Over the last decade, India's compact SUV segment has evolved into a highly competitive space, with all major brands competing for a share of the market. With consistent demand and new models arriving regularly, manufacturers continue to set new benchmarks in terms of design, safety, and features in a bid to attract more customers. This is good news for car buyers as they get the option of choosing hi-tech SUVs at competitive prices.
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Among the top-selling compact SUVs is the Hyundai Venue, which has recently received a generation upgrade. The new Venue gets a completely refreshed design, cabin, features and safety list, making it an attractive option
for buyers. To capture a wider audience, Hyundai is offering 33 standard safety features and several comfort features right from the base HX 2 variant of the Venue. Here are the highlights of the most affordable variant of the 2025 Hyundai Venue.
1. Hyundai Venue HX 2 Variant Design Features:
The new Venue's design highlights include a bold front end that features a connected LED DRL setup that has a saber tooth style design flanking the headlamp units. The DRL setup is offered right from the base HX 2 variant, along with a pair of halogen projector headlamps. The 'Horizon' connected LED taillamp is also seen from the base variant along with 15-inch steel wheels, shark fin antenna and a rear spoiler.
2. Hyundai Venue Base HX 2 Comfort And Tech Features:
In terms of comfort and tech, the Venue HX 2 offers central locking, rear parking sensors, dual integrated displays, an all-black interior theme and fabric seats. It also comes with the new D-cut steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth controls and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Driver information is taken care of by a 4.2-inch TFT display and analogue dials. The base Venue HX 2 also offers electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear AC vents, all four power windows four USB-C charging points.
3. Hyundai Venue HX 2 Variant Safety Features:
While the higher variants of the Venue offer Level 2 ADAS functions, the SUV has no compromise in safety right from its base variant. The Venue HX 2 offers 33 standard safety features that include 6 airbags, hill start assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, immobilizer, burglar alarm and more. This makes the Venue base variant a winning choice for both individual and family buyers.
4. Hyundai Venue HX 2 Variant Engine Options:
Even in the engine department, Hyundai has ensured that the Venue appeals to a diverse customer base. The HX 2 variant of the SUV is available in both petrol and diesel engine options, paired with a manual transmission. The 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine offers an efficient and reliable track record and the 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine will attract buyers who travel long routes regularly.
5. Hyundai Venue HX 2 Variant Prices:
In terms of pricing, the base HX 2 variant of the Hyundai Venue starts from an introductory price of Rs 7.89 lakh ex-showroom for the petrol version and goes up to Rs 9.69 lakh ex-showroom for the diesel engine option. This puts the base variant Venue in the crosshairs of popular sub-compact SUV options like the Tata Punch, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite by offering a bigger and more premium alternative at an affordable price tag.
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