Hyundai Venue 2026: SA Launch, Price & Specs

Hyundai has launched the all-new, second-generation Venue in South Africa. The compact SUV was presented at a launch event in Cape Town on Wednesday 12 November 2026, and it is available to order now, with prices starting at R319,900.

Checked on 12 November 2026. Every price, engine figure and feature below comes from Hyundai Automotive South Africa's launch announcement and the launch reports linked in Sources. Prices are the South African list prices and can change — always confirm with a dealer before buying.

New Hyundai Venue South Africa prices

Three versions, all with a 7-year/200,000 km warranty and a 3-year/45,000 km service plan included.

Engines: 1.2 petrol and 1.0 turbo

The range starts with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine making 61 kW and 115 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes average fuel use of 6.5 litres per 100 km for this version.

The step up is a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol with two outputs: 71 kW and 172 Nm in the Premium, and 88 kW and 172 Nm in the flagship N Line. Both turbo versions use a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, with average fuel use of 6.9 litres per 100 km.

Size, design and space

The new Venue is 3,995 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 1,615 mm tall, with a 2,520 mm wheelbase and 190 mm of ground clearance — a more substantial road presence than the model it replaces, with a roomier cabin. Outside it gets a redesigned body with a dark-chrome radiator grille; inside, a reworked cabin with a dual display.

Features and safety

The entry-level 1.2 Premium comes with 16-inch steel wheels with full-size covers, halogen headlights, air conditioning, a digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with voice commands, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Safety kit on every version includes six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, hill-start assist control, tyre pressure monitoring, a rear-view monitor and parking distance warning.

The flagship N Line adds 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, automatic climate control, auto-folding side mirrors and an electric sunroof.

Warranty and service plan

All three versions include Hyundai Automotive South Africa's 7-year/200,000 km warranty and a 3-year/45,000 km service plan.

Second generation, built in India

This is the second generation of the Venue. The first generation was sold in South Africa from 2019 until early 2026. The new model was revealed in October 2025 and first launched in India in November 2025; like its predecessor, it is built in India. In South Africa it competes in a busy compact-SUV class against rivals such as the Kia Sonet, Suzuki Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Nissan Magnite, Toyota Starlet Cross and Renault Kiger.

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