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2026 Hyundai Venue: What’s New & What to Expect

The 2026 Hyundai Venue marks significant changes for Hyundai’s popular sub-4 metre compact SUV in India. Slated for launch around November 4, 2025, this new generation Venue brings bold design updates, upgraded tech, enhanced safety, and more premium features. India Today+3vehicle24.in+3Carchhe+3

Exterior Redesign & Styling Updates

The 2026 Venue receives a refreshed look inspired by Hyundai’s newer SUVs like the Creta and Exter. Key design highlights include:

• A wider, more imposing parametric grille with horizontal slats, giving a bold front face. RushLane+291Wheels+2

• Split LED headlamps: slimmer DRLs running along the bonnet line, with main headlamps placed lower, resulting in a more aggressive stance. RushLane+291Wheels+2

• Redesigned bumpers with a silver skid plate up front. India Today+291Wheels+2

• New alloy wheels, likely 16-inch in standard trims, possibly 17-inch in higher/N-Line variants. RushLane+1

• At the rear, connected LED taillights (LED light-bar or light strip) and updated bumper designs add modernity. Team-BHP.com+291Wheels+2

Interior & Features: More Premium, More Tech

One of the biggest upgrades is inside the cabin. Hyundai appears to have leaned heavily into premium touches and tech:

• Dual large screens: A curved dual-screen setup (about 10.2-inch or even up to 12.3-inch) for the infotainment system + digital instrument cluster. RushLane+2RushLane+2

• Feature rich cabin: Expect ventilated front seats, possibly rear vents, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting. RushLane+2RushLane+2

• Advanced safety & driver aids: Level-2 ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, etc.), 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, blind spot monitoring etc. RushLane+2Maxabout Cars+2

• Comfort & convenience: Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, revamped dashboard and switchgear, new steering wheel design, possibly reclining or sliding rear seats, better material quality. RushLane+2Carchhe+2

Powertrain & Mechanical Details

Hyundai is expected to retain the current engine options rather than overhaul them, given proven reliability and customer familiarity. Changes are more on transmissions and refinement, rather than totally new engines. Key points:

• Petrol engines: 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and 1.0-litre turbo petrol. RushLane+2RushLane+2

• Diesel option: 1.5-litre diesel to continue, likely with manual transmission. India Today+2Carchhe+2

• Transmission options: Manual, possibly more automatic / DCT or similar auto choices in higher trims. RushLane+1

Safety & Driving Assistance

The 2026 Venue is expected to significantly up its safety game. Some of the anticipated inclusions:

• Level-2 ADAS: offering more advanced driver assistance like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping / centering, collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, etc. Maxabout Cars+1

• 360-degree camera, blind spot detection, front parking sensors. RushLane+2Carchhe+2

• Structural improvements may enhance rigidity, likely leading to better crash performance (rumours hint at potential for improved safety ratings). Cartoq+1

Price, Trim & Possible Variants

Some rumours and leaks give us clues about pricing and variants:

• Expected launch date: 4 November 2025. vehicle24.in+1

• Starting price is likely to be around ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom, India), with higher trims (and possibly the N-Line version) costing more. Carchhe+1

• An N-Line variant is also in the works, which will emphasize sportier styling: red accents, possibly different wheels, stiffer suspension tweaks, etc. RushLane+1

Competition & Market Positioning

The Venue has been a strong contender in the compact SUV segment. With these updates, it's clear Hyundai wants to stay ahead of key rivals by offering more premium features, enhanced tech and safety. Key competitors include:

• Tata Nexon

• Maruti Suzuki Brezza

• Kia Sonet

• Mahindra XUV 3XO

• Other rivals in the sub-4m SUV space. India Today+2RushLane+2

With features like Level-2 ADAS and dual large screens, Hyundai seems to be shifting the Venue more upmarket, appealing to buyers who want compact size without sacrificing modern tech.

What Buyers Should Keep in Mind

• Price vs features: The upgraded features will likely push the top variants’ pricing higher. Buyers should look closely at which trim gets which features.

• Fuel economy vs power: Retaining older engines means that while reliability is good, buyers expecting huge gains in performance or fuel efficiency might need to wait or opt for higher trims.

• After-sales & service: With more tech (ADAS, dual screens, etc.), maintenance / servicing costs could rise slightly. Warranty coverage for electronics will matter.

• Resale value: Updated design and safety features often help resale value, especially when safety‐norms and expectations are rising.

Conclusion

The 2026 Hyundai Venue is shaping up to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor: sharper design, more sophisticated tech, advanced safety, and premium touches. It balances what made the Venue successful (compact size, urban usability) with what modern buyers expect (connectivity, safety, comfort).

For buyers in India keen on a compact SUV with modern features and strong safety credentials—without stepping too far into luxury price territory—the new Venue could hit a sweet spot. But as always, it’ll be important to pick the right variant that gives you the features you care about without overpaying.