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The all-new 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV offers style, functionality, fuel economy and a list of standard safety features starting at a budget-friendly $17,250. Even the top of the line fully-loaded model is under $22,000, less than the basic SUV model from other manufacturers.
The price and features make it an ideal so-called “starter” car for first-time buyers, singles and couples who want cargo space for shopping and sports equipment, young families, and for empty-nesters who will be driving the grandkids occasionally.
Which means this affordable SIV is for everyone, because it’s packed with f premium driver safety and convenience technologies not usually offered at this price, making it the perfect fit for anybody seeking a combination of style, versatility and affordability.
Standard Features Not Usually Found at this Price
Venue comes standard with numerous convenience features including:
- a 3.5-inch TFT Instrument cluster display,
- rearview monitor,
- 8-inch AM/FM/HD® Radio Audio System with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ with four speakers,
- first row USB charge port, 12V outlet, Bluetooth®hands-free phone,
- steering wheel audio controls, cruise control,
- automatic headlights,
- remote keyless entry and an exterior temperature display.
The 2020 Hyundai Venue also includes Hyundai SmartSense, a suite of standard safety features that includes:
- including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection,
- Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning,
- Electronic Stability Control,
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with Traction Control
- Front, side and head curtain airbags.
2020 Hyundai Venue Trim Levels and Pricing
The Venue includes three trim levels: SE (Manual Transmission) or SE Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatic, SEL (IVT) or the two-toned exterior Denim (IVT), each including the all-new Smartstream 1.6-liter Dual-Port Injection four-cylinder FWD engine.
| Model | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP* |
| SE M/T | 1.6L DPI 4-cyl | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | FWD | $17,250 |
| SE IVT | 1.6L DPI 4-cyl | 6-Speed Smartstream IVT | FWD | $18,450 |
| SEL IVT | 1.6L DPI 4-cyl | 6-Speed Smartstream IVT | FWD | $19,150 |
| SEL IVT (Convenience Pkg.) | 1.6L DPI 4-cyl | 6-Speed Smartstream IVT | FWD | $20,300 |
| SEL IVT (Convenience & Premium) | 1.6L DPI 4-cyl | 6-Speed Smartstream IVT | FWD | $22,050 |
| Denim IVT | 1.6L DPI 4-cyl | 6-Speed Smartstream IVT | FWD | $21,950 |
The SEL trim offers two optional packages, Convenience and Premium. In addition to the SE package level details, the Convenience package includes a power sunroof, sliding armrest storage box, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW).
The Premium package requires the Convenience package and also includes: heated front seats and side mirrors, LED headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights and taillights, 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 R17 tires, proximity key with push button start, 8-inch Navigation AM/FM/HD®/SiriusXM® and Hyundai’s Blue Link® Connected Car System.
The top-of-the-line Denim trim package includes exclusive Denim exterior color, contrasting white roof and select trim pieces, exclusive Denim interior color with cloth and leatherette combination front seats. This trim can be in place of or in addition to the SEL Premium package. A sunroof is not optional on the Denim trim.
Seven colors are available, including: Black Noir Pearl, Ceramic White, Scarlet Red Pearl, Intense Blue, Stellar Silver, Galactic Gray and Green Apple. The Denim color is exclusively featured on the Denim edition. The Venue interior includes both black and grey selections.
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