The Hyundai Venue arrived in India in May 2019 and quickly established itself as the defining product in the sub-four-metre compact SUV segment. Its combination of bold styling, feature-rich cabin, multiple powertrain options, and competitive pricing made it an immediate commercial success. The second-generation Venue — a complete ground-up redesign rather than a facelift — brought meaningful dimensional upgrades, a new technology platform, and significantly enhanced safety credentials. By 2026, the Venue continues to hold strong segment leadership, strengthened further by a Bharat NCAP 5-star rating achieved in March 2026 and the April 2026 launch of the Knight Edition — an all-black, blacked-out special variant that has captured strong attention from younger urban buyers.
Venue Variants and Price Range
The 2026 Hyundai Venue is available in 22 variants across ten trim levels — HX2, HX4, HX5, HX5+, HX6, HX6T, HX7, HX8, and HX10 — with petrol and diesel powertrain options and manual and automatic gearbox choices. Prices start from Rs. 7.99 lakh ex-showroom for the base HX2 1.2-litre petrol manual and extend to Rs. 15.51 lakh for the top HX10 1.5-litre diesel automatic — a variant that brings a diesel automatic to the segment for the first time. The Venue Knight Edition, launched in April 2026, is available from Rs. 9.70 lakh to Rs. 15.64 lakh ex-showroom across multiple variants with all-black exterior and interior treatment plus additional features including a dashcam. On-road prices in Delhi range from approximately Rs. 9.07 lakh for the base to Rs. 18.38 lakh for the top diesel automatic.
Engine Options and Performance
Three powertrain choices power the Venue range. The 1.2-litre Kappa naturally aspirated petrol producing 83 bhp and 114.7 Nm is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox only — smooth and refined for city commuting, available in lower HX2 and HX4 trims. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged GDi petrol producing 120 bhp and 172 Nm is the mid and upper-range engine, available with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic — delivering strong, eager performance and particularly impressive DCT mileage of approximately 20 kmpl. The 1.5-litre diesel producing 116 bhp and 250 Nm is now available with both a 6-speed manual and a new 6-speed automatic — the diesel automatic combination being a segment first that directly addresses buyers who want refinement and ease alongside diesel efficiency.
Features
The second-generation Venue’s interior represents a generational leap over its predecessor. It is 48 mm taller, 30 mm wider, and has a 20 mm longer wheelbase — creating meaningfully more headroom, shoulder room, and rear knee room. The cabin features a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Hyundai BlueLink connected car technology, a digital instrument cluster on higher trims, a single-pane electric sunroof, wireless charging, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, and a rear-view camera with parking guidelines. Physical controls for the HVAC and audio have been intentionally retained alongside the touchscreen — a practical design choice that prevents the frustrating eyes-off-screen interaction required by fully screen-integrated climate systems.
Level 2 ADAS is available on HX7 and HX10 trims, offering lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, driver attention warning, and lane departure warning. Six airbags are standard across all Venue variants — the strongest baseline safety provision in its class — alongside electronic stability control, disc brakes on all four wheels, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold on higher variants. The rear seats offer a two-step recline function, a thoughtful touch that improves long-distance comfort.
Mileage
The Venue’s certified mileage figures are competitive across all three engine options. The 1.2-litre petrol manual returns approximately 18.5 to 20 kmpl. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol manual delivers 18.74 kmpl and the DCT achieves 20 kmpl — one of the better turbo petrol automatic efficiency figures in the segment. The 1.5-litre diesel varies by variant, with the best-equipped diesel manual achieving approximately 24.2 kmpl — making it the most fuel-efficient engine in the Venue lineup and one of the most economical options in the compact SUV segment. Real-world figures in combined city-highway use typically run 14 to 16 kmpl for the turbo petrol and 17 to 20 kmpl for the diesel.
FAQs
Q: What is the starting price of the Hyundai Venue in 2026?
A: The Venue starts at Rs. 7.99 lakh ex-showroom for the base HX2 1.2-litre petrol manual, with the top HX10 diesel automatic at Rs. 15.51 lakh.
Q: Is the Venue available with a diesel automatic in 2026?
A: Yes — the HX10 diesel automatic is a segment-first offering, pairing the 1.5-litre diesel with a new 6-speed automatic gearbox for the first time in this class.
Q: What safety rating has the 2026 Venue received?
A: The Hyundai Venue received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in March 2026 — Hyundai’s second model to achieve this top rating under the Indian crash test programme.
Q: What is the Venue Knight Edition?
A: Launched in April 2026, the Knight Edition features an all-black exterior and interior treatment, additional features including a dashcam, and is available from Rs. 9.70 lakh to Rs. 15.64 lakh across multiple variants.
Q: What is the best mileage in the Hyundai Venue 2026?
A: The 1.5-litre diesel variant delivers up to 24.2 kmpl under ARAI certification, making it the most fuel-efficient version in the Venue lineup.
