Variant Explained: 2020 Hyundai Venue S - Pros, Cons And Should You Buy This Variant?

Modified On Sep 21, 2020 02:37 PM By Sonny for Hyundai Venue 2019-2022

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Here’s a look at what the true entry point for the Venue has to offer

After just over a year since its launch, the Hyundai Venue has been given a few updates with the star addition being the segment-first clutchless manual transmission -- or the iMT as Hyundai likes to call it. It is currently offered in a total of 6 variants and three engines: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. The engine options vary between variants and the Venue S is first in the lineup to be available with all of them. It costs a lot over the base-spec but does it offer enough features to be a worthy choice on a tight budget?

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	E, S, SX, SX(O)

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

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

S: The actual entry variant. Complete analysis below.

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

Hyundai Venue S

Summary: Good entry point for the Venue, especially with the more powerful turbo-petrol engine

	Petrol	Turbo-petrol	Diesel
Price	Rs 7.40 lakh	Rs 8.46 lakh/ Rs 9.60 lakh (DCT)	Rs 9.01 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

Features

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort & Convenience	Safety	Audio
Highlight Features			Electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear AC vents with rear power socket, cooled glovebox, keyless entry	Follow-me-home headlamps Only in turbo-petrol with DCT: electronic stability control, vehicle stability control and hill assist control.
Others	Body-coloured outside rear view mirror, roof rails, dark chrome front grille	Khaki dual tone theme with Deep Forest exterior paint, luggage lamp	Front and rear power windows, passenger side vanity mirror, fixed front centre armrest with storage,		2-DIN system for FM/AM, USB and Bluetooth; front & rear speakers, front tweeter, steering mounted audio controls.
Features carried forward from base ‘E’ variant	Body coloured bumpers and door handles, halogen headlamps, 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	Tilt-adjustable steering, front power windows, front power socket, manual AC, tachometer,	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
Misses (compared to next ‘S+’ variant)	Automatic headlamps, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, projector fog lamps, turn indicators on ORVMs, shark fin antenna and LED taillamps	Leatherette steering wheel, USB charger,	Height-adjustable driver’s seat, auto AC. rear adjustable headrest, electrically folding ORVMs,	Rear parking camera, driver rear view monitor	8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Verdict

The Venue S should ideally be the entry point for this sub-4m SUV. Yes, it still looks like a lower-spec option with the smaller 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and halogen headlamps but you do get roof rails, body-coloured wing mirrors and a chrome grille that enhances the Venue’s style quotient a bit. Inside the cabin, the Venue S still has fabric upholstery but there’s also an audio system to keep you entertained, steering-mounted controls, power windows all around, a front centre armrest and rear AC vents.

The Venue S is also the entry-point for the 120PS turbo-petrol engine and it even gets the choice of the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. It is the most powerful engine option for the Venue and the only one in the segment to offer the DCT automatic, which is more refined than most torque convertor options offered by rivals. The manual shifter costs over a lakh extra over the 83PS petrol engine option but you also get more performance and safety features.

Overall, the Venue S is a decent option if your budget is around Rs 9 lakh and you need a manual transmission. However, the S doesn’t offer enough features in the petrol-DCT version to justify the huge premium.