2022 Hyundai Venue S Variant Analysis: Worthy Upgrade Over The Base?

Modified On Jul 17, 2022 02:30 PM By Rohit for Hyundai Venue

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It commands a premium of more than Rs 1 lakh over the base-spec E but gets a lot of useful amenities

The 2022 Hyundai Venue’s second-from-base S trim commands a premium of more than a lakh over the base-spec E. Hyundai has equipped it with a lot of features over the E to justify the price jump, but let’s see if it’s the one you should consider:

Variant	1.2-litre Petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
S MT	Rs 8.70 lakh	–
S(O) MT	Rs 9.5 lakh	–
S+ MT	–	Rs 10 lakh
Difference	Rs 80,000	–

Variant	1.2-litre Petrol	1-litre Turbo-petrol
S MT	Rs 8.70 lakh	–
S(O) iMT/S(O) DCT	–	Rs 10 lakh/Rs 10.97 lakh

Why Consider The Venue S?

For the premium over the base-spec variant, the Venue S offers the additional features that make it a more acceptable model. Outside, it now has a shark fin antenna, roof rails, body-coloured ORVMs, and auto headlights. Its cabin gets an 8-inch touchscreen, rear AC vents, a digitised instrument cluster, and a front centre armrest with storage. Its safety kit gets a big upgrade too in the form of electronic stability control (ESC), brake assist (BA), hill-assist control (HAC), vehicle stability management (VSM), a tyre pressure monitor, and rear defogger.

Here’s a look at its features:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	Automatic headlights Roof rails	Digitised instrument cluster Manual AC with rear AC vents	Power windows Keyless entry (foldable key) Electrically adjustable ORVMs	8-inch touchscreen system 4 speakers+2 tweeters	Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Brake Assist (BA) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Other features	Body-coloured ORVMs Shark fin antenna 15-inch steel wheels	Front centre armrest with storage Adjustable headrests (front)	2 rear USB chargers (C-type) Steering-mounted audio and calling controls	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Voice recognition	Hill-assist control (HAC) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Rear defogger Dual front airbags
Upgrade to S(O)/S+ if you want	LED projector headlights with LED DRLs LED taillights Up to 16-inch wheels with covers (not with 1.2 petrol)	Flat-bottom steering wheel (DCT only) Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob (DCT only)	Height-adjustable driver’s seat Cruise control (1-litre turbo-petrol only) Rear wiper and washer (1-litre turbo-petrol only)	Same as the S trim	Reversing camera with guidelines

Why Skip The Venue S?

While the S trim does pack the essential items missing from the base trim, there are still some key omissions in the form of a rearview camera, rear washer, wiper, and a height-adjustable driver’s seat. So, if you want those extra conveniences, go for the S(O)/S+. Also, if you’d like the Venue with a diesel or turbo-petrol engine, you have to consider the next variant only.

Variant	Verdict
E	Skip for a lack of essential comforts
S	Consider it on a strict budget as it just about covers the basics
S+/S(O)	Consider for turbo-petrol or diesel engine options, but the premium for the petrol feels steep
SX	Consider with petrol engine for the premium features, skip for diesel
SX(O)	Go for it only if you want a top-spec turbo-petrol or diesel variant, loaded with feel-good features and added safety