New-gen Hyundai Venue Spied Ahead Of Official Launch
It has been reported that the upcoming generation of Hyundai Venue might hit the market somewhere in the festive season.
After taking the market by storm with the current version of Venue, Hyundai is now gearing up to step up the game in the segment by bringing the New Gen avatar. The company has not revealed the launch details as yet. However, all the spy shots, viral testing images and videos somehow hint that the official release is just around the corner.
Recently, a test mule has been spied in Pune with state registration plates. This suggests that the company might produce the future New Gen Venue at its new facility in Talegaon near Pune. It is expected to operate the full production later this year.
Here's What Spy Images Says
As per the recent spy images, the upcoming Venue has been spotted in heavy camouflage, revealing some of the important updates and key features. Going by the viral photos, the model flaunts a fresh front facia, who looks a bit inspired by the company's latest offering, Exter.
Expected Updates
After analysing the images slightly deeper, it feels like the new-generation model might hit the market with an updated LED headlight setup, paired with integrated DRLs, complemented by the connected light bar strip at both ends. The front grill shows the Hyundai logo on top with an improved bumper and skid plate at the front. These elements somewhat give Creta N Line vibe, making it more aesthetic than ever.
Engine Details
Most of the specs are under wraps as yet. However, customers can expect the vehicle with the same 1.2L NA Petrol, 1.0L Turbo Petrol and 1.5L Turbo Diesel engines. These units will remain mated with a 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, and 7-speed DCT gearbox.
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