07:36 09-10-2025

Why the Hyundai Venue ranks among the best budget cars of 2025

Consumer Reports has placed the Hyundai Venue among its ten best budget cars for 2025, with pricing from $20,200 to $23,450, citing the model’s solid build reliability and strong safety performance.

The Hyundai Venue comes with a useful suite of driver-assistance features, a straightforward infotainment system, and a roomy cabin that keeps passengers comfortable even on extended city drives. That mix works well for everyday use, though on longer journeys the experience is less rewarding: the engine can be noisy and the seats aren’t especially supportive.

On efficiency, the Venue averages 7.35 liters per 100 kilometers, a respectable figure for this class. As for safety, it includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and blind-spot warning.

The car also ranked first in Car and Driver’s list of the cheapest crossovers for value, even as the outlet noted that its 121-hp engine struggles to build speed on the highway.