So how is it to drive, what kind of changes does the new Venue offer, what kind of difference does it offer in terms of value for money, how different is it from the previous generation and most importantly, is it on your radar? A must have when you are looking for a subcompact SUV in the market? Read the full review for all the answers.
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2022 Hyundai Venue: How is it from the outside?
Coming to the design of the new Venue, the design changes are subtle when you look at it. The large cascading chrome-lined grille has now been replaced with an elaborate boxy metallic finish grille and Hyundai calls the new grille its parametric theme. The bumper also gets a refreshed design and the Venue now gets all-LED lighting.
The silhouette of the SUV remains the same but the compact SUV now gets newly designed 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 215/60 section tyres, which accentuate the stance of the SUV.
Moving to the rear, the Venue gets LED tail lamps that run from one end to the other, similar to the Kia Sonet. This increases the width of the car, giving it a dynamic road presence. Like the front, the rear bumper has been redesigned. Owing to all the external changes, the Venue now looks more youthful and sporty than the previous generation.
The car is offered with 7 color options which include Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Phantom Black, Denim Blue, Titan Grey, Fairy Red and Fairy Red with Black Roof.
2022 Hyundai Venue: How is it inside?
Unlike the exterior, the changes on the inside are minimal. Come in and welcome to you is a new instrument cluster that looks very similar to the Kia Carence. The Venue also gets three drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport and the instrumental cluster changes color depending on the drive mode you choose.
The SUV gets an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is fast, easy to operate and now comes with Nature Sounds in-built l. Notably, the new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment has been updated to support Alexa and Google Assistant in 10 different regional languages. The pairing of Alexa and Google brings home-to-car connectivity to the model. The BlueLink connected car technology has also seen an upgrade and now comes with over 60 features.
Additionally, the new Venue gets a steering wheel borrowed from the Creta and features a segment-first four-way adjustable electric seat for the driver, two-step reclining rear seats, ambient lighting, USB Type-C charging port and air-conditioning. Researcher
There are all expected features like auto climate control, cooled glove box, sunroof (not panoramic) and wireless phone charging.
The rest of the interior is largely similar to the previous generation except for the additional features and changes mentioned above.
Talking about the rear seats, the legroom and knee room has been improved over the previous generation, and the rear of the front seats have been pushed out to increase the legroom and knee room. The rear seat is also new and it provides more support under the thigh and is therefore more comfortable. Another segment-first feature here is the two-stage reclining function for the rear seats, this allows you to choose the recline angle to your needs and that makes for a bit more comfort.
2022 Hyundai Venue: Engine and Transmission
2022 Hyundai Venue Will be offered with the same engine as the previous generation. Options include a 1.2-litre MPI NA (Naturally Aspirated) petrol engine that produces 83 bhp and 114 Nm of torque, and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol motor producing 120 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, as well as a 1.5-litre diesel does. Engine that produces 100 PS of power and 240 Nm of torque.
Transmission options include a 5-speed MT (1.2 petrol), 6-speed MT (1.5 diesel), 6-speed clutch-less manual known as IMT (1.0 Turbo Petrol), and 7-speed DCT (1.0). Are included. turbo petrol).
2022 Hyundai Venue: How does it perform and handle?
Mechanically, no changes have been made to the new Venue except for minor calibrations. This means there is no change in the way it drives or handles. The car feels largely the same as the previous generation to drive. However, the DCT gearbox and steering wheel have been tweaked a bit and that becomes apparent as soon as you start driving it.
The second generation DCT gearbox feels a bit faster than the first and the steering wheel feels a bit heavy which exudes confidence at high speeds.
First, we drove a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit that churns out 120 Bhp and 172 Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Engine feels energized for highway use and for city use, it will take some time to get used to as power delivery and gearshifts feel a bit out of sync in stop-go traffic but get used to a short amount of time can go. Also, the transmission is quite fast and smooth.
There are also three drive modes on offer, with Eco Mode slowing down the gearing of the gearbox and even softening the power delivery, making it quieter and more fuel-efficient. On the other hand, the Sport mode is great for overtaking on the highway as it stays in the lower gear for a longer period of time, making it more responsive. The Venue now also gets paddle shifters which add to the sporty driving experience.
Back then, we found the clutch-less manual better known as the iMT. There is no clutch in the IMT but you can engage the gear manually via the gear lever. You have the best of both worlds in the form of control from a manual gearbox and some convenience of an automatic transmission.
Driving and shifting are smooth and there is no lag between shifts. In case you’re wondering, it’s impossible to stop even if you’re in the wrong gear at the wrong speed. The car tries its best to move along. It will beep with a warning signal on the instrument cluster to let you know if the gear doesn’t match your speed you will shift down.
In terms of handling, the Venue strikes an impressive balance between handling and comfort. The car feels planted and offers a fair amount of confidence at high speeds. Overall grip is good through corners but some body roll is evident once you push it in. As mentioned earlier, the steering wheel has some extra weight which gives it extra confidence.
2022 Hyundai Venue: Should You Buy It?
The new Venue is a positive step in every department. The SUV is now sportier, comfortable, more connected, nicer to drive, gets a lot of features and some of them are segment first, so it offers a great deal for those who want a good looking compact SUV. are and have been loaded over the edge.
The Venue has always been an important car for Hyundai and since its launch, Hyundai has never had a problem in selling the Venue. With all these new improvements, it just gets better and we are sure that the sales numbers too will reflect in some time as the car is priced competitively across the range. Looks like Hyundai India has another winner on its hands!