Here’s A Glimpse At The Rear Of The Facelifted Hyundai Venue

• The changes spotted include new LED taillamps which seem to be connected units, and a new alloy wheel design.

• Expect more features such as a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a digital drivers display and ventilated front seats.

• Likely to retain its 1.2-litre petrol, 1-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine option. Could get an N Line variant

• To rekindle rivalry with the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.

It was in October this year that we saw our first glimpse of the facelifted Hyundai Venue. The updated sub-4 metre SUV has been spotted once again, this time giving us a look at the rear. From the looks of things, the Venue is set to get an extensive midlife facelift. 

While the Venue spotted was draped in a camo livery, there was a major change spotted at the rear. While the current model has simple LED taillamps, the facelift is set to bring a modern set of  LED units which now seem connected by a light bar. Another key bit we noticed was new alloy wheels. Earlier spy images hinted at a new front grille design. 

We’re yet to get a look inside the updated Venue, but we expect more kit on offer. Some of the additions could include a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital drivers display, and ventilated front seats. Expect bits such as  a wireless phone charger, sunroof, cruise control, and keyless entry with push button start to be retained.

It will likely continue to utilise the 83PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 120PS 1-litre turbo-petrol, and 100PS 1.5-litre 1.5-litre diesel engine options currently on offer. All engines get a manual gearbox (clutchless in the turbo-petrol) as standard, while the 7-speed DCT is limited to the turbo-petrol mill. Hyundai could also offer the diesel engine with a 6-speed torque converter like the Sonet. It could also be the second Hyundai after the i20 to get a sportier N Line trim in India.

Expect the updated Hyundai Venue to go on sale in India in 2022, priced at a premium over the current model that retails from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 11.85 lakh (ex-showroom India).  It will rekindle its rivalry in the uber-competitive sub-4 metre SUV segment against the likes of the  Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.

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