The upcoming 2025 Hyundai Venue has been spotted testing under heavy camouflage during night trials in India. The popular sub-compact SUV is expected to launch around the festive season, with refreshed styling and new features.
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Hyundai’s best-selling compact SUV, the Venue, is gearing up for a significant update, as the 2025 model was recently spotted testing at night on Indian roads. Though covered in camouflage, the silhouette and detailing suggest a mild facelift, with visual and tech enhancements expected to sharpen its appeal ahead of the Diwali festive launch window.
Sources close to the company indicate that the updated Venue will feature tweaked design elements, improved interiors, and segment-leading tech to stay competitive against rivals like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, and Kia Sonet.
  What the Spy Shots Reveal:
The camouflaged test mule gives subtle hints of exterior changes:
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Revised LED headlamp cluster with sharper DRLs
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New alloy wheel design spotted under wraps
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Slightly tweaked grille likely to match Hyundai’s global styling cues
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Updated tail-lamp signature, possibly with connected light bar
Though the body dimensions seem unchanged, Hyundai may enhance aerodynamic styling and add bolder body cladding to give it a more rugged SUV appeal.
  Interior and Features (Expected):
While interior visuals weren’t captured, the 2025 Venue is likely to include:
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A larger touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
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Digital instrument cluster
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Enhanced ADAS features on top variants
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Wireless charger, ventilated seats, and new interior trims
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Likely support for Hyundai’s Bluelink connected car tech
  Engine and Performance:
The engine options are expected to remain the same:
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1.2L petrol (NA)
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1.0L turbo-petrol
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1.5L diesel (in select variants)
Hyundai may tweak the engine mapping slightly for improved fuel efficiency and smoother performance.
   Expected Launch Timeline:
Hyundai is reportedly planning to launch the 2025 Venue facelift during the festive season, likely around September–October 2025, with pre-bookings expected to open a few weeks in advance.
   Key Highlights (Bullet Points):
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2025 Hyundai Venue spotted testing at night in India
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Exterior tweaks include new grille, LED headlamps, alloys
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Tech upgrades expected: ADAS, larger infotainment, digital cluster
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Launch expected around festive season (Sept–Oct 2025)
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Competes with Nexon, Brezza, Sonet in sub-compact SUV segment