Experience the Feature-Loaded Hyundai Venue Subcompact SUV
The Hyundai Venue stands out as a top-tier, feature-packed subcompact SUV in its segment. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the Venue in a sleek black finish, specifically the S Diesel model, which is the second-top variant. This detailed review will cover everything from its striking design to its advanced features.
The Venue’s price range starts from ₹7.94 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model, with top models reaching around ₹15 lakh. It offers a total of five variants: E (base), S, S Optional, SX, and SX Optional (top model). This car promises excellent comfort and a smooth ride quality along with numerous features.
Striking Exterior Design
The Venue boasts a fantastic look, especially from the front. It features a dark chrome grille adorned with the iconic ‘H’ logo. The indicators are strategically placed, complemented by projector automatic LED headlights and surrounding LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The front grille has a lower black section, and a silver-finished skid plate adds to its robust appearance. A large engine guard is also present underneath.
The Venue offers a ground clearance of 195mm. The roof features dual wipers and washers, along with silver roof rails. A sunroof option is available starting from the SX variant.
From the side, the Venue presents a magnificent profile. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. The B-pillars match the body color, and it has front disc brakes with normal drum brakes at the rear.
The rear profile is a major highlight, featuring attractive connected taillights with integrated indicators. You’ll find an ‘SX’ badge, reflectors, and reverse lights in the bumper. There are two reverse parking sensors and a parking camera near the nameplate. A muscular silver-finished rear skid plate completes the look, along with a robust rear suspension setup and an exhaust pipe on the right side.
The Venue is available in various color options including black, white, red, silver, blue, and grey. Its dimensions include a length of 3995mm, a width of 1770mm, and a height of 1617mm, with a wheelbase of 2500mm. The diesel variant has a 45-liter fuel tank and requires AdBlue/Urea.
Comfortable and Feature-Rich Interior
Step inside the Venue and you’re greeted by a dual-tone door trim and dashboard. The door opener has a grey finish, and controls for power windows, speakers, and bottle holders are conveniently placed. The seats are made of fabric and come with height adjustment and recline options. The SX Optional variant also offers electric adjustable seats.
The dashboard features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, along with Bluetooth. The reverse camera offers clear quality. The AC vents are black with silver accents, and shortcut buttons for infotainment, media, radio, and volume controls are located below. A hazard light switch is in the center.
The Venue comes with fully automatic climate control and a wireless charging pad. Below, you’ll find a 12V charging outlet and both Type-C and Type-A USB ports. Two glass holders are provided, along with a manual handbrake. A cooled glove box keeps your items chilled.
The rear cabin features a regular halogen roof light and rear AC vents. Two Type-C USB ports are also available for rear passengers. There’s ample legroom and kneeroom, and the 2500mm wheelbase ensures comfortable seating for two, with space for a third person. A key highlight is the three adjustable headrests, providing comfort for all rear occupants. Three-point seatbelts are standard, though an armrest is not available even in the top models. A parcel tray is also provided at the back.
The boot space measures a generous 350 liters, perfect for luggage. It includes a parcel tray, 60:40 split-foldable rear seats, and a boot light. The spare wheel is a 15-inch steel rim, slightly smaller than the main wheels, and a tool kit is conveniently placed nearby.
The driver’s side features a request sensor for keyless entry and a smart key with lock, unlock, boot unlock, and remote engine start functions. The door trim includes controls for all four power windows, central locking, and ORVM adjustments (folding and unfolding). The steering wheel is leather-wrapped, D-cut, and tilt-adjustable, with controls for automatic headlamps and wipers. The instrument cluster is fully digital, displaying speedometer, RPM meter, fuel gauge, temperature bars, drive information, user settings, and even urea levels for the diesel variant.
Additional features include an idle start/stop button, traction control switch, headlamp adjust switch, and a push engine start/stop button. The car also features an internal microphone, a sun visor with a ticket holder, and another with a vanity mirror. It’s worth noting that Blue Link connectivity features are available in the SX Optional variant, but not in the S Diesel model.
Powerful Engine Options
The Hyundai Venue offers both diesel and petrol engine options.
The diesel variant is powered by a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, delivering a mileage of approximately 23 kmpl.
The petrol variant features a 1.2-liter, four-cylinder Kappa engine, generating 82 bhp and 114 Nm of torque, with an estimated mileage of 18-19 kmpl. Currently, there is no CNG option available for the Venue.
Safety First
The Venue prioritizes safety with a comprehensive suite of features. These include ABS with EBD, six airbags, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, traction control, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), seat belt warning, engine immobilizer, and a crash sensor.
Pricing and Variants
For the S Diesel variant, the ex-showroom price is ₹12,03,000, and the on-road price in Lucknow is ₹14,40,000.
The S Petrol variant has an ex-showroom price of ₹11,05,000, and an on-road price in Lucknow of ₹12,09,000.
Overall Impression
The Hyundai Venue is a highly competitive subcompact SUV, offering a strong challenge to other vehicles in its segment. While its build quality might be slightly behind some rivals, its extensive features and excellent ride quality truly set it apart. The Venue delivers a superior driving experience, making it a highly attractive option for those seeking a feature-rich and comfortable subcompact SUV.
