Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue Spec Comparison: Which is Better?

Tata Motors recently introduced the Nexon subcompact SUV for the Indian market. The updated Nexon received a wide range of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades, as well as new engine options. The new Tata Nexon is, without a doubt, the most feature-packed product in a market saturated with various options from a variety of manufacturers. Bookings for the new Tata Nexon facelift began a few days ago at Rs 21,000. Buyers can have their pick from eleven different trim levels, two different engine options, and a variety of manual, AMT, and dual-clutch automatic transmissions.

Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue Spec Comparison: Features

Despite the Hyundai Venue's extensive list of offered features, the sub-4m SUV class is now led by the Tata Nexon facelift, which has raised the bar in terms of included features. Tata Nexon features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a best-in-class 10.25-inch TFT instrument cluster with navigation display, a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo (an industry first), an air purifier, a first-in-segment blind-view monitor, an electric sunroof with voice commands, a wireless charger, wireless smartphone connectivity, a JBL eight-speaker system, and more.

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The Venue comes with a variety of features, such as an eight-inch touchscreen with connected car technology, Alexa and Google voice assistant support, a digital driver's display, push-button start/stop, air purification, automatic climate control, a powered driver seat with four-way lumbar support, an electric sunroof, and a wireless charger.

Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue Spec Comparison: Safety

The Nexon SUV of the 2023 model year comes standard with a 360-degree camera, which offers a clear view of its surroundings and makes parallel parking and navigating considerably simpler, along with other basic safety equipment. In the forthcoming Bharat NCAP assessment, the refreshed Nexon is expected to retain its 5-star NCAP safety certification.

For Hyundai, the key selling feature of the Venue is the inclusion of the ADAS package. The Venue line-up now includes high beam assist, lane departure warning, lane following assist, lane departure warning, front collision warning, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, and more.

Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue Spec Comparison: Engine

The Tata Nexon can be had with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which generates 118bhp of peak power and 170Nm of max torque and can be had with a 5MT, a 6MT, a 6AMT, or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. A 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 113bhp and 260Nm is also available and can be paired with a 6-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.

The new Venue continues to be powered by the same powerplant as its predecessor. A 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT are available with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which produces 118bhp and 172Nm of torque. The 1.2-litre petrol engine, which produces 81bhp and 113Nm of torque can be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1.5-litre diesel engine offers 98bhp and 240Nm of torque and is paired with a single 6-speed manual gearbox.

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Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue Spec Comparison: Price

The prices for the Tata Nexon 2023 have not been announced yet. It is, however, expected that the base price of Tata Motors' sub-4-meter SUV would start at roughly Rs 8.2 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Nexon's price is soon to be revealed later this month, so keep checking this space for an update.

The current starting price for the Hyundai Venue is Rs 7.72 lakh, while the top-end model is priced at Rs 13.48 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom).