2022 Hyundai VENUE variants explained: Which one offers best value?
Hyundai has launched the 2022 VENUE in India. The SUV is offered in eight trim levels: E, S, S(O), S+, SX, SX Dual Tone, SX(O), and SX(O) Dual Tone. All variants differ slightly in styling and equipment, with the top-of-the-line SX(O) getting all the bells and whistles on offer. Let's take a look at each model to understand which one offers the best value-for-money.
Why does this story matter?
Hyundai VENUE is one of the most popular vehicles in the brand's portfolio for India, with over three lakh units sold to date. In 2021, the four-wheeler accounted for the highest sales figure for SUVs in the South Korean automaker's line-up here. It competes against rivals such as the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
VENUE E: Price starts at Rs. 7.53 lakh
The VENUE E gets halogen lighting, a 'Parametric Jewel' grille, black ORVMs, and 15-inch steel wheels with covers. It has a five-seater cabin with manual AC, front power windows, fabric upholstery, dual airbags, and ABS. It is offered with a 1.2-liter Kappa petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The mill generates a maximum power of 83hp and a peak torque of 114Nm.
VENUE S: Price begins at Rs. 8.7 lakh
The VENUE S sports all features from the E variant but gets additional equipment such as automatic headlamps, keyless entry, body-colored electrically adjustable ORVMs, roof rails, and a shark-fin antenna. Inside, it has front and rear power windows, day and night IRVM, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and Electronic Stability Control. Mechanically, it is identical to the base E trim.
VENUE S(O): Starts at 9.5 lakh
In addition to the equipment on the S model, the VENUE S(O) gets LED projector headlamps with DRLs, connected LED taillights, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and 16-inch dual-tone wheels. Inside, it has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver's seat, and an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. It runs on Kappa 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine (120hp/172Nm) with a DCT and an iMT gearbox.
VENUE S+: Priced at Rs. 10 lakh
The Hyundai VENUE S+ is similar to the S(O) variant in terms of the equipment on offer. The only difference is the 1.5-liter CRDi diesel engine that is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The mill churns out 100hp/240Nm.
VENUE SX: Begins at Rs. 10.7 lakh
The VENUE SX gets additional features such as a smart key with remote engine start, a rear-view camera, 16-inch diamond-cut wheels, and auto-folding ORVMs with a puddle lamp. On the inside, it features an infotainment system with Bluelink support, a wireless phone charger, a sunroof, and automatic climate control. Mechanically, it is offered with all engine and transmission options from the lower trims.
VENUE SX(O): Available from Rs. 11.9 lakh onward
The VENUE SX(O) is the range-topping variant, loaded with all the equipment from the lower trims along with chrome-finished door handles, four airbags, a burglar alarm, powered driver's seat, two-step rear reclining seat, and adjustable rear headrest. It supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, over-the-air updates, and an air purifier. The SUV is available with all the aforementioned engine and gearbox options.
VENUE SX Dual Tone, SX(O) Dual Tone: Added visual appeal
The SX Dual Tone and SX(O) Dual Tone variants feature a two-tone paint scheme for additional Rs. 15,000, for added visual appeal. Both remain identical to the standard SX and SX(O) trims.
