[SilverStreak3]

Here's a really good interview that Autocar India put together about the Hyundai Venue.

 

[SmugMan]

I wish diesel would be an option for the NA market but at best it'll be a 4-cyl turbo ICE engine.

 

[SilverStreak3]

That would be cool to see a diesel version in North America. I wish we had more variety aside from the usual VW's, BMW's, and Mercedes'.

 

[SmugMan]

That would be cool to see a diesel version in North America. I wish we had more variety aside from the usual VW's, BMW's, and Mercedes'.

PHEV's are our only hope. Fortunately the prices on them are coming down.

 

[SilverStreak3]

PHEV's are our only hope. Fortunately the prices on them are coming down.

I'd be very interested in seeing a PHEV version, it definitely seems like the best option if the Venue came to the States.

 

[SmugMan]

I'd be very interested in seeing a PHEV version, it definitely seems like the best option if the Venue came to the States.

Hyundai can't have it any other way.
Hybrids within where a Venue PHEV would be priced are coming out soon. They have to keep up.

 

[SilverStreak3]

Hyundai can't have it any other way.
Hybrids within where a Venue PHEV would be priced are coming out soon. They have to keep up.

Very true, it's such a tight market they can't afford to fall behind.

 

[venuefan]

Very true, it's such a tight market they can't afford to fall behind.

They're already a bit behind and playing catch up.
Fortunately in some ways they convinced people with other Korean products that Hyundai is worth considering.

 

[SilverStreak3]

They're already a bit behind and playing catch up.
Fortunately in some ways they convinced people with other Korean products that Hyundai is worth considering.

Hyundai has done a great job with improving the build quality of their vehicles. Now they just have to catch up with the growing trend of hybrids and EVs.

 

[venuefan]

Hyundai has done a great job with improving the build quality of their vehicles. Now they just have to catch up with the growing trend of hybrids and EVs.

I heard Hyundai/Kia interiors are the least forgiving. Some experience unusual wear from the start!