Test drove Venue yesterday and my impressions. Car is not small as perceived in photos, I am 5’11 and it is at the borderline of my eyes and eyebrows thanks to the grill.
Exteriors I liked the front of the vehicle, gives the SUVish look, side profile is mini Creta and back profile is good but doesn’t give the SUVish look. If they had big tail lamp and number plate in boot lid might’ve worked. Having said that, LED tail lamps are sweet and looks classy. Those alloys are sexy and good that Hyundai offers from SX unlike Creta.
Interiors No complaints as such and it is an another Hyundai. Seats are very comfortable and front seats set to my position and when I sat at the back, I had couple of inches between my knees and front seats. As none of family members are of my height nor heavily built it isn’t a concern as such. Back seat can have 3 normal/slim built people. Sunroof is a good welcome feature and again good that Hyundai offers from SX.
I drove 1.0 manual, the drive was pleasant and smooth, it didn’t look like a 1.0 and had good power. From inside can’t hear the engine noise when at idle but when I drove at times the engine noise was audible inside. Gear shift isn’t as sleek as my 1.2 petrol Xcent but not bad either. Ride was compliant and it took pot holes pretty well without any issues in Cabin.
Net net, I was impressed with Venue though it had few short comings. I went ahead and booked SX 1.0 manual denim blue.