Next month, Tata Motors is going to launch the Nexon Facelift with some big changes as it prepares to take on its rivals, and possibly dominate its rivals in sales. So, we thought, why don’t we compare the Nexon Facelift against one of its rivals, Hyundai Venue, to see just how much similarity these two SUVs share with each other!
Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue – Design
The facelifted Nexon features a closed grille with a black element at the center to separate the two DRLs. The design is clearly Curvv-inspired. The facelift Nexon gets sleeker and thinner L-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). These lights might be reshaped to have a slimmer and more refined appearance. Below the DRLs, there are vertically positioned split LED headlamps. These headlamp units are positioned vertically, and the bumpers have been redesigned, with small rectangular elements that make the Nexon resemble the Curvv SUV.
The side profile remains largely unchanged, except for sleeker ORVMs (Outside Rear-View Mirrors) inspired by the Harrier and Safari. The wheels have also been slightly redesigned, featuring 16-inch alloy wheels. The rear of the Nexon Facelift features V-shape LED taillamps that are connected by a LED light bar for a distinctive design. It gets sequential indicators, C-shaped protrusions, and the reflectors have been positioned towards the edges for a wider SUV appearance.


The Hyundai Venue ever since it got facelift update in 2022, the talking point has been the front face. The front has parametric front grille made up of rectangular block with brown-chrome finish and is slightly dark as well. The fog lamps are out and now the Venue has LED headlamps instead of halogen. At the side, it has wheel arches with chrome door handles, and roof rails at the top. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps connected by light bar with faux silver skid plate at the rear and the front and it rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Nexon Facelift features a 10.25-inch infotainment system over the thinner and sharper AC vents, and the dashboard comes with dual-tone theme option. The Facelift features a new two-spoke steering wheel with new digital instrument cluster which is the same as the one in current Harrier and Safari, and a single-pane sunroof on top. The two-spoke steering wheel has a rectangular display which illuminates the Tata logo, which is the same as the Curvv SUV. Below the AC vents, there are no physical buttons to control the HVAC, but rather a new touch-sensitive control system for a clean design. There is a huge center console with steptronic gear lever, wireless charging pad in front of the lever, storage place behind the rotary dial drive modes, cup holders, and armrest. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio, and this SUV comes equipped with 8-speaker Harman sound system.
From the inside, the Venue has 8-inch infotainment system between the two AC vents and at the edges semi-square shaped AC vents. The Venue does have the option for dual-tone dashboard. It has multi-function four-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and a single-pane sunroof. Below the gear lever is a rotary dial to select drive modes. It has two USB ports at the front and two at the rear. The rear seats of the Hyundai Venue is 60:40 split with recline option as well.
So, the exterior and the interior, Tata Motors nailed the designing and styling of the SUV, and now when you look at the Nexon facelift, it looks sportier and premium from the outside while looking spacious and premium from inside.
Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue – Dimensions
Tata Nexon Facelift | Hyundai Venue | |
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Length | 3995mm | 3995mm |
Width | 1811mm | 1770mm |
Height | 1610mm | 1617mm |
Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2500mm |
Ground Clearance | 209mm | 190mm |
Boot Space | 350 L | 350 L |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |
While we don’t have the official dimensions for the Nexon Facelift, but as we look at the spy shots, it looks the Nexon Facelift will undergo slight increase in length, height, and wheelbase. The length will be the same as the Venue, i.e, 3995mm, and wheelbase will be the same which is 2500mm. The Nexon Facelift has a width of 1811mm, height of 1610mm, and ground clearance of 209mm where as the Venue has a width of 1770mm which is 41mm narrower, height of 1617mm that is taller by 7mm, and ground clearance of 190mm which is 19mm lower. The Nexon Facelift comes with a 350 litre boot which is the same as the Venue, but the Venue got fuel tank capacity of 45 litres which is 1 litre more than the Nexon’s Fuel Tank.
Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue – Powertrains
Tata Nexon Facelift | Hyundai Venue | |
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Engines | 1.2 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol | 1.0 L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol |
Displacement | 1199cc | 998cc |
Power | 118.35 BHP / 125 BHP | 120 BHP |
Torque | 170 NM / 225 NM | 172 NM |
Transmission Type | 5 and 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Tata Nexon Facelift comes with turbo petrol powertrain that has two different power and torque output and gearbox option. The 1.2 L 4-Cylinder turbo petrol engine that puts out 118.35 BHP and 170 NM of torque for the lower to mid variants mated to 5-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox, and the higher variants with the same engine will see bump in power and torque output, which is 125 BHP and 225 NM of torque paired to 6-speed Manual, and 7-speed DCT (or DCA as Tata Motors calls it) Gearbox.
The Hyundai Venue on the other hand comes with 1.0 L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol Engine producing 120 BHP and 172 NM of torque paired to 6-speed iMT, and 7-speed DCT Gearbox.
Tata Nexon Facelift | Hyundai Venue | |
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Engine | – | 1.2 L 4-Cylinder NA petrol |
Displacement | – | 1197cc |
Power | – | 82 BHP |
Torque | – | 114 NM |
Transmission Options | – | 5-speed MT |
Fuel Efficiency | – | 18 kmpl |
Other than the Turbo Petrol engine, the Venue is powered by the 1.2 L 4-Cylinder NA petrol engine that puts out 82 BHP and 114 NM of torque. It drives the front wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only with a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl. It has no Automatic Gearbox and no diesel engine on offer. Tata Nexon has no non-turbo petrol or diesel engine on offer.
Tata Nexon Facelift | Hyundai Venue | |
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Engine | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel | – |
Displacement | 1497cc | – |
Power | 113.42 BHP | – |
Torque | 260 NM | – |
Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT | – |
Fuel Efficiency | 24.05 kmpl | – |
Other than the turbo petrol engine, the Nexon Facelift will continue to sport the turbo diesel powertrain. The 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine produces 113.42 BHP and 260 NM of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 24.05 kmpl.
Tata Nexon Facelift | Hyundai Venue | |
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Engine | – | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Diesel |
Displacement | – | 1493cc |
Power | – | 114 BHP |
Torque | – | 250 NM |
Transmission Type | – | 6-speed MT |
Fuel Efficiency | – | 20 kmpl |
The Venue has an additional engine and that is the diesel engine. The 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Diesel engine puts out 114 BHP and 250 NM of torque and that has a 6-speed Manual Gearbox only with a fuel efficiency of 20 kmpI.
Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue – Features
Features | Tata Nexon Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
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Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Sunroof | Single-Pane | Single-Pane |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
Ambient Light | Yes (Expected) | Yes |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Ventilated Seats | Yes | – |
Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 8-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Air Purifier | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 8-speaker Harman sound system | 6-speaker standard sound system |
Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Paddle Shifters | – | Yes |
Drive Modes | Yes | Yes |
Powered Seats | Yes (Expected) | 4-way Powered Adjustable Driver Seat |
In features, the Venue misses out on cooled glovebox, 8-speaker sound system, wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay, ventilated seats, and bigger infotainment system while the Nexon facelift misses out on paddle shifters. This makes the Tata Nexon Facelift a much preferred choice over the Hyundai Venue.
Safety Features | Tata Nexon Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
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Airbags | Six airbags | Six airbags |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Camera | 360-Degree Camera (Expected) | Reverse-Parking Camera |
Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Rear |
Rain-Sensing Wipers | Yes | – |
TPMS | Yes | Yes |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes (Expected) | Front Disc |
ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
In Safety, the Venue misses out on Front Parking Sensors, 360-Degree Camera, and Rain-Sensing Wipers.
Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Tata Nexon Facelift | Expected Rs. 8.20 L |
Hyundai Venue | Rs. 7.77 – Rs. 13.48 L |
The Venue is priced at Rs. 7.77 lakh for the base ‘E’ petrol variant and goes up to Rs. 13.48 lakh for the top SX (O) Turbo DCT DT variant where as the Nexon Facelift is expected to be priced from Rs. 8.20 Lakh, and it is expected to have new variants name as like the Smart, Smart+, Smart+ (S), Pure, Pure+, Pure+ (S), Creative, Creative+, Creative+ (S), Fearless, Fearless+, and Fearless+ (S).
As for the warranty, Tata Motors offers 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period for Nexon and can be extended for additional 3 year/1,25,000 km and Hyundai offers 3 years/1,00,000 km for the Venue and can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km.
Tata Nexon Facelift vs Hyundai Venue – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to wait for the launch of Nexon Facelift as its going to come with big changes, new features, powertrains, and matches the dimensions of the Venue. The Venue is a good SUV as well and has almost the same features but the facelift is going to be feature-loaded than the Venue. So, if i was you, i would wait it out, and buy the Nexon Facelift over the Venue, or if you don’t wanna wait, you can go ahead and buy the Venue. So, what’re you going to do?
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