The new Hyundai Venue has launched in South Africa, with the South Korean carmaker’s local arm releasing pricing and specs for the new model. See pricing below…
An all-new generation of the Hyundai Venue has landed in South Africa, with the latest iteration featuring a new exterior and interior design, updated powertrain options, and two trim lines. The Indian-built compact crossover joins the South Korean carmaker’s comprehensive crossover/SUV catalogue, slotting in between the Exter and Creta.
Hyundai Venue powertrains and fuel consumption
The Hyundai Venue is available with the choice of two petrol powertrains: 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder and a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder in two states of tune. Coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox, the former unit produces 61 kW at 6 000 r/min and 115 N.m of torque at 4 200 r/min. The turbo-triple is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and produces 71 kW in the 1.0T Premium and 88 kW in the 1.0T N Line. Both 1.0T models are endowed with 172 N.m, which is available in a broad 1 500-4 000 r/min swathe of the rev band. Hyundai claims average fuel consumption figures of 6.5 and 6.9 L/100 km for the 1.2 Premium and 1.0T Premium. The firm hasn’t disclosed an average fuel consumption for the N Line.
Hyundai Venue dimensions and boot capacity
In terms of exterior dimensions, the new Venue measures 3 995 mm long, with a 2 520 mm wheelbase, 1 800 mm wide, and 1 665 mm tall. The ground clearance is rated at 190 mm. Boot space comes in at a claimed 350 litres, which expands to 902 litres when folding down the 60:40-split rear bench down.
Hyundai Venue features and safety
As standard, all models feature dual 10.25-inch displays for instrumentation and infotainment, respectively. The touch-enabled infotainment system incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring. N Line spec further gains keyless entry and ignition, a wireless smartphone charging dock, automatic climate control, cruise control, leather trim for the multifunction steering wheel, artificial leather upholstery for the seats, with the driver’s offering electric adjustment and ventilation functionality, and a sunroof. Premium trim includes 16-inch steel wheels, replete with covers. The N Line upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels.
All models ship with six-airbags as standard. ABS, electronic stability control (ESC), and hill assist control (HAC) are also present. Rear park distance sensors supplemented by a reverse-view camera are standard fitment across the lineup. N Line further gains tyre pressure monitoring.
New Hyundai Venue pricing in South Africa
The opening gambit to the lineup, the 1.2 Premium is priced from R319 900. The 1.0T Premium and 1.0T N Line are priced from R349 900 and R499 900, respectively. All Venue models are sold with Hyundai’s seven-year/200 000 km warranty and a three-year/45 000 km service plan.
- Hyundai Venue 1.2 Premium MT — R319 900
- Hyundai Venue 1.0T Premium DCT — R349 900
- Hyundai Venue 1.0T N Line DCT — R499 900
