2022 Hyundai Venue E Variant Analysis: Does The Base-spec Variant Make Sense?
The facelifted Hyundai Venue’s base-spec trim gets a few basics right but it’s still quite a barebones offering
The facelifted Hyundai Venue is now available in five broad trims: E, S, S+/ S (O), SX, and SX (O). With the mid-life update, the sub-4m SUV’s entry-level E trim is now more expensive by almost half a lakh. Does it make sense to go for it?
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1.2-litre MT |
| E MT |
Rs 7.53 lakh |
| S MT |
Rs 8.70 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 1.17 lakh |
Why Consider The Venue E?
The base-spec E trim gets body-coloured door handles, two-tone cabin theme, manual AC, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Additional equipment can be included from the accessories list of the SUV. Only consider if you’re on a strict budget for the car and intend to accessorise it later on.
Here’s what all it offers:
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Interior |
Comfort and Convenience |
Infotainment |
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| Upgrade to S if you want |
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Why Skip The Venue E?
The base-spec Venue E is too bare-boned for us to recommend. While it does get manual AC and ISOFIX child seat mounts, it misses out on rear power windows, electronic stability control, and electrically adjustable ORVMs. The second-from-base S trim offers more of the essentials for a lakh more. Also, if you like your car to have factory-fitted features, it’s better to avoid this trim.
| Variant |
Verdict |
| E |
Skip for a lack of essential comforts |
| Consider it on a strict budget as it just about covers the basics |
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| Consider for turbo-petrol or diesel engine options, but the premium for the petrol feels steep |
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| Consider with petrol engine for the premium features, skip for diesel |
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| Go for it only if you want a top-spec turbo-petrol or diesel variant, loaded with feel-good features and added safety |
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