These are the first images of the new Hyundai Venue,
the Korean automaker’s latest and smallest crossover model that’s set to debut
at the New York Auto Show on April 17. The leaked photos of the new
Hyundai Venue first appeared on a number of outlets from India, leading us to
believe that this is local market example. The photos partially reveal the
front fascia, the wheels and the rear end, along with a quick look at the
dashboard.
The front end treatment reminds us more of the bigger
Santa Fe and less of the compact Kona, while the rear adopts clean lines and
sports the Venue badge in the middle of the tailgate, just like the official
teaser.
As for the ‘Turbo’ logo on the corner, it most
likely indicates the use of the brand’s turbocharged 1.0-liter T-GDI
three-cylinder petrol engine. This powertrain is expected to be combined with
both a manual and a dual-clutch automatic transmission, at least in markets
like India and Europe.
The dashboard follows the familiar Hyundai lines,
with the infotainment system’s touchscreen display sitting between the air
vents, an information display inside the instrument cluster and a three-spoke,
leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The new Hyundai Venue will be positioned under the
Kona as the brand’s smallest crossover ever to reach the US, going after models
like the Nissan Kicks. Being the entry point in Hyundai’s SUV range, it will
probably be available in front-wheel drive guise only.
Hyundai will lift the veil off the new Venue at the
upcoming New York Auto Show, but we’ll stay vigilant in case anything new pops
up until then, so stay tuned.
