The newest crossover to join the Hyundai lineup is the Venue, slotting below the subcompact Kona. Hyundai built the Venue from the ground up as a stylish urban crossover for the U.S. for the price of a ho-hum economy car — a play that could even convert some used-car shoppers into new-vehicle buyers, and land the brand new customers. The Venue's power comes from a 1.6-liter engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable automatic. Here's a roundup of snippets of Venue reviews from the automotive media.