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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Venue
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
UNI-S
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Venue
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Compact SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1180 kg
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Length
4539 mm
4040 mm
Width
1865 mm
1770 mm
Height
1680 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2656 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
167 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
475 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1825 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.66 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
NE15TG-AC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
138 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
190 km/h
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
3 selectable modes
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
7
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (6 sensors)
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
540-degree HD panoramic view
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
540-degree HD panoramic view
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Microfiber leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch up/down
All
Keyless Entry
Passive entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1106 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1106 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary-use spare
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Sound System
8
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Passive entry
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Infotainment System
12.8-inch infotainment system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch instrument display
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.8-inch
8 inch
Touchscreen
12.8-inch
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8-inch
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
8 Bose Premium
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 mm
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Temporary-use spare
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent
Torsion Beam
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km
125 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Not confirmed
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
469900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
469900
Not confirmed
Spec
UNI-S
Venue
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This UNI-S and Venue comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: UNI-S 59 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: UNI-S 55 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: UNI-S 92 vs Venue 87.
Practicality index: UNI-S 68 vs Venue 64.
Ownership-cover index: UNI-S not separately scored vs Venue 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
UNI-S leads by 6 points
UNI-S and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 63 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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