Variant Explained: 2020 Hyundai Venue E: Pros, Cons And Should You Buy The Base Variant?

We find out if the base variant of the Venue offers enough features to live with at its low prices

The Hyundai Venue has been around for more than a year now and has recently received a segment-first clutchless manual transmission (iMT), a new variant and a new Sport Trim package. It is now available in a total of 6 variants and with three engines: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. But is the base E variant of the Venue worth buying or should you save up for a higher variant?

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

Let’s see what the base E variant has to offer.

Hyundai Venue E

Summary: Basic features list dulls its appeal. Consider skipping to the next variant

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi

Venue E Features

Engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

*The Hyundai Venue E does not get an infotainment or audio system.

** The next S variant of the Venue can also be opted with the more powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine

Verdict

The entry-level E variant of the Hyundai Venue is too bare bones in terms of comforts and features to be a good purchase. It looks like the cheapest option both inside and out. On the outside you get a plain grille instead of the chrome one (offered from the next variant) along with black outside rearview mirrors and 15-inch steel wheels. Inside the cabin, you’ll find a large cavity in the middle of the dashboard where the higher-specced Venue would feature an audio system or a touchscreen infotainment system. The ORVMs have to be manually adjusted, none of the headrests can be adjusted to suit your needs and the rear passengers have to manually roll down their windows.

Yes, the Venue E is the most affordable option to enter the sub-4m SUV segment if you want a petrol Venue but it is too much of a compromise, especially in the diesel guise owing to its higher cost. It misses out on basics like rear AC vents, rear power windows and even a basic audio system while costing close to Rs 7 lakh with the petrol unit and over Rs 8 lakh with the diesel unit. However, if you’re on a very strict budget and you are fixated on buying a small SUV with plans to personalize or accessorize the Venue later on, you can still consider the E petrol variant.

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