22:00

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That’s nuts, there’s no good reason for that.

Oh that’s why I like it actually. First and second gen Escapes were everywhere, I still can’t believe Ford went in such a different styling direction. Though it might also be a bit bigger than he’s looking for

MrSnrub > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 22:17

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The Kia Soul seems to be a much more substantial car for not much more money. Larger inside, better interior materials, more power. At least in my area they’re listing for about the same as the Venue ($15-20k after discounts)  - at that point it’s a no brainer.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/kia/soul/2020/kia-soul-hyundai-venue-small-suv-comparison/

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/09/2020 at 22:31

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We are too. And I wouldn't have wanted to sit in the back

fhrblig > gmctavish needs more space 05/09/2020 at 22:33

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I really liked the first-gen Escape. We got them when I worked at Hertz and I thought they were cool, especially the yellow one.

fhrblig > MrSnrub 05/09/2020 at 22:34

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I really like the Soul, but he’s not into it. To each his own, I guess 

Tapas > fhrblig 05/09/2020 at 22:44

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N O

fhrblig > Tapas 05/10/2020 at 00:44

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Y E S

duurtlang > P5guy now GTIguy 05/10/2020 at 05:09

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A  Kona is a smaller car than a Golf, so it having less interior space is to be expected...

Tapas > fhrblig 05/10/2020 at 10:38

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:(

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > fhrblig 05/10/2020 at 18:49

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Kona is 1.6t or 2.0non-t. The Venue is 1.6non-t. We really like our Kona. The handling and ride are excellent, it deosn’t have much more interior space than the Venue, but it’s a much more upmarket feeling and driving car. The Venue is inexpensive, and it’s good for what it is, but it’s a cheap car. The Kona just feels much more upscale, the 1.6t is the way to go with the Kona, the 2.0 is a bit lacklustre. The kona may not be much bigger than the V enue, but its heavier, and the 1.6t really changes the character of the car from “T his an af fordable AWD mini-crossover with a nice interior for the money and I guess it’s OK” to “hey, this thing is pretty fun! And the interior and AWD are nice too!”

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > fhrblig 05/10/2020 at 18:50

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It’s really got a well executed sense of style for a small, cheap car.

Corona queen > fhrblig 05/10/2020 at 21:08

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The venue is really rinky dinky , no back seat room , no real storage room,  get a Tucson front wheel drive , it’s a much better car with much more room and with the rebates or the 0% for 84 months it’s a much better bargain