What is it?
The Venue is Hyundai's entry to the SUV range in Australia, slotting below Kona and built on the same B-segment platform as the i20 hatch. One 1.6L naturally aspirated petrol engine, 6-speed torque converter auto, FWD only, three grades, sub-$30,000 drive-away pricing across the range.
The lineup runs from Venue 1.6 6AT at $22,750 plus on-roads, through to Elite at $28,250 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
One of the last sub-$25,000 brand-new SUVs on sale in Australia. 355 L boot is class-leading for a light SUV, 6-speed torque converter auto avoids DCT lurch, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are standard from base.
4-star ANCAP against the 2019 protocol, no hybrid option, 7.2 L per 100 km combined is high for the class, and 90 kW feels modest with four adults aboard.
Should you buy the Venue?
Reasons to buy
- One of the last sub-$25,000 brand-new SUVs on sale in Australia. 355 L boot is class-leading for a light SUV, 6-speed torque converter auto avoids DCT lurch, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are standard from base.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 4-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- 355 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,200 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 4-star ANCAP against the 2019 protocol, no hybrid option, 7.2 L per 100 km combined is high for the class, and 90 kW feels modest with four adults aboard.
- You want a hybrid powertrain (MG ZS Hybrid+ or Toyota Yaris Cross), all-wheel drive, or a newer ANCAP score than 2019.
- Active at $25,250 plus on-roads adds adaptive cruise and blind spot monitor and is the sweet spot. Compare drive-away pricing against the MG ZS Hybrid+ at $25,990 drive-away if fuel use matters.
- Top trim climbs to $28,250 plus on-roads.
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