2023 Hyundai Venue launched at Rs 7.68 lakh

- Diesel engine produces more power

- Prices revised for petrol variants 

Hyundai India has launched the updated version of the Venue at a starting price of Rs 7.68 lakh (ex-showroom). The most significant change is the tweaked diesel engine with increased power along with new safety features for lower variants. The SUV is offered in six trims including the E, S, S+, S(O), SX, and SX(O).

Now, the 1.5-litre diesel engine produces 114bhp and 250Nm of torque. Previously, the same diesel engine produced 99bhp and 240Nm of torque. Apart from this, the new engine is Real Driving Emission or RDE-compliant and can run on E20 fuel. 

The highlights of the updated Hyundai Venue include idle start/stop technology, four airbags as standard from S(O) variant, new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels restricted only on the top SX(O) variant and curtain and side airbags as standard from the S(O) trim onwards. Features like reclining rear seats, rear seat armrest, and cup holders have been axed from the SX diesel trim. 

Surprisingly, even with the new more powerful diesel engine, the brand has managed to keep the prices of the diesel variant the same. However, prices for the petrol variants have gone up by Rs 25,000.