The new Hyundai Venue Facelift, starting at ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India), isn’t a radical overhaul—but a smart refinement of what buyers already love. With upgraded features, efficient powertrains, and everyday practicality, it continues to stand out as one of the most balanced compact SUVs for city drives. Here’s why it deserves your attention.
1) Powertrains that suit Indian roads
You get the familiar, willing 1.0-turbo petrol for quick gaps in traffic, a smooth 1.2 petrol for relaxed commuting, and a frugal diesel (where available) that still pulls cleanly in higher gears. The DCT on the turbo is the “point-and-go” option for crowded cities, while the iMT/manual keeps costs in check. The facelift’s calibration feels more linear off the line, so it’s easy to drive without feathering the throttle.
2) Features that reduce fatigue
Hyundai leans into everyday comfort: a well-padded driver’s seat, tuned suspension that takes the edge off broken patches, and a cabin that stays impressively quiet at normal speeds. The updated infotainment is snappy, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (region/variant dependent) plays nice, and the 360° camera/parking aids make tight basements less stressful. The small touches,auto-dimming IRVM, rear sunshade on select trims, fast-charging USBs, show up every single day.
3) Safety and driver confidence
Six airbags on higher trims, ESC, hill-start assist, TPMS, and rear disc brakes (variant dependent) give the Venue the “no-anxiety” baseline this segment now demands. The steering is light in town and steady enough on fast flyovers; the brakes bite predictably.
4) Space management and cabin quality
There’s decent knee and head room, and the boot is square enough for a weekend’s worth of luggage. Materials feel tight and durable, panel gaps are tidy, and switchgear has that reassuring Hyundai click. If you’re upgrading from a hatchback, the step-up in perceived quality is immediate.
5) Pricing, upkeep, and the “easy to own” factor
Hyundai usually prices the Venue where most buyers land, mid trims with the right mix of engine and features, then sweetens the deal with exchange/finance offers. Service intervals are straightforward, spares are widely available, and the dealer network is everywhere. Resale holds because fleets and families both shop in this segment, and the Venue nameplate has a long waiting list history to prove it.
