Help you pick the right 2025 Hyundai Venue variant by objectively weighing ex-showroom prices, powertrains, features and value-for-money (VFM). We cover petrol (NA & turbo) and diesel options, explain what each variant adds (and misses), and finish with clear recommendations.
TL;DR (Buyer’s Picks)
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Most buyers (petrol-automatic): HX6 (1.0 Turbo DCT) — best balance of must-have features + price; our Top Recommendation.
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Budget petrol (manual): HX2 (1.2 NA MT) — acceptable equipment, strongest VFM in 1.2 NA line.
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Budget turbo (manual): HX2 / HX5 (1.0 Turbo MT) — performance upgrade at sensible prices; HX2 edges value.
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Feature-seekers: HX8 (Turbo MT/DCT) — ventilated seats, powered driver seat and niceties justify the step up.
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ADAS lovers: HX10 (Turbo DCT / Diesel AT) — adds the major ADAS suite and 12.3″ cockpit.
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N Line styling: N10 (Turbo DCT) — can buy for cosmetics + bigger wheels; not the best value.
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Diesel: Line is wider now (incl. 6-AT). HX5 Diesel AT looks the sweet spot for convenience; HX7 Diesel MT for max diesel goodies. (Formal diesel VFM pending, see notes below.)
Powertrains & Variant Matrix (What’s New for 2025)
Hyundai keeps the familiar powertrains and adds a diesel automatic (6-speed torque converter) plus a fresh HX-series variant ladder.
Powertrain Menu
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1.2L Normal Petrol (MT)
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1.0L Turbo Petrol (MT)
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1.0L Turbo Petrol (7-DCT)
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1.5L Turbo Diesel (MT)
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1.5L Turbo Diesel (6-AT) ← new for 2025
Dual-tone paint is optional on HX6 and above (~₹18,000).
Prices (Ex-Showroom, November 2025)
A) 1.2 NA vs 1.0 Turbo (MT & DCT)
| Variant | 1.2 NA MT | Diff | 1.0 Turbo MT | Diff | 1.0 Turbo DCT |
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| HX2 | ₹7,89,900 | ₹90,000 | ₹8,79,900 | – | – |
| HX4 | ₹8,79,900 | – | – | – | – |
| HX5 | ₹9,14,900 | ₹59,500 | ₹9,74,400 | ₹92,500 | ₹10,66,900 |
| N6 | – | – | ₹10,55,400 | ₹90,000 | ₹11,45,400 |
| HX6 | ₹10,42,900 | – | – | – | ₹11,97,700 |
| HX6T | ₹10,70,400 | – | – | – | – |
| HX8 | – | – | ₹11,80,700 | ₹1,04,000 | ₹12,84,700 |
| HX10 | – | – | – | – | ₹14,56,200 |
| N10 | – | – | – | – | ₹15,30,100 |
Useful deltas:
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Turbo MT carries ~₹60k–90k over 1.2 NA MT (variant-dependent).
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Turbo DCT carries ~₹93k–₹1.04 lakh over Turbo MT.
B) Turbo Petrol vs Turbo Diesel
| Variant | 1.0 Turbo DCT | Diff | 1.0 Turbo MT | Diff | 1.5 Diesel MT | Diff | 1.5 Diesel AT |
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| HX2 | – | – | ₹8,79,900 | ₹90,000 | ₹9,69,900 | – | – |
| HX5 | ₹10,66,900 | ₹92,500 | ₹9,74,400 | ₹89,500 | ₹10,63,900 | ₹94,500 | ₹11,58,400 |
| N6 | ₹11,45,400 | ₹90,000 | ₹10,55,400 | – | – | – | – |
| HX6 | ₹11,97,700 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| HX7 | – | – | – | – | ₹12,51,100 | – | – |
| HX8 | ₹12,84,700 | ₹1,04,000 | ₹11,80,700 | – | – | – | – |
| HX10 | ₹14,56,200 | – | – | – | – | – | ₹15,51,100 |
| N10 | ₹15,30,100 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Quick take: Diesel MT is ~₹90k above Turbo MT; Diesel AT adds ~₹95k over Diesel MT.
Variant-by-Variant: What You Get, What You Miss, Should You Buy?
HX2 (Base) — MT only (1.2 NA / 1.0 Turbo / 1.5 Diesel)
Why it exists: stretch every rupee without compromising core safety and screen size.
Key features (highlights):
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Safety kit incl. ESC, HSA, 5x 3-point belts, pretensioners, ISOFIX; 2x side + 2x curtain airbags
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10.25″ touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay; 4 speakers; BT/FM/USB
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4.2″ color MID, rear AC vents, all power windows, remote locking
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LED DRLs & tail-lamps, faux skid plates, shark fin antenna
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Wheels: 15″ steel (1.2); 16″ steel (Turbo/Diesel) with wheel covers
Misses (notable): TPMS, parcel tray, height-adjustable driver seat, auto AC, front armrest.
Verdict:
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1.2 NA MT: Best value in the NA line; buy if tight budget.
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1.0 Turbo MT: Worth considering; you live with a few omissions.
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1.5 Diesel MT: Now available; big torque for city + highway on a budget.
HX4 — 1.2 NA MT only
Adds over HX2: TPMS, rear defogger, rear camera, power-fold mirrors, mirror indicators, dark chrome grille, dual-tone grey/green interior + fabric.
Still missing: front armrest, height-adjust driver seat, split-fold rear backrest, auto AC, parcel tray.
Price jump: ₹90,000 over HX2 (same engine).
Verdict: Not recommended. VFM ≈ 30%; the premium isn’t justified by the few add-ons.
HX5 — All five powertrains (NA MT, Turbo MT/DCT, Diesel MT/AT)
Adds over HX4:
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Keyless + push start (petrol), auto-fold ORVMs (petrol), paddle shifters (auto)
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Cruise control (turbo), sunroof, height-adjust driver seat
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Engine remote start (turbo petrol), front armrest w/ storage (auto only)
Still missing: Rear parcel tray, auto AC, rear armrest (MT), rear window sunshades.
Verdict:
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Turbo MT/DCT: Can consider if budget-focused.
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NA MT: Poor value; consider HX2 or jump to turbo.
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Diesel MT/AT: Healthy spread; HX5 Diesel AT looks well-priced for convenience.
N6 (N Line) — Turbo MT/DCT only
Adds over HX5: Rear discs, EPB + auto-hold, 17″ alloys, twin exhausts, LED headlamps, N Line cosmetics (black-red interior, red calipers), e-parking brake, metal pedals; removes sunroof.
Still missing for the price: Front & rear armrests (some), auto AC, passenger vanity mirror, split rear backrest, rear washer-wiper, sunshades.
Verdict: Not recommended. Eye-candy but misses several must-haves for ₹10–11 lakh+ territory.
HX6 & HX6T
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HX6: 1.2 NA MT and 1.0 Turbo DCT
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HX6T: 1.2 NA MT (adds connected features vs HX6 NA)
Adds over HX5:
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Auto AC, LED headlamps, wireless charger, auto headlamps, rear parcel tray
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Driver one-touch up/down, rear window sunshades, front armrest (now also for MT), roof rails, leather steering/gear knob
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(Turbo only): 2x adjustable rear headrests, 60:40 split rear, 2-step rear recline, puddle lamps, cooled glovebox, boot lamp
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(HX6T only): Telematics + OTA infotainment
Verdict:
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HX6 1.0 Turbo DCT: Top Recommendation for petrol-automatic buyers — ticks the must-haves at a justified price.
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HX6/HX6T 1.2 NA MT: Better kit, but value still trails turbo; consider upgrading to turbo if possible.
HX7 — Diesel MT only
Adds over HX6 (feature set alignment):
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Connected front & rear LED light bar, LED indicators, 16″ machined alloys
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Ambient lighting (dashboard), engine remote start now on diesel, telematics + OTA
Verdict: Strong diesel MT package with visual upgrades. If you specifically want diesel + manual with more equipment, HX7 is the answer. (Final diesel VFM calc TBA.)
HX8 — Turbo MT/DCT
Adds over HX7:
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Ventilated front seats, 4-way powered driver seat, leather upholstery, padded door armrests
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Drive modes + traction modes (auto only), EPB + auto-hold (auto only)
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Auto-fold ORVMs now standard (diesel too), centre console ambient light, blue/grey theme
Verdict: Worth considering. Mostly nice-to-haves, but fairly priced for the comfort jump (especially DCT with EPB/Auto-Hold + drive/traction modes).
HX10 — Top ADAS grade (Turbo DCT & Diesel AT)
Adds over HX8:
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12.3″ touchscreen, Bose audio (center speaker + sub), 12.3″ LCD cluster
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360° camera, blind view monitor, front + side + rear parking sensors
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Forward Collision Warning/Assist, Lane Keep/Follow, Adaptive Cruise with Stop-&-Go, Auto High Beam, Parking Collision Avoidance
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Idle start-stop (turbo petrol only)
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Auto-dimming IRVM
Verdict: Can buy if you value ADAS + premium cockpit. Price jump (~₹1.72 lakh over HX8 Turbo DCT) is meaningful but justified by tech.
N10 (N Line top) — Turbo DCT only
Adds over HX10:
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17″ alloys, red calipers, wing spoiler, N-Line exterior, sweeping indicators, red ambient lighting, metal pedals, black-red cabin theme, twin exhausts
Verdict: Can buy for styling/stance. Value is fine, but HX6/HX8/HX10 deliver cleaner feature-to-price logic.
VFM Snapshot (as provided)
Manual (2025 Hyundai Venue)
1.2 NA MT
| Variant | VFM % | Price | Recommendation |
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| HX2 | 100% | ₹7,89,900 | Best for budget buyers |
| HX4 | 30% | ₹8,79,900 | Not recommended |
| HX5 | 58% | ₹9,14,900 | Not recommended |
| HX6 | 54% | ₹10,42,900 | Better buy Venue Turbo |
| HX6T | 54% | ₹10,70,400 | Better buy Venue Turbo |
1.0 Turbo MT
| Variant | VFM % | Price | Recommendation |
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| HX2 | 97% | ₹8,79,900 | For budget-conscious |
| HX5 | 96% | ₹9,74,400 | Can buy |
| N6 | 111% | ₹10,55,400 | Misses must-haves; Not recommended |
| HX8 | 106% | ₹11,80,700 | Worth considering |
Note: The N6’s high VFM % reflects features per rupee vs base, but our qualitative verdict remains “not recommended” because feature distribution omits several must-haves in this price band.
Petrol-Automatic (1.0 Turbo DCT)
| Variant | VFM % | Price | Recommendation |
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| HX5 | 109% | ₹10,66,900 | For extremely budget-focused |
| N6 | 116% | ₹11,45,400 | Poor feature distribution; Not recommended |
| HX6 | 96% | ₹11,97,700 | Top Recommendation |
| HX8 | 112% | ₹12,84,700 | Worth considering |
| HX10 | 107% | ₹14,56,200 | Can buy for ADAS |
| N10 | 99% | ₹15,30,100 | Can buy for ADAS + styling |
Diesel VFM: Formal calculations are pending (as of Nov 6, 2025). Based on equipment & deltas, HX5 Diesel AT and HX7 Diesel MT appear balanced picks depending on your transmission preference.
Feature Must-Haves Checklist (What to aim for)
If you’re cross-shopping Venue variants, these features change the day-to-day experience the most:
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Auto AC → starts HX6
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Split-fold rear backrest & rear recline → HX6 (Turbo)
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Front & rear armrests → become widely available from HX6 (front on MT), HX8 adds ventilated fronts
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EPB + Auto-Hold → Auto powertrains in HX8 and above
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360° camera + robust ADAS → HX10
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Powered driver seat + ventilated seats → HX8
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Wireless charging, LED headlamps → HX6
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Sunroof → HX5 and up (except N6)
Use-Case Based Recommendations
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Heavy city + weekend getaways, prefer automatic: HX6 1.0 Turbo DCT. Smooth DCT, auto AC, split rear, wireless charging, LED headlamps, and thoughtful convenience touches hit the sweet spot.
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Value hunter (petrol, manual): HX2 1.2 NA MT if every rupee counts; else HX2 1.0 Turbo MT for the performance uplift at a modest premium.
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Long-distance commuter, high torque + efficiency: HX5 Diesel AT (convenience, price logic) or HX7 Diesel MT (kit + price). Choose AT if you sit in traffic often.
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Feature lover who won’t stretch to top: HX8 Turbo DCT — ventilated seats, powered driver seat, EPB/Auto-Hold, drive/traction modes add tangible comfort.
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Tech/ADAS enthusiast: HX10 — ADAS stack + 12.3″ cockpit + Bose + 360° camera justify it.
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Styling first: N10 — larger wheels, N-Line trims, twin exhausts and cabin accents; buy with eyes open about value.
What About Rivals?
The natural cross-shoppers are Kia Sonet, Mahindra 3XO, Tata Punch (upper trims), Citroën C3, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger.
Based on available information (no external specs supplied here), here’s how the Venue 2025 stakes its claim:
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Powertrain breadth: Few rivals match Venue’s NA petrol, turbo petrol (MT & DCT) and diesel (MT & AT) spread. The new Diesel AT improves its real-world usability vs competitors that have dropped diesels or restrict automatics.
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Feature ladder logic: Venue’s HX6 hits the “must-haves” sweet spot earlier in the line than many rivals (auto AC, LED headlamps, wireless charging, split rear, armrests), while HX8 layers comfort (ventilated seats/powered driver) often reserved for top trims elsewhere.
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ADAS availability: HX10 brings a wide ADAS suite (FCW/FCA, LKA/LFA, ACC with Stop-&-Go, PCAS) and 360° camera — this will out-tech several value rivals that stick to basic active safety.
Note: A precise engine specs, dimensions and mileage comparison versus Sonet/3XO/Punch/C3/Magnite/Kiger isn’t included here because those numbers weren’t provided. If you want, we can compile a separate spec table to line them up, apples-to-apples.
Detailed Feature Progression (Quick Reference)
| Band | Key Gains vs Lower |
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| HX2 → HX4 | TPMS, rear camera/defogger, power-fold ORVMs, dark chrome grille; still misses driver height adjust, auto AC, armrest. |
| HX4 → HX5 | Sunroof, keyless + push-start (petrol), cruise control (turbo), paddles (auto), driver height adjust, armrest (auto). |
| HX5 → HX6/HX6T | Auto AC, LED headlamps, wireless charger, driver 1-touch up/down, split-fold + rear recline (turbo), rear sunshades, cooled glovebox, boot lamp, puddle lamps; HX6T adds telematics + OTA. |
| HX6 → HX7 (Diesel MT) | Connected front & rear LED light bars, 16″ machined alloys, ambient lighting, engine remote start on diesel, telematics + OTA. |
| HX7 → HX8 (Turbo MT/DCT) | Ventilated front seats, 4-way power driver seat, leather, EPB + Auto-Hold (auto), drive & traction modes (auto), padded armrests, ambient light in console. |
| HX8 → HX10 | ADAS suite, 360° camera, 12.3″ touchscreen + 12.3″ cluster + Bose, blind view monitor, full perimeter parking sensors, auto-dimming IRVM. |
| HX10 → N10 | Styling and stance upgrades (17″, red accents, wing spoiler, twin exhausts, sweeping indicators, N-Line theme). |
Petrol vs Diesel: Which Way to Go?
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Petrol NA (1.2 MT): Best only if purchase price is paramount and your usage is light/city-biased.
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Petrol Turbo (1.0): Delivers the performance you feel daily. DCT greatly enhances convenience; HX6 DCT is the sweet spot.
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Diesel (1.5): For frequent highwayers/high mileage. The new Diesel AT removes the biggest friction point; HX5 Diesel AT looks compelling.
Ownership Balance: Cost, Comfort, Tech
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Cost control: HX2 (NA/Turbo) keeps the outlay lean; jump to HX5 only if sunroof/keyless/cruise matter to you.
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Comfort leap: HX6 is where Venue starts feeling premium in daily use (auto AC, LED, split rear, armrests).
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Premium touches: HX8 is the “pamper pack” (ventilated & powered driver seat, EPB/Auto-Hold on DCT).
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Tech head: HX10 is the no-compromise tech grade; N10 adds glam.
Sample Shopping Paths (Practical Shortlists)
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₹9–11 lakh (ex-showroom):
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HX2 1.0 Turbo MT (value + performance)
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HX5 1.0 Turbo MT/DCT (if you want sunroof/keyless/paddles)
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₹12–13 lakh:
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HX6 1.0 Turbo DCT (Top pick)
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HX8 1.0 Turbo MT (if you want ventilated/powered seat in MT)
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₹13–15.5 lakh:
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HX8 1.0 Turbo DCT (comfort-tech balance)
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HX10 1.0 Turbo DCT / 1.5 Diesel AT (ADAS suite)
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N10 1.0 Turbo DCT (if aesthetics trump value logic)
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Final Word
The 2025 Hyundai Venue tightens its game with a broader diesel lineup (hello Diesel AT), a more logical feature climb, and a credible ADAS-tech top tier. For most buyers, the HX6 1.0 Turbo DCT provides the best day-to-day experience per rupee. If you want the “feel-good” extras, HX8 is a fair splurge, and if advanced driver aids excite you, HX10 is a smart stretch. Budget hunters should stick to HX2 (NA or Turbo), and diesel loyalists now have meaningful choices, especially HX5 Diesel AT.
Appendix: Quick Price Tables (All Figures Ex-Showroom)
Petrol — Manual & Automatic
| Variant | 1.2 NA MT | 1.0 Turbo MT | 1.0 Turbo DCT |
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| HX2 | ₹7,89,900 | ₹8,79,900 | – |
| HX4 | ₹8,79,900 | – | – |
| HX5 | ₹9,14,900 | ₹9,74,400 | ₹10,66,900 |
| N6 | – | ₹10,55,400 | ₹11,45,400 |
| HX6 | ₹10,42,900 | – | ₹11,97,700 |
| HX6T | ₹10,70,400 | – | – |
| HX8 | – | ₹11,80,700 | ₹12,84,700 |
| HX10 | – | – | ₹14,56,200 |
| N10 | – | – | ₹15,30,100 |
Diesel — Manual & Automatic
| Variant | 1.5 Diesel MT | 1.5 Diesel AT |
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| HX2 | ₹9,69,900 | – |
| HX5 | ₹10,63,900 | ₹11,58,400 |
| HX7 | ₹12,51,100 | – |
| HX10 | – | ₹15,51,100 |




