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At 19,990 dollars in Australia before on-road costs, the Venue defies the segment with great value for money and the indirect replacement of the Accent. What’s even more surprising about the Hyundai entry-level crossover is that every trim level comes with touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and tons of driving assistance.
The SmartSense suite of systems features autonomous emergency braking, high-beam assist, driver attention warning, lane-keeping assist, and a pressure monitor for the tires. As the smaller brother of the Kona, the Venue comes with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder developing 90 kW (121 horsepower) and 151 Nm (111 pound-feet).
A six-speed manual and front-wheel drive come standard, but customers can opt for an automatic as well. Settings for the drive mode includes software developed for the stability control system on slippery surfaces, which is more or less the norm in this segment. A tweaked chassis (springs, bushes, dampers, and bars) sets the Australian model apart from the U.S. version, and Hyundai sweetens the deal with “playful dynamics.”
The Go trim level with the automatic transmission is 21,990 dollars, representing a difference of 2,000 bucks compared to the three-pedal setup. The Elite sits at the top of the range as an auto-only trim level, and Metallic or Mica paint options add 495 dollars to the tally.
15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, six airbags, Hyundai Auto Link, four speakers for the audio system, and a rearview camera come standard while the Active adds alloys, LED daytime running lights, a center armrest up front, two more speakers, power-folding mirrors, and leather on the steering wheel. Not even the Elite comes with leather seats, but if you think about it for a minute, cloth is a better choice in the long run.
“Whether you're zipping around on weekends or en-route to a destination,” Hyundai claims that the Venue is “perfect for any lifestyle.” Reading between the lines, the higher-ups expect to snatch sales away from the more conventional body styles preferred by price-sensitive buyers.
A six-speed manual and front-wheel drive come standard, but customers can opt for an automatic as well. Settings for the drive mode includes software developed for the stability control system on slippery surfaces, which is more or less the norm in this segment. A tweaked chassis (springs, bushes, dampers, and bars) sets the Australian model apart from the U.S. version, and Hyundai sweetens the deal with “playful dynamics.”
The Go trim level with the automatic transmission is 21,990 dollars, representing a difference of 2,000 bucks compared to the three-pedal setup. The Elite sits at the top of the range as an auto-only trim level, and Metallic or Mica paint options add 495 dollars to the tally.
15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, six airbags, Hyundai Auto Link, four speakers for the audio system, and a rearview camera come standard while the Active adds alloys, LED daytime running lights, a center armrest up front, two more speakers, power-folding mirrors, and leather on the steering wheel. Not even the Elite comes with leather seats, but if you think about it for a minute, cloth is a better choice in the long run.
“Whether you're zipping around on weekends or en-route to a destination,” Hyundai claims that the Venue is “perfect for any lifestyle.” Reading between the lines, the higher-ups expect to snatch sales away from the more conventional body styles preferred by price-sensitive buyers.
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