{"id":70079,"date":"2026-03-10T13:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=70079"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:00:04","slug":"hyundai-venue-hits-1-lakh-bookings-new-hx8-diesel-at-variant-launched-at-rs-13-70-lakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/hyundai-venue-hits-1-lakh-bookings-new-hx8-diesel-at-variant-launched-at-rs-13-70-lakh\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai Venue Hits 1 Lakh Bookings; New HX8 Diesel AT Variant Launched at Rs 13.70 Lakh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70083\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hyundai-Venue-Hits-1-Lakh-Bookings-New-HX8-Diesel-AT-Variant-Launched-at-Rs-13.70-Lakh-.webp\" alt=\"Hyundai Venue Hits 1 Lakh Bookings; New HX8 Diesel AT Variant Launched at Rs 13.70 Lakh \" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hyundai-Venue-Hits-1-Lakh-Bookings-New-HX8-Diesel-AT-Variant-Launched-at-Rs-13.70-Lakh-.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hyundai-Venue-Hits-1-Lakh-Bookings-New-HX8-Diesel-AT-Variant-Launched-at-Rs-13.70-Lakh--300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hyundai-Venue-Hits-1-Lakh-Bookings-New-HX8-Diesel-AT-Variant-Launched-at-Rs-13.70-Lakh--1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hyundai-Venue-Hits-1-Lakh-Bookings-New-HX8-Diesel-AT-Variant-Launched-at-Rs-13.70-Lakh--768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hyundai-Venue-Hits-1-Lakh-Bookings-New-HX8-Diesel-AT-Variant-Launched-at-Rs-13.70-Lakh--150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> Hyundai Venue 2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> generation has officially surpassed the 1,00,000 bookings milestone since its late 2025 debut. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To celebrate this rapid market success, Hyundai has launched a new mid-spec variant: the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/hyundai-cars\/venue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venue<\/a> HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT), priced at Rs. 13,69,900(ex-showroom).<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The newly introduced HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ) is designed for people who want a powerful diesel engine and a smooth automatic gearbox but don&#8217;t want to pay the &#8220;full price&#8221; for the top-of-the-line model.<\/span><\/p> <h2>Price<\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2129\"><table id=\"tablepress-2129\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2129\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Variant<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">HX 8 Diesel AT<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">HX 10 Diesel AT<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Difference<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Price (ex-showroom)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 13.70 lakh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Rs 15.51 lakh<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">(-1.81 lakh)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2129 from cache --> <h2>Powertrain<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2130\"><table id=\"tablepress-2130\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2130\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Specification<\/th><th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-2\">2026 Hyundai Venue HX 8<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Engine<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1-litre turbo-petrol<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.5-litre Diesel (NEW)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Power<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">120 PS<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">116 PS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Torque<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">172 Nm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">250 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Transmission<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6-speed MT\/ 7-speed DCT<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6-speed AT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2130 from cache --><\/span><\/p> <h2>Features<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The new Hyundai Venue HX 8 diesel automatic variant comes packed with some impressive features. You\u2019ll find ventilated front seats that can be adjusted in four different ways, along with stylish dual-tone leatherette seats that proudly display the Venue branding. Plus, it offers over-the-air updates, BlueLink connected car technology, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For those who love a bit of excitement, it has rear disc brakes, multiple drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport), traction control modes for different terrains (Sand, Mud, and Snow), and even paddle shifters for a sportier driving experience.<\/span><\/p> <h2>Verdict<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The introduction of the HX8 variant puts the Venue in a stronger position against its primary rivals, the Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon. 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