Hey friends, as we are now seeing, Hyundai is preparing to expand its portfolio as well as upgrade its existing lineup.
A big example of this process is the 2026 Hyundai Venue, which has been spied several times during testing in India and international markets over the past few months.
In the latest spy shots, we have seen the new front fascia of the Venue which clearly looks inspired by the Hyundai Exter and Creta N Line.
Now let's see what changes are going to be found in the design of this new Venue, and what could be its expected launch timeline - let's see in detail.
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2026 Hyundai Venue Spied Again With New Details.
The most interesting thing is that in the recent spy shots, this test mule has been spotted with temporary registration plates from Bengaluru Central (Koramangala RTO) in Karnataka. While the earlier test mules were spotted with plates from Pune, Maharashtra.
The side profile of the 2026 Hyundai Venue has been mostly retained as the current model. You will get angular and pointy doors, tall roof rails, conventional door handles and rugged-looking body cladding.
Just the alloy wheels have been redesigned, but in terms of size, it is still expected to be 16-inch like the current model.
At the back, a slight update is also visible in the rear LED tail lights design. This looks similar to the connected design of the current model, but this time the LED signatures come with a bit bolder and masculine look.
But the biggest change is in its front fascia. Here you get a large centre grille, on both sides of which there is a squarish LED headlight assembly like the Creta. This assembly gets a quad barrel LED reflector setup, which creates a very aggressive look.
Apart from this, LED DRLs will also be seen surrounding the headlights beautifully, which overall give the car a dominating presence. But it has also been seen in the spy shots that the fog lights are missing, and there is no sign of cornering lights either.
Specifications & Features.
If we look at the interior, many new features can be added to the new 2026 Hyundai Venue.
Expected features include:
10.2-inch infotainment screen, which will have a Wired To Wireless Adapter so that you can easily use wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Along with this, a new 10.2-inch TFT instrument cluster can also be seen.
Premium features like ventilated seats, auto climate control, panoramic sunroof, Bose speakers, powered driver’s seat are also expected.
Hyundai can also offer Level-2 ADAS in the new Venue, which will be a big update in this segment.
2026 Hyundai Venue Engine & Performance.
Talking about engine options, there is no expectation of much change in the engine lineup of 2026 Hyundai Venue. Hyundai is going to continue the engines of the current model.
In this you will get:
- 1.2L 4-cylinder NA Petrol engine
- 1.0L 3-cylinder Turbo Petrol engine
- 1.5L Turbo Diesel engine
There is also going to be a variety in transmission options, which will include:
- 5-speed manual transmission (MT)
- 6-speed manual transmission (MT)
- 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission)
These combinations are going to give buyers a balanced experience of performance and fuel efficiency.
2026 Hyundai Venue Expected Launch Date in India.
Hyundai has not yet officially confirmed the exact launch date of the 2026 Venue. But according to industry insiders, this car could be launched around the festive season or early 2026.
As the testing phase is completed, more details are expected from the company which will be revealed around the launch.
Conclusion.
Overall, the 2026 Hyundai Venue is going to be a strong car in its segment with its aggressive styling, updated features and proven engine lineup.
The bold look of the exterior and Creta N Line inspired front design, advanced interiors and features like Level-2 ADAS will make the Venue even more attractive for the buyers in its segment.
Now it remains to be seen how Hyundai will position this launch and whether there is any major surprise in terms of pricing or not.
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