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Hyundai Venue Becomes the First Sub-4m SUV to Offer ADAS


Hyundai Venue’s Turbo-Petrol Variants Now Come with Manual Transmission

Hyundai Venue

The subcompact SUV segment is witnessing increased competition with the introduction of the 2023 Tata Nexon. In response, Hyundai has updated its Venue and Venue N Line models to offer advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Additionally, Hyundai has made changes to the transmission options for the turbo-petrol variants of both models.

Updated Prices

The new ADAS technology is available only in the top-spec SX(O) variant of the Hyundai Venue and the N8 variant of the Venue N Line. Notably, the Knight edition of the Venue does not have these safety assistance systems. Here are the revised prices for the ADAS-equipped models:

Venue 1-litre Turbo Petrol

Variants

Updated Price

Old Price

Difference

SX (O)

Rs 12.44 lakh

Rs 12.35 lakh

+ Rs 9,000

SX (O) DCT

Rs 13.23 lakh

Rs 13.03 lakh

+ Rs 20,000

Venue 1.5-litre Diesel

Variants

Updated Price

Old Price

Difference

SX (O) MT

Rs 13.19 lakh

Rs 12.99 lakh

+ Rs 20,000

Venue N Line

Variants

Updated Price

Old Price

Difference

N8 MT

Rs 12.96 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

N8 DCT

Rs 13.75 lakh

Rs 13.66 lakh

+ Rs 9,000

Note: Each variant listed above is also available in a dual-tone exterior for an extra Rs 15,000.

The Hyundai Venue is not only the first subcompact SUV to offer ADAS technology but also the most affordable model with such features (up to Rs 15,000 cheaper than the starting ADAS-equipped variant of the Honda City). Let’s see how Hyundai has equipped its sub-4m offering to compete with its segment rivals, including the updated Nexon.

Venue ADAS Kit

Venue ADAS Kit

The driver assistance systems in the Venue include features such as forward collision warning (for car, pedestrian, and cyclist), lane keep assist and departure warning, driver attention warning, high-beam assist, lane following assist, and leading vehicle lane departure alert.

However, the Venue’s ADAS suite does not include automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, indicating that it adheres to ADAS Level 1 technology.

The Venue also offers other safety features, such as up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, and hill-hold assist.

Powertrain Update

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai has discontinued the intelligent manual transmission (iMT) option for the 1-litre turbo-petrol variants (120PS and 172Nm) of the Venue and Venue N Line. Instead, these models now come with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) option remains available. As a result of this change, the turbo-petrol variants have become more affordable for certain Venue models, and the Venue N Line has become more accessible overall.

Here are the new prices for the Hyundai turbo-petrol MT variants:

Venue 1-litre Turbo Petrol

Variants

New MT Price

Old iMT Price

Difference

S (O)

Rs 10.32 lakh

Rs 10.44 lakh

Rs 16,000

SX(O)

Rs 12.44 lakh

Rs 12.35 lakh

+ Rs 9,000

The Venue SX(O) turbo-petrol MT variant is costlier than the iMT variant due to the addition of ADAS technology, which comes at a premium.

Venue N Line

Variants

New MT prices

DCT prices

Difference

N6

Rs 12 lakh

Rs 12.80 lakh

+ Rs 80,000

N8

Rs 12.96 lakh

Rs 13.75 lakh

+ Rs 79,000

Note: Each variant listed above, except Venue S(O), is also available in a dual-tone exterior for an extra Rs 15,000.

This new transmission option has made the Venue N Line more affordable by up to Rs 80,000. The Venue N Line is Hyundai’s sportier version with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine.

The regular Venue offers other engine options, including a 1.2-litre petrol engine (83PS and 114Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (116PS and 250Nm) paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The top-spec SX(O) variant of the Venue does not offer the naturally aspirated petrol engine option.

Rivals

The Hyundai Venue competes with the Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon facelift, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite. The Venue N Line, on the other hand, competes with the Turbo Sport variants of the Mahindra XUV300.

Read More on : Hyundai Venue on road price

Motorsport

2024 Kia Sorento Walkaround Video Captures Every Detail Of Refreshed SUV

The 2024 Kia Sorento has not yet been officially introduced, but we have received official photos of the refreshed model. However, details about the updates under the skin remain a mystery. Despite this, a new walkaround video from CarSceneKorea provides a close-up tour of the popular SUV.

In the video, we get a detailed look at the redesigned Sorento taillights, which have a similar appearance to the outgoing model but are now connected at the top and feature new internal structures. The video also zooms in on the SUV’s completely new face, which includes vertically oriented headlights with T-shaped LED running lamps that also function as turn signals. These headlights flank a slightly larger grille, and the video provides a close look at the new mesh grille pattern from Kia. Additionally, the video showcases the new wheels in detail.


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Hyundai Venue Knight Edition Launched At Rs 10 Lakh


The Venue Knight Edition gets several visual updates and brings back the ‘proper’ manual with the turbo-petrol engine

Hyundai Venue Knight Edition

  • Venue Knight Edition is priced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 13.48 lakh (ex-showroom).

  • Available in black, white, grey, red, and red with black roof exterior shades.

  • Gets a blacked-out finish and brass-coloured inserts all around the exterior.

  • The interior is also covered in an all-black theme with brass inserts.

  • New features include dual camera dash cam and electrochromic IRVM.

  • Available with 1.2-litre petrol and 1-litre turbo-petrol engine options.

The Hyundai Venue joins the all-black car club with the new Knight Edition. It is the second car from Hyundai, after the Creta, to get the blacked-out treatment. However, it is also offered in four other colours for a contrast black aesthetic instead of the usual chrome treatment. Hyundai is offering the Venue Knight Edition with multiple petrol engines and transmission options, and has not limited it to the top-spec variant either.

Variant-wise Prices

Variant

Regular Price

Knight Edition

Difference

S (O) MT 1.2 Petrol

Rs 9.76 lakh

Rs 10 lakh

Rs 24,000

SX MT 1.2 Petrol

Rs 10.93 lakh

Rs 11.26 lakh

Rs 33,000

SX MT 1.2 Petrol Dual Tone

Rs 11.08 lakh

Rs 11.41 lakh

Rs 33,000

SX (O) MT 1.0 Turbo Petrol

–

Rs 12.65 Lakh

SX (O) MT 1.0 Turbo Petrol Dual Tone

–

Rs 12.80 lakh

SX (O) DCT 1.0 Turbo

Rs 13.03 lakh

Rs 13.33 lakh

Rs 30,000

SX (O) DCT 1.0 Turbo Dual Tone

Rs 13.18 Lakh

Rs 13.48 Lakh

Rs 30,000

All prices stated are ex-showroom

The Venue Knight Edition ranges from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 13.48 lakh, commanding a premium of up to Rs 33,000 over the corresponding variants.

Exterior Visual Changes

Hyundai Venue Knight Edition

Changes on board the Knight Edition include a black finish on the grille, logo, roof rails, shark-fin antenna, ORVMs, skid plates, and alloy wheels. There are also brass inserts on the front and rear bumpers, front wheels, and roof rail. The front brake calipers are painted red and there’s the ‘Knight’ emblem on board. The S (O) variant doesn’t get alloys, but does sport black wheel covers.

It can be obtained in four single-tone shades – Abyss Black, Atlas White, Titan Gray, and Fiery Red – and one dual-tone shade: Fiery Red with Abyss Black.

Also Read: Hyundai Exter Top-spec AMT vs Hyundai i20 Sportz Turbo-Petrol DCT – Which One To Pick?

Interior Visual Changes

Hyundai Venue Knight Edition

The dual-tone interior of the Venue is replaced by an all-black theme in the Knight edition. It also gets brass-coloured inserts all over the cabin, including the black seat upholstery with chrome accents. For a sportier and premium look inside, the pedals get a metal finish and it gets 3D designer mats.

New Features Too

Hyundai Venue N Line Review

The dual camera dashcam has been brought over from the Venue N Line, especially for the Knight Edition variants. The S(O) MT variant also gets an electrochromic IRVM, which is available from the SX variant.

The existing set of features on board the Venue include an electric sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen system, wireless charger, up to six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a rear parking camera.

Powertrain Options

The Venue Knight Edition can be opted with the existing 1.2-litre petrol and 1-litre turbo-petrol engines. The petrol engine is tuned for 83PS and 114Nm, and is paired with a 5-speed manual ‘box.

A surprising update for the Knight Edition is the inclusion of the 6-speed manual with the turbo-petrol engine, as opposed to the iMT (manual without clutch pedal) offered on the regular variants. The turbo-petrol engine develops 120PS and 172Nm and gets the option of a 7-speed DCT as well.

There’s also a 115PS 1.5-litre diesel engine on offer with a manual transmission with the Venue, though not with the Knight Edition.

Also Read: These Are The 10 Best-equipped CNG Cars That Are Also Lighter On The Wallet At The Same Time

Rivals

The regular Hyundai Venue rivals the likes of Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and the Maruti Fronx. The only rival to the Knight Edition would be the Dark variants of the Tata Nexon as well as the Kia Sonet X-Line.

Read More on : Hyundai Venue on road price

Motorsport

Lamborghini Sterrato Driver Requires Snorkel for Off-Roading on Day One of Ownership

When it comes to the proper break-in method for a new car, opinions vary greatly. It’s a topic that can spark heated debates among automotive enthusiasts. However, let’s take a break from that discussion and instead watch a video featuring someone who firmly believes in the concept of breaking in a car aggressively. And we’re not talking about just any vehicle, but a $280,000 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato that goes from the showroom to a mountain stream in a matter of minutes.

In this video from Ron on YouTube, we witness the journey from the Lamborghini dealership in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the great outdoors. Though the actual drive may have taken longer than what we see in the video, the driver wasted no time as he received the car and immediately headed for the hills. “Literally within the next hour, this will have mud all over it,” he confidently stated at the dealership. “I’m taking it out right now.” A mere 93 miles later, the Lamborghini left paved roads behind.


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REV’IT! Presents The Outback 4 H2O Adventure Jacket

Adventure riding requires not only the right bike and proper skill to handle the terrain, it also requires the best gear to keep you safe and protected in ever-changing weather. Indeed, when embarking on long-distance rides, the weather can change from one region to the next, and being caught out in the cold and rain without the proper gear can be a recipe for disaster.

Dutch gear and equipment specialist REV’IT! is no stranger to adventure. In fact, a lot of the gear it has in its collection is specifically designed for adventure-touring. Its newest jacket, the Outback 4 H2O, is a good example of this. Now on its fourth iteration, REV’IT!’s Outback jacket has been designed to offer a customizable fit, and more ventilation than before to provide extra comfort. Of course, REV’IT! doesn’t skimp out on protection, offering some of the best technology when it comes to safety in this jacket.

REV’IT! Presents The Outback 4 H2O Adventure Jacket

The all-new REV’IT! Outback 4 H2O is available in both men’s and women’s sizes, giving you plenty of options for a perfect fit. Even the elbow guards are adjustable, and there are several hook-and-loop straps on the lower and upper arm. Because the cuffs are adjustable, you can wear your gloves inside or outside depending on your preference and the season. Furthermore, the jacket’s collar and waist can be adjusted to fit your demands.

As standard, the jacket has SEEFLEX CE-level 2 protection for the shoulders and elbows. It also has SEESOFT CE protection inserts on the back and chest. To round off your ideal travel ensemble, add the Neon Connector vest for visibility or the Challenger cooling vest for comfort. Reflective patches are built into the fabric to enhance visibility in all lighting conditions. These reflective portions are fused to the fabric using a welding procedure, which eliminates seams and improves the overall protection and longevity of the jacket.

REV’IT! Presents The Outback 4 H2O Adventure Jacket
REV’IT! Presents The Outback 4 H2O Adventure Jacket

The jacket’s thermal lining has an interior pocket for keeping personal belongings. There is also an easy-access internal Napoleon pocket, a rear patch pocket, two hand warmer pockets, two internal pockets, two front patch pockets, and one waterproof internal pocket. The integrated ventilation sections offer excellent airflow, efficiently keeping you cool while riding.