hyundai venue elite 2023 review

The 2023 Hyundai Venue Elite is the pint-sized SUV that treats the city like its personal playground and the open road like a polite suggestion.

Its 1.6-litre petrol four with a 6-speed auto and front-wheel drive is more about sipping than sprinting, returning around 7L/100km if you don’t drive like your hair’s on fire.

Elite trim brings extra safety assists, a neat 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, and enough cabin space to surprise anyone who’s seen it from the outside.

The ride can fidget over scruffy tarmac and the materials are honest rather than posh, but it’s easy to park and easier to live with.

New pricing generally sits in the low-to-mid $30k drive-away ballpark, while lightly used examples hover in the mid-to-high $20ks depending on kilometres and condition.

If you want cheap-to-run, fuss-free urban transport with a dash of cheek, it’s right on the money; if you crave power or AWD adventures, look elsewhere.