Hyundai Motor India is gearing up to launch the next-gen version of the Venue in India. The launch has been scheduled for November 4. The Hyundai Venue was first launched in India in May 2019. It was facelifted in 2022. This will be its first generational update for the compact SUV. Internally codenamed QU2i, test mules of the SUV have been spotted on multiple occasions throughout the year. The upcoming model will receive several cosmetic and feature upgrades, but will remain the same under the hood. Hyundai will open bookings for the SUV in the coming weeks.
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Next-gen Hyundai Venue: What to expect?
The new Hyundai Venue will borrow several design elements from the Creta. These will be most visible on its front fascia. Test mules have revealed that it will get a split headlamp setup along with vertically stacked LED DRLs. The grille will flaunt a rectangular pattern. The front and rear bumpers will be redesigned as well. The SUV will rock the same dimensions and profile as the current model. However, it will get a new design for its 16-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the next-gen Venue will get a new dashboard and a twin display unit. This unit will comprise 2 10.25-inch displays, one for the touchscreen infotainment system and the other for the digital instrument cluster. The AC vents and physical control knobs for the HVAC system will be positioned below the infotainment system. In terms of big feature upgrades, the Venue will get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and a Level 2 ADAS package.
Things will remain the same under the hood of the new Hyundai Venue, as it will retain the 3 powertrain options of the current-gen model. The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine produces a maximum power output of 83hp and 114Nm of torque. This engine can be mated to a 5-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine puts out 120hp and 170Nm. This engine can also be paired with a 5-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Lastly, the 1.5-litre diesel engine generates a maximum power output of 115hp and 250Nm of torque. This engine is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission.
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Final Thoughts
Apart from the next-gen Venue, Hyundai is also road testing the facelifted version of the 4th-gen Verna. The refreshed sedan will launch in India in the first quarter of 2026. The current-gen Venue is priced between Rs 7.26 lakh and Rs 12.46 lakh. The next-gen model will demand a notable premium. We expect its prices to start at Rs 7.90 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
