7.6
2025 Hyundai Venue review
The Hyundai Venue hasn't gained any new features, but prices are up. Is the flagship Elite still worth buying?
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Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue vs MG ZST Comparison
Hyundai Venue
MG ZST
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2024 Hyundai
Venue
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2024 MG
ZST
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (DENIM) TWO-TONE ROOF
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
315 to 324 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year - 10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$21,440 - $29,250
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Still under $30,000
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap interior materials
- Only just under $30k these days...
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 90kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6300 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 151Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4850 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
