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2023 Hyundai Venue review
The 2023 Hyundai Venue light SUV has seen some changes across the range, with spec added but – you guessed it – prices are up.
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Matt Campbell
Hyundai Venue vs Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
Hyundai Venue
Mercedes-Benz EQB
2024 Hyundai
Venue
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (BLACK) SUNROOF
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
315 to 324 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$21,440 - $29,250
$87,734 - $106,155
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than most rivals
- Still good value
- Warranty and servicing promise
Misses
- Heavy steering during low speed moves
- Far from a safety standard-setter
- Annoying transmission at higher speeds
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
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)
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,700)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
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.
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 90kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 151Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4850 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
