Hyundai Venue – the show stopper of the compact SUV segment

Hyundai Venue is a car of today’s modern time in true sense. Since it has inherited muscle from previous models and technology of present time. Venue is Hyundai’s first sub-four-meter SUV in the country which was missing in the showrooms of Hyundai for a long time now. Since Venue has a lot to catch up in its category, Koreans left no stone unturned to attract the buyers. It almost took Hyundai three years to give its final production model shape from the “carlino” concept which was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. Since then, compact SUV segment grew vastly and every model that came into the market from different brands, coming out to be a bestseller. Hyundai has this pressure of doing something extraordinary to beat the competitors. Venue is surely an outstanding product, both in terms of specifications and features. It is offered with a plethora of segment-first features.

DESIGN

The styling of Hyundai Venue has been done with masse4s kept in mind. The front grill has a good look whereas the DRL gives an aggressive cunning effect to the corners. The arches over the wheel add to the muscle of the stance. The 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels perfectly go with the design flow. It has acquired many traits from its elder sibling Creta but Venue in itself is very ostentatious. The split headlamps are particularly exuberant. The angles used in the rear look and the tapering windscreen add to the citified look. The interior is neatly designed with no excess clutter. The dashboard and the central control compliments the design ergonomics. The positioning of 8-inch touch screen is high which makes it easy to read. Storage for usable has been kept in mind in the cabin and even the boot has enough space to hold long weekend vacation luggage.

FEATURES

The Hyundai Venue is the first car integrated with IOT (Internet of Things) and several features are first-in segment. Due to the arrival of the car, the mercury has definitely raised in sub-compact SUV segment. It gets a bundle of features like SOS alert, voice assist system, remote engine start and climate control operation amongst others. Built in e-sim card is powered by Vodafone. Other features like wireless charg8ing, sunroof, air purifier, are first in segment. Hyundai Blu ink connect6ed car technology will soon be integrated with the diverse regional languages of India. With Venue in stores, Hyundai is taking mobility to a whole different level where cars are no more just a means of transport.

ENGINE

It is offered with a 3-engine option. The petrol version has two engine options, 1.2 litre /1.0 litre turbo, which are offered with a combination of three diff3erent transmission speeds, MT/6S MT, 7-Speed Dual clutch transmission whereas the die4sel version is mated with 6 speed normal transmission. The 1.2 litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine is sourced from i20 which gives a power of 82 bhp at 6300 rpm and IIS Nm torque at 4000 rpm is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.0 litre, three cylinder turbocharged engine i8s mate3d to a six speed manual transmission and an optional dial clutch transmission is also offered, which is effortless driving pleasure. The 1.0 ltr engine gives maqximum power of 118 bhp at 6000 rpm and a max torque of 172 NM.

HYUNDAI VENUE PRICE LIST

Petrol version price starts from Rs. 7.34 lacs and goes upto Rs 12.92 lacs, within which lies 8 models. Diesel version price starts from Rs 8.93 lacs and goes upto Rs 12.95 lacs, within which lies 5 models.

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Thus, The Hyundai Venue is a powerful compact SUV, ready to offer numerous features to your everyday life.