Hyundai has unveiled the second generation of its compact SUV, the Venue, ahead of its launch on 4th November. After months of testing, the second-gen venue will finally come to life after a long 5-year run of the first iteration. This new Venue promises to boast new tech updates, interior updates, and an all-over lifecycle refresh. Let’s dive in deeper to know more about the new Hyundai Venue in detail.
Exterior Design & Dimensions- “Exter On Steroids”
The second-generation Venue receives a complete redesign. Every element on the exterior of the Venue has been redesigned and updated. The front now gets a connected LED DRL strip headlight unit, which runs across the bonnet line, joining the C-shaped LED DRLs in the corner at the lower bottom of the front bumper. The new main headlamp units now sit lower on the bumper and are vertically stacked. The front grille also gets a refresh, and the lower bumper gets a chunky silver skid plate.
On the side, the Venue tends to look more muscular now with a new boxy silhouette. It sports newer body lines above the wheel arches. The C-pillar has been redesigned as well, with a rear quarter glass. The silver roof rails are taller than before, while the SUV sits on newly designed 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels with an aero design.
At the rear, it gets a new, freshly redesigned connected LED taillamps, broad new Venue badging, along with a shark fin antenna and a chunkier rear bumper, which tends to make the Venue look taller with a higher ground clearance. Dimension-wise, the Venue is now 48 MM Taller, 30 MM Wider, and 20 MM longer at the wheelbase (yet obviously staying under 4 Meters as a vehicle).
This new Venue may or may not appeal to everyone’s taste, specifically because of how this new Venue looks like the Exter went to the gym, but the Venue had become outdated and irrelevant, and this refresh was necessary.
Interior Design & Updates
Step inside the new Venue and you’ll notice this is a much different cabin from the older Venue’s interior, which looked at least 10 years old and lacked premiumness. The cabin now gets a thorough redesign that clearly raises the bar higher. It now features a new Dark Navy Blue and Dove Grey theme, along with upholstered leatherette seats. The dashboard has now been completely redesigned to look more up-to-date.
At the center, there’s an updated dual curved display setup for the infotainment and driver’s display, which are somehow even larger than what you get in the Creta or Alcazar. The presence of physical buttons is prominent throughout the cabin, and the center console also features a coffee-table-like design finished with ambient lighting around it. The steering wheel is new too, featuring the Morse code (four dots meaning the letter ‘H’ for Hyundai) instead of the traditional logo. The sunroof remains a similarly sized single-pane type instead of the market’s favorite panoramic type.
- Ventilated front seats
- 12.3‑inch dual screens
- Rear window sunshades
- Moon‑white ambient lighting
- 360‑degree camera with front parking sensors
- 8‑speaker Bose sound system
- Level‑2 ADAS
- Electronic parking brake with auto‑hold
Powertrain & Performance
The Hyundai Venue continues to offer diverse powertrain lineups in the compact SUV segment, catering to city commuters and long-distance travelers. With multiple fuel types and transmission options, Hyundai ensures the Venue fits a wide range of Indian driving preferences and conditions.
| Engine | Type | Power & Torque | Transmission Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2‑litre Kappa MPi Petrol | Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 83 PS / 114 NM | 5‑speed Manual (5MT) |
| 1.0‑litre Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol | Turbocharged Petrol | 120 PS / 172 NM | 6‑speed iMT / 7‑speed DCT |
| 1.5‑litre U2 CRDi Diesel | Turbo Diesel | 116 PS / 250 NM | 6‑speed Manual / 6‑speed Automatic* |
* New diesel automatic variant added for 2025 model year.
Launch Timeline & Expected Pricing
The second gen Hyundai Venue will officially launch on the 4th of November to the Indian market. The pricing for the new Venue is expected to start at 8 lakh rupees and go up to 14 lakh rupees ex-showroom. Official prices will be revealed on the 4th, but the bookings are open with a token amount of 25,000 rupees. The second-gen Venue will rival the likes of the Mahindra XUV-3X0, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and the Skoda Kylaq.
