By Muhammed Hashim 
Hyundai Motor India is well-known for introducing vehicles which boast several class-leading attributes. In essence, Hyundai can be regarded as a brand which has always made it point to offer maximum bang for your buck. In fact, despite pricing its cars at par with the rivals, Hyundai manages to offer better value for money. This is down to the sheer extensive list of functionalities and features which you would typically find in cars a segment above. Venue is a prime example of this – Be it safety, connectivity, powertrains or tech, the compact SUV offers the kind of attributes that are mostly found only on the costlier cars!
Several Segment-Firsts and Segment-Best Features
Hyundai Venue is equipped with many features which are either not standard among its competitors or are only seen in cars at least a segment above. For instance, the Korean car marque offers Level 1 ADAS active safety features on the Venue, making it the first compact SUV to get this tech in its class. Not only that, even important passive safety amenities like the 6 airbags were made standard across all the variants. This is particularly impressive since even some vehicles one segment above don’t get standard 6 airbags. This unequivocally highlights Hyundai’s unwavering commitment towards safety. The top safety amenities include:
- 6 Airbags
- Dual Dashcam
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control and Vehicle Stability Management
- Brake Assist System
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Rear Parking Sensors and Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Highline)
- Seatbelt Reminder for All Seats
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
- Hyundai SmartSense with Level 1 ADAS Features
Let us now glance at what else makes the Hyundai Venue easily punch above its weight class. Yet another first-in-segment feature is the Home-to-car (H2C) with Alexa support. We know how imperative it has become for new-age car buyers to stay connected to their vehicles via smartphones. To cater to that aspect, Hyundai offers Bluelink Connectivity Tech with 60+ features. Its hi-tech infotainment even supports 10 regional languages! And then, we have the ambiance-enhancing Sounds of Nature that make commuting less stressful. Meanwhile, through Alexa, H2C and Bluelink, owners can easily operate several functions of the vehicle from the comfort of their homes. For instance, on a hot day, you can directly switch on the AC at your preferred temperature settings and get the cabin to that ambient environment before beginning your journey. Moreover, you can do all this using voice commands in multiple languages. If that is not comfort, convenience and connectivity at its best, I don’t know what is!
If you are someone who loves to modify their cars from the outside but doesn’t wish to head to the unreliable aftermarket car shops, Hyundai has you covered! It offers Adventure and Knight trims to those who wish to have an SUV with specific aesthetics. Note that such exclusive variants are generally available only on the costlier vehicles. The Adventure Edition boasts rugged elements and an exclusive Ranger Khaki paint. On the other hand, the Knight Edition keeps the exterior and interior black for extreme sporty traits. In fact, the interior even boasts red stitchings to match the black theme. Finally, not to mention, there is also an N-Line version of the Venue, specially made for the driving enthusiasts.
Multiple Powertrains
Finally, Hyundai ensures that potential customers don’t need to make any compromises in terms of the options of engines and gearboxes as well. Remember, while the industry giants are shying away from diesel mills, Hyundai continues to offer it. For the Hyundai Venue, there are three powertrain alternatives – a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol or a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel mill. These generate 83 PS / 113.8 Nm, 120 PS / 172 Nm and 116 PS / 250 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. The NA petrol pairs with a 5-speed manual, the turbo petrol is available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT and the turbo diesel can be had with a 6-speed manual transmission.
| Specs | Hyundai Venue |
| Engine | 1.2L (P) / 1.5L (D) / 1.0L (Turbo Petrol) |
| Power | 83 PS / 116 PS / 120 PS |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm / 250 Nm / 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 6MT / 7DCT |
| Mileage | 18.31 kmpl – 24.2 kmpl |
With prices ranging from Rs 7.94 lakh to Rs 13.53 lakh, ex-showroom, the Hyundai Venue comes across as a competitively priced offering that offers features and functionalities available only on the vehicles in the higher segment. Truly, the compact SUV is a great Value-for-Money proposition like none other!
