Planning To Buy The Hyundai Venue? Here Are Some Pros & Cons

The Hyundai Venue is one of the most popular subcompact SUVs in India right now. The SUV was the first fully connected SUV to be launched in the country, and it continues to be one of the most value for money SUVs in the under Rs. 12 lakh space. The Hyundai Venue is offered in both petrol and diesel engine options and comes with a range of smart features. So, if you are planning to bring home the Hyundai Venue this festive season, here are some pros and cons that you must look at first.

Pros

1. The Venue comes with the design and proportions of a proper SUV. It's also one of the most attractive offerings in this segment.

2. Hyundai has an array of powerful and efficient engines on offer with the Venue - A frugal 1.2-litre petrol engine, a powerful 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and for the diesel lovers, a capable 1.5-litre oil burner.

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The Hyundai Venue comes with the design and proportions of a proper SUV but it's compact size becomes apparent inside the cabin

3. The Venue is loaded with smart features like the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay & Android auto, Bluelink connected car tech, air purifier, wireless charging, sunroof, and 60:40 split rear seat, among others.

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4. The Venue is also backed by Hyundai's strong after-sales support. The SUV also comes with 3 years / Unlimited Km warranty, along with 3 years of Road Side Assistance (RSA) service.

5. The Venue is smartly priced. With prices starting at Rs. 6.99 lakh and going up to Rs. 11.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Hyundai Venue offers great value.

The Venue gets a 8-inch touchscreen which comes with smartphone connectivity along with an embedded eSIM

Cons

1. The styling of the Venue might not attract those looking for a bold, flashy SUV with a lot of chrome accents.

2. While features packed, the cabin space inside the Venue is not the best, especially at the rear. It's a 4-seater SUV at best and taller occupants might not be very comfortable on long journeys.

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3. No automatic diesel option on offer. All other subcompact SUVs with a diesel engine come with automatic options, either an AMT or in the case of the Sonet, a proper torque converter.

The Hyundai Venue only gets 6-speed manual gearbox with the diesel option

4. The Venue is not the best handling car out there; the steering is a bit light and lacks some feedback.

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5. The Bluelink technology is smart, but the system comes with an embedded sim, thus its usage and functionality depend highly on the signal strength. Also, while using the Bluelink app via your smartphone, you notice that it's not the quickest setup.