2026 Hyundai Venue SE

The Venue is Hyundai's smallest crossover, a subcompact SUV that slips into tight city parking spots while still offering the raised ride height of an SUV. A naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine delivers modest acceleration, but the light curb weight keeps the Venue feeling nimble around town. Inside, the cabin is simple but well laid out, with easy-to-use controls and a surprising amount of headroom for a car this small. Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty covers the Venue, and its simple, naturally aspirated engine is known for being dependable. Its 1.6L I4 makes 121 horsepower paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, which is enough for around-town errands but doesn't feel urgent on the highway. You get 17-inch alloy wheels and Drive Mode Select with Normal, Eco, and Sport modes to sharpen throttle response a little.