Venue N-Line has been launched in two variants; Top-spec N8 with DCT gearbox costs Rs 13.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai has launched the N Line version of its compact SUV – the Venue – at a starting price of Rs 12.16 lakh and bookings for it are already underway for Rs 21,000. Based on the facelifted Venue, it is the second N Line model from Hyundai in India after the i20 N Line, and variant to variant, it is up to Rs 1.19 lakh more than the standard model. In addition to unique cosmetic bits, the Venue N Line gets a sportier suspension set-up and exhaust note.
- Venue N Line comes only with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Comes with a dashcam on the top-spec N8 trim
Hyundai Venue N Line: under the skin
The Venue N Line comes with a single powertrain – a 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired to the 7-speed DCT with paddle shifters, unlike the i20 N Line, which also gets an option of a 6-speed iMT.
But just like the i20 N Line, the Venue N line gets a few mechanical upgrades to distinguish it as the sportier alternative to the standard model. It gets dual exhaust pipes at the rear, and the suspension and the steering have been tweaked with a promise of sharper handling around the corners and a more planted drive. Additionally, the Hyundai Venue N Line also comes with disc brakes on all four corners.
Hyundai Venue N Line: design and features
The cosmetic changes are really the talking point for the Venue N Line. It gets N Line badging on the front bumper, revised front and rear bumpers with red accents on the lower section, red inserts on the roof rails and new 16-inch alloy wheel design with red front callipers. The N Line is available in a total of five colour options – three dual-tones and two monotones.
The interior of the Venue N Line gets the same basic layout as the standard model, however, it now gets an all-black interior theme with red accents and N Line logos dotted around the cabin. It also gets a new three-spoke steering wheel design like the one found on the Hyundai i20 N-Line.
The SUV comes in two trim levels – N6 and N8. The N8 gets similar equipment as the top-spec standard Venue and it includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, ambient lighting, powered driver’s seat, integrated air purifier, voice commands, digital instrument cluster and a Bose sound system. It also gets a dashcamera with multiple recording options.
Whereas the regular Venue takes on the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV300, the Venue N Line is positioned as a more driver-focussed alternative in the compact SUV space.
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