Hyundai Venue

The Venue’s basic shape makes it look like a scaled-down Creta but styling is far more flamboyant here particularly the split headlamp arrangement. The Hyundai Venue interior is neatly styled and the dashboard that places the 8-inch touchscreen high up is particularly user-friendly. Hyundai has also incorporated plenty of storage for small items in the Venue cabin and even the boot is large enough to hold two suitcases. Where the Venue loses out is in rear seat space. Legroom is far from class-leading and the relatively small rear windows make the cabin feel smaller than it is.
While we are yet to drive the Hyundai Venue with the 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine, we’ve tested the 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol-equipped version. And the news is good. The 1.0 unit is smooth and performance is pleasant. The manual gearbox with its short throws feels sporty while the optional seven-speed dual-clutch auto also works well with the engine, making the Venue automatic a good choice for urban buyers. The 90hp, 1.4 diesel is a good option too though it’s not particularly exciting.
In terms of ride comfort, the Venue is fairly well sorted with good bump absorption. The Venue’s handling is best described as tidy - there’s a fair amount of grip and the steering is well-weighted.

The Venue’s basic shape makes it look like a scaled-down Creta but styling is far more flamboyant here particularly t...

The Venue’s basic shape makes it look like a scaled-down Creta but styling is far more flamboyant here particularly the split headlamp arrangement. The Hyundai Venue interior is neatly styled and the dashboard that places the 8-inch touchscreen high up is particularly user-friendly. Hyundai has also incorporated plenty of storage for small items in the Venue cabin and even the boot is large enough to hold two suitcases. Where the Venue loses out is in rear seat space. Legroom is far from class-leading and the relatively small rear windows make the cabin feel smaller than it is.
While we are yet to drive the Hyundai Venue with the 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine, we’ve tested the 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol-equipped version. And the news is good. The 1.0 unit is smooth and performance is pleasant. The manual gearbox with its short throws feels sporty while the optional seven-speed dual-clutch auto also works well with the engine, making the Venue automatic a good choice for urban buyers. The 90hp, 1.4 diesel is a good option too though it’s not particularly exciting.
In terms of ride comfort, the Venue is fairly well sorted with good bump absorption. The Venue’s handling is best described as tidy - there’s a fair amount of grip and the steering is well-weighted.

The Venue’s basic shape makes it look like a scaled-down Creta but styling is far more flamboyant here particularly the split headlamp arrangement. The Hyundai Venue interior is neatly styled and the dashboard that places the 8-inch touchscreen high up is particularly user-friendly. Hyundai has also incorporated plenty of storage for small items in the Venue cabin and even the boot is large enough to hold two suitcases. Where the Venue loses out is in rear seat space. Legroom is just average by class standards and the relatively narrow body also makes the rear seats best for two occupants only.
We are yet to drive the Hyundai Venue but the engine of most interest is the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit that makes 120hp. The engine is available with a manual gearbox as well as a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. Also on offer are 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol and 90hp, 1.4-litre diesel engines. Stay tuned for our verdict on the Venue in the days to come!

The Venue’s basic shape makes it look like a scaled-down Creta but styling is far more flamboyant here particularly t...

The Venue’s basic shape makes it look like a scaled-down Creta but styling is far more flamboyant here particularly the split headlamp arrangement. The Hyundai Venue interior is neatly styled and the dashboard that places the 8-inch touchscreen high up is particularly user-friendly. Hyundai has also incorporated plenty of storage for small items in the Venue cabin and even the boot is large enough to hold two suitcases. Where the Venue loses out is in rear seat space. Legroom is just average by class standards and the relatively narrow body also makes the rear seats best for two occupants only.
We are yet to drive the Hyundai Venue but the engine of most interest is the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit that makes 120hp. The engine is available with a manual gearbox as well as a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. Also on offer are 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol and 90hp, 1.4-litre diesel engines. Stay tuned for our verdict on the Venue in the days to come!

Hyundai’s 1.2 petrol engine is refined but dull and should be an option only if you are restricted by budget. The Venue 1.4 diesel makes sense for buyers with a lot of running though you experience the best of the new Hyundai with the new 1.0 turbo-petrol engine. Our pick of the range is the Venue petrol-automatic.
All Hyundai Venues get safety essentials such as dual airbags, ABS, seatbelt reminders, speed warning system and rear parking sensors. However, the lower-spec E and S trims don’t get all that much by way of comfort and convenience features. The mid-spec SX variant is a sensible pick as it gets plenty of goodies including an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electric sunroof, cruise control and 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels.
It’s a shame that the Venue automatic isn’t available in top-spec SX(O) trim but in a grade lower. The features exclusive to the fully-loaded Venues are side and curtain airbags, keyless entry and go, wireless charging and an air purifier.

Hyundai’s 1.2 petrol engine is refined but dull and should be an option only if you are restricted by budget. The Ven...

Hyundai’s 1.2 petrol engine is refined but dull and should be an option only if you are restricted by budget. The Venue 1.4 diesel makes sense for buyers with a lot of running though you experience the best of the new Hyundai with the new 1.0 turbo-petrol engine. Our pick of the range is the Venue petrol-automatic.
All Hyundai Venues get safety essentials such as dual airbags, ABS, seatbelt reminders, speed warning system and rear parking sensors. However, the lower-spec E and S trims don’t get all that much by way of comfort and convenience features. The mid-spec SX variant is a sensible pick as it gets plenty of goodies including an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electric sunroof, cruise control and 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels.
It’s a shame that the Venue automatic isn’t available in top-spec SX(O) trim but in a grade lower. The features exclusive to the fully-loaded Venues are side and curtain airbags, keyless entry and go, wireless charging and an air purifier.