A capable commuter for very little coin
If you’re in need of an affordable and nimble SUV for urban duties, the Hyundai Venue is a solid choice. Even in its base SE trim, the Venue offers a great set of standard features on top of its roomy interior, which contrasts with the subcompact exterior dimensions. Even if you fully load up the Venue, it costs less than $25,000. Not many cars have those bragging rights.
The exterior styling of the Venue is a good blend of urban and outdoorsy with a textured mesh grille, attractive DRLs, and separate twin projector beam headlamps beneath. The Venue comes in three trim levels: the base SE at $20,200, the SEL at $22,200, and the top trim Limited at $23,450. Competitors in the subcompact SUV segment include the Mazda CX-30, Buick Encore GX, Kia Soul, and Nissan Kicks. The Venue’s base price is lower than all of them, and Hyundai is offering a great lease deal in September.
2025 Hyundai Venue lease deal for September
Hyundai is offering a sweet September lease deal on the 2025 Venue SE for $239 per month for 36 months, with $3,499 due at lease signing (excluding registration, tax, title, license, processing, documentation fees, insurance, and any emission charges). No security deposit is required, and the amount due excludes official fees, such as taxes, tags, license, and registration. The lessee is also responsible for insurance, maintenance, and repairs. There is a $400 disposition fee due at the end of the lease except in CO, IN, IA, KS, ME, OK, SC, WI, WV, & WY, where the disposition fee is subject to the limitations of state laws. Mileage limit is 10,000 per year or 30,000 for the lease term. The lease offer ends September 30, 2025. Learn more here.
2025 Hyundai Venue SE feature highlights
The Venue is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission and FWD. The combination results in good gas mileage with EPA estimates of 29 mpg city, 33 highway, and 31 combined. 0-60 takes about 8.5 seconds, and the top speed of the Venue is 115 mph.
Standard features on the 2025 Hyundai Venue SE include 15-inch alloy wheels, 185/65R15 all-season tires, automatic headlights, high beam assist, proximity key with pushbutton start, room for 5 passengers, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 4.2-inch TFT gauge display, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, sliding armrest storage, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, an anti-theft system, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Venue’s SmartSense standard safety tech package includes blind spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic avoidance assist, parking distance warning, forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, driver attention warning, and a rear occupant alert.
The cabin is deceptively roomy for its compact exterior dimensions. Both rows are comfortable, and the seat cushions are a nice blend of comfortable and supportive. The dash, center stack, and center console are simple and straightforward with a crisp gauge display, excellent physical controls for climate and audio, and a traditional shift knob for easy gear changes. The Venue’s total passenger volume is 110.6 cubic feet, with the front row providing 43.3 inches of legroom and the second row delivering 34.3 inches of legroom. The cargo space measures 18.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and a total of 31.9 cubic feet with the second-row seats folded flat. The rear seatback can fold down with its 60/40 split for added convenience.
Final thoughts
There’s a lot to love about this little guy, and the interior is deceptively big for the Venue’s small footprint. Its compact size, upright driving position, good fuel economy, and robust standard feature set make the Venue a real value, and the September lease deal makes it even more appealing. Before signing the lease agreement, review the costs due at signing, including taxes and registration fees, potential dealer costs, etc.
*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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Amos Kwon
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