Cricketer Ishan Kishan has won the ‘Hyundai Venue Lit Performance of the Series’ award in the recently concluded India-South Africa T20 series. The keys to a brand-new Hyundai Venue SUV were presented to the young sportsperson by Virat Khullar, Group Head Marketing, Hyundai Motor India.
After weather forced the fifth match to be called off after only 21 balls, the India versus South Africa T20 series ended in a tie. South Africa had won the first two matches of the series, but India had caught up and won the next two games. The final game was meant to be the decider.
The Hyundai Venue that Ishan Kishan was given was the latest facelifted model in Fiery Red colour. On June 16, the new 2022 Venue makeover was unveiled in India, with a sharper look than the previous model. A completely digital instrument panel, two-step rear reclining seats, driving modes, power-adjustable driver seat, and other features have been added to the list of standard features.
The SUV also gets H2C connectivity options (Alexa and Google Voice Assistant support), which improves the convenience factor. Hyundai Venue is available with three engine options in the Indian market. The first one is a 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated, inline-4 petrol motor (83 PS/114 Nm), which comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
The second one is a 1.0-litre, turbocharged, inline-3 petrol mill (120 PS/172 Nm), available with a choice between a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. The third option is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged, inline-4 diesel engine (100 PS/240 Nm). This powerplant comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission only. Regardless of the engine-transmission option picked, the power is sent exclusively to the front wheels.
Following the update, Hyundai Venue is now priced from Rs. 7.53 lakh to Rs. 12.72 lakh (prices mentioned are ex-showroom, New Delhi). It continues to compete with the likes of Tata Nexon, Tata Punch, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, etc.
