“I love my Venue. It has the look and feel of an suv but it's petite size makes it easy to get where I want to go.”
2022 Hyundai Venue: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Hyundai Venue is mostly a carryover, with Limited replacing Denim as the top trim. There is no redesign or major mechanical update.
About the 2022 Hyundai Venue
1st generation Venue for the U.S. market (2020-2025), third model year, before the minor 2023 equipment update.
Hyundai positions the Venue as a small SUV built for city life: easy to park, easy to maneuver, and roomy enough inside to feel useful day to day. Its main draw is value, pairing a compact footprint with modern safety tech, smartphone-friendly infotainment, and a higher seating position than a small sedan. For most buyers, the Venue is not about speed or off-road ability; it is about simple, efficient urban transportation with a lot of useful features for the size.
The Venue remains a small, city-friendly SUV with a 121-hp four-cylinder engine, an automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. The SE covers the essentials with an 8-inch touchscreen and key driver-assistance features, while the SEL adds comfort items such as a sunroof and automatic climate control. Limited sits at the top with LED headlights, heated front seats, navigation, and push-button start.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Denim trim is dropped, and Limited takes its place at the top of the lineup. The SEL’s power moonroof changes from optional to standard equipment.
2022 Hyundai Venue specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, IVT w/Shiftronic | Automatic, IVT w/Shiftronic | Automatic, IVT w/Shiftronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Torque | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 31.9 cu-ft | 31.9 cu-ft | 31.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.3 in | 34.3 in | 34.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Hyundai Venue?
The biggest change is the top trim: Limited replaces Denim for 2022. The SEL also receives a standard power moonroof, but the Venue otherwise carries over without a major redesign.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Venue a redesign?
No, the 2022 Venue is not a redesign. It is the third model year of the first-generation U.S. Venue, with no major changes to its body structure, chassis, or suspension.
Did the 2022 Hyundai Venue get a new engine or AWD?
No, the 2022 Venue keeps its 121-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, and front-wheel-drive layout. AWD was not added for this model year.
What changed on the 2022 Venue SEL?
The power moonroof became standard on the 2022 Venue SEL after being optional for 2021. The SEL also has 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, roof rails, and a six-speaker audio system.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Venue substantially different from the 2021 model?
No, the 2022 Venue is not substantially different from the 2021 model. Its meaningful updates are Limited replacing Denim at the top of the range and the SEL’s power moonroof becoming standard.
2022 Hyundai Venue Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Hyundai Venue.
4.3
2022 Hyundai Venue
(196 reviews)
“I would tell them that it runs smoothly and has great functionality and gas mileage.”
“Roomy and comfortable with a large screen to view your map and easy to use Apple CarPlay that allows you switch between music and navigation easily. A sunroof that lets in just enough fresh air without too much noise on the highway. Great gas mileage as well.”