- Latest-generation Venue launched in South Africa.
- Three petrol derivatives, manual or dual-clutch.
- Up to 88 kW and 172 Nm.
- Six airbags across the range.
- Priced from R319 900 to R499 900.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has launched the latest-generation Venue locally, giving the compact SUV a redesigned body, a dark-chrome radiator grille, a reworked interior and updated connectivity and safety technology. The local range was presented at a launch event in Cape Town.
According to Stanley Anderson, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the new model brings together “distinctive design, enhanced technology and contemporary SUV versatility.”
Hyundai Venue engines and fuel consumption
Buyers choose from three petrol derivatives. The entry 1.2 Premium uses a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre engine with 61 kW and 115 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Both turbocharged 1.0-litre versions use a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with the 1.0T Premium making 71 kW and the 1.0T N Line producing 88 kW, each with 172 Nm.
Claimed average fuel consumption is 6.5 litres per 100 km for the 1.2 Premium and 6.9 litres per 100 km for the 1.0T Premium.
Dimensions, wheels and lighting
The SUV measures 3 995 mm long, 1 880 mm wide and 1 615 mm high, on a 2 520 mm wheelbase with 190 mm of ground clearance. Both Premium models run on 16-inch steel wheels with full-size covers and halogen quad-beam headlamps, while the N Line gets 17-inch alloys and LED headlamps.
Venue cabin technology and safety equipment
Inside is a dual-screen layout that includes a 12.3-inch infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth with voice recognition. The flagship N Line adds automatic climate control, electrically folding exterior mirrors and a single-tilt-and-slide electric sunroof.
Every version carries six airbags, along with electronic stability control, ABS, hill-start assist control, tyre pressure monitoring, a rear-view monitor and parking distance warning. Johan Nel, Sales Director at Hyundai Automotive South Africa, said safety “remains a key consideration in the development of the all-new Hyundai VENUE.”
Price and warranty in South Africa
Locally, the 1.2 Premium 5MT costs R319 900, the 1.0T Premium 7DCT R349 900 and the 1.0T N Line 7DCT R499 900. All three come with a 7-year/200 000 km warranty and a 3-year/45 000 service plan from Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
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