Hyundai Venue crosses 6 lakh units sales mark since launch 5.5 years ago, new milestone in Indian market
Hyundai Motor India’s first compact SUV Venue has created a new sales record in the Indian market. Launched in May 2019, Hyundai Venue has crossed the 6 lakh unit sales mark so far, which is a big achievement for Hyundai. This success has made it one of the best-selling SUVs in India. Venue is now ranked eighth in the top-20 list of best-selling SUVs in the Indian market.
With sales of 6 lakh units, Hyundai Venue has consistently won the trust of its customers. It sold 50 thousand in the first 6 months of launch, while in 15 months it crossed the 1 lakh sales mark. After this, it crossed the 2 lakh unit mark in 25 months and 2.5 lakh units in 30 months. In April 2023, 36 months after launch, Venue crossed the 3 lakh unit sales mark. Venue’s best performance report in 2024 recorded sales of 1,28,897 units, which is 8% more than 2023. Although sales have declined by 12% in the first seven months of this year compared to October 2023, the popularity of the Venue still remains intact.
Attractive features of Venue
The Venue, which is now available in 26 variants, is offered to customers with three engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. Apart from this, various transmission options are also available including 5-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT. Its price starts from ₹ 9.48 lakh and goes up to ₹ 16.30 lakh (Delhi, on-road prices).
In September 2024, Hyundai updated the Venue and Venue N Line, which include new gearboxes and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) features. Along with this, Venue has been introduced as India’s first compact SUV to use driver assistance system.
Another big feature of the Venue is its fuel efficiency. With a 1.0 GDI petrol engine, it gives a mileage of 18.27 kmpl in a 6-speed manual transmission, while a 7-speed dual clutch transmission with a 1.0 GDI engine gives a mileage of 18.15 kmpl. At the same time, the diesel variant gives a mileage of 24.2 kmpl.
Venue N Line: Sporty look and great driving experience
Hyundai launched the Venue N Line in September 2022, which is a sporty version. It has a 1.0 liter turbo-petrol engine and 7-speed DCT transmission. The model has got special exterior changes, including red accents and N Line badging, which further enhance its attractiveness.
Next Generation Venue and new production plant
Hyundai Motor India plans to launch the next generation of Venue from the company’s new Talegaon plant, which was acquired from General Motors India in 2023. The new Venue will be launched in 2025 and will have a new design and modern features. The company aims to strengthen its hold in the compact SUV segment through this model.
Popularity of Compact SUV in Indian Market
The Indian market, especially the compact SUV segment, is growing rapidly. Sales of this segment have increased by 25% in 2024, which is 50% of the total 2.5 million utility vehicles (UVs) sold in the Indian market. Venue is continuously writing its success story by being a part of this growing trend.
The success of Hyundai Venue in the Indian market is a clear indication that the small size SUV segment is growing rapidly. Its performance, style and affordable price have made it a favorite choice among Indian customers. The constant improvements and updates made by Hyundai have made it even more attractive, and it is expected that the upcoming generation Venue will continue this series of success.
