KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hyundai Venue, Venue N-Line launched with ADAS
- Gets a new 1.0L Turbo petrol engine as well
- Check variant-wise pricing below
Hyundai India has brought its SmartSense ADAS suite to the Venue and Venue N Line models, starting at a price of Rs. 10.32 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated compact SUV marks a significant milestone by becoming the first in its segment to offer ADAS technology, with the Hyundai Venue SX (O) variant available at Rs. 12.44 lakh (ex-showroom).
In addition to this, Hyundai has introduced a new 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Let's delve into the details and look at what you get with the updated SUVs.
Hyundai Venue, Venue N-Line Finally Gets ADAS
The major highlight of this update is the incorporation of the ADAS suite, a significant advancement for the Venue range. Hyundai now offers an impressive array of safety features, including forward collision warning, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, driver attention warning, lane following assist, high beam assist, and leading vehicle departure alert, enhancing both safety and convenience for drivers.
Tarun Garg, COO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, expressed the significance of this development, stating, "Hyundai has been redefining mobility experiences for Indian customers with advanced solutions. Today, we are proud to introduce ADAS on the compact SUV Venue, making it India's most affordable SUV equipped with this advanced safety technology. Both Venue and Venue N Line now feature Hyundai SmartSense. This strategic investment in the introduction of new technologies, design, features, and safety technologies across Hyundai's product range aims to elevate customer ownership experiences."
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New Powertrain Introduced
The Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line have received a significant powertrain upgrade, now featuring a 1.0-liter T-GDi (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection) petrol engine paired with a responsive 6-speed manual transmission. This dynamic powertrain combination is designed to cater to the preferences of enthusiasts and those who enjoy spirited driving experiences. Powertrain options are tabled below along with transmission choices and power figures.
VENUE
| ENGINE | CAPACITY (CC) | MAXIMUM POWER (kW/r/min) | MAXIMUM TORQUE (Nm/r/min) | TRANSMISSION |
| Kappa 1.2 MPi Petrol | 1 197 | 61 kW (83 PS) @6 000 r/min | 113.8 Nm @4 000 r/min | 5MT |
| Kappa 1.0 Turbo GDi Petrol | 998 | 88.3 kW (120 PS) @6 000 r/min | 172 Nm @1 500 ~ 4 000 r/min | 6MT (New) 7DCT |
| U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1 493 | 85 kW (116 PS) @4 000 r/min | 250 Nm @1 500 ~ 2 750 r/min | 6MT |
VENUE N Line
| ENGINE | CAPACITY (CC) | MAXIMUM POWER (kW/r/min) | MAXIMUM TORQUE (Nm/r/min) | TRANSMISSION |
| Kappa 1.0 Turbo GDi Petrol | 998 | 88.3 kW (120 PS) @6 000 r/min | 172 Nm @1 500 ~ 4 000 r/min | 6MT (New) 7DCT |
Meanwhile, apart from these additions, the feature list remains the same as before.
Price
The ex-showroom price of the Venue starts at Rs. 10.32 lakhs and goes up to Rs.13.34 lakhs. Meanwhile, the N-Line version begins at Rs. 11.99 lakhs ex-showroom. The variant-wise price break-up is as follows.
| Model | Fuel/Engine Option | Variant | Ex Showroom Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Kappa 1.0 Turbo GDi Petrol | S(O) MT | 10,32,600 |
| SX(O) MT | 12,44,200 | ||
| SX(O) MT Dual Tone | 12,59,200 | ||
| SX(O) DCT | 13,23,100 | ||
| SX(O) DCT Dual Tone | 13,38,100 | ||
| U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | SX(O) MT | 13,18,700 | |
| SX(O) MT Dual Tone | 13,33,700 | ||
| Venue N Line | Kappa 1.0 Turbo GDi Petrol | N6 MT | 11,99,900 |
| N6 MT Dual Tone | 12,14,900 | ||
| N8 MT | 12,95,900 | ||
| N8 MT Dual Tone | 13,10,900 | ||
| N6 DCT | 12,79,500 | ||
| N6 DCT Dual Tone | 12,94,500 | ||
| N8 DCT | 13,74,800 | ||
| N8 DCT Dual Tone | 13,89,800 |
Verdict
Hyundai's commitment to safety and innovation is evident through this introduction of ADAS technology in the Venue, further enhancing the brand's offerings in the Indian market. Also, it helps in reinforcing the SUVs with extra brownie points as these features are slowly getting mainstream as opposed to just a high-end feature a while ago. Also, join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting news like this.
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