hyundai venue 2023 review australia

The Hyundai Venue is Australia’s answer to “how small can an SUV be and still cart the groceries without sulking?”.

Its 1.6‑litre petrol four makes about 90 kW/151 Nm through a 6‑speed auto to the front wheels, sipping roughly ~7.0 L/100 km if you’re gentle.

Ride and steering are city‑tuned—zippy in traffic, a bit out of its depth when the weekend turns twisty—but parking it is easier than remembering your MyGov password.

Cabin tech is straightforward with an 8‑inch screen and smartphone mirroring; space is decent for the size and the boot is around 355 L, which beats plenty of hatchbacks.

Safety kit (AEB, lane keep, etc.) is solid, though the ANCAP score is 4‑stars (2019 protocol), so temper your expectations accordingly.

Value is the play: cheap to buy, cheap to run, and charmingly honest—just don’t expect hot‑hatch fireworks when you put your foot down.