2026 Hyundai Venue POV Test Drive | Small SUV, Big Personality

In this POV test drive we put the 2026 Hyundai Venue through its paces – the GLS variant, featuring the 1.6L naturally-aspirated engine mated to a 6-speed automatic, 17-inch alloys, LED DRLs and that bold grille up front. But first a bit of history: the Venue was originally introduced in the Philippines in late 2020 by the former distributor. However, it was quietly dropped from the local lineup when the distributor structure changed, and only recently re-launched by Hyundai Motor Philippines in September 2025 with a starting price of PHP 778,000.

In this video I highlight its strong points: the bold exterior with the big front grill, LED DRLs in the GLS, 17″ alloys on the top trim, front & rear disc brakes, MacPherson / torsion beam suspension layout, the 1.6L engine with 6-speed auto, and how it drives. I also cover some of the trade-offs: the simple interior materials, manual AC, plastic back of front seats, and no blind-spot monitoring unlike some rivals. By the end you’ll know whether the Venue is “just right” for someone looking for a small SUV with a little bit of character in the Philippine market.

Hyundai Venue Pricing (Metro Manila*)
GL MT PHP 778,000.00
GL AT PHP 898,000.00
GLS AT PHP 998,000.00

*For Metro Cebu pricing, add PHP 70,000.00 for shipping and handling costs.

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