The 2025 Hyundai Venue has been revamped, and one of the first things you notice is that it still comes with 16-inch wheels, which may look a bit small but have their benefits. The rear of the car has become more aggressive, with chunky bumpers and smart details like the encased Venue logo and smartly integrated reversing lamps.
Design and Space
The overall theme of the car has been retained, with the H-pattern lighting, but the new design elements stand out. With this generational change, boot space has increased by 25 liters to 375 liters, which is still not the best in the segment but is quite useful. You can pack a family’s worth of luggage easily, thanks to a deep floor and an even space without the wheel wells intruding much.
The 60/40 split arrangement allows you to free up more space if needed. However, the sill is quite high, making it a bit of a hassle to load heavy bags. The light color palette and large windows help create a sense of space, and the dash has been redesigned to intrude into the cabin less, with slimmed door cards, resulting in noticeably more elbow room.
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Interior and Features
Hyundai has done a great job of giving you the sense that you’re in something much more expensive than it actually is. The Venue is another great example of this, with textures and finishes that leave a good impression. The design is simple but upmarket, using clean surfaces and leaning into the H-pattern theme of modern Hyundai cars.
The tactile feel of the controls is top-notch, with hefty indicator stalks and air vents. The new steering wheel deserves a mention, with the Morse code Hyundai logo and a size and shape that make it easy to handle. The curved panel fits right into this theme, with larger 12.3-inch screens and Hyundai’s newest interface.
The touchscreen now gets a widget and tiled theme that looks more modern and seems more responsive. You also get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which is a welcome addition. The rear seat has been redesigned, with more bolstering and a shape that will remind you of the Creta if you’re familiar with it.
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Driving Impressions
When you start driving the Venue, you notice that it’s a lot more convincing as an SUV from behind the wheel. You have a commanding seating position, and the bonnet flows out in front of you like the Creta. The blind spots aren’t too intrusive, and the large windows help.
Hyundai has tuned the car’s ride and handling well, with a solid and stable feel on the road. The Venue seems quite adept at handling broken patches and bad roads, with a layer of cushioning between you and the road.
With the diesel and its added heft, there is a touch more bounce to the ride, but it is still good. The diesel feels a bit more nose-heavy than the petrol around corners. The Venue won’t be for you if you’re looking for a full-on enthusiast car, but it does the job as a daily driver. The suspension is comfortable, and the trade-off Hyundai has made is quite smart and works for the Venue.
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The Venue is priced at Rs 14.74 lakh ex-showroom for the HX10 petrol and Rs 15.69 lakh for the similar diesel, which is a pricey proposition. However, it feels like a big step up from the last model, with its more solid and comfortable driving demeanor and a cabin ambience that feels worth the price. The good road presence helps its case too.
They have made significant improvements to the Venue.
It is a solid choice for a daily driver.
