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2025 Hyundai Venue Launched: A New Era for the Compact SUV

Hyundai has launched the 2025 Venue, giving its highly successful compact SUV a comprehensive refresh. This new model introduces a more mature, boxy design, a completely reworked cabin with advanced technology, and a significantly upgraded safety suite.

The Venue continues to be a critical model for Hyundai in India, competing in the fiercely contested sub-4-metre SUV segment against rivals like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

2025 Hyundai Venue: Introductory Price and New Variants

The 2025 Hyundai Venue is introduced with special introductory prices starting at ₹7.89 lakh and going up to ₹15.51 lakh (ex-showroom). These prices are confirmed to be valid until December 31, 2025.

Hyundai has also introduced a new variant naming strategy, replacing the old labels with a new 'HX' nomenclature. The 2025 Venue is available in eight primary variants:

HX 2

HX 4

HX 5

HX 6

HX 6T

HX 7

HX 8

HX 10

This new naming system is expected to be adopted by other Hyundai models, such as the Creta and Exter, in the future.

Design: An Evolution in Style

The 2025 Venue features an evolutionary design that is sharper and more contemporary.

Exterior: The SUV adopts a boxier, more muscular stance with sharp creases. The front grille has a darker, more cohesive finish, flanked by new LED projector headlamps and updated DRLs. At the rear, the most notable change is the new connected LED tail-lamp bar, which has become a signature element for modern Hyundai vehicles.

Dimensions: While the overall length remains under 4 metres, the wheelbase has been increased by 30mm, promising better interior space and stability.

Interior and Technology: A High-Tech Overhaul

The cabin is where the 2025 Venue sees its most significant transformation.

Dashboard: The clear highlight is the new dashboard layout, which is dominated by a dual 12.3-inch panoramic screen setup on top-spec variants. This includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Premium Features: Higher variants are equipped with features like ventilated front seats, a premium audio system, wireless phone charging, and a single-pane sunroof.

Connectivity: Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard, with Hyundai’s BlueLink connected-car suite available on upper trims.

Safety: Level 2 ADAS and 6 Airbags Standard

Safety has been a major focus for this update, bringing the Venue to the forefront of its class.

Standard Safety: Hyundai has made six airbags standard across all variants of the 2025 Venue. Other standard features include ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and hill-assist control.

Advanced Safety (ADAS): For the first time, the Venue is offered with a Level 2 ADAS suite on select top-end variants. This system includes features such as:

• Forward-Collision Warning
• Lane-Keep Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control

Engine, Performance, and Specifications

Mechanically, the 2025 Hyundai Venue stays true to its proven powertrain lineup. The engine options and their power outputs remain unchanged.

Market Rivals and Competitors

In its segment, the Hyundai Venue N Line (2022-2025) primarily competed with other sporty or top-end variants of compact SUVs, including:

• Kia Sonet (especially the X-Line and GT Line)
• Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
• Maruti Suzuki Brezza
• Mahindra XUV 3XO