Hyundai Venue sub-compact SUV to be launched in India on May 21

Team OD Updated: July 09, 2019, 05:20 PM IST

Hyundai Venue sub-compact SUV which made a global debut earlier this month is slated to be launched in India on May 21, 2019. The bookings for the Venue opened on May 2 and the car has already drawn 2000 bookings in a day. Buyers can register for their Hyundai Venue by paying a Rs 21,000 booking amount on the Hyundai website and dealerships.

The car will be offered with two petrol and one diesel engine. The 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 83PS and 116Nm and a 1.4-litre diesel engine that is good enough for 90PS and 220Nm. The new engine on offer is a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120PS and 172Nm. This engine will come with a choice of a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox.

The Venue will be the first car to debut with Hyundai's Blue Link connectivity. The compact SUV will also feature an Arkamys sound system and eco-coating

The Venue is expected to start at Rs 7.5 lakh ex-showroom. Venue competes against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra XUV300.