Hyundai Venue Launch Highlights — Will Rival The Maruti Vitara Brezza Head-On!
Update: Hyundai has launched their first compact-SUV, the Venue in the Indian market. The Hyundai Venue is offered with a starting price of Rs 6.50 lakh, ex-showroom (India).
Hyundai India is all set to launch the much-awaited Venue SUV in the market today. Hyundai unveiled the Venue last month simultaneously in India and in New York. Here, we join Hyundai for the much-awaited launch of the Venue SUV.
The Hyundai Venue is the brand's first sub-4 metre compact-SUV offering in the country. The Venue will be position between the Elite i20 premium hatchback and the popular Creta in the brand's India lineup.
The Venue will feature Hyundai's latest design language, including the signature cascading hexagonal front grille, dual headlamp set up with LED DRLs and LED tail lights. It will also borrow certain styling cues from its sibling, the Creta — read our first look review of the Hyundai Venue here.
In terms of powertrain options, the Hyundai Venue will be available with three engines: a 1.2-litre petrol producing 83bhp and 115Nm of torque; a 1.4-litre diesel churning out 89bhp and 220Nm of torque and the top-spec 1.0-litre turbo-petrol producing 120bhp and 170Nm of torque.
The 1.2-litre petrol is borrowed from the Elite i20 and will come mated to the same five-speed manual gearbox. The other two engines will be mated to a six-speed manual, with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol also getting the optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as well.
Here are the LIVE updates from the Hyundai Venue launch event:
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Live Updates
Hyundai Venue Launch — Live!
Hyundai is all set to launch the much-awaited Venue SUV in India. Stay tuned for all the details as it happens LIVE
Hyundai Venue — Connected Car
The Hyundai Venue is India's first Connected car and will debut the brand's Blue Link Connectivity feature.
Hyundai Venue Launch Event
The Hyundai Venue launch event is about to start anytime now. Stay tuned!
Hyundai Venue Live Launch Event
Seon Seob Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India takes the stage.
Hyundai Venue Launch
Seon Seob Kim talks about Hyundai and the Venue, along with some of its features.
Hyundai Venue Launch
His Excellency, Mr Bongkil Shin, Ambassador of Korea takes the stage to talk about the Hyundai Venue
Hyundai India — Import & Exports
The Ambassador of Korea talks about the export and imports of Hyundai India.
Hyundai R&D
Albert, Bierman, President, Head of R&D Division talks about how Hyundai plans to expand in the Indian market.
Hyundai's Pillar of Mobility
Albert Bierman talks about the three pillars of mobility of Hyundai.
Hyundai India Strategy
Albert Bierman talks about the strategies for the Indian market. They also plan to introduce global products, first in India.
Hyundai Diesel Cars
R&D Division head confirms Hyundai will bring in diesel engines post-BS-VI emission implementation.
Hyundai Venue — Design
S Y Lee, Senior Vice President, Hyundai Global Design Centre, takes centre stage to explain the design features of the Venue SUV
Hyundai Venue — Design Inspiration
S Y Lee talks about the inspiration behind the Venue. Talks about how Hyundai wants each of its products to have its own unique design.
Hyundai Venue — Exterior Design
Exterior design details of the Hyundai Venue — a technologically advanced SUV
Hyundai Venue — Interiors
Interior design and features on the Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue — Colours
The Hyundai Venue is available in a range of single and dual-tone colour options.
Hyundai Venue Target Segment
Hyundai Venue will first go on sale in India, before being exported to international markets - Arun Dhaundiyal, Hyundai Motors India.
Hyundai's plans for India with the Venue
Hyundai plans to dominate the SUV segment with the Venue leading the compact-SUV segment.
Hyundai Venue features
Here are some of the Hyundai Venue features, both interior and exteriors
Hyundai Venue — Engine Specs
Hyundai reveals the engine options and specifications available on the Venue.
Hyundai Venue — Interior Features
Hyundai Venue comes with a large infotainment system, with a host of features
Hyundai Venue — Blue Link Connectivity
Hyundai Venue comes with the Blue Link Connectivity with 33 integrated features.
Hyundai Venue — Comfort Features
The Hyundai Venue also comes packed with a host of comfort features for the driver and passengers
Hyundai Venue — Safety Features
Hyundai has also packed the Venue with a host of safety features, as part of its commitment towards safety.
Hyundai Venue — Warranty
Warranty available on the Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue — Here it is!
Here it is! the Hyundai Venue has arrived on stage
Hyundai Venue Unveiled
Here is another look at the Hyundai Venue. Only prices are yet to be announced.
Hyundai Venue Prices
Hyundai will announce the pricing of the Venue SUV anytime soon.
Hyundai Venue — Price Announcement
Vikas Jain, Asst Vice President, National Sales Head, Hyundai India takes the stage to announce the pricing of the Venue.
Hyundai Venue — Variants
four variants: E, S, SX and SX(O)
Hyundai Venue — Prices
The Hyundai Venue prices starts at Rs 6.50 lakh, ex-showroom (India)
Hyundai Venue — Full Price List
Here is the entire price list of the Hyundai Venue