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Is the trade off of city driving comfort for the Venue N Line’s stiffer suspension worth it?

by Ashutoshover 1 year ago0 views5 comments
While the Hyundai Venue N Line does get a sportier suspension setup over the normal Venue, the promise is better handling, as well as a more entertaining drive. The downside is a firmer ride for which some users have said is not as comfortable for everyday city driving. A stiffer suspension is intended to decrease body roll and also increase the car's cornering stability, but delivers more road imperfections in the cabin. This has prompted arguments from would be buyers and owners about whether the performance gains are worth the potential reduction in ride comfort for those who mainly drive urban commute. The talk often is about the balance between sportiness and practicality in a compact SUV and if the N Line’s suspension tuning finds the sweet spot for its intended crowd.
Hyundai Venue N Line
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Comments (5)

Pranshuover 1 year ago
It's a compromise and I'm happy with it. But the ride is obviously stiffer and not unbearable. It’s made up for by the improved handling, especially if you want to have some fun on the weekends.
Arjunover 1 year ago
I have one and quite frankly you just get used to it. The feel is a bit tighter now, and I appreciate that. The first week was a bit jarring. It's not as bad as some people will have you believe and it really comes into its own on smooth roads.
Kalikaover 1 year ago
That depends on what you value. When you're someone who enjoys spirited driving and drives the highways often the N Line's suspension is good. It might be overkill for a pure city use. So I would say test drive both of them extensively before making a decision.
Niratiover 1 year ago
Not for me. I drove both and the regular Venue is much more comfortable for daily driving. Our pothole riddled roads are too rough for the N Line's suspension. It's too sporty, it's trying too hard.
Arjunover 1 year ago
Absolutely worth it! The Venue N Line is a proper hot hatch, thanks to the stiffer suspension. You do feel more bumps but it’s an incredible trade off in handling. The regular Venue is not fun to drive, this is.
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