2020 Hyundai Venue S+ Explained: Pros, Cons and Should You Buy This 1.2-litre Petrol-only Variant?
Modified On Sep 21, 2020 02:36 PM By Sonny for Hyundai Venue 2019-2022
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Hyundai has tried to increase the appeal of the underpowered Venue with this new variant
The Hyundai Venue has been around for more than a year now and was recently updated with a segment-first clutchless manual transmission as well as a new variant. It is now available in a total of six variants with three engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. The S+ variant was recently added to the lineup, but does it add enough features to make the 1.2-litre petrol engine an attractive option?
Before we dive into the variants, here’s a quick look at the powertrain specifications of the Hyundai Venue:
| 1.0-litre Turbo-petrol |
1.2-litre Petrol |
1.5-litre Diesel |
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| Power |
120PS |
83PS |
100PS |
| Torque |
172Nm |
114Nm |
200Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT |
5-speed MT |
6-speed MT |
| Variants on Offer |
S, SX, SX+, SX(O) |
E, S, S+ |
E, S, SX, SX(O) |
We have analysed all six variants and here is how each one stands out:
E - Too bare to buy. (Click here to read our detailed analysis of the E variant)
S - The actual entry variant. (Click here to read our bang-for-buck analysis of the S variant)
S+ - Only if you want to stick to the more affordable petrol option. Complete analysis below.
Let’s see what the S+ variant has to offer.
Hyundai Venue S+
Summary: The best affordable option if you don’t mind the underpowered petrol engine.
| Petrol |
|
| Price |
Rs 8.32 lakh |
all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi
Features
| Exterior |
Interior |
Comfort & Convenience |
Safety |
Audio |
|
| Highlight Features |
Automatic projector headlamps, LED DRLs |
Leatherette steering wheel |
Height-adjustable driver’s seat, auto AC, rear adjustable headrest, electrically folding ORVMs |
Rear parking camera, driver rearview monitor |
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Others |
Projector fog lamps, turn indicators on ORVMs, shark fin antenna and LED taillamps |
USB charger, Khaki dual-tone theme with Deep Forest exterior paint, luggage lamp |
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| Features carried forward from base ‘S’ variant |
Dark chrome grille, roof rails, body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles, front and rear skid plates, 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers |
Adjustable front headrest, metal-finish inside door handles, passenger side seatback pocket, full cloth material seat covers, all-black theme, fixed rear headrest, rear parcel tray |
Electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear AC vents with rear power socket, cooled glovebox, keyless entry, tilt-adjustable steering, fixed central armrest |
Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front seatbelts with pretensioners, ISOFIX child seat anchor, day/night IRVM, rear parking sensors, impact and speed sensing auto door lock, front seatbelt reminders and speed alert |
USB and Bluetooth; front & rear speakers, front tweeter, steering mounted audio controls. |
| Misses (compared to next ‘SX’ variant) |
Sunroof, 16-inch alloy wheels |
Leatherette gear knob |
Cruise control, LCD multi-information display |
Verdict
The new S+ variant makes the 1.2-litre petrol engine a more attractive package while still being cheaper than the turbo-petrol S variant. It looks more premium than the previous variants with the projector headlamps and LED DRLs but still runs on the noticeably lower-specced 15-inch wheels. The cabin looks far better with the addition of the 8.0-inch touchscreen display on the dashboard, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and auto AC. It also gets useful features like a rear parking camera, power-folding ORVMs, and height-adjustable driver’s seat.
The S+ is the best option for those who want the Hyundai Venue while keeping a check on their wallets. It’s also for those who don’t mind living with the less powerful 83PS petrol engine and 5-speed manual transmission.
| Features Explained Auto AC: It manages the amount of cooling to maintain the desired temperature you’ve selected, much like ACs at home. Driver rearview monitor: Using the rear camera, it allows you to see what’s behind even when driving forward, not just reversing. Power-folding ORVMs: The outside rearview mirrors now open/close electrically. It is handy to open/close both sides at the same time. |
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