The Hyundai Venue has been the default “first SUV” for a lot of Indian buyers. For 2025, Hyundai hasn’t just given it a nip and tuck, this is a proper new-gen 2025 Hyundai Venue with more features, more tech and more focus on safety, while retaining the same proven engine options.
If you’re upgrading from a hatchback or even downsizing from a bigger SUV, this is what the new Venue 2025 brings to the table.
Design & Road Presence
Hyundai has gone all-in on the “mini Tucson / mini Santa Fe” look. The 2025 Venue is:
- 3,995 mm long
- 1,800 mm wide
- 1,665 mm tall
- Wheelbase: 2,520 mm
That makes it 48 mm taller and 30 mm wider than before, and you can feel that visually, it looks more SUV and less crossover now.
Key cues:
- Dark chrome parametric grille
- Quad-beam LED headlamps with twin L-shaped DRLs
- Full-width LED light bar at the front and rear
- Chunky bumper with faux skid plates and cladding
- Bridge-type roof rails and a smart C-pillar garnish
From the front, the nose is upright and aggressive; from the side, it still looks compact, but the extra width and taller stance help the Venue stand stronger next to Nexon, Brezza and Sonet in the parking lot.
Interior, Space & Practicality
Step inside, and the Venue feels like it has jumped a segment in tech and ambience.
Dashboard & Quality
The big talking point is the dual 12.3-inch curved display, one screen for the instrument cluster and one for the infotainment. It immediately makes the cabin feel modern and premium, more in line with cars in a segment above.
The dash follows Hyundai’s new “H-theme” design with a clean horizontal layout and neatly integrated AC vents. Material quality is typical Hyundai: hard plastics in places but well-finished, consistent textures and tasteful use of gloss and brushed elements, so it doesn’t feel cheap.
Seating & Comfort
- Front seats are supportive and in higher variants get ventilation, which is a big relief in our climate.
- Driver’s seat height adjustment is available on mid variants and above, making it easier to find a good driving position.
- Rear seat space is adequate for two adults and a child, three adults will fit for short trips, but shoulder room will be tight, as expected in this segment.
- The higher roof and better packaging give a slightly airier feeling than the outgoing Venue, though wheelbase remains the same.
Boot space remains around the earlier 350-litre mark, which is enough for a family’s weekend luggage but not “wow”. Split-folding rear seats help if you need to carry more.
Practical touches: multiple USB ports (including Type-C), wireless charger on higher trims, decent-sized door pockets and cupholders, rear AC vents and a centre armrest in select variants.
Features & Tech
Hyundai has clearly come to this fight with a long feature list, over 65 features in total, with 33 safety features standard across the range.
Highlight features (variant dependent):
- Dual 12.3-inch curved displays with connected car tech
- 360-degree camera and front/rear parking sensors
- Bose premium sound system
- Single-pane electric sunroof
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (on higher trims)
- Digital key, push-button start, remote engine start (petrol)
- Automatic climate control, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers (top trims)
In typical Hyundai fashion, the mid-variants (HX4 / HX5 types) seem to offer the best balance of feel-good features without going all the way to the expensive top trim.
Engine Options & Performance
Hyundai has sensibly not disturbed what works. The 2025 Venue continues with three engines, but now with wider auto/manual combinations, including a diesel automatic.
1.2-litre NA Petrol (Kappa)
- Power: 82 bhp
- Torque: 114.7 Nm
- Gearbox: 5-speed manual only
- ARAI fuel efficiency: around 18.5 kmpl
This is the simple, reliable city engine. It’s not exciting, but for relaxed commuting and occasional highway trips, it will do the job quietly and efficiently. If you’re upgrading from a small hatchback and mostly drive in the city, this will feel familiar and easy.
1.0-litre Turbo Petrol (Kappa T-GDi)
- Power: 118 bhp
- Torque: 172 Nm
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT auto
- ARAI fuel efficiency: 18.7–20 kmpl, depending on variant
This is the enthusiast’s pick. The turbo petrol makes the Venue feel properly punchy; overtakes are effortless, and highway cruising is relaxed. The 7-speed DCT brings convenience but will need some care and regular maintenance typical of dual-clutch gearboxes.
1.5-litre Diesel (U2 CRDi)
- Power: 114 bhp
- Torque: 250 Nm
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual and now automatic as well
The diesel continues to be the mile-muncher of the range. Strong low-end torque, relaxed cruising and real-world economy around 18–20 kmpl if driven sensibly. The big news is the diesel automatic option, which many buyers in this segment have been asking for.
Ride & Handling
Hyundai has been improving its suspension tuning over the years, and the Venue benefits from that learning. The 2025 model feels:
- Comfortable at low speeds, absorbs typical city potholes well
- Stable at highway speeds, the wider stance helps
- Steering is light for city use, gains some weight as you go faster, but still clearly tuned for comfort rather than enthusiast cornering
If you want outright driving fun, you might still look at the Venue N Line or rivals like the Nexon, but the regular Venue hits a sweet spot between comfort and confidence.
Safety: Big Step Up with Level 2 ADAS
This is where the 2025 Venue really tries to move the game forward.
- Level 2 ADAS (Hyundai SmartSense) with 16 functions, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (car, pedestrian, cyclist), Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, High Beam Assist and more.
- 33 standard safety features across the range, six airbags, ESC, hill-start assist, TPMS, rear parking sensors, etc.
- High usage of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel in the structure (Hyundai claims around 71% advanced materials).
- The previous Venue had already achieved a 4-star Global NCAP rating; Hyundai will likely be targeting similar or better for the new model, though updated test results were not out at the time of writing.
In day-to-day Indian driving, features like AEB and lane-keeping will need some adaptation from the driver, but they are a welcome addition – especially if you do a lot of highway runs.
Variants & Pricing (Indicative)
Hyundai has gone with a variant structure running from HX2 to HX10, with different engine/gearbox combinations spread across them.
- Ex-showroom prices start around ₹7.9 lakh and go up to ₹15.69 lakh, depending on engine and transmission.
- On-road, you’re realistically looking at roughly ₹9–18 lakh depending on city and variant.
As usual, the mid-spec petrol and diesel trims are likely to be the real value picks, while the very top variants are for buyers who absolutely want all the tech, ADAS and creature comforts.
Hyundai Venue 2025: Who Should Buy It?
Buy the new 2025 Hyundai Venue if:
- You want a compact SUV that feels properly modern and premium inside.
- Safety and ADAS matter to you, but you still want a relatively small, easy-to-drive car.
- You need multiple engine options, simple petrol for the city, turbo petrol for fun, and diesel for long distances.
- You value features like ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, connected tech and a sunroof.
Think twice / cross-shop if:
- You need a genuinely spacious back seat for three adults regularly, you might be happier in a slightly larger SUV.
- You’re on a tight budget and don’t care for features, base variants of Brezza or some entry SUVs might be cheaper.
- You’re a hardcore enthusiast; you may find more “feel” in some rivals or the Venue N Line.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Hyundai Venue doesn’t try to reinvent its formula. Instead, it sharpens it in exactly the areas Indian buyers care about, design, features and safety, while keeping the same trusted engines and city-friendly footprint.
In a segment crowded with strong players like the Brezza, Nexon, Sonet and Fronx, the new Venue’s combination of tech-loaded cabin, Level 2 ADAS, multiple powertrains and premium feel makes it one of the most complete sub-4m SUVs you can buy today.
If you’re shopping in the ₹10–15 lakh bracket for a compact SUV and you want something that feels one step ahead in technology without sacrificing practicality, the 2025 Hyundai Venue absolutely deserves a detailed test drive on your shortlist.
