Hyundai has introduced its all-new compact SUV the Venue at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The company has also unveiled the product in India as well.
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The new Hyundai Venue SUV is packed with a host of premium driver safety and convenience technologies and is the perfect fit for those seeking a seamless combination of style and versatility.
Hyundai’s naming theme for SUVs has typically been a city or place. The new entry SUV name references a ‘place’ people want to be seen in. The vehicle embodies the characteristics of ‘the place to be,’ while reaching the final desired destination, wherever that may be. The Venue symbolizes a trendy, unique style, perfect for Hyundai’s newest and smallest SUV.
The design of the new Venue exhibits small but confident body forms, delivering a new interpretation of Hyundai’s signature design language. The vehicle side profile showcases a solid and full volume wheel arch and strong character line, while the front cascading grille includes the new Hyundai signature face that’s found on both Kona and NEXO, including composite LED lights and cube shape headlamps. This unique character line continues through the tail lamps.
The Venue for the American market is 158.9 in (4036 mm) long, 69.7 in (1770 mm) wide, 61.6 in (1564 mm) high and has a wheelbase of 99.2 in (2519 mm). The US-spec Venue is available with striking 17-inch alloy wheels along with the 15-inch standard wheels.
The Hyundai Venue introduces advanced technologies that enhance driver confidence and convenience. Venue’s advanced infotainment system features an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen system and a rearview monitor. The 8-inch display includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for intuitive operation of the most commonly used smartphone functions, including app-based navigation, streaming audio and voice-controlled search capabilities. For those that opt for navigation, free Real-Time Traffic is provided by HERE and free map updates are included via Hyundai MapCare for 3 years.
For the ultimate level of convenience when it comes to remote-starting a car on a bitterly cold winter morning, Hyundai has its Blue Link integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. These integrations work by a customer simply asking an Alexa or Google Assistant–enabled device, like an Amazon Echo or Google Home, to start their car.
Voice commands will be sent to Hyundai vehicles only after Alexa or Google Home prompts owners for their Blue Link Personal Identification Number (PIN). Additionally, Hyundai has enhanced the Remote Start with Climate Control feature to include control of the rear defroster and heated side mirrors (if equipped) into the Blue Link mobile app and the all-new MyHyundai.com.
Fuel economy is an important consideration for customers who purchase an entry-level vehicle. The new Venue comes equipped with Hyundai’s Smartstream Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The Dual-Port Fuel Injection (DPFI) engine is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatic. Based on internal estimates, the Venue is estimated to deliver up to 33 miles per gallon (City/Highway combined). Drive Modes also includes a snow mode for improved FWD road.
Hyundai’s first and internally developed proprietary IVT offers a shift control strategy which enhances shift response through a continuous range of effective gear ratios. The ability to match a gear ratio with engine operating conditions provides a number of benefits including smooth transition of engine operating speeds and improved fuel efficiency.
The SUV’s appealing interior space and comfortable cabin provide adequate space for the versatile urban commuter. Venue comes standard with a 60/40 split flat-folding backseat to maximize utility for those trips to the farmer’s market or transporting musical instruments. With Venue’s SUV styling cues and utility, it is the ideal alternative to a subcompact car.
The new Hyundai Venue offers comfort and convenience features. The cargo space features a rear covering shelf for added privacy and can be conveniently stowed along the rear seatback when not being used. While, the dual level cargo floor feature provides flexibility to have the floor of the cargo area in either the top position – level with the seats when folded down, or at a lower position to accommodate taller cargo.
Consumers will appreciate available convenience features such as Dual USBs, 3.5-inch TFT instrument cluster display to illustrate useful information, rearview camera and Bluetooth hands-free phone. The leather-wrapped steering wheel provides daily comfort for the driver.
To complement the dramatic design, the Venue is available with fun, youthful colours. A total of eight exterior colours are available, including Ceramic White, Black Noir, Steller Silver, Galactic Gray, Scarlet Red, Intense Blue, Green Apple and Denim. Denim can be coupled with denim cloth and leatherette interior with a white contrasting roof. Venue offers a choice of grey or black cloth interiors. An all-new two-tone roof, power sunroof and privacy glass contribute further to the head-turning style options.
The all-new Hyundai Venue offers a suite of advanced safety technologies evoking a strong sense of protection in an entry-level vehicle. The compact SUV features Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) which uses the car’s front-facing camera to help detect an imminent collision and avoid impact or minimize damage by braking.
It also gets Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) that helps prevent accidental lane departure by sensing road markings automatically steering the car if necessary. Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) helps detect approaching vehicles that may be obscured from view during highway driving.
Further, the compact SUV gets Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system monitors a spectrum of driver-related characteristics to help detect driver fatigue or careless. It also features Rear Collision Cross-Traffic Warning (RCCW) that helps detect when a vehicle may have entered a car’s rearward path providing a driver.
2020 Hyundai Venue Images (US-Spec):
