“The Venue is a great choice for a small, sub-compact SUV type vehicle. It is super fun to drive, it has all the safety features of a large SUV. It's super cute and super safe. I love my Venue.”
2023 Hyundai Venue: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Hyundai Venue is a standard 4.2-inch color instrument display on every trim. This is a light equipment update rather than a redesign, with a few other cabin and safety features becoming standard.
About the 2023 Hyundai Venue
1st generation, introduced for the 2020 U.S. model year; 2023 was its fourth model year and brought minor equipment updates rather than a redesign or exterior refresh.
Hyundai positions the Venue as a right-sized urban SUV: easy to maneuver and park, yet taller and more versatile than a small sedan. Its core strengths are a useful five-seat cabin, folding rear seats, simple controls, smartphone-friendly infotainment, and a broad set of standard collision-avoidance features. The Venue is aimed primarily at commuting, errands, and city life rather than off-road travel or heavy-duty utility.
The SE serves as the well-equipped entry trim, with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and key driver-assistance features. The SEL adds everyday comforts such as a sunroof and automatic temperature control, while the Limited brings heated front seats, LED lighting, built-in navigation, and wireless phone charging.
What changed, by category
Tech
Every trim gained a 4.2-inch color instrument display, replacing the previous 3.5-inch display. A center-console armrest and map lamp also became standard across the lineup, while the Limited gained standard wireless phone charging.
Safety
Rear occupant alert became standard on every trim. The Venue’s other main collision-avoidance systems carried over.
2023 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 Daytime Running Lights | |||
| 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 2023 Hyundai Venue?
The biggest change is a standard 4.2-inch color instrument display on every 2023 Venue. It replaces the previous 3.5-inch display.
Was the 2023 Hyundai Venue redesigned?
No, the 2023 Hyundai Venue was not redesigned or restyled. It received minor equipment updates while keeping the same exterior design and basic mechanical setup as the 2022 model.
Did the 2023 Hyundai Venue get a new engine or AWD?
No, the powertrain did not change for 2023, and AWD was not offered. Every trim uses a 121-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive.
Which 2023 Hyundai Venue trims received new standard equipment?
All three trims received a 4.2-inch color instrument display, center-console armrest, map lamp, and rear occupant alert. The Limited also gained standard wireless phone charging.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Venue meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
Only slightly. The 2023 model has useful standard-equipment improvements, but its engine, transmission, front-wheel-drive layout, exterior design, and SE, SEL, and Limited trim structure remain unchanged.
2023 Hyundai Venue Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Hyundai Venue.
4.0
2023 Hyundai Venue
(110 reviews)
“If you are looking for a roomy, smaller car with safety features, this car has everything you need aesthetically and with great gas mileage. Big on looks but small on the price tag.”
“Consider ease of exiting as well as entry. I can get in easily, difficult exiting. Consider what your immediate needs are. I am unable to load my wheeled walker.”