Hyundai might have been a bit late to the party with its sub-four-metre SUV offering, but it seems to have arrived all guns blazing. At long last, the Korean carmaker has unveiled the hotly anticipated Venue, which will hit showroom floors on May 21, 2019, priced between Rs 8-12 lakh (estimated, ex-showroom).
As has become its modus operandi, Hyundai has packed its latest offering to the gills with equipment. So, how does the upcoming Venue stack up against the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra XUV300 in terms of features? Does it have the go to match the show? A comparison of the top-spec versions of each of these SUVs tells all.
Exterior
With a cascading front grille and dual-headlamp setup, the new Venue follows Hyundai’s latest design language and also sports an upright SUV stance that has worked well for the Creta. Similar to the rest of the competition, it comes with projector headlamps and LED DRLs, though the Ford goes one up by offering an HID headlight unit. Tail-lights get an LED treatment in all but the EcoSport and Brezza. The highly sought after sunroof finds place only in the three more premium SUVs of the lot. Notably, the Venue wears a smaller set of wheels compared to the 17-inchers on the XUV300 and EcoSport.
| Hyundai Venue vs rivals: Exterior features | |||||
| Venue | XUV300 | EcoSport | Vitara Brezza | Nexon | |
| Projector headlamps | Yes (Halogen) | Yes (Halogen) | Yes (HID) | Yes (Halogen) | Yes (Halogen) |
| LED DRLs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LED tail-lamps | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | 16-inch | 17-inch | 17-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch |
Comfort and Convenience
Right off the bat, Hyundai has tried to tip the scales in its favour in this segment by equipping the Venue with its Blue Link connectivity technology that offers 33 services including security, location, emergency alert and remote operations. So, while all contenders have keyless entry, push button start and auto climate control, owners of the Venue (with automatic gearbox) will be able to control these functions remotely from their smartphones. The XUV300 is the only one to have the added flexibility of a dual-zone air conditioner, while rear seat passengers in the Venue and Nexon will be thankful for the dedicated AC vents in the blistering heat.
Cruise control is a standard fitment across the range, except on the Nexon. If you’re one who likes to tinker around with the driving settings while behind the wheel, then the Venue will leave you wanting for more, unlike some of its rivals. Mild-hybrid technology, with auto start stop, is another feature missing on the newest entrant to the compact SUV segment.
| Hyundai Venue vs rivals: Comfort and convenience features | |||||
| Venue | XUV300 | EcoSport | Vitara Brezza | Nexon | |
| Keyless entry | Yes (Remote lock/unlock) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Push button start | Yes (Remote engine start/stop – DCT only) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto climate control | 1-zone (Remote climate control – DCT only) | 2-zone | 1-zone | 1-zone | 1-zone |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated wing mirrors | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes | MT only | No |
| Driving modes | No | Steering only | No | No | Engine only |
| Mild-hybrid | No | Diesel only | No | No | No |
Infotainment
Matters are more closely matched in this department, with features like Bluetooth, steering-mounted controls, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation and voice recognition being available across the board. The 8.0-inch displays running on Hyundai’s Blue Link and Ford’s Sync3 systems are the largest in the class. The XUV300 and Vitara Brezza come with decently sized 7.0-inch touchscreens too, while the 6.5-inch unit on the Nexon is a size too small in this comparison. The Hyundai Venue still manages to pull ahead of the competition by being the only one to offer a wireless phone charger.
| Hyundai Venue vs rivals: Infotainment | |||||
| Venue | XUV300 | EcoSport | Vitara Brezza | Nexon | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming/telephone | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Steering-mounted audio controls/phone controls | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Touchscreen display | 8-inch | 7-inch | 8-inch | 7-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Satellite navigation | Yes (On-board) | Yes (On-board) | Yes (Phone-based) | Yes (SD Card-based) | Yes (Phone-based) |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless phone charging | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Safety
Owing to safety regulations, basic kit like dual airbags, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors are standard across the range of SUVs. However, the Mahindra uniquely comes with front parking sensors too. The more expensive trio – the Venue, XUV300 and EcoSport – offer much more by the way of safety in their top-spec trims, including six airbags (seven in case of the XUV), brake assist, ESC and hill start assist (also available on the Nexon). Isofix child seat mounts and reversing camera are common offerings too.
While the Hyundai Venue is yet to be crash-tested, the competition has been subjected to this scrutiny in some form. The Tata Nexon is the first Indian car to have scored a perfect 5-star GNCAP rating, while the Maruti Brezza follows suit with a 4-star rating in the same test. The European-spec EcoSport and the SsangYong Tivoli (on which the XUV300 is based) have each fared well with four stars in the Euro NCAP tests.
| Hyundai Venue vs rivals: Safety kit | |||||
| Venue | XUV300 | EcoSport | Brezza | Nexon | |
| Airbags | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Hill-start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Isofix child-seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Front & rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Parking camera | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
Price
It is evident that the Hyundai Venue is a formidable competitor when it comes to equipment levels alone. But factor in the mechanicals and a high expected price, and answering if it will be able to dominate the sub-compact SUV segment becomes that much more difficult and is something only time will tell.
| Hyundai Venue vs rivals: Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) | |||||
| Venue | XUV300* | EcoSport | Brezza | Nexon | |
| Petrol | Rs 8-11 lakh (est.) | Rs 7.90-11.44 lakh | Rs 7.82-11.37 lakh | - | Rs 6.36-9.89 lakh |
| Diesel | Rs 9-12 lakh (est.) | Rs 8.49-11.99 lakh | Rs 8.42-11.89 lakh | Rs 7.67-10.64 lakh | Rs 7.40-10.80 lakh |
Also see:
Hyundai Venue engine options detailed
Hyundai Venue first look video
Hyundai Venue compact SUV for India unveiled
Hyundai Venue India launch on May 21, 2019
Hyundai Venue bookings open at dealer level
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