Hyundai Venue Pros And Cons: Can You Live With It?

The Hyundai Venue is a respectable name when it comes to compact SUVs and there is why not, it has the charm, the performance, and a lot of working factors in its favor. But are we here to just look at the brighter side? The answer here is No! In this section, I will take you through the strong suits of this compact SUV and also through the not-so-appealing side as well. But before that, if you don't want to miss out on insightful pieces like this and all the latest buzz from the automotive world, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.

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PROS

1. Engine Options: A Lot To Choose From

Hyundai provides three engine choices for the Venue: a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.0L turbo petrol, and a 1.5L turbo diesel. The 1.2L petrol and 1.5L diesel engines are available exclusively with manual transmissions. In contrast, the 1.0L turbo petrol offers more flexibility, with options for either a 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This varied list of engine choices creates a bigger pool of potential buyers looking for a particular powertrain choice.

2. Feature List: A Hyundai Thing

The Venue follows the general trend followed by any Hyundai car ( Obviously!), and that is being loaded with the modern trendy tech. Hyundai has enhanced the Venue, one of its top-selling SUVs, by adding a host of new features over its pre-facelift model. The Venue now includes advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), keyless entry, automatic climate control, cruise control, front and rear armrests, a power-adjustable drivers seat, an air purifier, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, puddle lamps, and an electric sunroof, among other upgrades.

3. Mileage With Turbo Petrol

Turbo engines are the driver's delight but are notorious for being guzzlers. However, with the Venue, that's not the exact case, The Venue's 1.0L turbo petrol engine generates 120PS of power at 6000rpm and delivers 172Nm of torque at 4000rpm. This engine boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 103.99PS and still, the Venue 1.0L turbo petrol is reported to achieve a fuel efficiency of around 17 to 18 kmpl, which is an impressive figure. However, if you are more of a sporty driver, don't expect these figures to be anywhere closer to this!

CONS

1. No Rear Armrest

With buyers looking for more and more features, a few misses can be overlooked in terms of tech. But the raw convenience of passengers comes with the first experience as they enter the cabin. The seating has to be convenient and this is where the rear seat armrest will be dearly missed, especially when we are talking about the top-spec SX(O) trim which comes north of Rs. 12 lakhs ex-sh mark. Cost Cutting? This is not the place for it!

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2. Diesel Mill, But No Automatic

The Hyundai Venue does not provide a diesel-automatic transmission option. In contrast, other sub-4m compact SUVs such as the Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO offer diesel AMT options. Additionally, the Kia Sonet, which shares its platform and powertrain with the Venue, includes a torque converter automatic transmission for its diesel engine. This, in my opinion, is a big omission that can divert a lot of potential buyers.

3. DCTs Aren't The Best For Indian Conditions

DCTs were earlier known for their unreliability and expensive repairs. However, the tech has been improved over time, but the dry clutch in Indian hot weather conditions still has a long way to go in terms of dependability. It sometimes tends to overheat in bumper-to-bumper traffic and courtesy of the dry clutch, the wear and tear is also quicker than its counterparts.