The VENUE offers petrol, turbo petrol and diesel engine options, connected car features, Level 2 ADAS in selected variants, a spacious cabin and a bold SUV stance. It is suitable for city users, families and buyers who want a compact SUV with a premium feel.
Exterior Design: Bold Looks and Distinctive Presence
The Hyundai VENUE has a strong and modern exterior design. The official brochure highlights its dark chrome radiator grille, twin horn LED DRLs, quad beam LED headlamps, LED turn indicators and horizon LED positioning lamp. These features give the SUV a futuristic and confident front profile.
Other design highlights include bold front and rear skid plates, muscular wheel arches, bridge-type roof rails, rear horizon LED tail lamp, signature C-pillar garnish and aerodynamic spoiler with LED high-mounted stop lamp. Higher variants also get R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels, improving its premium SUV stance.
Overall, the VENUE looks bold, wide and road-focused. It is designed for buyers who want a compact SUV that stands out in traffic and also feels premium from every angle.
Interior and Cabin Comfort
Inside, the Hyundai VENUE offers a premium cabin experience. The brochure highlights a dual-tone dark navy and dove grey interior theme, terrazzo-textured crashpad finish, D-cut steering wheel, coffee-table centre console and premium leatherette armrest.
The cabin has ample headroom, shoulder room and knee room. Comfort features include dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding, scooped front seatback, rear seat armrest with cupholders, 60:40 split rear seat, 2-step rear reclining seat and rear window sunshade.
The VENUE also offers a spacious boot of 375 litres as per VDA 215 method. This makes it practical for family trips, luggage and everyday usage.
Technology and Infotainment
Technology is a major highlight of the all-new Hyundai VENUE. It gets dual 62.5 cm curved panoramic displays, including a 12.3-inch navigation system and a 12.3-inch full digital display cluster in the top variant.
The VENUE also uses ccNC, or Connected Car Navigation Cockpit, designed to provide a connected and convenient driving experience. The 12.3-inch ccNC navigation system is mentioned as being accelerated by NVIDIA.
Key technology features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, quick control screen, split screen, turn-by-turn navigation, ambient sounds of nature, Hyundai Bluelink, controller OTA vehicle updates and connected car functions in selected variants.
Key technology highlights: dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic display, ccNC navigation, wireless smartphone connectivity, OTA updates, Bluelink, Bose 8-speaker sound system and digital cluster.
Comfort and Convenience Features
The Hyundai VENUE offers several premium comfort features. The brochure highlights front-row ventilated seats, voice-enabled smart electric sunroof, fully automatic temperature control, Bose premium 8-speaker sound system, wireless smartphone charger and smart key with push button start.
Higher variants also offer surround view monitor, blind spot view monitor, electric 4-way driver seat, rear AC vents, glovebox cooling, electric parking brake with auto hold, paddle shifters, cruise control, drive mode select and traction control modes.
These features make the VENUE suitable for buyers who want both daily convenience and premium SUV comfort.
Safety and ADAS
Safety is another strong area of the Hyundai VENUE. According to the brochure, the SUV gets 6 airbags standard, 33 standard safety features and more than 65 advanced safety features. The body structure includes 71 percent application of hot stamping, ultra high strength steel, advanced high strength steel and high strength steel.
Safety features include ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-start Assist Control, tyre pressure monitoring system highline, emergency stop signal, ISOFIX child seat anchor, rear parking sensors, rear camera with dynamic guidelines and driver rear view monitor.
The top variant also offers Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS with 16 features. These include Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for car, pedestrian, cycle and junction turning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, High Beam Assist and Leading Vehicle Departure Alert.
Engine and Performance
The 1.2-litre Kappa MPi petrol engine produces 61 kW, equal to 83 PS, at 6000 r/min and 114.7 Nm of torque at 4200 r/min. This engine is suitable for regular city usage.
The 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo GDi petrol engine produces 88.3 kW, equal to 120 PS, at 6000 r/min and 172 Nm of torque between 1500 and 4000 r/min. It is the better choice for buyers who want stronger performance.
The 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine produces 85 kW, equal to 116 PS, at 4000 r/min and 250 Nm of torque between 1500 and 2750 r/min. It is suitable for buyers who drive longer distances and want stronger torque.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
1.2L MPi Petrol |
1.0L Turbo GDi Petrol |
1.5L CRDi Diesel |
| Displacement |
1197 cc |
998 cc |
1493 cc |
| Maximum Power |
61 kW / 83 PS @ 6000 r/min |
88.3 kW / 120 PS @ 6000 r/min |
85 kW / 116 PS @ 4000 r/min |
| Maximum Torque |
114.7 Nm @ 4200 r/min |
172 Nm @ 1500-4000 r/min |
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 r/min |
| Transmission |
5-speed Manual |
6-speed Manual / 7-speed DCT |
6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
45 litres |
Dimensions
| Dimension |
Measurement |
| Length |
3995 mm |
| Width |
1800 mm |
| Height |
1665 mm with R16 wheel size and roof rails |
| Wheelbase |
2520 mm |
Suspension, Brakes and Tyres
The VENUE uses McPherson strut with coil spring suspension at the front and coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring at the rear. Front brakes are disc type, while rear brakes vary between drum and disc depending on the variant.
Tyre options include 195/65 R15 steel wheels with cover, 215/60 R16 styled steel wheels and 215/60 R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels. The spare wheel is 195/65 R15 steel wheel, except for selected 1.2 petrol HX 2 configuration where tyre mobility kit is provided.
Variants
Hyundai VENUE is offered in HX 2, HX 4, HX 5, HX 5+, HX 6, HX 6T, HX 7, HX 8 and HX 10 variants. Lower variants focus on essential features and safety, while higher variants add premium technology, ADAS, connected features and comfort equipment.
The HX 10 is the most feature-loaded variant with dual curved panoramic displays, 31.24 cm navigation system, full digital cluster, Bose sound system, advanced ADAS and connected car features.
Colour Options
Hyundai VENUE colour options include Mystic Sapphire, Hazel Blue, Dragon Red, Atlas White, Titan Grey and Abyss Black. Dual-tone options include Atlas White with Abyss Black roof and Hazel Blue with Abyss Black roof.
Final Verdict
The Hyundai VENUE is a feature-rich compact SUV that offers bold styling, advanced technology, strong safety and multiple engine choices. It is suitable for buyers who want a practical SUV for city and highway usage with premium features.
The 1.2 petrol is practical for regular city driving, the 1.0 turbo petrol is suitable for performance-focused buyers and the 1.5 diesel is better for long-distance users. Overall, the Hyundai VENUE is a modern compact SUV with a strong mix of safety, comfort, technology and performance.
