The Hyundai Venue is the most affordable subcompact SUV in India from the Hyundai family. It comes in three powertrain options, with the turbo-petrol engine being the most powerful. It integrates with both manual and dual clutch transmissions. Its compact size makes it urban-friendly and occupies a similar footprint to a hatchback. The 2026 Hyundai Venue named HX is taller and slightly wider than the older version, and has more safety features. It has a 5-star Bharat NCAP and comes with Level-2 ADAS in top variants. This tech-filled vehicle provides an electric sunroof, a Bose audio system and a built-in dashcam among other features.
| Hyundai Venue At a Glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Price Range (Ex-Showroom) | Rs. 8.00 - 15.83 Lakh |
| Body Type | Compact SUV |
| Engine | 1.2L Petrol / 1.0L Turbo Petrol / 1.5L Diesel |
| Max Power | 82 - 118 bhp |
| Transmission | Manual, AMT, DCT Automatic |
| Mileage | 17.9 - 20.99 kmpl |
| Fuel Options | Petrol, Diesel |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 998 |
| Max power (bhp) | 118 bhp@6000rpm |
| Gear box | 6-Speed |
| Max torque (Nm) | 172 Nm@1500-4000rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | -- |
| Fuel Type | petrol |
| A smart electric sunroof is available in all models, and the upper-mid and top variants have the voice-enabled smart electric sunroof. | |
| The 360-degree surround view camera provides real-time monitoring while driving and parking. | |
| Small SUV body style allows for easy city driving | |
| The Connected Car navigation Cockpit (ccNC) makes controlling the infotainment system breezy. Its over-the-air updates will keep your system up to date. |
| Popular Variants | On-Road Price*in Delhi |
|---|---|
E Plus 1.2 Petrol petrolmanual1197 cc17.5 kmpl | โน 7.96 Lakh |
E 1.2 Petrol petrolmanual1197 cc17.5 kmpl | โน 9.41 Lakh |
Executive 1.0 Turbo Mt petrolmanual998 cc | โน 9.57 Lakh |
S (O) Plus 1.2 Petrol petrolmanual1197 cc17.5 kmpl | โน 9.57 Lakh |
S 1.2 Petrol petrolmanual1197 cc | โน 9.70 Lakh |
The Hyundai Venue offers three engine variants and multiple engine-transmission options to choose from. Technology-wise, it has made improvements over time and has even offered a 360-degree camera, but it is available only in the top variant. The cabin and exterior are well-built and are quite comfortable for four adults. It has good power and better suspension to avoid jerks over potholes.
| Design | 4/5 | |
| Paint Quality | 4/5 | |
| Panel Gaps | 4/5 |
| Design | 4/5 | |
| Space | 4/5 | |
| Comfort | 4/5 |
| No. of Airbags | 4 | |
| Features | 4/5 |
| Stability | 4/5 | |
| Eng. Response | 4/5 | |
| Clutch & Gears | 4/5 |
| Pros | The Hyundai Venue is budget-friendly and is more affordable than other subcompact SUVs in the market. | Its great mileage saves fuel and fuel costs. | It is ideal for urban driving. | Compact size is easier for manoeuvring on city roads. |
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| Cons | Although the interior is spacious, it might still be tough for 5 adults. | It lacks an adjustable headrest for the rear middle seat. | The luggage space may not be sufficient if travelling at full capacity on longer trips. | The lack of an all-wheel drive makes it difficult on wet roads and unpaved surfaces. |
"Nice car, very nice looking, best family car, very nice and super car. The black color is mafia color, very nice, best quality in Hyundai Venue."
"Hyundai Venue SUV Car is the best car in this price range. Especially its SX Executive model offers various features in this price range."
"We have been driving the Venue since April 2024, and it is very comfortable and good-looking for family and long drives."
"Good for 4 people, gives you a little food road car with features, also has a powerful engine, comfortable for everywhere, good and low maintenance, overall a powerful features car made for family purposes."
" I love the connected car features and the touchscreen infotainment system. "
"With its turbocharged gasoline engine, it has plenty of power and is very enjoyable to drive. "
"Comfortable cabin and good fuel efficiency for everyday driving. "
"It is designed in a way that makes it appear new and makes everyday living in the city easier than other vehicles. "
"The Venue has great driving characteristics in traffic and many useful features given its size. "
"Good for 4 people and also has a powerful engine, comfortable for everywhere, good and low maintenance, overall a powerful features car made for family purposes. "
"The Hyundai Venue SUV is the best car in this price range. The higher variants such as HX have various features in this price range."
"It's a good-looking and very comfortable car for family and long drives."
"It's a very nice-looking family car. The black colour looks like a mafia colour and is good, and has the best quality."
The 1.2 L MPi petrol has a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1.0 turbo petrol has a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The 1.5L diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter.
Only the diesel engine offers an automatic transmission, which is available in the HX 5, HX 5 Knight, HX 8, HX 8 Knight, and HX 10.
Yes, the top variants such as HX 8, HX 8 Knight, HX 10 and HX 10 Knight have three driver modes- eco, sport, and normal.
The Level-2 ADAS in the Hyundai Venue is the Hyundai SmartSense that comes with Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, High Beam Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist- Rear, Surround View Monitor, and Blind Spot View Monitor.
The 1.5 L CRDi diesel engine is the most suitable option for highway riding. It has more power when compared to other options. It can pull 114 bhp @ 4000 and 250 Nm. It is also available in manual and automatic transmission, depending on the model.