Hyundai Venue Variants Updated, Prices Hiked

• Hyundai Venue is currently priced between Rs 6.92 lakh and Rs 11.78 lakh.
• Select variants now dearer by up to Rs 3,000.
• It now gets two new trims: S (O) and SX (O) Executive.
• Entry-level variants of diesel and turbo now pricier by Rs 1.07 lakh and Rs 30,000, respectively.

In a major reorganisation of the Hyundai Venue’s variants, the carmaker has introduced two new trims -- S (O) and SX (O) Executive -- and discontinued six variants. As a result, select variants are now dearer by up to Rs 3,000. 

For your convenience, we have compiled all the Venue’s variants along with their updated prices. 

• Six variants have been discontinued: Turbo S MT, Turbo S iMT, Turbo S DCT, Turbo SX (O) MT, E Diesel, and S Diesel. 

• Four new variants have been introduced: Turbo S (O) iMT, Turbo S (O) DCT, S (O) Diesel, and SX (O) Executive diesel. 

• With the entry-level Turbo S being discontinued, one would now have to pay Rs 30,000 more for the new Turbo base-spec S (O) iMT. 

• The E and S Diesel variant has been replaced by the S (O), which is Rs 1.07 lakh and Rs 16,000 more than E and S, respectively. 

• The SX (O) Executive, exclusive to the diesel engine, sits right in between the SX and SX (O). 

Hyundai Venue S (O): What’s New

The newly introduced S (O) is based on the S trim. It packs additional features, including projector headlamps with LED DRLs, cornering headlamps, 16-inch steel wheels (styled to look like alloys), and a Supervision instrument cluster. 

Other notable features in the S (O) include a 2-DIN infotainment system with USB and Bluetooth, steering-mounted audio controls, manual air conditioning, front and rear power windows, a cooled glove box, and remote locking. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by dual airbags and ABS with EBD. The DCT variant also comes with electronic stability control and hill start assist. 

Hyundai Venue SX (O) Executive: What’s New?

The Venue SX (O) Executive, exclusive to the diesel engine, sits between the SX and SX (O). Based on the SX trim, the SX (O) Executive comes with additional features like electronic stability control, hill start assist, keyless entry with push-button start, rear wash and wiper, a Supervision instrument cluster, and tyre pressure monitoring. 

Also, Hyundai will offer 16-inch alloy wheels as standard from the SX (O) Executive. Previously, it was provided with the SX, which now comes with 16-inch steel wheels in a dual-tone finish. 

Trivia

• Hyundai has also updated the BlueLink connected car tech with voice-based controls. You can now use it to open/close the sunroof and operate the climate control and driver’s power window. 

• Now, say “Hello BlueLink” for access.

• No changes have been made to the SUV’s mechanicals.

Here’s a quick look at the specs:

• The Venue rivals the Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.