The new Hyundai Venue is already a pricey proposition, but if you’re in the mood to splurge and want some sporty flair, the N Line is worth a look. It commands a premium of around Rs 74,000 over the top-end HX10 trim with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol-DCT combo. So what exactly does that get you, and is it worth the outlay? Let’s find out.
Hyundai Venue vs Venue N Line: mechanical differences
Venue N Line gets a dual-tip exhaust that adds a burble at low speeds.
For starters, the N Line only comes with the 120hp, 172Nm 1.0-litre, 3-cyl turbo-petrol with either a 7-speed DCT or a 6-speed manual (on the lower N6 trim). Outputs are identical to the standard car, so performance is near identical too. It does sound fruitier though. The dual-tip exhaust isn’t just for show – there's a fairly audible burble at low speeds, more outside than inside. Past 3,000rpm, though, engine noise takes over. It isn’t obnoxious like aftermarket units and therefore legal, but that also means it can’t match them for drama.
Hyundai Venue vs Venue N Line: exterior differences
Venue N Line gets plenty of visual differentiators on the outside.
If you want people to know you bought the sporty one, you’ll find plenty to love. No more subtle hints like the last-gen – this one is properly in your face. The front bumper is sharper and more aggressive with a slimmer grille and gloss black/red accents. In profile, the changes are even more dramatic: painted wheel-arch surrounds, body-colour cladding with a red strip, gloss black side skirt, gunmetal roof rails and C-pillar garnish, and the highlight – 17-inch wheels hiding all-round discs with red calipers. The body kit continues at the back and is topped by a dual-ridge spoiler inspired by the Ioniq 5 N.
Hyundai Venue vs Venue N Line: interior and feature differences
All-black cabin gets red highlights, a new steering and a few more ADAS features.
The performance EV also lends its steering wheel to the Venue N Line with its squarish centre boss, proud N logo and twin pods for drive and traction modes (they look like knobs but are just buttons). Red stitching runs throughout, and the black leatherette seats match the all-black cabin theme. Equipment is nearly identical to the HX10, save for an aroma diffuser and a few extra ADAS features – the key one being rear cross-traffic alert and assist.
On features alone, the added kit doesn’t fully justify the Rs 74,000 premium. But if the visual drama appeals, it could be worth it – the N Line looks far more distinct than the standard Venue, and the same impact is tough to replicate aftermarket with OEM-like fit and finish, especially inside. But, before calling it a done deal, here’s what it doesn’t get.
Hyundai Venue N Line: what's missing?
No mechanical changes to suspension or steering.
Every N Line model so far – i20, Creta and the previous Venue – featured small but noticeable mechanical tweaks to change the way they drove. The earlier Venue N Line, for example, had damping stiffened by around 34 percent and slightly heavier steering. This made it more engaging, more planted and less prone to body roll. Add some grippier tyres post-purchase, and it was genuinely fun. The trade-off was ride comfort – something even the standard old Venue struggled with.
This time, the new Venue N Line is mechanically identical to the standard car. It drives the same, save for a slightly firmer feel from the 17-inch wheels’ slimmer sidewalls. They also add a touch more steering weight, though this dissipates as soon as you pick up speed. Tyre width remains 215-section, but the N Line uses Ceat Securadrives instead of the regular car’s Apollo Apterras. Essentially, it caters to the average compact SUV buyer who wants the look without compromising comfort – understandable, given our road conditions. But enthusiasts will be disappointed that it doesn't feel any different to drive.
Hyundai Venue vs Venue N Line: Is it worth the premium?
If you like the way it looks and prefer the all-black cabin, then maybe. But the enthusiast in me wishes the upgrades went deeper. As it stands, the N Line feels more like another trim level than the sporty one. It adds a chunk to the price of an already expensive car and doesn’t do enough to fully justify it.
