Hyundai Launches VENUE with India’s First Intelligent Manual Transmission and Sports Trim
Hyundai Motor India Ltd today launched the highly anticipated Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) and introduced Sport trim in their Compact SUV model VENUE. The SUV is India’s 1st car model to come with clutch-less intelligent manual transmission. Hyundai is offering the revolutionary new clutch pedal free iMT technology on its highly successful Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6 engine mated to 6-Speed Manual Transmission that features an electro-mechanically actuated clutch.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr SS Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Hyundai has consistently set the benchmark with new Products and Technologies that offer Superior Design, Comfort, Performance and Efficiency. VENUE – India’s First Connected and most awarded SUV of 2019-2020, has now been launched with the innovative Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) and Sport Trim. With this, we are once again setting new standards for the industry that will enhance Customer Delight and revolutionize the way India Drives.”
FUNCTIONING OF INTELLIGENT MANUAL TRANSMISSION (iMT) –
Hyundai’s iMT technology features a Transmission Gear Shift (TGS) Lever with Intention Sensor, Hydraulic Actuator and Transmission Control Unit (TCU). The system has been designed to offer a seamless Drive Experience by incorporating a cohesive logic between the various components on manual transmissions:
- Transmission Control Unit receives signal from TGS Lever Intention Sensor, indicating driver’s desire to change gears.
- TCU sends signal to engage Hydraulic Actuator forming Hydraulic Pressure.
- Hydraulic Pressure is then sent to Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) through Clutch Tube.
- Concentric Slave Cylinder uses this pressure to control the clutch and pressure plate, thereby engaging and disengaging the clutch.
- Driver is able to seamlessly shift gears without the need to mechanically operate clutch pedal.
Sport trim in VENUE is being offered on Hyundai’s globally proven 1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel BS6 engine (6MT) as well as Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6 engine (iMT/ 7DCT).
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VENUE ENGINE OPTIONS |
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TORQUE (kgm/rpm) |
SX |
SX+ |
SX(O) |
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Sport Trim |
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Kappa 1.0 l Turbo GDi Petrol BS6 |
120/6 000 |
17.5/ 1 500 ~ 4 000 |
iMT |
7DCT |
iMT |
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1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel BS6 |
100/4 000 |
24.5/1 500 ~ 2 750 |
6MT |
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6MT |
The Sport trim gets Paddle Shifters with Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6 engine mated to 7DCT that is available on SX+ trim .
The new Sport trim features:
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VENUE |
Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel BS6 |
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iMT |
7DCT |
6MT |
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Sport Trim |
SX |
SX(O) |
SX+ |
SX |
SX(O) |
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Dual Tone Exterior Color |
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SPORT Emblem |
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Red Brake Calipers |
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Glossy Black Front Grille with Red Insert |
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Dark Grey Front Bumper Garnish |
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Dark Grey Roof Rail with Red Insert |
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Red Inserts on the Wheel Arches and Body Side Molding |
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INTERIOR |
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D-Cut Steering with Red Stich |
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X |
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Sporty Metal Pedals |
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Dark Grey Upholstery |
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Red Color Accents on Knobs |
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Red Stitching/ Piping on Upholstery, Door Trim, TGS, Steering |
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Hyundai has introduced an New Dual Tone Titan Grey with Phantom Black Roof color option. Sport Trim is also available in Dual Tone Polar White with Phantom Black Roof. Hyundai has also introduced the VENUE powered by Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6 with iMT on SX and SX(O) variants ,the company has also launched a new S+ Trim on VENUE with Kappa 1.2 l Petrol BS6 engine with 5MT. The new variant will feature Projector Headlamps & Projector Fog Lamp, LED Tail Lamps and 20.32 cm Touch Screen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Prices Pan India –
- VENUE – Sport Trim Price Details:
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POWERTRAIN |
Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6/ iMT |
Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6/ 7DCT |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel BS6/ 6MT |
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Trim |
SX |
SX(O) |
SX+ |
SX |
SX(O) |
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Price (in ₹) ex-showroom |
10 20 360 |
11 20 900 |
11 58 400 |
10 30 700 |
11 52 700 |
- VENUE with iMT – Price Details:
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POWERTRAIN |
Kappa 1.0 l T-GDi Petrol BS6/ iMT |
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Trim |
SX |
SX(O) |
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Price (in ₹) ex-showroom |
9 99 990 |
11 08 500 |
- VENUE Kappa 1.2 l Petrol BS6/ 5MT Price (in ₹) ex-showroom – Rs 8 31 900
