Overview
- Hyundai Motor India said the refreshed Venue has surpassed 1 lakh bookings in roughly four months since reservations opened in late 2025.
- The HX8 becomes the second diesel-automatic trim in the lineup, placing the combo below the top-spec HX10 and cutting the buy-in by Rs 1.81 lakh.
- The HX8 uses the U2 1.5‑litre CRDi diesel with a 6‑speed torque‑converter automatic and 250 Nm, with outlets reporting 114–116 hp and a claimed 17.9 kmpl mileage.
- Equipment includes front ventilated seats, a 4‑way powered driver’s seat, dual‑tone leatherette, Bluelink connected tech, OTA updates, ambient lighting, EPB with auto‑hold, rear disc brakes, drive and traction modes, and paddle shifters.
- Compared with HX10, HX8 omits Level 2 ADAS, front and side parking sensors, an electrochromic IRVM, dual 12.3‑inch displays and Bose audio, while the Venue range spans Rs 7.99–15.51 lakh and competes with the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and Mahindra XUV 3XO.