Hyundai Venue N-Line Launched, Becomes India’s First Sporty B-SUV

Hyundai Venue N-Line shares aplenty with the i20 N-Line as both the models get the same 1.0 GDI motor along with similar tweaks to styling and aesthetics

Hyundai Motor India, the second-largest carmaker and largest car exporter in the country, today launched the N-Line version of the Venue sub-compact SUV. With this, the new Hyundai Venue N-Line becomes India’s first performance-focused B-SUV ever. The new model is priced from Rs 12.16 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

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Hyundai Venue N line Front Three Quarters

Hyundai Venue N-Line Price

The performance-focused version of the Venue has been priced at Rs 12.16 lakh for N6 version and Rs 13.15 lakh for the N8 variant. Also, it’s important to note here that opting for the dual-tone paint schemes will cost Rs 15,000 extra. Moreover, these are introductory prices and are bound to increase in the near future.

Hyundai Venue N-Line	Price (Introductory, Ex-Showroom)
N6	Rs 12.16 Lakh
N8	Rs 13.15 Lakh

Commenting on the Launch of Hyundai VENUE N Line, Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Our endeavours to elevate customer experiences Beyond Mobility and our commitment to the transformation of mobility in India has been resolute. Hyundai VENUE N Line has been introduced to India as a part of our vision of redefining mobility experiences for customers and with this new launch, we will now offer 2 N Line models in a short span of 2 years, the Hyundai VENUE N Line being our 1st compact SUV N Line model for India customers.

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Exterior & Interior

While based on the facelift that was introduced earlier this year, the Hyundai Venue N-Line carries a host of updates that add a sporty flavour to the aesthetics. At the front end, the new model has an N-Line Logo on the dark chrome grille along with an exclusive bumper with red inserts on the skid plate. There are similar inserts even on the roof rails. In the side profile, the SUV carries R16 Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels with N Branding. Also, the SUV gets red-painted front brake callipers.

At the rear, the Venue N-Line gets a sporty tailgate spoiler. Even the rear bumper is new and gets red inserts on the skid plates. Also, it features a twin-tip muffler. Moreover, there’s an N-Line badge even on the tailgate.

Colours

The new Hyundai Venue N-Line will be available in 2 monotone and 3 dual-tone clour options. These include Shadow Grey and Polar white; as well as Thunder blue with Phantom black roof, Polar White with Phantom black roof and Shadow Grey with Phantom black roof.

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Interior

Inside, the Hyundai Venue N Line carries inspiration from the carmaker’s Motorsport DNA. It carries a sporty black interior with red inserts strewn across the cabin. The highlights here include –

Exclusive leather seats with N branding
3-spoke leather steering wheel with N branding
Leather gear knob with N- branding
Red Ambient Lighting
Metal sports pedals
Dark metal finish on inside door handles

Hyundai venue n line Interior Dashboard — Hyundai Venue N line Interior Dashboard

Hyundai Venue N-Line Specifications

The new model shares its engine specs with the i20 N-Line that went on sale last year. It’s powered by the same 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo GDI petrol engine that comes mated to a 7-speed DCT. The motor offers a maximum power of 120 PS at 6,000 RPM and a peak torque of 172 Nm at 1,500-4,000 RPM. Unlike the i20 N-Line, an IMT option is not being provided on the new model. Moreover, the suspension has been updated to compliment the sporty aspirations of the SUV. The damping force has been increased to 34% and even the steering and exhaust have been re-calibrated for sportier performance. Also, the Venue N-Line gets disc brakes on all four wheels.

Engine	Maximum Power	Maximum Torque	Transmission
1.0 Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol	88.3 kW (120 PS) / 6 000 r/min	172 Nm (17.5 kgm) / 1 500 – 4000 r/min	7-speed (DCT)

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Hyundai Venue N-Line Safety

To ensure a sporty yet safe experience, the new model is brimming with over 30 safety features. Out of these over 20 features are standard. These include: