KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Bold new grille and connected LED taillights enhance design.
- The dual-tone interior offers a more premium feel.
- Rear seats now feature two-step recline functionality.
- ADAS and Bluelink tech add advanced features.
The Hyundai Venue is one of the most popular sub-compact SUVs in India. The Venue SUV offers a great combo of features and performance which is quite impressive, considering the segment. However, this car received a facelift update a long time ago, and its latest iteration comes with some major changes inside and out. In this article, we will be talking about those changes comprehensively. Before moving ahead, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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Exterior Design
The exterior of the facelifted Hyundai Venue is a big leap forward when compared to the outgoing model. The new model features a bigger "Parametric Jewel Grille" with chrome accents. The new Venue doesn't get the silver insert around the fog lamps that we saw on the previous gen model. Instead, it now comes with a bigger air dam, flanked by a refreshed skid plate. All these design elements help the compact SUV look more contemporary and modern. Additionally, you get LED headlamps and DRLs on offer.
Jumping to the rear, the facelifted Venue features connected LED taillights and vertically positioned reflectors. Another new addition at the rear is an upgraded bumper with a faux skid plate. Overall, the rear now looks more cohesive and appealing.
Except for the new alloy wheels, there are no major upgrades on the side profile of the SUV. Notably, the new model is exactly similar in dimension to the previous generation model.
Interior
A few things have been changed on the inside too. Now, you get a dual-tone treatment which is visible throughout the cabin. The new dual-tone interior looks more premium than the all-black colour scheme that used to be available with the previous gen model. In addition to this, now you get a two-step recline functionality with the rear seats which significantly the comfort of the passengers at the back.
Features
On the feature front too, there are some major improvements on the facelifted Venue. The compact SUV now gets a power-adjustable driver's seat, Home-to-Car (H2C) with Google Voice Assistant, OTA updates, and multiple regional languages. In addition to this, you get an ADAS suite, Hyundai's own Bluelink-connected car tech, offering more than 60 connected features.
Other features:
- 8-inch infotainment system
- Semi-digital instrument cluster
- Ventilated front seats
- sunroof
- cruise control
- wireless charging pad
- keyless entry
Engine
The facelifted Hyundai Venue gets the same engine options as the previous gen model which include a 1.2-litre MPi petrol engine, a 1.0-litre Turbo petrol and a 1.5 diesel unit.
- 1.2-litre MPi petrol: 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm
- 1.0-litre Turbo GDI: 118 bhp and 172 Nm
- 1.5-litre diesel engine: 99 bhp and 240 Nm
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Verdict
The facelifted Hyundai Venue impresses with its modern design, especially the bold new grille and connected LED taillights. Inside, the dual-tone interior and enhanced rear seat comfort elevate the cabin experience. With new tech features like ADAS and power-adjustable driver's seat, it feels more premium, though the engine lineup remains unchanged. Overall, a strong update for a popular sub-compact SUV.
