My monthly usage will be about 400 km inside the city, and I will make long trips twice a year. I’m considering upgrading from my Xcent to the Venue. I need your insights to decide between the Venue HX6 1.2 litre and the HX6 DCT versions. I’m particularly concerned about the 1.0/1.2 engine’s reliability and the DCT’s maintenance requirements.

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The 1.0-litre turbo petrol with the DCT has been used across several Hyundai and Kia cars, such as the Venue, i20 and the Sonet, and has proven reliable over time.

Hyundai has also improved the gearbox’s smoothness, making it a well-rounded powertrain. Compared with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine, the turbo offers a significant performance advantage, especially on the highway, and the 1.2-litre does not offer an automatic option either.

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