Hyundai Venue launched, price starts at Rs. 6.5 lakh
What's the story
Hyundai has launched its first-ever compact SUV, the Hyundai Venue, in India today at a starting price of Rs. 6.5 lakh. The latest offering, available in four trims and three engine options, will go on sale in the country starting today. The key highlights of the Venue include its sportier design, tech-laden cabin, and a few segment-first features. Here's our roundup.
Styling
Hyundai Venue: At a glance
The Hyundai Venue looks similar to its elder sibling, the Creta, featuring a cascading front grille, front and rear skid plates, large roof rails, and an electric sunroof. The subcompact SUV also boasts of a segment-first projector fog lamps along with high-mounted turn indicators, LED light fitments. The car will be available in Denim Blue, Lava Orange, Deep Forest and three Dual Tone options.
Interiors
Inside the cabin
The five-seater Hyundai Venue features an all-black cabin with chrome accents and a multi-function steering wheel. The car is also touted to be India's "first connected SUV" thanks to the company's BlueLink connectivity system which offers features such as geo-fencing, speed alerts, SOS, and panic notifications. The Venue also gets a segment-first 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
Engine
Power and performance
The Hyundai Venue's 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, paired to a segment-first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, churns out 118bhp of power and a peak torque of 172Nm. The 1.2-liter petrol engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, produces 82bhp of power and 114.7Nm of torque. The third 1.4-liter diesel engine, combined with a 6-speed manual transmission, generates 89bhp of power and a peak torque of 220Nm.
Safety
Hyundai Venue: On the road
The Hyundai Venue provides power locks for doors with central locking, parking sensors, and anti-theft provisions. The car offers ABS along with EBD and traction control for better grip on the road. It is also equipped with crash sensors to avoid road accidents. Importantly, the cabin features driver and passenger airbags as well as child safety locks.
Information
Pricing and availability
The Hyundai Venue is offered in four trims - E, S, SX, and SX(O). In India, the subcompact car starts at Rs. 6.5 lakh and goes up to Rs. 11.1 lakh for the top-end model (both prices ex-showroom, India).