Hyundai Motor India Limited introduces Bold New VENUE Knight

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the launch of the Hyundai VENUE Knight, a bold new edition of its popular compact SUV, designed for customers seeking a more distinctive and commanding road presence. Building on the growing popularity of Hyundai’s Knight range, the VENUE Knight brings an all-black styling theme complemented by exclusive design elements and premium interior enhancements.

The Hyundai VENUE Knight embraces the enigmatic appeal of black with specially curated exterior and interior features. With its blacked-out design, Knight-exclusive styling cues, and refined detailing, the new edition aims to elevate the ownership experience while delivering a stronger visual identity on the road.

Commenting on the launch, Amit Dhaundiyal, Head of Product Strategy & Planning at Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “At Hyundai, we continuously strive to introduce products that resonate with the evolving aspirations of Indian customers. The Hyundai VENUE Knight represents a bold expression of style and individuality, specially crafted for customers who want their car to reflect their personality. With this launch, we are bringing the distinctive black-themed Knight philosophy to one of our most popular compact SUVs.”

He further added, “Every element of the Hyundai VENUE Knight — from its blacked-out exteriors to premium interiors featuring brass inserts — has been thoughtfully curated to create a strong visual identity that stands apart on the road. In addition, the introduction of a dashcam on select Hyundai VENUE variants and the availability of new matte colour options further strengthen the overall lineup, addressing evolving customer expectations.”

With these updates, Hyundai aims to enhance the appeal of the VENUE range while offering customers more personalization, style, and premium features in the competitive compact SUV segment.

The introduction of the Hyundai VENUE Knight further strengthens the SUV portfolio of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL). Based on the bold and dynamic styling of the Hyundai VENUE, the VENUE Knight enhances its road presence with distinctive blacked-out exterior elements, striking red brake calipers, and signature Knight-specific detailing.

Complementing the assertive exterior styling is a premium all-black cabin featuring elegant brass inserts, delivering a more refined and sporty SUV experience. The Hyundai VENUE Knight is designed to stand out with confidence, character, and a commanding presence on the road.

Hyundai VENUE Knight: Key Enhancements

• Black-painted front radiator grille
• Matte black Hyundai logo at the front and rear
• Black skid plates
• Black-painted roof rails*
• Black-painted ORVMs
• R16 (405.6 mm) black-painted alloy wheels*
• Red brake calipers – front and rear*
• Exclusive Knight emblem
• All-black interiors with brass-coloured inserts
• Exclusive black seat upholstery*

*Applicable in select variants only.

The Hyundai VENUE Knight will be offered across a selected range of petrol and diesel powertrains, catering to diverse customer preferences. It will be available with the Kappa 1.2 l MPi Petrol, Kappa 1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol DCT & U2 1.5 l CRDi diesel manual & automatic, offering customers multiple choices across fuel type, transmission and feature preferences.

Addressing evolving safety expectations and everyday mobility needs, newly introduced Dashcam in HX6T, HX10 and N10 variants of the Hyundai VENUE offers multiple recording modes and enables instant “On Demand Video” downloads directly to mobile devices via a dedicated app, offering added reassurance, convenience and peace of mind on every journey.

Dashcam recording modes:

• Driving Recording
• Emergency & Event Recording
• Vacation Recording
• On Demand Video
• Photo Capture

Additionally, Hyundai Motor India has introduced new Hazel Blue Matte and Mystic Sapphire Matte colours for the Hyundai VENUE.