The Hyundai Venue () is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2019.
It was the smallest global crossover from Hyundai until the introduction of other smaller SUVs such as the Casper (in 2021) and Exter (in 2023).
The Venue was not marketed in Europe (except Ukraine) in favor of the European-focused, Hyundai i20-based Bayon, which was first introduced in 2021.
Since 2023, the Venue has been positioned below the Kona or Creta and above the Exter or Casper in Hyundai's international crossover lineup.
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 (or QX1), 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(O). 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 (TCU). 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 (CSC) 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 an 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 (available only on base SE trim) and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) will be available (the latter is standard on the SEL and Denim, optional on the SE), and the Venue is available exclusively with front-wheel drive (FWD). 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.
South America
In South America, before its facelift, the Hyundai Venue was powered by a 123 hp 1.6L Gamma engine, available with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. And after its facelift, the Hyundai Venue is now available for reservation with deliveries starting in June (2026). It will be powered by a 118 hp 1.0L turbo engine, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Oceania
Australia The Australian-market Venue was launched on 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.
Egypt On September 16, GB Auto announced the launch of the locally assembled Hyundai Venue; the Korean version of the first-generation model prior to the facelift.
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.
+IIHS scores Small overlap front (Driver) Good Small overlap front (Passenger) Good Moderate overlap front Good Side (original test) Good Roof strength Good Head restraints and seats Good HeadlightsAcceptable Marginal varies by trim/option Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) Superior optional Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) Superior standard Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) Superior optional Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) Advanced standard Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use Acceptable
Powertrain
QX models ModelYearTransmissionPowerTorque0–100 km/h(0-62 mph)(official)Petrol1.6 L Gamma MPi2019–present6-speed manual6-speed automatic at 6,300 rpm at 4,850 rpm 11.2 s (manual)11.4 s (automatic)1.6 L Smartstream MPi6-speed manualCVT at 6,300 rpm at 4,500 rpm11.2 s1.6 L Smartstream DPiCVT at 6,300 rpm at 4,500 rpm
QXi models ModelYearTransmissionPowerTorquePetrol1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi2019–present6-speed manual6-speed semi-automatic7-speed DCT at 6,000 rpm at 1,500–4,000 rpm1.2 L Kappa II MPi5-speed manual at 6,000 rpm at 4,000 rpmDiesel1.4 L U II CRDi2019–20206-speed manual at 4,000 rpm at 1,500–2,750 rpm1.5 L U II CRDi2020–present6-speed manual at 4,000 rpm at 1,500–2,750 rpm
Second generation (QU2; 2025)
The second-generation Venue was unveiled in India on 4 November 2025, marking a significant redesign from its predecessor after six years of the original model.
Exterior At the front, it features a wider, squarer grille with horizontal slats, paired with vertically stacked LED headlamps and slim DRL strips. For the side profile and the rear, it includes rugged wheel arch cladding, newly designed alloy wheels, connected LED taillights, and a blacked-out shark-fin antenna.
Overall length stays compact at 3,995 mm, but the wheelbase expands to 2,520 mm to improve cabin room.
Interior In the interior and its technology, displays were upgraded with dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic screens combining the digital cluster and infotainment system. The cabin comfort adds a 2-step reclining function for rear seats, rear window sunshades, rear AC vents, and dual-tone leatherette upholstery. Then, the audio and steering incorporate an available 8-speaker Bose sound system and a modern 3-spoke D-cut steering wheel.
Platform Unlike its predecessor, the second-generation Venue uses the "reinforced" K1 platform, shared with a variety of other small Hyundais and Kias, including the Syros.
Powertrain In terms of engines, it offers a choice of petrol or diesel, and is the second model from the K1 platform family to be fitted with a 1.5-litre diesel engine after the Kia Syros.
The petrol engines are 1.2-litre Kappa II petrol and 1.0-litre Kappa II T-GDi turbocharged petrol, and the diesel engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel.
All engines are paired to either a 5MT, 6MT, 6AT or a 7DCT transmission.
Markets India Pre-orders for the second-generation Venue in India were opened in October 2025. It is available with 10 trim levels: HX2, HX4, HX5, HX6, HX6T, HX7, HX8, HX10, N6 and N10. The N-Line variant is also offered, and is carried over from its previous generation.
The HX5+ variant was added on 2 January 2026. It is slotted between the HX5 and HX6 variants.
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