By Muhammed Hashim 
The compact SUV space is among the fastest growing and the Hyundai Venue has been spearheading the growth trajectory of this segment. Since its launch, it has remained among the top-sellers in this category. That is specifically mighty impressive since the competition is fierce. All the compact SUVs out there strive to strike a great balance between features, performance, safety, styling and price. And this is exactly where the Venue sets new benchmarks by perfecting this balancing act.
Features from a Segment Above!
Hyundai has been at the forefront of bringing luxury-segment features to mass market segments. No wonder, then, that the carmaker has time and again launched products which have many segment-first and segment-best functionalities. That is true even for the Venue. You would find many features which are either the best-in-segment or available on cars a segment or two above. In fact, the Venue gets several features that are available on the Creta, which, for that matter, is the most well-loaded model in its class.
Venue is the only SUV in its class to offer a dual-camera dashcam. That is critical in this modern era to ensure safety while on the go. Apart from that, it offers first-in-segment Home-to-car (H2C) with Alexa support. This ensures that the owners are able to operate the vehicle from the comfort of their homes. This feature is a lifesaver in cases of AC operation on hot sunny days. You can set the appropriate temperature from your home so that you get to the perfect settings even before you reach the car. Moreover, Hyundai’s Bluelink connected car tech incorporates 60+ features and supports 10 regional languages. Additionally, the Sounds of Nature concept allows the occupants to remain in a calm state of mind irrespective of what is going on outside.
Finally, the Venue is even at par with all the other in-cabin functions with the rivals. You get a gamut of high-end features, including a voice-controlled electric sunroof, multiple drive modes, air purifier, two-step recline for rear seats, 4-step power driver’s seat, remote engine start with smart key, wireless smartphone charger, cooled glove box, and paddle shifters.
Safety Benchmarks
One of the bigger reasons for the popularity of the Hyundai Venue is the brand’s poignant focus on safety. Note that Hyundai became the first carmaker in the country to offer 6 airbags as standard across the entire range of its every vehicle. This means that regardless of which variant you opt for in any Hyundai car, you will get 6 airbags. That encapsulates the Korean auto giants’ relentless endeavour towards safety. However, it didn’t stop there. Venue houses Level 1 ADAS equipment to boost the active safety prowess – a feature not common in the segment. Hence, the focus lies not only on limiting damage but also on preventing accidents actively. The top safety highlights of the Venue consist of:
- 6 Airbags
- Dual Dashcam
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control and Vehicle Stability Management
- Brake Assist System
- Hill Assist Control
- 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
- Forward Collision Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist- Car
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist- Pedestrian
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist- Cycle
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Driver Attention Warning
- Lane Following Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Widest Range of Powertrains
While many carmakers now shy away from offering Diesel engine options owing to high expenditure on emission control, the Hyundai Venue is among a handful of vehicles to still offer it. In fact, it goes on to offer one of the widest range of engines – one gets to choose from a refined Diesel, a smooth naturally-aspirated petrol and a high-strung turbo-petrol option. As a matter of fact, the latter also powers the performance-focused Venue N-Line.
In this manner, the Venue is able to cater to a wide spectrum of potential customers. Everyone can select the most attractive option as per their requirements. We can’t say this for many other cars, including the Venue’s rivals. This is a huge advantage that the Venue offers. In fact, there are even as many transmission options! While a 5-speed manual comes standard with the naturally-aspirated petrol motor, a 6-speed manual and a lightning-quick 7-speed DCT automatic can be had with the turbo petrol. The Diesel gets a smooth-shifting 6-speed manual.
| 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 so many novelties on offer, the Hyundai Venue clearly pushes the envelope in the compact SUV space. Not only do these attributes help it with an edge over its rivals, but even make it the most value-for-money offering across several categories.
