2023 Hyundai Venue Facelift Detailed In India

Following the release of the Hyundai Venue facelift’s first official photos last week, the company has fully unveiled the updated model in India. Three years after its introduction, the Hyundai Venue benefits from styling updates, while gaining more infotainment and connectivity features inside the cabin.

We have already covered the design changes including the larger Dark Chrome grille, the revised split headlights, the elongated bumper intake, the aluminum-style skid plates, the full-width LED taillights, and the tweaked rear bumper. All those elements bring the Venue closer to Hyundai’s more recent models incorporating the brand’s Sensuous Sportiness design language.

The Venue measures 3,995 mm (157.3 inches) long and has a wheelbase of 2,500 mm (98.4 inches), figures identical to the pre-facelift Indian spec model despite the redesigned bumpers. Note that the US-spec Venue is slightly longer at 4,040 mm (159.1 inches), with a 2,520 mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase.

Moving inside, the highlight is a new infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen display fitted as standard equipment in all but the entry-level grade – just like with the new digital instrument cluster. The system is compatible with more than 60 Bluelink-connected car services and includes over-the-air software updates, remote lock/unlock, multiple regional language support, and remote voice commands through the Home to car (H2C) system using Alexa or Google Voice Assistant in English or Hindi.

The new Eco, Normal, and Sport driving modes tweak the responsiveness of the powertrain while changing the color of the graphics on the digital instrument cluster. The Venue also benefits from the “Sounds of Nature” feature found in many other Hyundai and Genesis models. In terms of practicality, there is a two-step reclining rear seat, rear A/C vents, a cooled glovebox, front and rear USB ports, plus a wireless charging pad. As for safety, Hyundai says that the Venue comes with six airbags and more than 30 available safety features although we didn’t find any ADAS on the list.

Like its predecessor, the facelifted Hyundai Venue is available with three engines – two petrol and one diesel. The entry-level naturally-aspirated Kappa 1.2 MPi petrol produces 82 hp (61 kW / 83 PS) and 113.8 Nm (84 lb-ft) of torque and is exclusively mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

The more potent turbocharged Kappa 1.0 T-GDi produces 118 hp (88.3 kW / 120 PS) and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) of torque and can be mated to either the six-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT), or the seven-speed DCT automatic. Finally, the 1.5 CRDi diesel produces 99 hp (73.5 kW / 100 PS) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. All variants are front-wheel-drive.

The 2023 Hyundai Venue is already available for pre-orders in India. Hyundai didn’t mention if the design changes will find their way into other markets.