Venue Executive is the new entry-level variant with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine; gets a sub-Rs 10 lakh starting price.
The Hyundai Venue has a new mid-spec Executive variant, which is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh, ex-showroom India. The Venue Executive is only available with the 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox, and sits Rs 1.75 lakh lower than the Venue S(O) with the same engine.
- Venue Executive gets 16-inch wheels, 8-inch touchscreen and more
- Misses out on kit like a rear camera, LED lights and DRLs
- Venue S(O) Turbo now gets additional features
- New variants directly rival Nissan Magnite Turbo, Renault Kiger Turbo
Hyundai Venue Executive: features
With the introduction of the Venue Executive, the turbo-petrol engine option is now much more approachable. On the outside, highlights such as 16-inch dual-styled wheels shod in 215/60 R16 rubber, dark chrome on the front grille, an ‘Executive’ badge on the tailgate and roof rails will mark this variant apart.
On the inside, the Venue Executive gets a decent list of features. These include two-step reclining and 60:40 split folding rear seats, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster, cruise control, rear AC vents and a rear wiper. However, features such as rear camera, LED lights and DRLs, ORVM-mounted indicators, a height adjustable driver’s seat, a sunroof and a rear parcel tray, which are available on the S(O) variant are not available with the Executive trim.
Hyundai Venue S(O) Turbo: features
Hyundai has also taken the opportunity to upgrade the Venue S(O) Turbo variants. The S(O) Turbo gets 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch auto options, and is now priced at Rs 10.75 lakh and Rs 11.86 lakh, respectively. This variant now gets additional features like a powered sunroof, and reading lamps for the driver and front passenger.
Hyundai Venue Executive, S(O) Turbo: rivals
Considering the Venue Executive and S(O) Turbo variants are priced between Rs 9.99 lakh-11.86 lakh, these trims directly take on the Renault Kiger Turbo and Nissan Magnite Turbo, which cost between Rs 9.30 lakh-11.23 lakh, and Rs 8.25 lakh-11.27 lakh, respectively.
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