2020 Hyundai Venue S+ Explained: Pros, Cons and Should You Buy This 1.2-litre Petrol-only Variant?

Modified On Sep 21, 2020 02:36 PM By Sonny for Hyundai Venue 2019-2022

55.5K Views
Write a comment

Hyundai has tried to increase the appeal of the underpowered Venue with this new variant

The Hyundai Venue has been around for more than a year now and was recently updated with a segment-first clutchless manual transmission as well as a new variant. It is now available in a total of six variants with three engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. The S+ variant was recently added to the lineup, but does it add enough features to make the 1.2-litre petrol engine an attractive option?

Before we dive into the variants, here’s a quick look at the powertrain specifications of the Hyundai Venue:

	1.0-litre Turbo-petrol	1.2-litre Petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Power	120PS	83PS	100PS
Torque	172Nm	114Nm	200Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT/ 6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT	5-speed MT	6-speed MT
Variants on Offer	S, SX, SX+, SX(O)	E, S, S+	E, S, SX, SX(O)

We have analysed all six variants and here is how each one stands out:

E - Too bare to buy. (Click here to read our detailed analysis of the E variant)

S - The actual entry variant. (Click here to read our bang-for-buck analysis of the S variant)

S+ - Only if you want to stick to the more affordable petrol option. Complete analysis below.

Let’s see what the S+ variant has to offer.

Hyundai Venue S+

Summary: The best affordable option if you don’t mind the underpowered petrol engine.

	Petrol
Price	Rs 8.32 lakh

all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi

Features

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort & Convenience	Safety	Audio
Highlight Features	Automatic projector headlamps, LED DRLs	Leatherette steering wheel	Height-adjustable driver’s seat, auto AC, rear adjustable headrest, electrically folding ORVMs	Rear parking camera, driver rearview monitor	8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Others	Projector fog lamps, turn indicators on ORVMs, shark fin antenna and LED taillamps	USB charger, Khaki dual-tone theme with Deep Forest exterior paint, luggage lamp
Features carried forward from base ‘S’ variant	Dark chrome grille, roof rails, body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles, front and rear skid plates, 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers	Adjustable front headrest, metal-finish inside door handles, passenger side seatback pocket, full cloth material seat covers, all-black theme, fixed rear headrest, rear parcel tray	Electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear AC vents with rear power socket, cooled glovebox, keyless entry, tilt-adjustable steering, fixed central armrest	Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front seatbelts with pretensioners, ISOFIX child seat anchor, day/night IRVM, rear parking sensors, impact and speed sensing auto door lock, front seatbelt reminders and speed alert	USB and Bluetooth; front & rear speakers, front tweeter, steering mounted audio controls.
Misses (compared to next ‘SX’ variant)	Sunroof, 16-inch alloy wheels	Leatherette gear knob	Cruise control, LCD multi-information display

Verdict

The new S+ variant makes the 1.2-litre petrol engine a more attractive package while still being cheaper than the turbo-petrol S variant. It looks more premium than the previous variants with the projector headlamps and LED DRLs but still runs on the noticeably lower-specced 15-inch wheels. The cabin looks far better with the addition of the 8.0-inch touchscreen display on the dashboard, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and auto AC. It also gets useful features like a rear parking camera, power-folding ORVMs, and height-adjustable driver’s seat.

The S+ is the best option for those who want the Hyundai Venue while keeping a check on their wallets. It’s also for those who don’t mind living with the less powerful 83PS petrol engine and 5-speed manual transmission.

Features Explained

Auto AC: It manages the amount of cooling to maintain the desired temperature you’ve selected, much like ACs at home.

Driver rearview monitor: Using the rear camera, it allows you to see what’s behind even when driving forward, not just reversing.

Power-folding ORVMs: The outside rearview mirrors now open/close electrically. It is handy to open/close both sides at the same time.