13% of N Line buyers are women and 82% prefer the top-spec variant.

Earlier this week, Hyundai launched its third N Line model, the Creta N Line, in India. It is an indication of how these models have gained popularity.

According to the company, over 22,000 units of the Venue N Line and i20 N Line have been sold. N Line models contribute to over 20% of the brand’s overall sales of the turbo-petrol models.

On the sidelines of the Creta N Line launch, Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai India, stated that at 13%, women N Line buyers cross the average women buyer consumer base in India’s passenger vehicle market. He added that 82% of N Line buyers prefer the top-spec variant.

Hyundai’s N Line range not only offers a sportier design but also comes equipped with decent performance upgrades. The N Line cars get a stiffer suspension setup, retuned steering and a sportier exhaust.

Source: Autocar India

The Creta N Line is rumoured to be launched later this year and will be based on the upcoming facelift version.

Hyundai introduced the N Line range in India in 2022, starting with the i20. The carmaker later launched the Venue N Line and is now looking to bring in more products from its N Line range.

Tarun Garg, COO of Hyundai India, has stated that the company will launch more N-Line products in India very soon. N Line is a niche product and despite the cars being more expensive than the standard models, they have generated decent sales numbers. With new models being introduced, Hyundai is expecting N Line sales to reach 15,000-20,000 units in the next few years.

The Hyundai Creta is all set to get the N Line treatment soon. The Creta N Line is rumoured to be launched later this year and will be based on the upcoming facelift version. It will feature a sporty exterior with gloss black surfaces and red accents, unique alloy wheels and an all-black interior with an N Line-specific steering wheel and gear lever; among others.

The Creta N Line could be powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The SUV will also get a few suspension tweaks and a throaty exhaust note.

Source: Autocar India

Best part is, most of these rides will keep the driver as well as the family man in you happy.

There are cars and then, there are cars. As BHPians, we aren't looking at a mere mode of transportation from point A -> point B. To us, the journey is as important as the destination...be it that simple early morning drive in the city, or the pleasurable 1000 km road trip with our families.

Good thing is, the vibrant Indian market offers petrolheads a wide variety of fun-to-drive cars. Turbo-charged petrols and EVs have spiced up the game too. And if you thought you need to spend big bucks to have fun, think again. Excellent options are available at each & every price point.

Best part is, most of these rides will keep the driver as well as the family man in you happy. After all, the car of a typical Indian household just has to be a multi-tasker (ghat cornering on Sunday, work on Monday, kids to football ground on Wednesday, late-night revving on Friday, visit in-laws on Saturday, breakfast run with BHPians on Sunday morning).

Listed below, in no particular order, are the best enthusiast cars on sale today. Only those with a price tag of ~75 lakhs & under have been included, to keep the line-up relevant to gearheads.

Each of these cars will bring a smile to your face (*guaranteed*) in their own special way, every time you head out for a drive ! What's more, if you wish to enhance the driving experience, they are modification-friendly too.

BMW M340i xDrive

What's hot: Ferocious 6-cylinder turbo-petrol motor with 382 BHP on tap! Lives for 7,000 rpm, all-wheel-drive gives the BMW M340i leech-like grip & solid stability levels, sporty and well-tuned exhaust note is addictive at high revs, ZF 8-speed AT is the best gearbox in the segment...fast & smooth, 0 – 100 in 4.4 seconds with 4-door everyday practicality...go touring with the family, lovely cabin, premium build, very supportive seats & a fab driving position, BMW’s strong track record for reliability (among the luxury marques), 5-star NCAP rating, awesome brakes & a laundry list of safety equipment

What's not: Ride is much firmer than a regular 3-Series...liveable, but you feel everything on the road, sad boot space with a spare wheel, we don’t like the radiator grille, rear floor hump is enormous! The car is better as a 4-seater than 5, your fuel costs will be a lot higher than say, a 530d, runflat tyres come with many compromises...wear out soon & are expensive to replace, we hate the all-digital instrument console...also, the rev counter is weirdly inverted, some irritants such as w-i-d-e 6-meter turning radius & annoying speed warnings

Official review

Ownership Report

Citroen C3 1.2L Turbo-Petrol (you'll be surprised!)

What's hot: Striking design! Very funky, yet likeable at the same time, good-looking cabin that is practical too, fast 1.2L turbo-petrol is genuinely fun-to-drive, 6-speed MT is slick and light to operate...definitely one of the better gearboxes in the segment, sorted suspension offers a very good ride & handling package, compact size and light controls are perfect for the urban environment, 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay is excellent to use, lots of customization options and accessories to make your car truly unique

What's not: No automatic transmission on offer, quality of cabin materials doesn't feel great; cost-cutting is pretty evident in certain areas, some ergonomic issues like the placement of rear power window switches, unusable rear headrest, cabin width makes the interiors suitable for 4 adults...not 5, missing features like electric ORVM adjustment, climate control, and tachometer! long-term reliability & after-sales service quality are big unknowns; dealer network is tiny

Official Review

The Hyundai N lines

i20 N Line

What's hot: Aggressive styling with distinctive touches that set it apart from the garden-variety i20, punchy 1.0 turbo-petrol motor with 118 BHP on tap, firm yet compliant suspension coupled with a weighted steering + paddle shifters + fruity exhaust note, tasteful N Line-exclusive steering wheel, gear selector, red accents etc. liven up the interior, feature-rich equipment list includes cruise control, LED projectors, voice-activated sunroof, wireless charging & more, spacious cabin with a 311-liter boot makes this a practical yet fun-to-drive car, price premium over the regular i20 is totally justified by the additions & improvements, safety kit = ESP, 6 airbags, rear disc brakes, Blue Link SOS, Hill Assist…

What's not: Although well-priced in relation to the i20 Asta variant, it is still an expensive hatchback, 1.0L DCT variant shows initial lag...even otherwise, it’s not as explosive as VW’s 1.0 Turbo, some misses such as auto wipers, split folding rear seats, you absolutely need a tyre upgrade...the OEM rubber gives up easily, this 3rd-gen i20’s styling can be polarizing, unlike the more neutral previous generation cars, dual-clutch ATs have had a troubled reliability record in India, more of a warmed-up hatchback in terms of power & handling, rather than a “hot hatch”

Official Review

Venue N Line

What's hot: Aggressive styling and distinctive touches set it apart from the regular Venue, punchy 1.0L turbo-petrol motor with 118 BHP mated to a fast shifting dual-clutch AT, firm yet compliant suspension coupled with weighted steering + paddle shifters + fruity exhaust note that make the Venue N Line a fun little package, tasteful N Line-exclusive touches liven up the otherwise drab interior, feature-rich equipment list includes 4-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, auto-dimming IRVM, cabin air purifier, BlueLink telematics, Home to car (H2C) with Alexa / Google Voice assistant, voice-activated sunroof, wireless charging & more, price premium over the regular Venue is totally justified by the additions & improvements, safety kit = ESP, 6 airbags, rear disc brakes, Blue Link SOS, Hill Assist, factory-fitted dual camera dash-cam, Hyundai's wide & competent after-sales network

What's not: More of a warmed-up compact crossover than a proper hot crossover, 1.0L DCT variant shows initial lag...even otherwise, it’s not as explosive as VW’s 1.0 TSI, handling is not as confidence-inspiring as one would expect from a "hot" crossover...tyre upgrade is mandatory! The OEM rubber gives up easily, diminutive street presence...looks more hatchback than SUV from some angles, especially the rear, strictly a 4-seater; the rear bench has very awkward seating for the middle occupant, no manual transmission even as an option! Long term reliability of the DCT is a concern, missing kit (auto wipers, steering reach adjustment...)

Official Review

Fast Sedans

BMW 330Li

What's hot: Just the right size for a luxury sedan in India, punchy rev-happy engine & well-tuned gearbox deliver superb performance, a great combination of ride and handling; just how a 3 Series should be, big step up in interior quality & design (from the F30), loaded with tech, stylish speedometer & more...iDrive 7 is nice to use

What's not: Sad boot space with the spare wheel underneath, pricing is stiff for some variants, fake engine noise piped in; tad too fake for our tastes

Official Review

Mercedes C300d AMG Line

What's hot: Powerful engine with a 0 - 100 time of ~6 seconds, lovely 9-speed gearbox, AMG Line body kit looks hot, suspension offers the perfect ride & handling balance for India

What's not: Very expensive, spare tyre placed on the boot floor chews into cargo space, some missing features

Test drive report

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Coming from a Hyundai Eon, the trips to fuel stations have increased manifold. I think that the fuel efficiency I'm getting is between 8 to 12 in slow traffic.

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Initial impressions of my Hyundai Venue N Line N6

Hello, respected fellow forum members! I am here to share my own perspective to help those who come here after me.

Background

I was driving a 2014 Hyundai Eon Magna+ that I purchased in 2017. After almost 5 years, the itch to upgrade caught me. My friends were always urging me to take a safer car, and I too wanted a car that would be suitable for the highway, not just the city.

At the same time, I was going through some trouble elsewhere in life and kept postponing the upgrade. But, as it would turn out, the situation dragged, and I finally decided to not let go of the joy of owning a new car by other things and bit the bullet!

A photo of my beloved Eon.

Hunt for a new car

I was somewhat clear about the requirements. I wanted the car to have the following features.

• It should be a proper automatic (no AMT / iMT).
• It should have a decent infotainment system with Android Auto.
• There should be automatic climate control.
• There should be a reverse camera.
• The car should accelerate well and handle well - but these were not deal-breakers - I do love cars, and enjoy driving, but I am a sedate driver most of the time and have fun pushing the car only on a few occasions.
• It should not be a sedan (I know sedans are preferred for their superior handling and aerodynamic shape, but I live in a city and I value compactness way more than handling).

With the above clear criteria, and a budget of less than 15 lacs, only two cars caught my fancy - the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Venue. I wasn't too interested in Kiger / Magnite as they weren't from the OEMs with bigger footprints.

Further, I didn't like the styling of the new Venue, and the variant that came below 15 lacs didn't have climate control, alloy wheels, etc. So, I did a few test drives of the Kia Sonet, found nothing wrong with the car (I already liked it), and booked the HTX DCT variant in August, 2022.

They contacted me in December saying the car was ready, but there was another crisis that I was dealing with at that time and passed on the opportunity to purchase.

Finally, the storms were over, and I was ready to get the car in May, 2023. I contacted Kia showroom where I booked the car, but the prices got increased by more than 60k, and I was in dilemma again. And during one of these days, I came across the Venue N Line news on TBHP and enquired about it at the nearby Hyundai dealership. The price was around 50k more than Sonet HTX, but I was ready if there was value in that.

Test drive, booking, and delivery

I took a test drive of the car, and really liked it. I felt the seating position was better than the Sonet, and the visibility of the road was definitely better. I liked the handling and the planted feel of the car, and the sports mode (which was easily accessible in Venue) literally put a smile on my face. I ended up booking the car at the dealership. They promised delivery in 3 months, but I visited another dealership afterwards, and they had one shadow grey N6 arriving that day itself that they could deliver to me in the interest of month end.

I did a PDI the next day armed with the TBHP checklist, and everything seemed okay. I got the delivery of the car the next day.

The journey so far and my impressions

I have completed close to 4500 kilometers with the grey beauty till date, and have been thoroughly loving it. I haven't taken her to all the terrains yet, so this review is based on where we've gone so far - the office runs, in and around Hyderabad (Shamshabad, Shamirpet, Yadagirigutta, Vikarabad, etc. through ORR) and one recent trip to Bangalore, Mysore, and Bandipura through NH 44, and Bengaluru - Mysuru Expressway.

Here's what I think of different aspects (at least the ones that matter to me) of the car.

Engine

The drivability is good once you are in the power band. You can overtake most of the vehicles on the road without much effort. I have done speeds (slightly) exceeding 120 kmph and didn't feel the engine was strained. The power, at lower RPMs, comes as a sudden surge though - which I feel is very inconvenient when you are at a crawling speed and want to cover a limited distance quickly. The car might even feel out of control for someone unsuspecting. Overall, quite happy with the performance.

Gearbox

The DCT gearbox is quite nice, by virtue of being butter smooth. On plains or downhill slopes, you cannot feel the gear shifts at all. The default tuning of the gearbox is conservative though, and upshifts are quite quick. Mind that the gearbox, in conjunction with the engine, can serve you power when you need it - by going to the power band / turbo range, and holding the gear. There's turbo lag though, and you're better off using the paddle shifters to stay in the power band when the window of opportunity to overtake is limited.

Suspension

Probably the best quality of this car that I like. I feel that this is tuned perfectly for our roads. The ride quality is not stiff, and be it lower speed or higher, the car absorbs the undulations of the road in such a composed manner. Even at higher speeds, the car stays composed when tackling sudden big potholes.
I haven't driven the best-handling cars, but this certainly satisfies the driving enthusiast in me. The body roll seems to be contained, and I am able to take corners with sufficient speed.

Steering

The steering also feels precise enough to guide the car precisely to where I want it to point. This, along with the suspension, makes driving quite interesting in my opinion. However, I am not fully satisfied with the steering. I find the steering to be unnecessarily heavy, and it's more pronounced at lower speeds. The steering is so heavy that I used to get shoulder pain after long city driving.

Exterior

Not a big fan of the grill, but I like the overall styling of the Venue N Line. I do think that the car looks beautiful and I look back often at her after locking and going away.

Interior

We know that Hyundai does a good job here, and this is no exception. I didn't expect anything more at this price point. The cabin feels so premium, and the ergonomics are so sorted.

Seats

Coming from the Eon, I used to feel that the seats are hard, and they are indeed firm, but nothing that you cannot endure. The front seats are a nice place to be and they hold you in place even when you take corners at slightly higher speeds.

Visibility

Great, nothing to complain about here. You even get to see the bonnet!

Driving modes

I'm a huge fan of this feature. You get three modes - Eco, Normal, and Sport; and the driving dynamics (at least power delivery) change completely depending on the mode. In Eco mode, the power comes very linearly, and I feel the turbo doesn't kick in perhaps? I use it in heavy traffic when all I can do is to match the speed of the traffic. The Sport mode delivers more power even from lower RPMs and acceleration is quite quicker. I generally don't use it as this drinks too much fuel, and the power delivery becomes very spiky for city conditions. I use it on twisted roads when I'm in the mood for some fun. I use the Normal mode for all other cases, which satisfies all general conditions.

Infotainment system

The 8" touchscreen is nice and responsive, and for the most part, the wireless Android Auto works pretty well. What I'm not satisfied with is the sound quality of the unknown audio system. I'm not an audiophile, yet neither the lower or the higher or any frequency for that matter sound nice to me in this car. Even my Eon had better-sounding speakers.

NVH

I feel this is decent for the price. The engine is smooth for the most part, and the cabin is quiet enough to filter out the road noise while allowing some of those exhaust pops in. The journey overall feels relaxing and I don't feel tired even after longer journeys.

Fuel economy

I don't know whether to be happy or sad about it. Coming from an Eon, the trips to fuel stations have increased manifold. Although, I understand that the fuel economy I'm getting, between 8 to 12 in slow traffic, 14 to 16 in smooth city traffic, and 16 to 20 on highways, is decent for this engine.

A few photos

... And that's probably it! Please reach out to me if you are looking for any particular information / opinion, and I'd be glad to help you on your new car selection journey!

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It scores high on quality, function & desirability but not on fuel efficiency. In heavy traffic, it falls below what our Mercedes GLA & Jeep Compass return.

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We took delivery of a new Venue N Line N6 in Shadow Grey last month in Chennai. We have done about 900 kms in the car so far and the experience has been very good. The Venue N Line N8 has already been comprehensively reviewed here so I will try to focus on our buying decision and a little bit on how the N6 compares to the N8.

This car is technically a replacement for my wife's 2018 Grand i10 Automatic I have to admit that it was very difficult to find a replacement for the Grand i10 as it was perfect in many ways. A refined 4 cylinder engine with a smooth and reliable torque converter AT, quality interiors that never really aged, a cohesive design that still looks modern, spacious and practical for a family and the perfect city car that will get you around in a stress-free manner.

In the right senses, I would have kept the Grand i10 but then not all decisions are sensible and logical. While it was practical and convenient, it was a slow and boring point A to point B car that I was itching to replace. We had had it for 5+ years and the used car market offers were good with an offer at 70% of its original price in our hand.

Once we had made the decision to replace the Grand i10, we roughly agreed on what we would look for in the replacement. Our priorities were:

• City friendly footprint
• Automatic ~ no AMTs
• Fun factor with usable performance
• Good fit and finish
• 12L-20L budget

We spent more than 2 months evaluating multiple options but no other car tugged the heartstrings and made sense to the head equally as much as the Venue N Line.

Our considerations

• Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.0 AT - On paper it made super sense. Boosterjet engine with a reliable torque converter, spacious, very well equipped and backed by the famed Maruti Network. We pre-booked the car but cancelled the booking once the prices were out.
• Volkswagen Taigun/Skoda Kushaq 1.0TSI AT - Best driver's cars in this price range period. The 1.0 TSI engines were more than competent and both these cars were a hoot to drive. The build quality wasn't great for VAG cars though. It was a difficult decision to go for the Venue vs one of these cars but perception of reliability, previous Hyundai ownership experience and lower price tilted the decision.
• Renault Kiger/Nissan Magnite 1.0 CVT - Both these cars were great value for money and the Turbo+CVT combination was fantastic. The cars however clearly felt built to a price with too many areas and hinges exposed and the TD cars showed their age very early.
• Kia Sonet 1.0 DCT and 1.5 AT - The Kia Sonet certainly has a lot going for it and my wife loved the way it looked and how well equipped it was. But for me, while both the 1.0 and 1.5 engines were entertaining enough, it did not drive as well as the N Line twins.
• Hyundai i20 N Line - The i20 N Line was also a good fit and we felt that it handled better than the Venue but the higher driving position and ground clearance of the Venue found favour with my wife.
• Hyundai Venue N Line - This was the car we finally went ahead with for multiple reasons. Smart looks, Competent dynamics, Quality interiors with great fit and finish, Unique Shadow Grey exterior shade, City friendly nature, a Smooth DCT and a value-oriented price point (N6).

Trim level: N6 or N8?

When Hyundai launched the Venue N Line, the N6 variant came only with 2 airbags and missed out on features such as electrically adjustable seats, dual dash-cam, HD infotainment with connected tech, reclining rear seat with armrest. From a safety point of view alone, a lot of buyers would have skipped the N6.

In isolation, it was a very well-equipped variant nonetheless with everything you’d practically need and want. Over time, Hyundai added curtain airbags to the N6 as well as reclining rear seats making it even more sensible. The N6 also came with the added convenience of wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which the Hyundai’s with connected car tech miss out on.

As the car was the 3rd in the family and was going to be used primarily in the city, the extra features weren’t really going to make a difference. Plus the fact that we have hardly ever found use for the famed connected car tech on 2022 GLA 220d made it easy for us to go for the N6 variant.

Buying experience

Choosing a colour wasn’t very difficult as it was only between a Thunder blue or Shadow Grey and we were OK with both. We had originally taken a test drive with Kun Hyundai in Chennai but they did not have any N Line’s in stock and we were quoted a waiting period of 1-3 months for the N6 variant.

It was by chance that I checked with V3 Hyundai, the dealer where we had earlier purchased our Grand i10 and we were in luck. They had one N6 Shadow Grey Venue in stock and they were willing to offer a discount on it. The car was manufactured a month earlier and the dealer was happy to let me check the car out in their yard. From the quoted price of 15.47L OTR, we agreed on a final on-road price of 14.82L ~ around 65k.

I also opted for a Graphene coat and Garware 70 film from the dealer as the price was competitive (~40k). We had the car registered and delivered in 5 days with the necessary work done.

In addition to the floor mats and flaps, the dealer included an N Line brand pack on delivery which included a set of seatbelt shoulder pads, a cap, a t-shirt, a sweatshirt and a hot/cold insulated cup - all N Line branded.

Overall, the experience was good and kudos to Hyundai for the consistency that they are able to maintain when it comes to their dealerships and service centres.

What I like

1. Entertaining and easy to drive- the 1.0 turbo + DCT combination makes it a fun car to drive in the city or on the motorway, especially in the sport mode. And the high driving position, ground clearance and small turning radius make it very easy to drive.
2. The Shadow Grey Colour - The Venue is a really common car on Indian roads but that colour makes this Venue N Line really rare, especially in conservative Chennai. Good or bad, it turns heads!
3. Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay - This is one convenience that I really appreciate in the car. I have a personal Android phone that uses a Type C connector but also happen to carry an old company issued iPhone 11 that requires the lightning connector. With wireless support, I can switch to my iPhone to attend a team meeting and switch back to my Android phone by just toggling a button on the touch screen. In the GLA or the Compass, I have to carry 2 sets of cables to be able to do this.
4. The Interior - Hyundai cars are always a step above other manufacturers when it comes to interior quality. The Venue is no different and we love the feel of the N Line steering and shifter and the quality of the switchgear all around.

What I don’t like

1. Fuel Efficiency - The turbo petrol engine is very sensitive to driving patterns and traffic conditions. In bad and heavy traffic conditions, the car barely manages 6-7 kmpl but in light traffic conditions when driven with a light foot in the eco-mode, it returns 12+ kmpl. On an average, we have managed 7.5 kmpl average in the city due to bad traffic conditions due to extensive metro rail and storm water drain works which is a significant 25-30% lower than our GLA or Compass (diesels).
2. Turbo Lag - When the drive mode is set to Normal or Eco, the turbo lag is pronounced in lower revs and needs some getting used to.

Overall, the experience has been very good for the most part. The ride quality hasn’t really suffered from the suspension changes and the steering is sufficiently communicative. While the competition offers more equipment and/or more spacious cabins, the Venue N Line scores higher on quality, function and desirability and it's a car that we’ll continue to look forward to driving for years to come.

A few parting shots of the car...

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ADAS is available on the top-spec SX(O) and N8 variants of the Venue and Venue N Line, respectively.

The Hyundai Venue is now available with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), making it the first compact SUV in the segment to offer this safety feature. The SmartSense ADAS suite is available on both the standard Venue and Venue N Line, priced from Rs 10.32 lakh (ex-showroom).

The ADAS suite is offered in the SX(O) variant of the standard Venue and on the N8 trim of the Venue N Line. It comes with features like forward collision warning, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, driver attention warning, lane following assist, high beam assist, and leading vehicle departure alert.

Hyundai Venue is available with three engine options. These include a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual, a 1.5-litre diesel paired with a 6-speed manual and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which now gets a 6-speed manual option in addition to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Hyundai Venue with ADAS ex-showroom prices:

• SX (O) Turbo-petrol MT - Rs. 12.44 lakh
• SX (O) Turbo-petrol MT Dual Tone - Rs 12.59 lakh
• SX (O) Turbo-petrol DCT - Rs 13.23 lakh
• SX (O) Turbo-petrol DCT Dual Tone - Rs 13.38 lakh
• SX (O) Diesel MT - Rs 13.19 lakh
• SX (O) Diesel MT Dual Tone - Rs 13.34 lakh

Venue N Line

• N8 MT - Rs 12.96 lakh
• N8 MT Dual Tone - Rs 13.11 lakh
• N8 DCT - Rs 13.75 lakh
• N8 DCT Dual Tone - Rs 13.90 lakh

I also have a BMW 330i that has more than twice the power of my new Hyundai and it also returns the same fuel efficiency.

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Got my N8 Shadow grey Venue 20 days back, have already completed a trip to Himachal and done with 1700 kms together with the first service. This car replaces our Baleno CVT which had done just 18000 kms but I was fed up with the poor return to center action on the steering and numerous rattles.

The only contenders were Sonet and Venue, Venue won because of the stiffer dampers, rear discs, better exhaust note and the lovely Shadow Grey shade.

Upgraded the stock audio with Blam components, Sony XM GS4 4 channel amplifier, Infinity sub and damped all 4 doors and boot. Also swapped the crappy MRFs for Yokohama Blu Earth in stock size.

What's good

1. Coming from a Maruti, the heft of doors, NVH, interior quality and the switchgear is a level above.
2. The turbo petrol engine is fun when you are in the mood for it, can effortlessly cruise at 110-120 all day with the 7 ratios available.
3. The handling was a pleasant surprise for me, we have a new gen Creta at home too but this car handled the ghats effortlessly, rides absolutely F-L-A-T on expressways.
4. 4 disc set up is very confidence inspiring, a big step up for me coming from a Baleno. I also have a 330i and the braking is just a notch below that car which is commendable.
5. I have changed to Yokos so for me the tyre noise is well controlled and the ride has become cushier. Suspension works silently for the most part.
6. AC performance is excellent, miss the UV cut glass which was there in Baleno though.
7. Gear changes are butter smooth and seamless, kick down takes at least a second to kick in.
8. Front seats get A+ for long drives, drove solo for 11 hours from Himachal to Delhi with no pain or discomfort noticed during the drive or the next day.
9. Excellent service by the dealers - casually called at 11 am to book the first service on a saturday and they promptly picked up the car within 2 hours, just paid 2000 for underbody coating.
10. Company fitted dash cam, just wish they develop an app to copy videos directly to my phone.
11. The touch screen has lovely graphics and is very fluid to use without any lag.

What's not good

1. Steering has more heft than normal but is devoid of any feel or feedback.
2. With stock audio, the doors made an irritating noise with bass-heavy songs, read online that this is common with Venue.
3. This engine+gearbox combo loves to gulp fuel, returns 10-11 in city and 14-16 on expressways, my 330i with more than twice the power returns the same FE.
4. You can feel some vibrations at idle as its a 3-cylinder engine.
5. The DCT is tuned for FE as it keeps upshifting in comfort mode, had to use paddles in ghats as the engine went out of its turbo zone multiple times due to this behaviour.
6. Seat ventilation is a big miss, should have been there.
7. Rear seat space is a bit tight, missing rear armrest on newer models now.
8. LED headlights are weak, way better than Creta but still average.

Issue - I don't know if anyone has noticed this but the lowest part of the front windshield has a sort of concave/convex view and this gets very irritating in the hills, not noticeable in the city, need to check if our Creta has the same issue.

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Driving the car using paddle shifters could get you better mileage in such conditions.

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Did a trip to my home town in Kodagu/Coorg.

At my ancestral home, Suntikoppa, Kodagu.

The car peeps through the garage

This structure houses the granary on top

In my experience, the road handling, suspension and braking were excellent. Really enjoyed the car.

Mileage was a mixed bag. The small engine is very sensitive to driving style and terrain. For example, from Suntikoppa to Madikeri, which is mostly uphill, I got a mileage of 11 kmpl. On the way back, which is largely downhill, got close to 15 kmpl! I also found that in the hilly terrain, using the paddle shifts to change gears could get better mileage.

• Highway - 13-15 kmpl
• Hard driving - 10-11 kmpl
• Best Mileage - 16 kmpl

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The Venue N Line range now starts at Rs 12.60 lakh, while the top-spec N8 trim costs Rs 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

Last week, Hyundai introduced the 2023 Venue with RDE-compliant engines and new features. Now, the carmaker has updated the Venue N Line as well.

The Venue N Line is available in N6 and N8 trims, but now costs Rs 30,000 more than before. That being said, Hyundai has added a couple of new features, including side airbags and an idle start/stop system.

The Venue N Line is powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that is now RDE-compliant. It develops 108 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 172 Nm @ 1,500-4,000 rpm and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

With the latest hike in prices, the Venue N Line range now starts at Rs 12.60 lakh, while the top-spec N8 dual-tone trim will set you back Rs 13.74 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2023 Venue comes in five variants: E, S, S(O), SX and SX(O). The top two variants get side airbags.

Hyundai has made some changes to the Venue for the 2023 model year. The most significant of them all is the introduction of the more powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Creta. As a result, prices of the car have been revised. It now starts at Rs 7.68 lakh (ex-showroom).

On the outside, the 2023 model is based on the Venue facelift that was launched last year. It features the revised front chrome grille with split headlamps on either side and redesigned tail lamp clusters.

Speaking of features, the 2023 Venue comes in five variants: E, S, S(O), SX and SX(O). The top two variants get side airbags, while features like reclining rear seats, rear-seat armrest and cup holder have been deleted from the SX diesel trim.

No change has been made to the variant line-up of the Venue N Line. The sporty version of the compact SUV is available in N6 and N8 trims. However, side airbags are now offered as standard.

The 2023 Venue is available with three engine options which are now RDE compliant. These include the 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 1.5-litre diesel engine, which has 16 BHP more than the previous unit and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

2023 Hyundai Venue ex-showroom prices:

Petrol

• E – Rs 7.68 lakh
• S – Rs 8.90 lakh
• S(O) – Rs 9.73 lakh
• S(O) Turbo iMT – Rs 10.40 lakh
• SX – Rs 10.89 lakh
• SX DT – Rs 11.04 lakh
• S(O) Turbo DCT – Rs 11.36 lakh
• SX(O) Turbo iMT – Rs 12.31 lakh
• SX(O) Turbo iMT DT – Rs 12.46 lakh
• SX(O) Turbo DCT – Rs 12.96 lakh
• SX(O) Turbo DCT DT – Rs 13.11 lakh

Diesel

• S+ - Rs 10.15 lakh
• SX – Rs 11.62 lakh
• SX DT – Rs 11.77 lakh
• SX(O) – Rs 12.51 lakh
• SX(O) DT – Rs 12.66 lakh