A Hyundai Venue N Line will likely be more of an appearance package.
The 2020 Hyundai Venue hasn’t even gone on sale yet, but another model is reportedly coming. Australia’s Drive spoke to Hyundai North America’s chief operating officer, Brian Smith, who revealed an N Line version would debut some time in the near future.
“N Line was just introduced in Detroit…This is really going to be a vehicle that I think applies to that as well. I think the next one will be Sonata but you’re going to see more across the lineup.” Hyundai first unveiled the Elantra GT N Line back in January. A Sonata is reportedly in the works, although it did not appear with the redesigned model at the New York Auto Show.
“N Line was just introduced in Detroit…This is really going to be a vehicle that I think applies to that as well. I think the next one will be Sonata but you’re going to see more across the lineup.” Hyundai first unveiled the Elantra GT N Line back in January. A Sonata is reportedly in the works, although it did not appear with the redesigned model at the New York Auto Show.
In a similar vein to the Elantra GT N Line, a Venue N Line would likely focus on appearance over out-and-out performance. The Elantra retains its same powertrain, but does get some new steering and suspension tuning. It also has stiffer springs, engine and transmission mounts. Overall, a Hyundai Venue N Line will don a sportier look and feel a bit more fun to drive, but have no more power.
The standard 2020 Hyundai Venue has a 1.6-liter engine with 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque. Base SE models come with a six-speed manual transmission, while SEL models get a CVT.
A Hyundai Venue N? Maybe
As to whether a full-on Hyundai Venue N was coming, Smith left the door option. He gave a simple response to Drive: “Could be.” In that case, we suspect the Venue may get a turbocharged version of the 1.6-liter engine from the Hyundai Kona. Although, I’d imagine Hyundai would N-ify the Kona first, before the Venue. The company revealed a Tucson N Line for the European market, but there’s no word on whether that will make its way to the U.S.
