| Hyundai Venue | |
| Model Code: | QX |
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai |
| Production: | 2019–present |
| Model Years: | 2020–present (North America) 2024–present (Middle East) |
| Designer: | Chan-Hee Lee, Duck-Hyun Hwang and Goo Lee[1] |
| Class: | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive[2] |
| Platform: | Hyundai-Kia K2 |
| Related: | Hyundai Accent (HC)[3] Kia Sonet |
| Wheelbase: | (QX) (QXi) |
| Length: | (QX) (QXi) |
| Height: | (QX) (QXi) |
| Weight: | (QX) (QXi) |
The Hyundai Venue (Korean: 현대 베뉴) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The Venue debuted at the 2019 New York International Auto Show as Hyundai's smallest global crossover, prior to the introduction of other smaller SUVs such as the Casper and Exter.
, the Venue is positioned between the Kona or Creta, and above the Exter or Casper in Hyundai's international crossover lineup.[4] It shares its platform with the fifth-generation Accent.
Two versions of the Venue were developed and produced for different markets. The Korean-made Venue is code-named QX or QX1,[5] while the Indian-oriented, internally code-named as QXi, is shorter in length and wheelbase than the Korean version.[6]
The Venue is not marketed in Europe in favor of the European-focused, Hyundai i20-based Bayon which was introduced in 2021.[7] [8]
The Venue was launched on May 21, 2019, in India and was initially available in 5 trim levels: E, S, SX, SX+, and SX(O).[9] As of December 2019, bookings had crossed the 100,000 mark.
In the Indian market, the Venue occupies the sub-4 metre SUV category, benefiting from the Indian tax advantages for cars shorter than 4 metres. The length is reduced by to achieve the sub-4 metre mark by fitting a less protruding rear bumper. The Venue is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 830NaN0 and of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged GDI petrol engine that offers 1200NaN0 and of torque. The turbo petrol exclusively gets an option of a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual as well.
The 1.4-litre diesel engine, which the Venue was originally launched with, was replaced by a 1.5-litre Bharat Stage 6-compliant diesel engine in March 2020. The larger engine produces 1000NaN0 and of torque, which is 10 hp and 20 Nm more than the 1.4-litre engine's output. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.[10]
In July 2020, a 6-speed manual transmission without a clutch option was introduced for the 1.0-litre engine. It is marketed as iMT technology. It functions with an intention sensor on the gear lever, hydraulic actuator, and transmission control unit (TCU). The TCU receives a signal from the lever intention sensor, indicating the driver's intention to change gears, which then sends a signal to engage the hydraulic actuator forming hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure is then sent to the concentric slave cylinder (CSC) through the clutch tube. The CSC uses this pressure to control the clutch and pressure plate, thereby engaging and disengaging the clutch.[11]
In 2022, Hyundai launched the refreshed version of Venue in India in June 2022. It received a redesigned front and rear fascia, digital instrument cluster, and added equipment list.[12] The N Line variant was added in August 2022.[13] The facelifted Venue is exported to the Middle East since January 2023.
In the North American market, the Venue is powered by the 1.6-litre Smart stream gasoline straight-four engine producing 1210NaN0 and 1130NaN0 of torque. Both a 6-speed manual transmission (available only on base SE trim) and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) will be available (the latter is standard on the SEL and Denim, optional on the SE), and the Venue is available exclusively with front-wheel drive (FWD). Trim levels are base SE and up-level SEL. The manual transmission model was discontinued for the year 2021 due to low sales.[14] [15]
Standard features on all Venue trim levels include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and an 8-inch display infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. Available options include Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, LED lamps, alloy wheels, sunroof, two-tone roof, navigation, Hyundai Blue Link technology, a 6-speaker audio system, and roof side rails. There is also a lifestyle version called the Venue Denim, only available in Denim Blue with a White roof combined with a Denim and light gray leatherette interior.[16] The Denim was renamed to the Limited trim after 2021.[17]
Launched in September 2019, Australian-bound Venues come in three trim levels consisting of Go, Active & Elite, and sit below the dimensionally larger Hyundai Kona. A 'Launch Edition' model based on the Elite was also initially available and limited to 100 units, featuring unique exterior colours and a power sunroof. All are powered by the 1.6-litre Gamma inline-four petrol engine available with a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission depending on the variant.
For the Australian market, the Venue acts as an indirect replacement for the fourth-generation Hyundai Accent, due to the lack of right-hand-drive fifth-generation Hyundai Accent production from South Korea for the time being. The entry price for the Venue has been kept low in order to maintain future entry-level customers.[18]
The Venue was launched in South Africa on 14 November 2019, with three trim levels: Motion, Fluid and Glide; it is powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine paired to either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.[19]
In July 2020, three Limited Edition variants with only 500 units offered. The Limited Edition variants have a Denim exterior colour with white side mirrors and roof and the interior have a Denim Blue upholstery made of cloth and leather.[20] [21]
In November 2021, an entry-level variant was added powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa II petrol engine paired to a 5-speed manual.[22]
In October 2022, the facelifted Venue debuted in South Africa with the same variants as the pre-facelift model.[23]
The Venue was launched in New Zealand on 7 December 2019, with two trim levels: Entry and Elite; it is powered by a 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engine paired only to a 6-speed automatic.[24]
The Venue was launched in the GCC countries in January 2023. It is powered by the 1.6-litre petrol engine and it is offered in three trim levels; SEL, SE, and Limited.
The Venue was launched in Vietnam on 16 December 2023, with two variants, powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.[25]
In 2021, the IIHS awarded the Hyundai Venue a Top Safety Pick Key award, and the NHTSA rated it at four out of five stars for safety, with one star deducted due to rollover and front risk ratings of four stars. Safety features include six airbags, an electronic stability control system, a vehicle stability management system, a forward collision warning alarm, a pedestrian detection warning alarm, blind-spot detection, and rear cross-traffic assistance. The active lane-keeping assistance, automatically adjustable high beams LED headlights, and blind-spot detection are standard in all SEL trims.[26] The Hyundai Venue has had 1 recall for seat belt pre-tensioners, with 72,142 units at risk, due to risk of explosion.[27]
| Small overlap front (Driver) | Good | |||||
| Small overlap front (Passenger) | Good | |||||
| Moderate overlap front | Good | |||||
| Side (original test) | Good | |||||
| Roof strength | Good | |||||
| Head restraints and seats | Good | |||||
| Headlights |
| varies by trim/option | ||||
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) | Superior | optional | ||||
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) | Superior | standard | ||||
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) | Superior | optional | ||||
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) | Advanced | standard | ||||
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Acceptable | |||||
| Model | Year | Transmission | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (official) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | |||||
| 1.6 L Gamma MPi | 2019–present | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic | 1230NaN0 at 6,300 rpm | 15.4kgm at 4,850 rpm | 11.2 s (manual) 11.4 s (automatic) |
| 1.6 L Smartstream MPi | 6-speed manual CVT | 1230NaN0 at 6,300 rpm | 15.7kgm at 4,500 rpm | 11.2 s | |
| 1.6 L Smartstream DPi | CVT | 1230NaN0 at 6,300 rpm | 15.6kgm at 4,500 rpm | ||
| Model | Year | Transmission | Power | Torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | |||||
| 1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi | 2019–present | 6-speed manual 6-speed semi-automatic 7-speed DCT | 1200NaN0 at 6,000 rpm | 17.5kgm at 1,500–4,000 rpm | |
| 1.2 L Kappa II MPi | 5-speed manual | 830NaN0 at 6,000 rpm | 11.7kgm at 4,000 rpm | ||
| Diesel | |||||
| 1.4 L U II CRDi | 2019–2020 | 6-speed manual | 900NaN0 at 4,000 rpm | 23.5kgm at 1,500–2,750 rpm | |
| 1.5 L U II CRDi | 2020–present | 6-speed manual | 1000NaN0 at 4,000 rpm | 24.5kgm at 1,500–2,750 rpm | |
| Year | Venue QX | Venue QXi | Total[28] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37,454 | 74,324 | 111,778 | |
| 2020 | 56,305 | 88,531 | 144,836 | |
| 2021 | 70,015 | 115,705 | 185,720 | |
| 2022 | 67,998 | 128,382 | 196,380 | |
| 2023 | 74,345 | 142,652 | 216,997 |
| Year | India | South Korea | United States[29] | Canada[30] | South Africa | Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 70,443[31] | 16,867 | 1,077 | 1,077 | |||
| 2020 | 82,428[32] | 17,726 | 19,125 | 19,125 | 4,482[33] | 3,678[34] | |
| 2021 | 108,007[35] | 13,496 | 28,653 | 28,653 | 6,293[36] | 5,854[37] | |
| 2022 | 120,703 | 8,425 | 27,094 | 11,944[38] | 7,212[39] | 6,440[40] | |
| 2023 | 129,278 | 8,281 | 28,009 | 13,592 | 5,156[41] | 6,152[42] |