As the junior member in Hyundai’s local range of sports utility and crossover vehicles, the Venue has been a mainstay for the Korean company in terms of sales after its initial launch in 2019. Altogether 17 162 Venues have been sold in South Africa since 2019.
“We have added a range-topping Venue N Line variant with an individualised grille and several other bespoke exterior and interior design features to accentuate its status,” says Stanley Anderson, sales and operations director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
“Despite its smaller stature, the new Venue has a distinct road presence with a perky engine and drivetrain, and a set of additional standard features that create a compelling package for buyers in this market segment,” says Anderson.
The new Venue is again launched with three specification levels and two different engines: the Motion as an entry-level derivative, followed by the Fluid version with more design and convenience features; and topped by the N Line variant with its unique signature design features. There are altogether six variants in the 2022 Venue model lineup.
Bold, attractive exterior
The bold new front grille has wider dimensions with a cascading chocolate-box appearance, with the indicator light cluster on the far top corners forming a unit with the grille. The headlamps, with daytime running lights in the Fluid and N Line versions, are housed in separate clusters. The N Line is decorated by its own bespoke grille with the N Line-logo.
The Venue 1.2 Motion is equipped with 15-inch steel rims with a styled plastic cover, while the 1.0 Turbo Motion variants come with 16-inch wheels, also with styled plastic covers. All Fluid models have 16-inch alloy rims, while the N Line variant comes with bespoke 16-inch alloy rims. Roof rails on the Fluid and N Line variants complete the side view.
Interior and convenience features
The new Venue’s inviting interior offers intuitive controls and forward-thinking design, excellent use of dimensions to create a spacious cabin for the driver and both front and rear passengers, and decent sized luggage area that adds to the practical nature of the car.
The Venue Fluid and N Line derivatives come with a 60/40 split, flat-folding rear seatback to maximize utility for various trips. The Motion variants have a solid rear seat back that can also fold forward to enlarge the luggage area. The cargo space features a rear cargo cover for added security and can be removed when necessary.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel has audio controls and, in the Fluid and N Line derivatives, cruise control buttons to make a long road trip much easier for the driver.
In the new Venue, the infotainment system features an 8-inch display audio touchscreen system and rearview monitor. It includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions for intuitive operation of the most used smartphone functions, including app-based navigation, streaming audio and voice-controlled search capabilities.
Consumers will appreciate available convenience features such as a USB and USB-C ports, a Supervision 4,2-inch TFT LCD display to show useful information, a rearview camera and Bluetooth hands-free phone operation. The leather-wrapped steering wheel, in the Fluid and N Line versions, feels comfortable and luxurious.
Motion and Fluid derivatives are equipped with a manual air conditioner, while the N Line features an automatic air conditioning system. Venue N Line-drivers can also enjoy the luxury of a sunroof. Air vents for the rear seats keep passengers cool in the 1.0 Turbo Motion and Fluid variants, as well as the N Line version.
Safety
The new Venue boasts a comprehensive list of standard safety features including six airbags, front (2), side-impact (2) and side air curtain (2), for the Fluid and N Line options, seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters, Isofix child seat attachments, and an advanced braking system (ABS) to deliver safe car control in difficult road conditions for all derivatives. The Motion derivative comes with two airbags, one each for the driver and front passenger.
Electronic stability control (ESC) is a standard feature in all Venue 1.0 Turbo Motion, Fluid and N Line derivatives. Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), which balances braking forces at each wheel when the car is dynamically loaded, and brake assist, which provides maximum ABS level braking force to the driver when an emergency stop is necessary, is standard equipment throughout the range. All Venue 1.0 Motion, Fluid and N Line variants also come with hill start assist control.
Engine and drivetrains
Two engines are used for the new Venue range:
· The 4-cylinder Kappa 1.2-litre MPi petrol engine which delivers 61kW and 115Nm. This naturally aspirated engine, which is used in the Motion variant with a 5-speed manual transmission, recorded fuel consumption of 6,5 litres per 100km.
· The 3-cylinder Kappa 1-litre TGDi petrol engine delivers 88,3kW and 172Nm. This turbocharged engine is used in Motion, Fluid and N Line variants, coupled with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Fuel consumption of 6,5 litres per 100km was measured with the 6-speed manual transmission and 6,9 litres per 100 km for the dual clutch transmission version.
Pricing starts at R294 900
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