Various consumer reports say this cheap car model is among the best you can buy in America
Published on Oct 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Oct 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Several consumer reports have named a small SUV as one of the best you can buy in America when it comes to value.
The average new car costs $47,962, according to data from Kelley Blue Book.
But for those on the hunt for something a little cheaper, there are some good options out there.
Consumer reports are a great place to start if you’re on the lookout to save some cash, and one specific vehicle has been mentioned as one of the best you can buy.
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This cheap small SUV has been named one of the best you can buy
While some folks are more than happy to splash the cash to get the car of their dreams, others prefer to be a little more frugal.
If you fall into the latter category, then you might be interested to know that one cheap small SUV has earned a name for itself as one of the best you can buy in America when it comes to value.
Consumer Reports recently compiled a list of the best value cars on the market, and it placed the 2025 Hyundai Venue right at the top.
The Hyundai Venue comes with a super affordable starting price tag of just $20,200.
Consumer Reports praised the Venue’s good safety features, easy-to-use climate and audio controls, surprisingly roomy interiors, and – of course – its affordable price.
The organization noted that it has good brakes and an easy-to-handle engine.
Not only is it cheap to buy, but the Hyundai Venue is also cheap to run, offering 32 miles per gallon.
It was also ranked highly on Consumer Reports’ top reliable cheap cars.
Praised for its ‘practical layout’
Consumer Reports isn’t the only company that has sung the praises of the Hyundai Venue.
The car took the top spot in Car and Driver’s list of cheapest SUVs, thanks to its impressive value for money and ‘long list of standard tech and safety features’.
It was also highly regarded by Edmunds in a roundup of the cheapest new cars, where it was branded ‘the most affordable crossover SUV on sale today’ with a ‘practical layout and solid features’ which make it ‘worth your time to check out’.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
