Hyundai Venue


The Hyundai Venue is a crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is the smallest global crossover, prior to the introduction of other smaller SUVs such as the Casper and Exter.
The Venue is not marketed in Europe in favor of the European-focused, Hyundai i20-based Bayon which was introduced in 2021.
, the Venue is positioned below the Kona or Creta, and above the Exter or Casper in Hyundai's international crossover lineup.
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First generation (QX; 2019)

Overview

The Venue debuted at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. Two versions of the Venue were developed and produced for different markets: The Korean-made Venue is code-named QX, while the Indian-oriented model, code-named QXi, is shorter in length and wheelbase than the Korean version. It shares its platform with the fifth-generation Accent.

Markets

Asia

India (QXi)
The Venue was launched in India on 21 May 2019, in India and was initially available in five trim levels: E, S, SX, SX+, and SX. As of December 2019, bookings had crossed the 100,000 mark.
In the Indian market, the Venue occupies the sub-4 metre SUV category, benefiting from the Indian tax advantages for cars shorter than 4 metres. The length is reduced by to achieve the sub-4 metre mark by fitting a less protruding rear bumper. The Venue is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces and of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged GDI petrol engine that offers and of torque. The turbo petrol exclusively gets an option of a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual as well.
The 1.4-litre diesel engine, which the Venue was originally launched with, was replaced by a 1.5-litre Bharat Stage 6-compliant diesel engine in March 2020. The larger engine produces and of torque, which is 10 hp and 20 Nm more than the 1.4-litre engine's output. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
In July 2020, a 6-speed manual transmission without a clutch option was introduced for the 1.0-litre engine. It is marketed as iMT technology. It functions with an intention sensor on the gear lever, hydraulic actuator, and transmission control unit. The TCU receives a signal from the lever intention sensor, indicating the driver's intention to change gears, which then sends a signal to engage the hydraulic actuator forming hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure is then sent to the concentric slave cylinder through the clutch tube. The CSC uses this pressure to control the clutch and pressure plate, thereby engaging and disengaging the clutch.
In June 2022, Hyundai launched the refreshed version of the Venue in India. It featured a redesigned front and rear fascia, a digital instrument cluster, and an expanded list of equipment. Additionally, the N Line variant was introduced in August 2022. The facelifted Venue is exported to the Middle East since January 2023.
By November 2024, the model reached total sales of 600,000 units in India since its introduction in May 2019.
Indonesia
The Venue was launched in Indonesia on 13 February 2025 at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show. Imported from India, it is only offered in one trim level with the same engine and transmission as the Vietnamese version.
Philippines
The Venue was launched in the Philippines on 23 October 2020, with two trim levels: GL and GLS, powered by the 1.6-litre Gamma inline-four petrol engine paired only with a 6-speed automatic. The Venue was reintroduced in the Philippines market on 12 September 2025 after a hiatus off-sale, with the same trim levels and engine option when the model was first introduced to the market.
Taiwan
The Venue was launched in Taiwan on 10 September 2020, with three variants: GLA, GLB and GLC, all variants are powered by a Smartstream 1.6-litre petrol engine paired to a IVT transmission.
The facelifted Venue was launched in Taiwan on 2 May 2024, with the same variants and engine option from the pre-facelift model.
Vietnam
The Venue was launched in Vietnam on 16 December 2023. Assembled locally with knock-down kits imported from India, it is available with two variants powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

GCC

The Venue was launched in the GCC countries in January 2023. Imported from India, it is powered by the 1.6-litre petrol engine and offered in three trim levels; SEL, SE, and Limited.

North America

In the North American market, the Venue is powered by the 1.6-litre Smartstream petrol straight-four engine producing and of torque. Both a 6-speed manual transmission and an Intelligent Variable Transmission will be available, and the Venue is available exclusively with front-wheel drive. Trim levels are base SE and up-level SEL. The manual transmission model was discontinued for the year 2021 due to low sales.
There is also a lifestyle version called the Venue Denim, only available in Denim Blue with a White roof combined with a Denim and light grey leatherette interior. The Denim was renamed to the Limited trim after the 2021 model year. The Limited trim was discontinued after the 2025 model year.

Oceania

Australia
The Australian-market Venue was launched in 20 September 2019. Imported from South Korea, it comes in three trim levels consisting of Go, Active & Elite, and sit below the dimensionally larger Hyundai Kona. A 'Launch Edition' model based on the Elite was also initially available and limited to 100 units, featuring unique exterior colours and a power sunroof. All are powered by the 1.6-litre Gamma inline-four petrol engine available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission depending on the variant. For the Australian market, the Venue acts as an indirect replacement for the fourth-generation Hyundai Accent, due to the lack of right-hand-drive fifth-generation Hyundai Accent production from South Korea. The entry price for the Venue has been kept low in order to maintain future entry-level customers.
New Zealand
The Venue was launched in New Zealand on 7 December 2019, with two trim levels: Entry and Elite. Imported from South Korea, it is powered by a 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engine paired only with a 6-speed automatic.

South Africa

The Venue was launched in South Africa on 14 November 2019, with three trim levels: Motion, Fluid and Glide. Imported from India, it is powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
In July 2020, three Limited Edition variants with only 500 units offered. The Limited Edition variants have a Denim exterior colour with white side mirrors and roof and the interior have a Denim Blue upholstery made of cloth and leather.
In November 2021, the entry-level Motion variant was added powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa II petrol engine paired to a 5-speed manual.
The facelifted Venue debuted in South Africa on 19 October 2022, with the same variants from the pre-facelift model.

Safety

In 2021, the IIHS awarded the Hyundai Venue a Top Safety Pick Key award, and the NHTSA rated it at four out of five stars for safety, with one star deducted due to rollover and front risk ratings of four stars. Safety features include six airbags, an electronic stability control system, a vehicle stability management system, a forward collision warning alarm, a pedestrian detection warning alarm, blind-spot detection, and rear cross-traffic assistance. The active lane-keeping assistance, automatically adjustable high beams LED headlights, and blind-spot detection are standard in all SEL trims. The Hyundai Venue has had one recall for seat belt pre-tensioners, with 72,142 units at risk, due to risk of explosion.
Small overlap front Good
Small overlap front Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
Headlights

Second generation (QU2; 2025)

The second-generation Venue was unveiled in India on 4 November 2025.

Markets

India

Pre-orders for the second-generation Venue opened in October 2025. In India, the second-generation Venue is available with 10 trim levels: HX2, HX4, HX5, HX6, HX6T, HX7, HX8, HX10, N6 and N10. For engines, it is available with a 1.2-litre Kappa II petrol engine paired only to a 5-speed manual, a 1.0-litre Kappa II T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT, and 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
A new HX5+ variant was added on 2nd January, 2026. It is slotted between the HX5 and HX6 variants. It is only available with the 1.2-litre Kappa II petrol engine, with the 5-speed manual transmission.