Likes
- Heaps of standard equipment
- Long warranty
- Low ownership and running costs
- In its element in the city
Used Hyundai Venue review
2019 - 2023
Dislikes
- The engine can feel underdone
- Not the most practical boot
- Interior can feel on the cheap side even in higher-spec variants
Stuff you should know
The Hyundai Venue, introduced to the Australian market in 2019, is a compact SUV that quickly made its mark as a practical, stylish, and affordable option for urban drivers. Over the course of its availability from 2019 to 2022, the Venue has offered various variants, updates, and features tailored to the needs and preferences of its customers.
The Australian-delivered Hyundai Venue came in multiple variants, including the Go, Active, and Elite. Each variant offered a progression in terms of features and amenities. The base model Go provided essential features with an emphasis on value, while the mid-tier Active added more comfort and convenience features. The top-of-the-line Elite variant, on the other hand, included premium features and advanced technologies.
In terms of updates, Hyundai ensured that the Venue stayed current with the latest trends and customer demands. This involved periodic refreshes to the exterior styling, interior design, and the inclusion of more advanced technology and safety features. Notable technological features across the variants included an infotainment system with a touchscreen display, smartphone connectivity, and various audio options. Higher variants benefited from additional features like navigation, premium audio systems, and more comprehensive connectivity options.
Safety was a significant focus for the Hyundai Venue, with the vehicle equipped with a range of safety features to protect its occupants. Standard safety features included multiple airbags, electronic stability control, and a suite of driver-assistance features such as lane-keeping assist and autonomous emergency braking. Higher variants added more advanced safety features, including blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, providing an additional layer of protection and peace of mind for drivers and passengers alike.
The Hyundai Venue stood out as a compact SUV that offered a well-rounded package of style, practicality, and safety. Its various variants ensured that there was a Venue to suit different budgets and preferences, while its updates and features kept it competitive in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
What goes wrong
Exterior:
- This is less a fault and more an inherent deficiency, but many owners have complained the brightness of the headlights is far too low.
Interior:
- There have been reports of seatbelt tensioners malfunctioning, however Hyundai did issue a recall to fix this.
- Some sporadic reports of the lane departure system playing up.
- There are complaints about various electronic gremlins. If you’re looking at one, be sure to check that everything works.
Mechanically:
- Some owners have reported issues with the transmission. Either being sluggish, stiff, or just not shifting correctly
Recalls:
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September 2022 – Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator in 15,080 Hyundai Venue (QX) units from 2020 to 2022 may fracture when deployed, posing a serious injury risk from high-speed metal fragments.
- November 2019 – 167 units of Hyundai Venue, Elantra, and Ioniq EV (2019) may have wheel nuts not tightened correctly, risking wheels becoming loose or falling off, and posing an accident or injury risk.
Exterior:
- This is less a fault and more an inherent deficiency, but many owners have complained the brightness of the headlights is far too low.
Interior:
- There have been reports of seatbelt tensioners malfunctioning, however Hyundai did issue a recall to fix this.
- Some sporadic reports of the lane departure system playing up.
- There are complaints about various electronic gremlins. If you’re looking at one, be sure to check that everything works.
Mechanically:
- Some owners have reported issues with the transmission. Either being sluggish, stiff, or just not shifting correctly
Recalls:
-
September 2022 – Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator in 15,080 Hyundai Venue (QX) units from 2020 to 2022 may fracture when deployed, posing a serious injury risk from high-speed metal fragments.
- November 2019 – 167 units of Hyundai Venue, Elantra, and Ioniq EV (2019) may have wheel nuts not tightened correctly, risking wheels becoming loose or falling off, and posing an accident or injury risk.
Exterior:
- This is less a fault and more an inherent deficiency, but many owners have complained the brightness of the headlights is far too low.
Interior:
- There have been reports of seatbelt tensioners malfunctioning, however Hyundai did issue a recall to fix this.
- Some sporadic reports of the lane departure system playing up.
- There are complaints about various electronic gremlins. If you’re looking at one, be sure to check that everything works.
Mechanically:
- Some owners have reported issues with the transmission. Either being sluggish, stiff, or just not shifting correctly
Recalls:
-
September 2022 – Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator in 15,080 Hyundai Venue (QX) units from 2020 to 2022 may fracture when deployed, posing a serious injury risk from high-speed metal fragments.
- November 2019 – 167 units of Hyundai Venue, Elantra, and Ioniq EV (2019) may have wheel nuts not tightened correctly, risking wheels becoming loose or falling off, and posing an accident or injury risk.
Should you buy it?
After reading through plenty of owner satisfaction reports and forums, the Hyundai Venue is overwhelmingly loved by owners. From its long warranty to the great standard features, the Hyundai Venue found favour with owners and critics alike.
It’s not without its criticisms, though. Many consider the interior to feel on the cheaper side, even in higher-spec variants, and the engines can be sluggish. The power from the 1.4-litre, 4-cyl petrol is modest to say the least, with outputs of 90kW and 151Nm, so the underdone engine can get caught out in some situations. Joining a freeway or overtaking often requires some forward planning, but the Venue feels most at home zipping around the city.
If you’re in the market for one, be sure to take it for a rive in as many scenarios as you can, this will give you an idea of whether it’ll suit your driving needs.
Otherwise, find the highest-spec, lowest-kilometer one you can find and be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection to make sure there are not gremlins lurking.
After reading through plenty of owner satisfaction reports and forums, the Hyundai Venue is overwhelmingly loved by owners. From its long warranty to the great standard features, the Hyundai Venue found favour with owners and critics alike.
It’s not without its criticisms, though. Many consider the interior to feel on the cheaper side, even in higher-spec variants, and the engines can be sluggish. The power from the 1.4-litre, 4-cyl petrol is modest to say the least, with outputs of 90kW and 151Nm, so the underdone engine can get caught out in some situations. Joining a freeway or overtaking often requires some forward planning, but the Venue feels most at home zipping around the city.
If you’re in the market for one, be sure to take it for a rive in as many scenarios as you can, this will give you an idea of whether it’ll suit your driving needs.
Otherwise, find the highest-spec, lowest-kilometer one you can find and be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection to make sure there are not gremlins lurking.
Should you buy it?
After reading through plenty of owner satisfaction reports and forums, the Hyundai Venue is overwhelmingly loved by owners. From its long warranty to the great standard features, the Hyundai Venue found favour with owners and critics alike.
It’s not without its criticisms, though. Many consider the interior to feel on the cheaper side, even in higher-spec variants, and the engines can be sluggish. The power from the 1.4-litre, 4-cyl petrol is modest to say the least, with outputs of 90kW and 151Nm, so the underdone engine can get caught out in some situations. Joining a freeway or overtaking often requires some forward planning, but the Venue feels most at home zipping around the city.
If you’re in the market for one, be sure to take it for a rive in as many scenarios as you can, this will give you an idea of whether it’ll suit your driving needs.
Otherwise, find the highest-spec, lowest-kilometer one you can find and be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection to make sure there are not gremlins lurking.
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Information correct as of Oct 09, 2023.
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