After the recent launch of the new facelifted Venue, Hyundai is gearing up to introduce the N Line variant of the compact SUV in the coming months. A camouflage mule of the Venue N Line was spotted testing in March, and it has been confirmed that the Venue N Line will be offered in two variants with an engine-gearbox combination.
The Venue N line will be offered in two variants – N6 and N8 – both powered by the same 120hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that is also offered on the Venue facelift. Unlike the i20 N line, which also gets an iMT gearbox option, the Venue N-line will only be offered with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.
To differentiate it from the standard model, Hyundai will introduce several cosmetic updates on the Venue N line. Expected changes include an N Line badging on the front fenders, new front and rear bumpers with red accents on their lower sections, red inserts on the roof rails, a new alloy wheel design and a dual-tip exhaust.
On the inside, we expect the Venue N line to carry the same design and layout as the current model. However, Hyundai is likely to introduce an all-black interior theme with red accents and ‘N’ logo around the cabin, similar to other N line models.
In terms of features, the Hyundai Venue N8 will come equipped similar to the top-spec standard Venue, including an updated 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, ambient lighting, powered driver seat, LED projector and day-to-door lighting. Corning headlamps with time running lamps, integrated air purifier, voice commands and Bose audio system. However, the entry-level Venue N Line N6, which is likely to get halogen headlamps, may miss out on voice commands, ambient lighting and air purifier, etc.
In terms of safety, the Venue N Line, similar to the i20 N Line, will likely get six airbags on the higher variant, while the lower variant may get only two airbags.