Hyundai Venue (2019-2026)

Horrible car for work. Speedometer is too low to look at and I have to buy GPS speedo and put it on the dashboard. Good luck driving downhill even if it's not steep, car will accelerate fast even pressing the brake and mobile camera waiting at the end. I have been driving for 30 years and this is the first time I might get caught for speeding… Read more

because of this car and only 1st week. Wireless phone charging is not a quick one. There should be an option to change between digital and analog speedometer, but NO. Now I have to suffer for the next 3-5 years with this car.

Update: only 1 week and already has tyre pressure system warning randomly. Hyundai service couldn't do anything about it

Hyundai is my FAVOURITE!! – The 2024 Hyundai Venue is an upgrade version of the Hyundai Accent and crossed with Hyundai’s Kona!! I did purchase the Hyundai Venue last July 2024, and the car is bossy, which is a good thing to have, it has shown me exactly on the dashboard which tyre was low with air pressure when I ran over a nail, and the car will remind you of its next… Read more

service, and when you don’t have your hands on the steering wheel, and when you got your hand out of the window, and of course when someone else’s is in the car and they don’t have there seatbelt on, the car remains when you have stopped, and switched of the engine to check the seats for your belongings, for me that’s really important as so many people today are sometimes forgetful and busy and it’s ok to be told to double check everything before you leave your vehicle, as perhaps you might have left your phone or wallet on the console etc, it’s a safety feature that I like as it makes you have a bit more peace of mind, the other feature for the 2024 Hyundai Venue is the power steering, when you need to turn the car around, you can do it in one go!! The power steering is so good!! And it has good fuel economy as well!! Anyway I’ve only had the car now for six months and before I brought the Venue, I had a Hyundai Accent Sports, and that car has a good car!! The cost of my 2024 Venue was around $27000, so it sits in the middle cost wise, I did think about a cheaper priced car, but they seemed not to have the power of the Venue, and the engines in the cheaper cars sounded tinny, the interior itself in the Venue is fine, the Hyundai Accent had a better glove box, it was bigger, the Venue’s glove box is a bit smaller, and the Accents front windows sun shield were longer, the Venue’s are a bit shorter, however the actual inside area of the Venue is bigger, it’s like the Kona, and getting in & out of the Venue is a lot more easier then actually climbing into and out of the Accent, I did rent a Hyundai Kona a few years ago and I liked how you could slide in and pop out of the Kona, the accessibility of getting in and out of the vehicle is a lot better in the Venue!!

Our latest New Car - Hyundai Venue ELITE - Sunroof - 1600cc Automatic SUV. Recommended – Excellent made SUV with sunroof, and the ride is what sold Me, as My previous vehicle felt every bump on our very rough roads in the country. It does have large Alloy wheels and comfortable seats. The inside is very easy to keep clean using armor all. It also has front side lamps that light up the footpath as You go round corners. It has good… Read more ·  1

headlamps and running lamps also. We are getting under 6 litres per 100klms on a trip [5.6 - 5.8] This car has to be services every 15,000 klms , but I get it serviced every 7,500 klms using Valvoline 0-20 synthetic oil as 15,000 is just too long. I also use a genuine oil filter. This car is very quiet inside compared to some others I have been in. [depending on the road surface]. This car has 4 wheel disc brakes. We drove to Adelaide when We first got this car without any problems. It has a digital dashboard with Numbers indicating engine revs [tachometer] and your Speed in KLMs. [eg 50]. The GPS works very good , advising You when there are railroad crossings , Schools etc. It has cruise control - Music comes from My Nokia Phone with Spotify via Bluetooth. It also has a Bluetooth system where I can open the windows or start the engine via an app on My phone. [which I will probably never use??] The engine is a 1.6 litre 4 cylinder and I have normal, SPORT & Economy settings which are for the cruise control I think, as it still goes when You press the accelerator down. Steering is very light. . We have been using the economy settings as We do live in the country. It also has Hands free phone access with buttons on the steering wheel. I bought this car on 1st May 2023 for $34,000 with tinted windows. I have also added a ROVE dash Cam camera and mud flaps. I will be adding an LED Light Bar in the future.. I am 75 years old.. Upper Hunter Valley NSW BUGBUYER

Service NONE – I'm commenting on service. I got a recall letter last march. Rang left message. I got sick. So later rang again left message. No return calls. Wasn't well. September spoke to Girl said would ring me back. No one rang. Rang again this year left message. no return call. Finally got a girl who organized it for me. 1yr 1month it took. Not good at all. I bought my vehicle in 2021. Won't be back. Show details

Like a Suzuki Jimny without the 4X4 hardware – It’s Hyundai’s cheapest and smallest car - hatchbacks are no longer the talk of the town. Instead, our insatiable hunger for SUVs has gone on for so long that now an SUV is the cheapest car you can buy from Hyundai today. The Venue offers a far more conventional boxy SUV design over the lifted hatchback design of its competitors. I personally… Read more

love the way Hyundai has embraced the boxy nature of this small SUV.

Hyundai’s increased attention to detail around build quality is noticeable and appreciated.

I was expecting something a little more cheap and not so cheerful for the price, but was instead met with a surprising amount of quality.

This came in the form of panels that looked as if they were put together with care rather than with haste, little to no rattling or creaking from the interior and materials that feel like they are suited for a pretend off-roader.

The Venue range kicks off at $24,000 drive away, however this is the Elite model, which has a few more features, and is priced from $30,517.

At the entry level price, the Venue is fairly affordable, if you’re simply after the basic looks and space that the Venue offers.

In this Elite trim, you’re provided with a few more features and luxury appointments that transform the Venue into what feels like a Hyundai version of a baby Land Rover Defender.

There’s a two-tone roof, two-tone alloy wheels, two-tone interior, partial leather seats, LED lights and a sunroof.

I believe if this is your first car, or you don’t plan on owning the Venue for a long period of time, skip on heading up the range and make do with the base model.

However, if you want to own the Venue for a long time, and appreciate the luxury features of the Elite, then certainly spend the extra money to make your ownership experience a bit more pleasant.

I could imagine that older Elite models will fall under $30,000 for a demonstrator or a model that’s a few years old, which would make it a great purchase for those looking for a small, simple to run SUV.

The Venue is available with Hyundai’s standard 5 year/unlimited kilometre warranty.

Expect servicing costs to be roughly $300 a service over these 5 years too, under Hyundai’s capped price servicing program.

Unfortunately, when driving around town, you can hear the little 1.6L motor labour away to get up to speed, and road noise at higher speeds begins to bleed into the cabin.

It’s not unbearable by any means; it’s going to be a vast improvement from a similarly priced car sold 5 to 10 years ago. However, if you’re chasing a cabin that’s as close to silent as possible, the lightweight and boxy Venue won’t offer that experience. The standard speakers in the Venue are fine, but they are a little murky and echoey when you’re listening to music or podcasts.

This is a light car, meaning that coming to a stop isn’t a problem. With four disc brakes all round and AEB, the Venue doesn’t have any trouble pulling up to a stop, especially in an emergency.

In true SUV fashion, the Venue is a bit of a slouch in the acceleration department.

Producing 90kW and 151Nm from its petrol 1.6L four-cylinder powerplant, the Venue certainly could benefit from a turbocharger.

The Venue is quick to accelerate, but is also quick to run out of puff when encountering more challenging terrains. I found that up large hills, when hauling two passengers, the Venue wasn’t going to perform any amazing overtakes in these conditions.

For daily driving, it’s enough power, but don’t expect it to be a powerhouse for those long road trips.

The 6 speed automatic transmission found in the Venue performed just as well as I’d hoped it would. Shifting was smooth, predictable and effortless, all helping concrete the Venue’s ability to be a comfortable daily driver.

A lifted driving experience, as found in the Venue, is a large part of why buyers lust after the SUV experience.

Being lifted off the ground with smaller alloy wheels, the Venue was able to glide over rough surfaces and iron out bumps in the road with ease. I was impressed with how the Venue was able to feel planted, despite it being lightweight.

Through corners, the Venue did itself relatively upright, despite its tall and skinny dimensions. Ultimately, physics does kick in if you take that same corner with greater speed, and that’s when you’ll feel the Venue begin to wallow through corners.

Combined fuel consumption is around 7.1L/100km, so it isn’t exactly ultra efficient with the fuel you put into it.

The equivalent specced Venue sold in the US is affectionately called the ‘Denim edition, because the Elite comes specced with a two-tone denim blue and cream interior.

I love this colour combination. It’s something left of field, and who doesn’t love denim blue?

Aside from looking like the inside of Jay Leno’s closet, the design of the Venue is utilitarian.

All of your basic controls are easy to access and planted onto the upright dashboard.

You benefit from the boxy shape of the Venue with plenty of headroom, and what feels like a lot of space to ride around in, rather than feeling like you’re sitting in a cockpit.

The Venue only has around 355L of cargo space, with all the seats folded up. However, the boxy design comes in handy again as the square opening of the boot and subsequent cargo space allows for you to make the most of the space offered in the back of the Venue.

Additional points go to how clever the cargo cover is. You can simply slide the cargo cover along its guide rails to double as a divider between the folded second row and the boot. This is a feature that seems so simple, but is sorely overlooked in many other cars.

When cross shopping for small SUVs, the Venue Elite is still one of the cheapest.

It’s stylish, well built, and has a unique design that stands out from other SUVs in this crowded segment.

Competitors like the Nissan Juke do offer a bit more punch in the power department. However, I do think for the money you save on opting for the Venue, you are getting enough car that makes it harder to justify spending any more money.

Unless you absolutely need an AWD system, the Venue offers a more traditional SUV shape experience without having to break the bank.

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Excellent small SUV with great manners , beautiful ride, and great interior & perfect Economy – This was the only car I could find to test drive , and luckily enough a white coloured one had arrived that day in a dealership about 40klms away. So, I test drove one of these Hyundai Venue SUVs and loved it. The ride is excellent compared to many small cars and even large 4WD vehicles that seem to feel every bump plus it has much quieter road… Read more

noise than other cars I have owned.. I have achieved 5.2 litres per 100 klms on more than one occasion whilst driving at the speed limits.. If You want to drive faster than every one else just select SPORTS MODE. Sports mode transforms the car into a free revving vehicle. The white Venue I purchased was the Elite top of the range car which is just excellent. It cost $34,000 including tinted windows and Venue Mats. I Bought it on 2nd May 2023 and have just 10,000 klms on the speedo. This includes a trip to South Australia. It has nice wide 17 inch alloy wheels and 4 wheel disc brakes. It also has a lockable differential for Mud, which works , it also has settings for sand and ice/snow. which I haven't tried, I will have to try the others to see what happens.. I believe one setting will be a Limited Slip Differential.. It also has 3 settings for drive - Economy - Normal - Sports - I normally drive in Economy and do achieve great fuel savings whilst driving at the speed limits. It has a digital speedo and GPS etc and shows the songs being sung in Spotify from My phone in the centre screen but also in My digital speedometer.. It also shows the pressures of the tyres , and has climate control air conditioning and steering wheel adjustment for In & out plus Up & Down, and steering wheel Audio & phone adjustments . It has sockets to charge phones etc in the front and two in the rear, plus a place to charge your phone wirelessly on the console. It has a press button door handle entry and a push button start. The ELITE also comes with Bluelink with which I can start the engine - turn on the air conditioning - open the windows -unlock or lock the doors - etc. with My Android Phone. I have fitted mud flaps front & rear - plus chromed door handles [outside] plus a dash camera - and a light bar on the front -[ LED Light Bar to be fitted] and had the windows tinted - the Elite also has a Sun roof - an SOS button - [rings 000] - plus blinkers in the Outside Mirrors, and the Mirrors fold over with the ignition Off. It also has automatic headlamps which I DO NOT use.. Overall the Hyundai Venue Elite is a great car and I recommend it for anyone looking for a smaller SUV which will fit into any parking space, and is very Economical. My Wife and I are both retired and live in a small country town in the Upper Hunter Valley. The doors also lock once You are doing about 15 kilometres an hour. The front doors automatically unlock when You stop but the rear doors need to opened with a button on the drivers door if the drivers door hasn't been opened. . There is a dash warning about leaving something or someone in the Rear seats when You open the drivers door. You cannot drive off with a door or bonnet not locked correctly as the buzzing noise will drive You crazy..lol.. The air vents [also air conditioning] on the dash [4] can be turned off quite simply if anyone doesn't like them open, which wasn't the case with My last two cars. The reversing camera works great day & night. The boot is quite large with the floor being able to be in either of two places, so with it down on the lowest place its quite large, and the shelf at the bottom of the rear window stops anyone from seeing what is in the boot, and also stops the sun from reaching anything in the boot. The great looking seats are very comfortable , both front and rear. The leather wrapped steering wheel is excellent. Highly Recommended. I will be servicing this car every 7,500 klms instead of the 15,000klms Recommended. Using Genuine filters and Valvolene Synthetic engine oil. plus I have read the manual from start to finish. Something I have never done before. Bugbuyer 68autobug Warranty is 5 years unlimited Kilometres.

Great Value Small SUV – I like my 2021 Hyundai Venue. It looks very unique, the car drives great, has all these extra safety and high tech features like lane keeping assist and smart braking etc. Under the hood is a 1.6L petrol engine which drives great, its a bit underpowered when you take off but when you get moving it drives smoothly and has an Agile feel to it. I get… Read more

around 7.4L mileage on it when driving in back streets and a few main roads, when I do mostly highway trips on the m5/m8 it drops to between 5.9L to 6.4L. I came from a toyota and so reliability was important for me and now experiencing the venues great build quality and seeing its low maintenance service schedule it makes me love it even more. The car came with 5 years unlimited km warranty which is great incase anything does go wrong, so it gives me that piece of mind when I want to take it for long trips etc. All in all a great all rounder, value small SUV.