Hyundai Venue N-Line – Sporty New Avatar for Compact SUV

Hyundai introduced the N-Line range in India with the i20 N-Line last year. Expanding the performance-oriented trim, Hyundai has now launched the Venue N-Line in September 2023.

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The compact SUV gets minor cosmetic tweaks inside-out along with suspension changes to make it more engaging to drive. It is powered by the same 1.0L turbo-petrol as the standard Venue.

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The Venue N-Line is identical to the standard Venue in dimensions and continues to be underpinned by the same platform.

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High strength steel has been used generously lending structural rigidity. Fit and finish is also similar and overall build quality feels robust.

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The suspension has been recalibrated for a sportier edge but Hyundai has maintaining ride quality as well.

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Visually differentiating the N-Line are several red accents on the exterior. The front grille gets an all-new dark chrome finish surrounded by red inserts.

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The bumper is also redesigned and the skid plates get red detailing. At the rear, the skid plate, reflectors and shark fin antenna are done in red.

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