Hyundai’s little and compact SUV is back with a revamped design and premium interior features. The 2026 Hyundai Venue has been officially unveiled with slightly larger dimensions. Will it come to the UAE? To know more about it, read below.

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The 2026 Hyundai Venue is bigger and better

The second generation of the Venue has landed internationally. The new model is not just better in looks, but it is also slightly bigger than the outgoing model.

Speaking of the design enhancements, it now features a bold, futuristic, and sharp outlook, which is inspired by the flagship SUV, Palisade. The new Venue is also 48 mm taller and 30 mm wider, all thanks to the new fenders and the redesigned rear end.

Meanwhile, it blatantly uses the sharp design elements like the connected taillights, new split headlights, new bumpers with scuff plates, and body panels that give it a butch outlook.

With that said, it is still a compact SUV, which has now slightly more space for the passenger comfort.

Premium interiors and new features

On the inside, it gets an all-new dashboard with twin 12.3-inch connected screens that act as infotainment and instrument console. There is also a new three-spoke steering wheel, which is similar to the Hyundai Ioniq series.

Hyundai has redesigned the seats, door panels, and centre console area for better space management and improved cabin utility. The rear space has also been enhanced for more headroom.

Feature-wise, the new Venue has gone one step further. It gets the following features:

• 12.3-inch curved screen display
• Ventilated front seats
• Rear window shades
• 360-degree camera
• 8-speaker BOSE sound system
• Electronic parking brake
• Wireless charging
• Powered seats
• Keyless entry

New safety features

Hyundai has also enhanced the safety quotient of the new-gen Venue. It now comes equipped with a high-tensile steel body and new safety features as follows:

• 360-degree camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• 6 airbags
• Blind spot monitoring system
• Lane keep and change assist
• Front collision avoidance assist
• Drive modes
• All four disc brakes

Engine options unchanged

The new-gen Venue remains unaltered mechanically. It will continue to be offered with three engine options in the global market. However, it will be launched with the current 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo petrol engine in the UAE, which is paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

UAE launch date and price

As of now, Hyundai has not announced the launch timeline of the new-gen Venue in the UAE. But, it is a popular car here and we expect the new model to arrive by mid-2026.

With the new design and improved features and safety, the price of the new-gen Venue will be positioned from AED 50,000 (estimated).

Cars24 UAE says

The new-generation Venue has a lot to offer to the buyers. It not only looks better, but also comes loaded with new-age features and wireless connectivity. Meanwhile, it has retained its reliable engine options, which are known for their smooth driving experience and performance.