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Test Drive: 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Advanced in Cardiff Green (A $500 option)

Consumer Guide Test Drive

2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Advanced

Class: Premium Compact SUV

Miles driven: 447

Fuel used: 21.5 gallons

CG Report Card
Room and Comfort B
Power and Performance B
Fit and Finish A
Fuel Economy C+
Value A
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.
Big & Tall Comfort
Big Guy A
Tall Guy A
Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs 300-hp 2.5L
Engine Type Turbo 4-cylinder
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drive Wheels All-wheel drive

Real-world fuel economy: 20.8 mpg

Driving mix: 65% city, 35% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 22/28/24 (mpg city, highway, combined)

Fuel type: Premium gas recommended

Base price: $41,000 (not including $1045 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Cardiff Green paint ($500), Select Package ($4000), Advanced Package ($4150)

Price as tested: $50,695

Quick Hits

The great: Posh, comfortable cabin; quietness; long list of available comfort and convenience features

The good: Respectable acceleration from 4-cylinder engine; confident, distinctive styling; competitive pricing

The not so good: Our mediocre observed fuel economy trailed EPA estimates; some control-interface quirks

More Genesis GV70 price and availability information

John Biel

Perhaps Genesis mislabeled its brand-new premium-compact SUV by calling it the GV70. It is derived from the platform of the G70 sedan and styled in the same vein. But the available engines, rotary-dial gear selector, and console dial for the infotainment system are straight out of the midsize G80 sedan and GV80 sport-utility. Maybe the newcomer ought to really be called the GV75.

Of course, there are numbers that truly are more important to shoppers and we’ll get to them by and by. What really counts is that with the GV70 Genesis has created an excellent, value-packed entry in this busy market segment.

2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Advanced

The Genesis GV70 launches for 2022 as the second crossover SUV in the growing Genesis-brand product lineup; in size and price, it slots in below the midsize Genesis GV80, which debuted for 2021.

Riding a wheelbase of 113.2 inches and ranging 185.6 inches from bumper to bumper, the 5-passenger GV70 is, respectively, 3.1 and 9.1 inches shorter in those categories than the GV80 that’s set up to carry seven in some models. Where the G70 premium-compact sedan offers the choice of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four or a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6, the GV70 engines are a similarly aspirated 2.5-liter four and 3.5-liter V6.

All-wheel drive is standard in every GV70. Prices (with delivery) begin at $42,045 for the base 4-cylinder version and rise to $63,545 for the V6 Sport Prestige. Consumer Guide sampled a 2.5-equipped Advanced—it sits second from the top of four 4-cylinder models—with a starting price of $50,195. Only a spray of Cardiff Green paint nudged the final tab to $50,695.

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The GV70’s interior is dazzling in terms of both design and materials. The infotainment system can be controlled via a center-console dial (which is unfortunately easy to grab when you intend to use the rotary-dial gear selector mounted just aft of it) or the extra-wide, 14.5-inch high-definition touchscreen.

Typically for a Genesis, trim levels are treated as packages added to the core model. To get two steps up from the base vehicle, CG’s tester first had to absorb Select equipment (19-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, 16-speaker Lexicon premium audio, ventilated front seats, and brushed-aluminum interior accents). Then came the Advanced package with leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, interior trim with a “Waveline” pattern, surround-view monitor, blind-spot view monitor, front parking-distance warning, rear parking-collision avoidance, Remote Smart Parking Assist (to jockey the vehicle in and out of tight spaces while the driver stands outside), and advanced rear-occupant alert.

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2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

There’s ample space in the GV70’s front seats, but the rear-seat legroom and headroom can be tight for adults.

All that is the frosting on the cake. It builds on GV70 basics like LED headlights and taillights, heated exterior mirrors, heated front seats with power adjustment, dual-zone automatic climate control, front and rear 12-volt power outlets, and hands-free liftgate. Tech items include an infotainment system with 14.5-inch screen, navigation, satellite and HD radio, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility; dual front and rear USB ports; wireless device charging; and fingerprint recognition for one-touch starting. Safety and driving assists consist of adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keeping and following assist, rear parking-distance warning, and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring.

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2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

The GV70’s cargo volume is a bit better than most premium compact SUV rivals–there’s 28.9 cubic feet behind the second-row seats, which grows to 56.8 cubic feet when the second-row seat backs are folded.

The Advanced’s luxury additions fill out a cabin that’s pretty lush for the price, with lots of soft-touch material—even far down on the doors past the point at which lots of other manufacturers default to plastic. Knurled surfaces adorn the ends of the wiper and light-control stalks, steering-wheel thumb buttons, and the transmission selector dial. Metal accents brighten the doors, dash, console, and steering wheel. The big infotainment display atop the instrument panel is vibrant, easily legible, and can show two things at once (for instance radio settings and navigation map). Fortunately, it is a touchscreen, which means you don’t have to use the remote console controller—and this one reminds us a little of the Lexus Remote Touch get-up that we’ve never particularly liked. By the way, it’s uncanny how easy it is to reach this round controller when you really want the trans selector. Easy-working temperature dials mix with numerous buttons for climate control.

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2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

A 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder is GV70’s base engine; a 375-hp turbo 3.5-liter V6 is also available. Choosing the Select package upgrades the standard 18-inch wheels to 19-inch alloys.

Comfortable seats welcome four adults. The front row is roomy; the second row slightly less so—but it would be wrong to call it cramped. Headroom is quite good, too, and driver sightlines are fairly unobstructed. Personal-item storage is accomplished in a large glove box, decent covered console bin, door pockets with bottle holders, and net pouches behind the front seats. Exposed cup holders are found in the console and the pull-down center armrest in the rear seat.

Overall cargo space is good, even if the rakish rear shape might stand in the way of certain loading options. The cargo bay holds at least 28.9 cubic feet of stuff. Drop the 60/40-split rear seats, which fold absolutely flush with the load floor, and a further 28 cubic feet open up.

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2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

The GV70’s attractively athletic body shape is highlighted by nicely executed styling details, such as the Genesis brand’s signature shield-shaped grille and slim “Quad Lamp” LED headlights and taillights.

The 2.5 engine, rated at 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, is attached to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This powerteam is an eminently competent pairing for moderately lively performance that gets a little zestier (and a touch louder) in “Sport” mode, with its quicker throttle response and more patient upshifts. Still, you can happily cruise all day in subtler “Comfort” mode. “Eco” and “Custom” settings are available as well. We wish the GV70 was a little stingier with gas—premium, wouldn’t you know. EPA ratings are 22 mpg in city driving, 28 on the highway, and 24 combined. When this driver put 81.5 miles on the test vehicle—with 69 percent city-style operation—it returned just 20.3 mpg.

With a suspension that’s a retuned version of the G70’s front struts and multilink rear, ride quality is luxury-brand good, with fine bump absorption and isolation from road noise. Steering is nicely weighted and responsive in the Comfort setting. Maybe the more resistant Sport-mode steering is a help on twisty roads where you wouldn’t want to overdo inputs, but in lazier urban-expressway driving it just feels heavy. Brakes are easy to modulate and predictably reliable.

The inaugural GV70 finds its strength in numbers—the number of things it does right. That would be true no matter what number Genesis assigned to it.

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2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Advanced

The new-for-2022 Genesis GV70 might be the Genesis brand’s most impressive vehicle so far; it delivers an athletic driving character, attractive styling inside and out, and a high level of luxury and available technology features, all at prices that handily undercut its primary European luxury-brand rivals.

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Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

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Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced

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Written by: The Daily Drive staff on December 22, 2021.

Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

Saving Money on Your Way to Maximum MPG

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Whether you are seeking to develop more eco-conscious driving habits or reduce gas expenditure, there are many benefits to reducing the miles you put on your vehicle.

From low-mileage car insurance discounts to reduced wear and tear on your vehicle, low-mileage driving can improve your financial standing. But how can you increase your fuel economy? Here are some ways to reduce your mileage and gas usage.

No. 1 – Lighten the Load in Your Car

Don’t carry more than you need

Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy. It’s simple math when you think about it: The heavier your vehicle is, the more power it needs to move. While the added weight may not seem like much, over days, weeks, months and years of travel, it can have a cumulative effect.

Though you may want some emergency supplies in your vehicle such as a carjack or tire iron, you shouldn’t carry more things in your car than you absolutely need. Try to avoid using your car as a storage container, and don’t let clutter build up.

Try to clean out your car once a week, and make it a habit to take everything out of your car that you bring in. In addition, make sure that the emergency items you have in your car are limited to those things you really need. Consider springing for lighter and more compact emergency gear to further reduce your vehicle’s weight.

Reducing weight will also improve your tires’ lifespan. Too many heavy items in your car can also lead to your car having an unbalanced spread of weight, which can affect its overall driving and tire wear and tear.

No. 2 – Keep Up with Regular Car Maintenance

While it does cost a bit to have your car checked over by a mechanic, regular maintenance will improve your fuel economy and help you catch problems before they occur. Some parts of your car that especially affect your mileage include air filters, connectors and spark plugs. Visit a mechanic regularly to tune up your car, rotate tires and switch out oil.

One aspect of maintenance that many people forget is tire maintenance. You should regularly check your tire pressure as underinflation can increase your fuel consumption by up to three percent. It also wears down your tire treads, making your vehicle move less efficiently over roads.

No. 3 – Turn Off the Engine When Not in Motion

Many people idle their cars for multiple reasons, such as when they are just waiting for a friend to come out of their house or feel they won’t be parked for long. However, idling is a huge waste of fuel and money. It unnecessarily burns fuel your car should only use in order to move. Shut down your car entirely when you need to stop.

Some people argue that starting the engine is less fuel efficient, but this is completely untrue. Idling uses much more fuel than starting the engine does, and also gives off more pollution than your car does when it is moving.

No. 4 – Keep a Steady Speed and Don’t Brake Rapidly

While there is a specific speed (often around 50 mph) that tends to be the most fuel-efficient for your specific vehicle, in the end, it matters less how fast you drive than it does how steadily you drive. Starting and stopping or adjusting your speed up and down causes you to burn more fuel than maintaining a steady pace.

To keep a steady speed while driving, use cruise control while on long stretches and make use of a “fast pass” to get through toll roads. Avoid urban driving on long trips, and try to avoid high-traffic times of day like rush hour.

No. 5 – Give Your Car Some Low-Mileage Modifications

There are a few different ways you can get the most mileage out of your vehicle, whether you have a regular gas-powered car, an electric car, or a hybrid.

There are also several modifications you can make to your vehicle that will improve its performance and lower its fuel consumption. For example, truck drivers can add pickup bed caps. These help reduce wind drag that can be caused by an open truck bed.

As your vehicle ages, grounding cables and wires can begin to wear out. This will gradually impact your vehicle’s whole energy usage, from lights and air conditioning to throttle response and engine startup. Upgrading your cables can cause your whole car to drive and operate more smoothly.

If your car was made after 1996, it likely has an onboard diagnostic system. You could get a real-time engine monitoring device that plugs into this system to provide you with various vehicle data, including a real-time fuel economy readout.

This will let you be able to better gauge how your car is handling and how specific driving conditions or habits are affecting your mileage.

Another low-cost modification is a vacuum gauge, which also can give you quick fuel economy data. Higher manifold vacuum measurements equal higher mileage.

No. 6 – Choose a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle

Efficient vehicle options are multiplying

There are many ways to reduce your mileage, regardless of the car you drive, but if you really want to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle, consider getting a fuel-efficient car. There are several factors to consider when choosing a new vehicle, and that includes the sustainability and financial savings a new car will bring you.

First, you want to see how much a fuel-efficient car will reduce your costs. For example, modern diesel engines have great fuel economy and will save you money on fuel costs. As excess weight also increases your fuel expenditure, lighter cars will also save you money.

Cars with automatic transmissions, hybrid or electric powertrains, and those equipped with low rolling resistance tires all have better fuel economy than conventional vehicles.

A savvy consumer should also look into vehicles with turbocharged engines and other energy-boosting features.

Fuel-efficient vehicles are becoming more common and green optimizations are becoming more standard. As cars become more efficient, however, it can make consumers think they no longer need to be as eco-conscious as before.

Adjusting your driving habits is good regardless of the efficiency of your vehicle, as it will be sure to save you money and fuel.

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Test Drive: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

Santa Fe Hybrid

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited in Cream White (a $350 option)

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

Consumer Guide AutomotiveClass: Midsize Crossover SUV

Miles driven: 479

Fuel used: 13.9 gallons

Real-world fuel economy: 34.5 mpg

CG Report Card
Room and Comfort A-
Power and Performance B-
Fit and Finish A-
Fuel Economy A-
Value B+
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.
Big & Tall Comfort
Big Guy A
Tall Guy A
Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs 226-hp 1.6-liter
Engine Type Turbo 4-cyl hybrid
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Drive Wheels AWD

Driving mix: 55% city, 45% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 33/30/32 (mpg city, highway, combined)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base price: $39,950 (not including $1185 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Cream White paint ($350), carpeted floor mats ($155)

Price as tested: $41,640

Quick Hits

The great: Comfortable, spacious cabin for passengers and cargo; generous list of comfort and safety features; nicely executed hybrid powertrain; quietness

The good: Nicely finished interior; competitive pricing; AWD comes standard

The not so good: Thick rear roof pillars impede rear visibility somewhat; brake-pedal action is occasionally non-linear

More Santa Fe price and availability information

John Biel

What’s new with the Hyundai Santa Fe midsize crossover SUV for 2021? Oh, not much aside from a stiffened body structure; refreshed styling to the grille, headlamps, fascia, and rear bumper/diffuser; a revamped interior with a new console that integrates audio/climate controls on a single panel, levers instead of dials for climate settings, buttons instead of lever transmission control, and a purse porch under the console; a top-line Calligraphy trim level; and new engines that include a gas/electric hybrid powerplant.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

Hyundai’s two-row midsize SUV undergoes an extensive refresh for 2021 that includes a exterior styling update, upgraded interior, and a revised powertrain lineup–including the addition of a hybrid powertrain.

Consumer Guide’s test of a ’21 Santa Fe came in one of the three available hybrids, the top-line Limited with a starting price (including delivery) of $41,135. Other versions are the Blue ($34,835) and SEL Premium ($38,785). All come with a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gas engine paired with a 44.2-kW electric motor, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and HTRAC torque-allocating all-wheel drive. With only premium Cream White paint and a set of carpeted floor mats tacked on, the test truck peaked at $41,640.

The lure of hybrids is, of course, improved fuel economy. EPA estimates for the Limited and SEL Premium are 33 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg in highway use, and 32 combined. (Respective figures for the Blue are 36/31/34.) When this driver put 71.3 miles on the test vehicle with 64 percent city-type operation, it returned 30.8 mpg.

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

The Santa Fe’s cabin gets an extensive refresh that includes a new digital gauge cluster and a high-console center-stack design with a push-button gear selector in place of a traditional shift lever. We found the new controls easy to use.

Generating 226 system horsepower, performance from the hybrid unit is modest—not disappointing, just modest. That said, selecting “Sport” drive mode elicits punchier, more eager throttle response. Electric-to-gas transitions are hardly noticeable. Perched on 19-inch alloy wheels (the other hybrids get 17s), the Limited rides smoothly, tackles bumps pretty well, and handles easily with nice body control in curves and transitions, even if steering isn’t overly communicative. Brake-pedal feel is subject to the less-than-satisfying regenerating hybrid experience, but in the end the Santa Fe hybrid brakes without worry.

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

A generously sized panoramic sunroof is standard equipment on the Limited model, as are other upscale touches such as quilted leather upholstery and heated rear seats. Rear-seat space is generous enough for adults to ride in comfort.

Even with its myriad changes the current Santa Fe is, at its core, a continuation of the fully redone 2019 model. The 2-row SUV boasts fine leg- and headroom throughout, with space for a middle passenger in the rear row (though perhaps not an adult) thanks to a low floor hump. The backs of the 60/40-split rear seats are manually adjustable. Passenger entries and exits are easy, and drivers see well to nearly every point but the rear corners. Cabin storage for incidentals benefits from a large glove box and a covered console cubby with an adjustable tray. The console is home to a pair of exposed cup holders, a bay for the wireless charger and device inputs, and a bin for small items—and its new upswept shape allows for the floor-level space below. A storage pouch has been added to the back of the driver’s seat, joining the one previously provided on the front-passenger seat. Cup holders are set in the rear center armrest.

The main cargo bay, accessible through a wide rear opening, loads at bumper height, where 36.4 cubic feet of space reside behind the second-row seats. Under the floor—forward, near the seats—is a foam divider in three large segments for secure small-item storage. Retracting the rear seats expands the load area to 72.1 cubic feet. When the seats are folded, the cushions lower slightly, which helps to lower the seat backs flush with the rear cargo floor for easy loading.

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

The Santa Fe’s cargo volume is on par with other two-row midsize SUVs–there’s 36.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats, which grows to 72.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down to create a flat load floor.

Luxury-oriented standard features in this pinnacle of the Santa Fe hybrid trio include leather upholstery, heated seats all around, ventilated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED lighting inside and out, panoramic sunroof, hands-free height-adjustable liftgate, power front seats with driver’s-seat memory, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 360-degree surround-view monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless entry and starting, and remote “Smart Park” function. Infotainment functions are accessed through a 10.25-inch touchscreen. The system includes navigation and Harman Kardon premium audio on which to hear HD and satellite radio. With the shift to a new unified control panel, tuning and volume knobs have been moved from the display screen. It’s still easy to input stations, but when the radio is playing you still have to push the “Radio” button to see the display, which seems like it ought to be the default once the radio is on and until you call for some other display. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone compatibility is included as well. The dual-zone climate system has switched out its convenient dials for temperature selection in favor of repetitive-push toggle levers. Since all the cool kids are abandoning true shift levers, Hyundai has done it too, going to an array of push buttons on the console.

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Santa Fe Hybrid

The front-end styling gets a more aggressive look via a bolder grille texture and a T-shaped LED running-light design. Restyled taillights and a new rear diffuser are highlights of the mildly updated rear-end styling.

For safety’s sake, Hyundai’s “SmartSense” technology suite brings forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitor, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control with stop and go capability, driver-attention warning, and “Safe Exit Assist” that uses radar to detect vehicles approaching from the rear to guard against passengers leaving the car into traffic. There’s also a parking-distance warning system with rear automatic braking, “Rear Occupant Alert” to reminds drivers to check the rear row when exiting, and “Blind View Monitor” that displays a camera view (in the instrument cluster) of the area alongside the vehicle when a turn signal is activated.

One interesting fact about the new hybrids is that they are priced within—and not above—the overall Santa Fe model mix. (Indeed, the hybrid Limited starts at $350 less than the gas Limited with all-wheel drive.) That stands to make it lots more popular with shoppers who want to maximize value by getting a comfortable and useful crossover SUV with good fuel economy.

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited

The Santa Fe’s significant updates and upgrades for 2021–especially the addition of a smooth, economical hybrid powertrain–make what was already a likable practical midsize SUV that much more compelling.

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Written by: The Daily Drive staff on July 26, 2021.

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Toyota Priuses Head-to-Head: Prime vs AWD-e

Prime vs AWD-e

2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited (left) vs 2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e

With hybrid vehicles of all sorts now commonplace in the American new-vehicle market, the Toyota Prius doesn’t get the respect (or sales numbers) it once did. These days, most major manufacturers offer numerous hybrids, plug-in hybrids, or both—and increasingly, these hybrids are versions of regular-line vehicles, not stand-alone, hybrid-only models. The majority are also SUVs—the type of everyday family vehicle American buyers are choosing in greater numbers than 4-door sedans of any stripe.

Still, the Prius has a lot to offer, in addition to the obvious benefits of its standout fuel economy. Considering its compact-car footprint, it provides respectable room for adults in both the front and rear seats, and its hatchback-sedan layout improves its cargo-hauling versatility over a traditional 4-door sedan. In any of its forms, the Prius is no performance machine. The suspension and steering are set up for everyday commuting, not enthusiastic cornering. Acceleration is a bit tepid compared to the average new vehicle, particularly in highway driving. But as an around-town commuter, it keeps up with the flow of traffic just fine—thanks in part to the immediate response of its electric motor(s).

And, the Prius comes in multiple flavors that make it more attractive to buyers with specific wants and needs. The current generation of the Prius debuted for 2016, and the Prius Prime plug-in-hybrid version was added for 2017. All-wheel-drive Prius “AWD-e” models followed for 2019.

The larger battery in Prius Prime models enables them to offer an estimated 25 miles of pure-electric driving—enough range for gas-free daily commuting for many Americans. And when its plug-in battery charge is used up, the Prime simply switches to normal gas/electric-hybrid operation like other Priuses. So, long road trips are no problem—no range anxiety or concerns about finding a charging station.

The Prius AWD-e models add an electric motor to power the rear wheels, to deliver improved traction in slippery and/or snowy conditions—just the ticket for eco-conscious buyers in cold-weather or high-altitude climes. The motor always powers the rear wheels when accelerating from a stop up to 6 mph, then disengages unless wheel slip is detected, in which case it powers them up to 43 mph. This allows for a “boost” at launch while shutting off the motor when it’s not needed in order to improve fuel economy.

We tested both a Prius Prime Limited and a Prius XLE AWD-e and decided to line them up head-to-head to see how they compare. Check out our pics below, as well as our observed fuel economy, optional-equipment lists, and report-card info on our two test cars.

You’ll pay more, of course, for the added functionality of either the powertrain or the plug-in-hybrid powertrains—and the latter commands the larger price premium.  Our Prime test vehicle was about $3600 more than our AWD-e tester, but most of that gap is attributed to the up-level equipment of the Prime’s top-line Limited trim (a trim level that the AWD-e does not offer). Though the equipment levels don’t line up exactly, the base-price gap drops to about $1100 when comparing the Prime and AWD-e LE models (the base trim level for both) and just $425 when comparing XLE models.

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Prime vs AWD-e

Prius vs. Prius

Prius vs. Prius

Prius vs. Prius

The Prius Prime gets a slightly more aggressive look via quad LED headlights and a blacked-out, inset front-fascia design.

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Prius vs. Prius

The Prius Prime’s rear end styling is a bit swoopier as well. It’s highlighted by an unusual compound-curve rear window (which thankfully doesn’t affect the view astern) and a sleek-looking full-width taillight arrangement.

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Prius vs. Prius

Both the Prime and regular Prius models have an unusual vertical “mini-window” beneath the main rear window. This provides a bit of extra rear visibility, but the large crossbar splitting the view can be disorienting.

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Prius vs. Prius

Not much different here, in terms of visuals or horsepower. Both the Prime and the AWD-e have the same 121-hp 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain, but the Prime feels a bit zippier overall.

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Prius vs. Prius

A vertically oriented 11.6-inch touchscreen is standard equipment on Prius Prime XLE and Limited models, but it’s unavailable on the Prius AWD-e. The plus-size screen is able to display multiple readouts—such as the navigation-system map and hybrid power-flow readings—at the same time, a nice feature.

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Prius vs. Prius

Here’s a subtle but significant downside to the Prius Prime—in order provide space for the larger battery pack, the Prime’s rear cargo floor is raised by a couple inches over the non-plug-in Prius versions. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but it reduces the Prime’s cargo capacity more than you might think—there’s 19.8 cubic feet of room behind the rear seats, compared to 27.4 cubic feet in the AWD-e (which offers the same cargo capacity as the front-wheel-drive Prius). That can be the difference between a large box or other cargo item fitting, or not fitting.

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2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited

Prius Prime

2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited in Blue Magnetism

Class: Compact Car

Miles driven: 229

Fuel used: 2.3 gallons

CG Report Card
Room and Comfort B-
Power and Performance C+
Fit and Finish B+
Fuel Economy A+
Value A-
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.
Big & Tall Comfort
Big Guy B-
Tall Guy B
Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs 121-hp 1.8-liter
Engine Type 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid
Transmission CVT automatic
Drive Wheels front

Real-world fuel economy: 99.5 mpg

Driving mix: 70% city, 30% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 54 mpg/133 MPGe (both in combined city/hwy driving)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base price: $34,000 (not including $995 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Carpet mat package ($259), door edge guards ($125), rear bumper applique ($79), illuminated door sills ($299)

Price as tested: $35,757

Quick Hits

The great: Outstanding fuel economy with pure-electric capability on short trips

The good: Around-town throttle response, ride quality, cargo space and versatility, relatively affordable pricing

The not so good: Not all drivers like unconventional control layout, limited highway-speed merging and passing power, larger battery compromises cargo-hauling capacity

More Prius price and availability information

2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e

Prius AWD-e

2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e in Magnetic Gray Metallic

Class: Compact Car

Miles driven: 442

Fuel used: 8.8 gallons

CG Report Card
Room and Comfort B-
Power and Performance C+
Fit and Finish B
Fuel Economy A+
Value A-
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.
Big & Tall Comfort
Big Guy B-
Tall Guy B
Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs 121-hp 1.8-liter
Engine Type 4-cylinder hybrid
Transmission CVT automatic
Drive Wheels AWD

Real-world fuel economy: 50.2 mpg

Driving mix: 55% city, 45% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 51/47/49 (mpg city, highway, combined)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base price: $29,575 (not including $995 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Advanced Technology Package ($800), carpet floor mats/carpet cargo mat ($259), door edge guards ($125), rear bumper applique ($69), cargo net ($49), illuminated door sills ($299)

Price as tested: $32,171

Quick Hits

The great: Outstanding fuel economy with all-weather traction of all-wheel drive

The good: Around-town throttle response, ride quality, cargo space and versatility

The not so good: Not all drivers like unconventional control layout, limited highway-speed merging and passing power

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Road Test: 2020 Kia Forte GT

Shh…It’s a Sport Sedan On a Budget

The 2020 Kia Forte GT sneakily sits next to you at a stop light, imitating an otherwise common compact sedan. But the Forte GT has sporty cred, doing it at a price that will make you do a double take.

2020 Kia Forte GT
A sneaky sedan

The third generation Forte, which was all-new in 2019, has evolved from primarily being viewed as a value proposition to a sedan that stylishly handles commuting and road trips with equal ease. New for 2020 are two sportier Forte versions, the GT-Line and GT, that add even more pizzaz to this stylish five-passenger car. The Forte GT-Line has only received cosmetic upgrades, while the GT has received performance, suspension, exhaust and other modifications that make it a serious contender against the Volkswagen GTI and Honda Civic Si.

GT Performance

The front wheel drive 2020 Kia Forte GT is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, good for a robust 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. There are three transmission choices on the GT. The first two are a six-speed manual and a continuously variable transmission, which in Kia-speak is called the i-CVT. The “i” stands for Intelligent, making it different from most other CVTs as it has both adaptive shift-logic and a chain-type belt. The latter addresses the common rubber band feel found on many CVTs. The shift-logic feature programs the CVT with pre-selected gear ratios that makes the transmission sound and feel like a traditional automatic.

2020 Kia Forte GT

Turbocharged for power when you need it

Clean Fleet Report’s Forte GT had the third transmission option, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT), which can be shifted manually or with paddle shifters. By design, a DCT is a manual transmission, but a computer does the shifting for you, so your launches are consistent. Opting for the Sport mode, 0-to-60 mph runs were around 6.4 seconds, which was good for a 3,079-pound car. The paddle shifters are fun, but not as fast as the DCT. If you are unfamiliar with a DCT, it will not be as smooth in slow or stop-and-go traffic. So make sure to drive a Forte with all three transmission choices to see which you like the most.

In addition to Sport, the other driver-selectable drive modes are Smart and Normal. Two were our favorites, Smart for highway cruising and maximum fuel efficiency, and Sport for being sporty. As an owner, you will spend more time in the Forte GT than we did, so the three modes will allow you to find which fits your driving style.

The EPA rates the 2020 Forte GT at 27 mpg city/35 highway/30 combined while running on 87 octane. In 480 miles of 65-percent highway/35-percent city driving we averaged 35.3 mpg. But over a 200-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged a very respectable 43.5 mpg. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Your numbers may differ.

Driving Experience: On the Road

The electric power-assisted steering had good road feel and response. With its sport-tuned suspension, the Forte GT handles firm and flat in slow-to-medium tight cornering, but has some body roll when pushed hard. With 18-inch alloy wheels shod with P225/40R Michelin Sport summer tires, there was no tire slippage. The ride was stiff, which is good for spirited cornering, but while out on the freeway you knew when you drove over the most severe road imperfections. The ride reacted exactly like a sporty car does. No surprise.

2020 Kia Forte GT

The DCT delivers

The GT gets a revised rear suspension, larger brakes and a sport exhaust. The exhaust note is not overly abrasive, and has some cool pops and crackles to it, but sometimes it would be nice to drive in silence.

The Forte GT is ripe for playing with the engine, transmission and suspension. Find a straight section of road (deserted, of course!) and turn off the traction control, put it in Sport mode, and tromp on it. Next, do it using the paddle shifters, and finally with the traction control turned on. What you will notice is a quick-shifting DCT, an aggressive exhaust note with burbles on up and down shifts, and constant times in the mid-six seconds. The Michelin summer tires are sticky, aiding off-the-line acceleration and also when attacking mountain roads. This was a fun car to play with.

The ventilated front and rear solid disc brakes, assisted by the four-wheel anti-lock brake system, produced strong braking even after repeated pedal applications.

Driving Experience: Exterior

2020 Kia Forte GT

Classic looks

The 2020 Forte GT has a classic design with a long hood, a short trunk and a low 5.3-inch ground clearance to go with crisp lines and a fastback profile. GT design elements include a sport-tuned dual exhaust, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED projection headlights, and gloss-black front and rear fascias, side sills, heated outside mirrors and a small deck spoiler.  All this will hold up well for many years to come.

Driving Experience: Interior

Clean Fleet Report was driving the fully featured Forte GT with the $2,200 GT2 package that included a power sunroof, wireless phone charging, heated and cooled front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink. This package also included the up-market sounding Harmon Kardon premium audio system that has an 8.0-inch touch screen with navigation and the UVO eServices with Telematics. The eight-speaker audio system, with surround sound and a subwoofer, came with SiriusXM (three-month trial subscription), AM/FM/HD/CD/MP3, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Connectivity was through USB ports for iPod, Aux-in jacks, Bluetooth streaming audio and hands-free telephone.

2020 Kia Forte GT

A well thought-out interior

Since you will be spending so much more time inside your Forte GT than outside, treating yourself to an option package, even at $2,200, will make your car a pleasure to walk-up to, but even nicer to sit in.

Our Forte GT had Sofino leatherette-trimmed front seats–10-way power adjustable for the driver and six-way manual adjustments for the passenger. The seats, black with red top-stitching and piping, had good thigh bolstering. The tilt and telescopic steering column made finding a comfortable driving position easy. Kia says the Forte can seat three adults in the 60/40 split folding rear seat, but for longer trips two adults would be more comfortable, then they could take advantage of the fold down arm rest with cup holders. Access was easy with ample head and leg room.

The cockpit layout is simple and clean with soft touch materials on the dash and door panels. Easy to read controls, such as the black gauges with white letters, include the cruise control on the right stalk, with telephone, navigation and audio housed on the multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel. The black, flat-bottomed steering wheel had red top stitching, which added a sporty touch.

2020 Kia Forte GT

Slick seats

It was nice to see the radio had knobs for on/off/volume and channel selecting, and the dual-zone automatic climate control wheels were a different size than those of the radio. This may not seem like a big thing, but it is when reaching for these very different controls in the dark–regardless of your familiarity with the dash layout.

The simplicity of the dash layout also made reading the gauges and operating the sound system easy. The sleek look of the dash is reminiscent of the Kia Stinger, and features soft and hard plastics, satin chrome accents and alloy bright sport pedals.

Safety

The 2020 Forte comes with safety and convenience features, including front, seat-mounted and full side curtain air bags, rear view camera, push button start/stop, remote keyless entry, a tire pressure monitoring system, compact spare, electronic stability control, traction control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist, an anti-theft engine immobilizer and four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes.

2020 Kia Forte GT

Room for two–really

Kia’s standard advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) include forward collision warning and avoidance, lane departure and driver attention warning, and lane keeping assist. Optional safety systems include blind spot collision warning, rear cross traffic collision and parking distance warning, and pedestrian forward collision avoidance.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2020 Forte four out of five stars, but noted a safety concern, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2020 Forte as a Top Safety Pick. Speak with your Kia sales representative for the details.

Pricing and Warranties

The 2020 Forte sedan comes in five trim levels, with a choice of engines and transmissions. All prices are before options, and include the $965 destination charge.

FE               2.0L   Six-speed manual $18,855

FE               2.0L   IVT                        $19,755

LXS              2.0L   IVT                        $20,255

GT-Line       2.0L   IVT                        $21,455

EX               2.0L   IVT                        $23,055

GT               1.6T   DCT                      $23,455

GT               1.6T   Six-speed manual $24,055

The 2020 Kia Forte comes with these warranties.

Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles

Basic – Five years/60,000 miles

Roadside – Five years/60,000 miles

Observations: 2020 Kia Forte GT

Value with a great warranty. For most people that would be all they need to know when looking at a 2020 Kia Forte. Then there is the Forte GT, which offers performance, style, handling and a way to add affordable driving excitement to your life.

2020 Kia Forte GT

Holding its own against formidable competition

The Kia Forte GT holds its own against comparable sport compacts, which is something unthinkable only a few years ago. Then Kia dropped the Stinger sport sedan on us. The Forte GT has benefitted greatly from what Kia designers and engineers learned from the Stinger, as it is influenced way more by the Stinger than just wearing a Kia badge.

Visit your Kia dealer and let your sales representative know, early-on, that you plan on driving the Forte GT a bit harder than someone looking for a more mundane compact sedan.

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Whatever you end up buying, Happy Driving!

Story & photos by John Faulkner (some photos supplied by the manufacturer)

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Test Drive: 2020 Hyundai Venue Denim

2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

2020 Hyundai Venue Denim in “Denim” metallic blue with white roof

2015 Audi Q52020 Hyundai Venue Denim

Class: Subcompact Crossover

Miles driven: 519

Fuel used: 14.4 gallons

CG Report Card
Room and Comfort B
Power and Performance C
Fit and Finish B+
Fuel Economy A
Value A-
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.
Big & Tall Comfort
Big Guy C
Tall Guy B+
Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs 121-hp 1.6-liter
Engine Type 4-cyl
Transmission CVT automatic
Drive Wheels FWD

Real-world fuel economy: 35.7 mpg

Driving mix: 35% city, 65% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 30/34/32 (city/highway/combined)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base price: $22,050 (not including $1120 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Carpeted floor mats ($135)

Price as tested: $23,305

Quick Hits

The great: Excellent observed fuel economy; value for the money

The good: Extra-tidy exterior dimensions and slightly elevated driving position make parking and close-quarters maneuvering easy

The not so good: So-so acceleration; all-wheel drive is not available

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It may have been decades since you last heard the expression “population explosion.” It always came up in serious discussions of the expanding count of humankind and what would be required to sustain it. Demand for food, shelter, and energy naturally topped all concerns. Somewhere way, way down the list was “how will all these people run errands?” In our time, the answer to at least that question has become clear: Crossovers.

Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

The Venue competes most directly with the Nissan Kicks–both are value-focused crossovers at the small end of the subcompact SUV class, and both are front-wheel drive only–all-wheel drive is not available.

Sort-of-almost sport-utility vehicles have undergone their own population explosion, with brand after brand fruitfully multiplying and seemingly filling every crevice the market affords. Is it any wonder, then, that for 2020 Hyundai is adding the Venue as its fifth crossover (sixth if you count the California-only Nexo fuel-cell vehicle)?

The Venue supplants the 5.1-inch-longer Kona as the entry-level SUV in Hyundai’s lineup. It is one of two newcomers to the subcompact class (the Buick Encore GX is the other) and is one of the smallest, most affordable vehicles in a segment that has ballooned to 16 entries—plus eight more hoity-toity premium jobs.

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2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

Even in topline Denim trim, the Venue’s cabin ambiance isn’t plush, but it’s surprisingly pleasant considering the bottom line is just a bit more than $23K. Controls are nicely laid out and easy to use, and welcome equipment such as heated seats and keyless entry/push-button start are standard along with a suite of active safety features.

Anything under the general heading of SUV conjures up visions of off-road—or at least rough-road—prowess, but the Venue is part of a subcompact subgenre that leaves that kind of tough stuff to others. It is a front-wheel-drive vehicle, period. We’ll defer to the Venue’s Consumer Guide “Best Buy” report to explain how it stacks up against some other leading vehicles in the class, but it is inexpensive. Starting prices (with delivery) for the three-tiered model lineup run from $18,470 to $23,170. CG testers sampled a top-level Denim model that came to $23,305 with the addition of a set of carpeted floor mats.

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2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

The Denim’s exterior color and interior upholstery and both exclusive to the model, and they’re mandatory–no other colors are offered. Front-seat space is good for average size adults, but big and tall drivers will need to put their seats far back–where the front seatbacks can significantly intrude into the rear door apertures, as seen here.

Hand-me-downs are a fact of life in lots of big families, but baby Venue’s powerplant is all its own within the Hyundai crossover clan. It is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine joined to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)—though base SE models can also be had with a 6-speed manual gearbox. With just 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque (that doesn’t peak until 4500 rpm), acceleration is modest and hardly exciting. There is a selectable “Sport” mode because this is 2020, and everybody does it. In the Venue this means delayed “upshifts” from the CVT that are none too satisfying in street driving. Out on the highway, Sport seems to deliver a bit more midrange vim and vigor, but the setting mostly just leaves the little engine to work harder, not necessarily better.

The silver lining is fuel economy. The 1.6/CVT pairing is EPA-rated at 30 mpg in city driving, 34 mpg on the highway, and 32 combined. When this driver topped off after 50 test miles, 65 percent of them covered in city conditions, he recorded 30.6 mpg, but CG editors’ collective mileage neared 36 mpg.

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2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

Given its extra-small exterior dimensions, the Venue offers more cargo room than you might expect–18.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 31.9 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded. One clever touch: the hard rear cargo cover (not shown) can be slid down to rest vertically behind the rear seats, enabling you to carry tall cargo without removing the cover entirely.

Ride is pleasantly smooth, with no vibration or looseness. Hit a bump, though, and it will be heard and felt in the cabin. The Venue steers easily, but without much feedback to the driver. Where are the limits when cornering? Take your best guess.

Where this new Hyundai truly earns its stripes is in the areas of passenger comfort and cargo room. There’s good front-seat headroom and legroom on seats with a pleasingly upright position for a good view of the road. Headroom is also generous in the second row, where legroom is a nice surprise in a vehicle this small. Two adults (or maybe three teens) will fit comfortably on the rear bench seat. Behind-the-seat cargo space is modest, but the 60/40-split rear seats fold flat to open up considerable load space—and absent all-wheel drive, liftover is fairly low to ease loading. There is lots of informal storage space under the floor around the spare tire.

The Denim Edition is available in one color scheme: a white roof over a particular shade of blue called—surprise!—Denim. The same shade appears in the interior, including on the fabric-and-leatherette seats. Off-white plastics and leatherette on the armrests, upper console, and lower dash provide a crisp contrast. The vast areas of unpadded plastic are grained and finished to a degree that makes the vehicle seem more premium than it really is—a nice trick. There are honest-to-goodness upmarket touches on hand, though. Standard equipment includes navigation, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob to match the interior color.

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2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

All Venues have a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 121 horsepower. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard on the topline Denim Edition and optional on the midline SELs in place of their standard 15-inch alloys.

Inputs to the audio system (with standard satellite radio) are easy to make on the 8-inch touchscreen. The climate-control system has big, convenient dials, one for setting temperature and another for selecting fan speed, with buttons for front and rear defrosters. Cabin storage rests with a big glove box, small console box under a sliding armrest, and a mesh pouch on the back of the front passenger seat. There are dual cup holders in the console and storage pockets in all four doors with bottle holders in the rear ones.

Standard safety features include forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, a driver-attention monitor, and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts. The Venue Denim rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels, and boasts heated external mirrors, body-color mirror shells and door handles, LED projector headlights, roof rails, keyless entry and starting, dual USB charging ports, and Hyundai’s Blue Link connected services.

The population explosion of crossovers has opened the field to all shapes and sizes of vehicles. With the Venue, Hyundai seems to be making the case that there’s still at least a little room for another one.

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2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

Hyundai’s new-for-2020 Venue impressed us enough that we’ve made it a mid-year addition to our 2020 Best Buy list. The Venue doesn’t have a surplus of power, space, or comfort/convenience features, but it does offer more of those virtues than you might expect at its penny-pinching prices–along with great fuel economy and a charming personality.

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2020 Hyundai Venue Denim Edition

Written by: The Daily Drive staff on June 1, 2020.