The new Venue N Line builds upon the regular Venue’s solid foundation with a subtle yet impactful cosmetic upgrade. The bumpers on the front and rear are much more aggressive, while the vehicle also gets new alloy wheels. If you’ve been wondering how the N Line version visually sets itself apart from the standard Venue, here are five key cosmetic changes you should know about before making your pick.
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1. Front Bumper
Let’s begin with the front fascia. Both the N Line and the regular models feature a redesigned bumper with deeper character lines and a more upright and boxy stance. While the upper third of the bumper is identical on both vehicles, the middle and bottom thirds are where the major differences lie.
First, the regular Venue features three rows of rectangular grills in the center, while the N Line has only two. The DRL, indicator LEDs, and headlamp setup look the same on both cars. However, while the regular Venue features rectangular cladding (mostly silver), the N Line features angular cladding at the bottom and more blacked-out elements.
The orange inserts at the bottom of the bumper come, which give the vehicle the classic N Line appeal.
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2. Rear Spoilers & Twin-Tip Exhaust
On the rear, you can spot similar differences. For instance, the N Line has two exhaust vents instead of one on the regular model. Then there’s the same angular silver cladding at the bottom, the connected taillights in the middle, and the wiper and washer setup. However, the N Line features new wing-type spoilers with an LED high-mounted stop lamp at the top.
3. Alloy Wheels
Next up, there’s a massive difference in how the regular and N Line’s 17-inch alloys look, and personally, I prefer the ones on the N-Line. While the regular 2025 Venue features new alloys, they look like they belong to an electric vehicle from 2025 (I’m referring to the angular, lined design that resembles the aerodynamic wheels on EVs).
On the other hand, the Venue N Line features more conventional and circular alloys with those hot orange brake callipers, giving it a classy yet sporty look. Ultimately, it comes down to your personal preference. However, there’s a good chance the N Line alloys will make their way to several regular models, either through dealers or third-party accessory sellers.
You’d also notice that the N Line features body-colored side cladding instead of the blacked-out cladding on the regular model.
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4. Steering Wheel
Inside the Venue N Line, a different, sportier steering wheel is available (clearly inspired by the Ioniq lineup). While the rectangular airbag housing in the center and the control panels on the left and right spoke remain similar, the steering wheel has an N Line badging in the center, along with a triangular bottom spoke (in silver color).
In addition, you can see the driving mode and traction control (regular, mud, sand, snow) selections integrated on the steering wheel toward the bottom. The steering also features more prominent paddle shifters than those on the regular model, along with the classic red stitching.
While the rest of the dashboard remains the same, including the dual screens (with the curved infotainment setup), the AC vents, and the buttons on the center console, the steering wheel makes a world of difference in the regular Venue and the N Line’s cabin.
5. N-Line Gear Knob
The Venue N Line features a different gear knob with red accents and red ambient lighting toward the base of the knob. The USB ports toward the bottom of the center console look similar to those on the Kia Syros (the regular Venue should also feature them). You can also find the N Line bading embossed on the leatherette upholstery.
While the other features of the vehicle, including the Level 2 ADAS functionality, ventilated front seats, electric parking brake, eight-speaker Bose audio system, and the four-way powered driver’s seat have been borrowed from the regular Venue’s top model, it is the cosmetic changes, including the N Line Emblems on the radiator grills, front fender (RH and LH) and tailgate, that separte the two vehicles.
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In my experience with the regular and N Line models, I’ve found the latter to have a slightly stiffer steering wheel, stiffer suspension, and a more powerful engine than the regular versions, and I expect the N Line to offer the same. For those wondering, the Venue N Line will use the same 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that powers the entry-level Kia Syros trims.
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