Hyundai Venue Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Nov 12, 2021

 

The Hyundai Venue is one of the smallest SUVs that arrived in Australia in 2019. It became the brand’s entry-level proposition and replaced the sedan and the Accent light car hatch as soon as it arrived. 

 

In this review, we’re going to talk about Hyundai’s entry-level SUV that is now Hyundai’s most affordable new car in Australia. This Hyundai Venue review will provide you with an opportunity to examine how much value it has to offer. Also, we will see what features Hyundai has given to the Hyundai Venue Elite or Hyundai Venue in order to entice buyers. Given that, we noticed that the entry-level Hyundai Venue has all the standard features that a good SUV should have. In addition, it also has Hyundai’s safety suite and some tech upgrades as well. 

 

Hyundai Venue engine:

 

 

The Hyundai Venue comes with a  naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine. This naturally-aspirated engine produces 90kW of power and 151 Nm of torque.

 

In addition, on the base and Active variants, it offers a choice between six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. Whereas Hyundai Venue Elite only comes with six-speed automatic transmission.

 

Hyundai Venue exterior:

 

 

There were some mixed reactions regarding the exterior of the Hyundai Venue. For some, it is dorky, and for others, it is cute, but the body of the Hyundai Venue makes it stand out from the crowd. The exterior design and styling of this SUV are somewhat like the function-before-form type. It has sharp edges, boxy proportions and an upright silhouette that provides easy access to the interior.

 

The exterior of the Venue has the following measurements: 

✓ 4 metres long

✓ 1.8 metres wide

✓ 1.6 metres tall 

 

The lofty seating, upright pillars, and deep windows portray that the Hyundai Venue is shaped adequately for city commuting as well as urban driving. In addition, its hat-shaped design provides several other advantages.

 

Hyundai Venue Interior:

 

 

The interior of the Hyundai Venue has an easy entry and exit point. Inside you will get wide seats that are a bit flat, so they might lack lateral support. It also has a tilt or telescopic steering that has many adjustment options for a comfortable driving position.  

 

The dash inside the Venue is  made up of solid plastic material but has many great features, including: 

✓ Sizeable stand-alone touchscreen

✓ Pleasing symmetrical layout of the heater

✓ Symmetrical layout of vents

✓ Attractive three-spoke steering wheel

✓ Elegant analogue instrumentation dials

✓ Digital speedo

✓ Detailed audio/multimedia

✓ Vehicle info screen

 

Some other amazing internal features include:

✓ Ample ventilation

✓ Lots of storage

✓ Pleasant striped seat trim

✓ Confidence-boosting vision out

 

Most controls in the Hyundai Venue are present within easy reach. Inside, you also get USB-A and 12V sockets. These sockets are located at a place that is easy to access. Other amenities that are present on the inside include phone storage in the door armrests, overhead grab handles, small bottle holders and a single map pocket. There are no cup holders, central armrest air vents or even  USB charge ports on the rear end. 

 

The feature that we loved the most was the Venue’s big, square boot. This boot measures about 355 litres, and it has a deep flat floor with two height options, a low loading lip, and you can access the interior using the folding backrests. Another unique feature of the Hyundai Venue is that the parcel shelf can be slotted behind the rear backrests if some oversized items are placed inside. In addition, there is a space-saver spare that is located below the load area. Overall, we can say that the inside of the Hyundai Venue is big, spacious and practical as well. The only thing that could have been better is that it should have been a little quieter. 

 

Hyundai Venue specs:

The Hyundai Venue’s base model has the following standard equipment:

✓ The 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system

✓ 15-inch alloy wheels

✓ Cruise control

✓ Automatic headlights (halogen projector type)

✓ Auto high-beam

✓ Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (wireless)

✓ Reversing camera

✓ Tilting and telescoping steering column

✓ Height-adjustable driver’s seat

✓ Tyre pressure monitoring

✓ Four-speaker sound system

✓ Air-conditioning

✓ Power windows

 

Moving to the specs of the Active model, you will get the following features:

✓ Rear parking sensors

✓ Static cornering lights

✓ LED daytime running lights

✓ A leather-wrapped steering wheel

 

Hyundai Venue safety:

Based on tests conducted in 2019, the Hyundai Venue scored a four-star ANCAP safety rating.

 

All the variants of Venue scored: 

✓ An adult occupant protection score of 91%

✓ A child occupant protection score of 81%

✓ Vulnerable road user protection score of 62%

✓ A safety assists score of 62%

 

All the models of Hyundai Venue have the following standard safety features:

✓ Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)

✓ Forward collision warning

✓ Lane-keep assist

✓ Front and front-side curtain airbags

 

If you want to get a rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring, you can step up to the Hyundai Venue Elite variant. 

 

HYUNDAI VENUE pricing

The Hyundai Venue 2021 prices range from $20,940 for the basic trim level to $26,740 for the top trim. 

 

Pros:

✓ Has a unique rear occupant space

✓ Provides great comfort for a compact SUV

✓ Is well-packaged

✓ Feels peppy and pleasant 

✓ Has a logically laid-out dash and infotainment

✓ Available at affordable prices 

 

Cons:

✓ Four-star ANCAP safety rating 

✓ Two key safety features reserved for Elite variant 

✓ Base model’s 15-inch alloys look undersized for wheel arches

✓ Dowdy exterior in base trim

✓ Undercut by other Korean and Chinese rivals

✓ Noisy when revved

 

Final Verdict! 

We found  Hyundai Venue as the most attractive car in Hyundai’s lineup. It is a complete package that is available at an affordable price. This entry-level SUV offers excellent features and ticks some significant boxes. If you decide upon buying this entry-level Hyundai Venue, there will be no need to upgrade unless you’re looking for additional features. In short, the  Hyundai Venue is simply an affordable SUV that is compact and has all the necessary features packed. On that note, if you’re planning to make such a big purchase, ensure that you know all about its hidden past. Use Quick Revs online platform and the history of your car in Australia at an affordable price. Want to know more about this service? Click here or visit our homepage now!