Hyundai Venue iMT Variants Discontinued in India, Now Gets a 6-Speed Manual Gearbox Instead

Not so long ago, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) launched the 2023 Venue featuring SmartSense (ADAS) and a new powertrain in the Indian market, with prices starting at Rs 10.32 lakh for the S(O) MT variant and going up to Rs 12.80 lakh for the top-spec SX(O) Dual Tone Knight. Prices are ex-showroom. With this recent development, the updated Venue gets a 6-speed manual transmission option mated to a turbo-petrol engine, thereby leading to the discontinuation of iMT variants. Previously, the Hyundai Venue iMT was offered across 3 variants – S(O) 1.0 Turbo, SX(O) 1.0 Turbo, and SX(O) 1.0 Turbo dual-tone. Following the launch of the 2023 iteration of the Venue, the Indian arm of the South Korean manufacturer introduced the new 6-speed Manual Transmission, which is now available with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol variants. 

The latest version of the Hyundai Venue N-Line, which was launched alongside the new Venue, also receives a 6-speed manual transmission in the N6, N8, and N8 dual-tone variants. On offer with the N-Line is also a DCT unit. The base price for the Venue N-Line N6 MT stands at Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the top-spec N8 DCT is priced at Rs 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom). 

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2023 Hyundai Venue, N Line: Engine and Gearbox

After the Venue Knight edition, the Venue and the Venue N-Line now come with a 6-speed manual gearbox, which is coupled to a 1.0-litre T-GDi Petrol engine. This unit is capable of churning out 118bhp of maximum power at 6000rpm and 172Nm of peak torque at 1500 to 4000rpm. A 1.5-litre diesel engine (with a 6-speed manual gearbox) and a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (with a 5-speed manual transmission) are other powertrain options. The turbo-petrol engine on the Venue is also offered with a 5-speed manual as well as a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. 

On the other hand, the Venue N-Line is only equipped with a turbo-petrol engine, which is connected to either a 6-speed manual (which replaces the iMT variants) or a 7-speed DCT unit. 

2023 Hyundai Venue, N Line: Features

With the top-spec SX (O) variant costing Rs 12.44 lakh (ex-showroom), the compact SUV becomes the first in the segment to be fitted with ADAS technology. Under the hood, this variant receives a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The Venue N-Line, which comes in two trims – N6 and N8, also packs in ADAS technology, save for the N6 variant.

An ADAS suite includes vehicle departure alert, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, driver attention warning, forward collision avoidance assist, lane-following assist, high beam assist, and lane departure warning, among others. Apart from the 2023 editions of the Venue and the Venue N Line, the South Korean automaker offers three other popular models with ADAS in our home market. These include the Tucson, the Ioniq 5, and the Verna sedan. 

2023 Hyundai Venue: Competition Check

In the Indian market, the Hyundai Venue continues to rival the likes of the new Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and others. 

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Hyundai i20 Facelift Launched in India

Last week, Hyundai launched the i20 facelift in the country at a starting price of Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated model has new alloy wheels, a revamped rear bumper, and other improvements. However, the interior is precisely the same as it was before the facelift, with the exception of the new dual-tone black and grey colour pattern. Following the update, the facelifted version is now available in five variants: Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta, and Asta(O). 

The 1-litre turbo-petrol engine is no longer available for the i20. The revamped hatchback is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 82bhp and 115Nm. A CVT automatic and a 5-speed manual transmission are available as gearbox options.