Hyundai Venue is one of the most-selling compact SUV in India and now the vehicle has crossed 3 lakh unit sales mark since its launch in 2019. It has a modern look and a diverse selection of engine and transmission options, making it a very appealing package. The Venue is India's first connected car, featuring Hyundai's Bluelink technology, and it has proven to be a huge attraction among buyers. Here are the top five reasons why the Hyundai Venue compact SUV is so popular in India.
Number of Engine Options
The Hyundai Venue has been a customer's favourite thanks to its vast range of powertrain options. The Venue is also the first Hyundai car to offer Indian customers the powerful and efficient 1.0-liter T-GDi engine with 7DCT. In 2020, Hyundai introduced the iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission). A 1.2-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine are also available for the Venue. The 1.2-litre petrol engine generates 81.8 bhp of power and 113.8 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine generates 98.6 bhp and 240 Nm of peak torque. The 1.0-litre GDI turbo petrol engine is the most powerful engine in this line-up, for it produces 118.35 bhp and 172 Nm of torque.
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Better Fuel Efficiency
The Venue's fuel efficiency accounts for a significant portion of its popularity. With the 6-speed manual transmission, the 1.0-litre GDI turbo engine returns 18.27 kmpl, while the 7-speed DCT returns 18.15 kmpl. The 1.2-litre petrol engine with the 5-speed manual transmission delivers 17.52 kmpl while the 1.5-litre diesel engine gets mileage of 23.4 kmpl.
Loaded with Features and Tech
The Hyundai Venue is filled with features and tech which includes an electric sunroof, a larger 8.8-inch touchscreen with BlueLink technology, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Voice command, among other amenities. The Venue is India's first connected SUV and comes with Hyundai Bluelink technology. The connected car technology lets you control as many as 33 features where everything can be controlled with your smartphone. It also gets air purifier, wireless phone charging, rear AC vents and automatic climate control.
Hyundai's After Sales and Service Network
Hyundai has been a part of the Indian vehicle industry for more than two decades. The brand's aftersales and service network has grown and improved during that time. Across the country, finding a nearby Hyundai service centre or dealership is simple. The Korean carmaker has established a presence in the country and is now able to provide superior after-sales service support to its consumers.
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Pricing
The Hyundai Venue is a feature-packed small SUV that starts at Rs 7.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and climbs to Rs 11.83 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec variant. The Venue competes with the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, and other compact SUVs in this price category.
In June 2022, Hyundai is anticipated to release the new iteration of the Venue, which will have a revised exterior and interior. The N Line variant of the Venue is also expected to be launched with the facelift. This sporty trim will only be available on the Venue's higher trim levels and will include certain visual changes both inside and out.
