2022 Hyundai Venue SX Variant Analysis: Pick This Or The Top-spec Variant?

Modified On Jul 17, 2022 02:34 PM By Rohit for Hyundai Venue

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It is the best-equipped trim with the 1.2-litre petrol variant of the sub-4m SUV

The Hyundai Venue’s SX trim is the fully loaded variant with the 1.2-litre petrol engine and the second-to-top variant with the 1.5-litre diesel unit. However, you won’t get it with a turbo-petrol engine option. So, should you go for the SX trim? Let’s find out:

Variant	1.2-litre Petrol	1-litre Turbo-petrol
SX MT	Rs 10.70 lakh	–
SX(O) iMT/SX(O) DCT	–	Rs 11.92 lakh/Rs 12.57 lakh

Variant	1.5-litre Diesel
SX MT	Rs 11.43 lakh
SX(O) MT	Rs 12.32 lakh
Difference	Rs 89,000

Why Consider The Venue SX?

If you want a fully equipped variant with the 1.2-litre petrol engine, this is your choice. For the price, it gets almost everything you would want to have in your SUV, which includes a sunroof, auto AC, wireless phone charger, and connected car tech. However, some features are available only with the diesel variant of the Venue.

Here’s a look at what it gets:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels (diesel only)	Flat-bottom steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob Adjustable rear headrests	Remote engine start (diesel only) Sunroof Push-button start/stop Auto AC Power-folding ORVMs	Blue Link connected car tech (1.2-litre petrol only) Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Diesel only)	Burglar alarm (1.2-litre petrol only)
Other features	LED projector headlights with LED DRLs Cornering lamps LED taillights	Two-step reclining rear seats 60:40 split rear seats Rear armrest with cupholders Hotkeys on IRVM (1.2-litre petrol only) Digitised instrument cluster Manual AC with rear AC vents	Puddle lamps Wireless phone charger Cooled glovebox Cruise control (diesel only) Boot lamp Keyless entry (smart key) Height-adjustable driver’s seat	Alexa and Google voice assistant support (1.2-litre petrol only) 4 speakers+2 tweeters 8-inch touchscreen system	Reversing camera with guidelines Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Rear defogger
Upgrade to SX(O) if you want	Chrome outside door handles 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels	Leatherette upholstery Ambient lighting Hotkeys on IRVM	Remote engine start 4-way powered driver’s seat Air purifier Cruise control Rear wiper and washer	Blue Link connected car tech Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Alexa and Google voice assistant support	Side and curtain airbags Burglar alarm

Why Skip The Venue SX?

While the SX trim is a pretty feature-loaded offering, it does miss out on some top-of-the-line equipment including side and curtain airbags, a powered driver’s seat, and an air purifier. Also, it doesn’t offer fully loaded turbo-petrol and diesel engine options. For some reason, it also does not get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay even though it is available on the SX trim with the diesel engine. If you’re looking to get a well-equipped Venue with the diesel engine, best to stretch to the next variant.

Variant	Verdict
E	Skip for a lack of essential comforts
S	Consider it on a strict budget as it just about covers the basics
S+/S(O)	Consider for turbo-petrol or diesel engine options, but the premium for the petrol feels steep
SX	Consider with petrol engine for the premium features, skip for diesel
SX(O)	Go for it only if you want a top-spec turbo-petrol or diesel variant, loaded with feel-good features and added safety