Hyundai Motor India Limited has introduced a new Venue Executive Turbo variant in the Indian market. The Executive Turbo is available at a price of INR 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new trim will only come with a manual gearbox. Hyundai has also updated the Venue S (O) Turbo. The manual transmission option of the S (O) Turbo comes at a price tag of INR 10.75 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the 7-speed DCT version costs INR 11.86 lakh (ex-showroom).
Customers can book this variant online, or they can visit their nearest Hyundai dealerships. Deliveries for this SUV will begin soon. The auto giant said that the new variant has been manufactured keeping in mind the bold choices of today’s consumers. The Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo rolls on 16-inch twin-tone stylized wheels. It comes equipped with roof rails, dark chrome on the grille, and a shark fin antenna. The variant gets an Executive emblem on the tailgate. Inside the cabin, the Executive Turbo features two-step rear reclining seats, a front centre armrest with storage, 60:40 split seats, and adjustable headrests.
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The variant has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that houses Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice recognition. It gets a digital cluster along with a TFT MID for the driver. In terms of safety features, the Venue Executive Turbo is loaded with standard features like six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 3-point seat belts with seat belt reminders for all seats, Hill Assist Control (HAC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), automatic headlamps, a day and night inside rear-view mirror (IRVM), and tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Under the hood, the variant is powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol powertrain. The engine churns out a maximum power of 118 bhp at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 172 Nm at 1,500-4,000 rpm. The Executive Turbo variant only comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The unit also gets an Idle Stop & Go (ISG) feature that boosts fuel efficiency.
Hyundai has unveiled the S(O) Turbo with new updates like 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch auto options. This variant now comes with additional features like reading lamps and a powered sunroof.
Commenting on the recent announcement, the COO at Hyundai Motor India Ltd., Mr. Tarun Garg, said, “Hyundai has always made India ‘Live the SUV Life’. As we move forward on a path towards democratizing SUVs, we are excited to announce the Executive Turbo variant of the Hyundai VENUE. This variant is poised to offer an optimum combination of thrilling performance & enhanced convenience features for the value conscious new-age buyer. We are confident that addition of the Executive variant of Hyundai VENUE will further fuel India’s love for SUVs.”
