Hyundai Australia has announced running changes to the compact Venue SUV ahead of a showroom arrival in early December.

 

The entry-level model will is now simply named Venue, replacing the Go variant. The starter Venue now gets 15-inch alloy wheels, heated door mirrors, a centre console box, premium cloth seats, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

 

Equipment carried over on the base Venue includes autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, high-beam assist, tyre pressure monitoring, six airbags, dusk-sensing headlights, cruise control, a rear-view camera, and an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen.

 

The mid-spec Active model adds premium seat bolsters and 17-inch alloy wheels.

 

Further highlights include rear parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, power-folding exterior mirrors with LED side repeaters, along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter.

 

Range-topping Elite variants now get keyless entry and push-button start, and a sunroof. This is in addition to blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, premium cloth seat trim, satellite navigation, climate control air conditioning, LED taillights, 17-inch alloy wheels and a two-tone roof.

 

All grades continue to be powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine developing 90kW and 151Nm. Depending on the spec, it’s matched with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission that sends drive to the front axle.

  

 

Venue manual – $20,690

Venue auto – $22,710

Active manual – $22,620

Active auto – $24,640

Elite auto – $26,490