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- Fiery Red
- Polar White
- Aegean Blue
- Phantom Black
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Hyundai Venue
The compact SUV with real punch: a 120 bhp 1.0-litre turbo up top, a calm 1.5-litre below, and a big options ladder.
On sale ₹7.94 lakh – ₹13.6 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹7.94 lakh – ₹13.6 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 18 kmpl
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Power
- 120 bhp
- Torque
- 172 Nm
- Top speed
- 180 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1210 kg
- Height
- 1620 mm
- Ground clearance
- 195 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 375 L
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual / Automatic
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹7.94 lakh - ₹13.6 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched April 2025
Range spread ₹7.94 lakh – ₹13.6 lakh
Hyundai Venue variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| E 1.5 petrol manual 1.5-litre petrol · Six airbags | ₹7.94 lakh |
| EX 1.5 petrol manual Touchscreen infotainment · Alloy wheels | ₹9.05 lakh |
| SX 1.5 petrol manual Rear parking camera · Cruise control | ₹9.99 lakh |
| SX 1.0 Turbo petrol manual 120 bhp turbo · Digital cluster | ₹11.5 lakh |
| SX(O) 1.0 Turbo AT petrol automatic Turbo with automatic · Ventilated seats · Panoramic sunroof | ₹13.6 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
18 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
998 cc · 3 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 120 bhp at 5500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 172 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 998 cc, 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 120 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max torque | 172 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl |
| Top speed | 180 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual / Automatic |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1210 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 375 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 215/55 R17 |
| Safety equipment | Six airbags, stability control; three-star GNCAP adult score |
Dimensions
| Length | 3995 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Venue
The Venue is the rare sub-four-metre SUV that can be bought two entirely different ways, and the difference is character rather than gimmick. Entry and mid variants use the smooth, unhurried 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 115 bhp, an engine built for relaxed commuting and easy maintenance. Step up to the turbo variants and the little 998cc three-cylinder makes 120 bhp and 172 Nm from low in the rev range, which transforms how the car leaves the line and attacks a gap in traffic.
It is the turbo that justifies the Venue’s place on shortlists against more expensive SUVs. The shove from around 1,500 rpm means overtaking on a two-lane road is a decision rather than a project, the tall gearing keeps the engine calm at highway speed, and the automatic option on the top variant suits the turbo’s spread of torque far better than the base engine deserves. Around town the short overhangs, the high seat and 195 mm of clearance make Indian roads feel negotiable rather than endured.
The trade-offs are the ones a small SUV makes. Boot space is a modest 375 litres, the three-cylinder turbo has a perceptible thrum at idle that the four-cylinder base engine avoids, and the three-star Global NCAP adult score is respectable but behind the Tatas in this money range. The variant ladder is also deep, so a well-optioned turbo automatic climbs steeply toward ₹13.60 lakh, at which point buyers start eyeing bigger cars. Choose the Venue turbo for genuine pace in a small package; choose the 1.5 for a cheaper, calmer daily drive.
- 120 bhp / 172 Nm 1.0-litre turbo on top variants
- Smoother 1.5-litre petrol on the base
- 195 mm ground clearance
Features
Convenience
- Connected-car app
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charging
- Rear AC vents
Interior
- 12.5-inch touchscreen
- Digital instrument cluster
- Panoramic sunroof option
- Ambient lighting
Safety
- Six airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Hill-start assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Pros and cons
What we like
- The turbo gives it real overtaking ability
- Two distinct engines for two distinct buyers
- Rides over broken roads with ease
What we would change
- Boot space is average for the class
- Three-cylinder turbo is gruff at idle
- Well-optioned turbo nears bigger-SUV money
Our review
Our verdict
4.1/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5
Lowest rated
Safety
3.4/5
Build quality, safety features & ratings
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 4.3/5 Very strong
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.4/5 Very strong
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.2/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 3.4/5 Average
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.2/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 3.9/5 Good
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.0/5 Very strong
The Venue is not one car but two, and the catalogue makes the choice unusually honest. Buy the turbo and you get the most entertaining powertrain in the compact SUV class, wrapped in a cabin that knows how to flatter its owner; buy the 1.5 and you get a calmer, cheaper daily that will never make you smile on an on-ramp. MotoSutra’s money goes to the SX 1.0 Turbo — the point where pace and equipment peak before the price ladder starts shouting.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Venue price?
MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue lists the Venue from ₹7.94 lakh to ₹13.60 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, spanning the 1.5-litre petrol and the more powerful 1.0-litre turbo.
How many engines does the Venue come with?
Two petrol engines in this listing: the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit making 115 bhp on the base and mid variants, and a 998cc turbo with 120 bhp and 172 Nm on the upper trims, which is the specification the table above is taken from.
What is the Venue’s mileage?
The claimed figure for the listed turbo petrol is 18 kmpl. In city traffic MotoSutra estimates 11-13 kmpl, and more on a steady highway run.
How safe is the Venue?
Six airbags and stability control feature across the range here, and the structure carries a three-star Global NCAP adult score in this listing.
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Comparison 4 min
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Guides
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Explainer 4 min
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No brochure prints it and no showroom quotes it, yet bhp per tonne forecasts how a car actually accelerates better than either of the two numbers it is made from. Here is the arithmetic, done across our catalogue.
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Explainer 4 min
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News
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News 3 min
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News 3 min
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News 3 min
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