Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has confirmed that they have no plans to launch an 11-seater version of the fully-imported from Korea 2021 Hyundai Staria MPV. The MPV will remain solely as a 7-seater in Malaysia even though 11-seater variants are available in other countries.Contrary to popular belief, the Staria will not be replacing the Hyundai Grand Starex. HSDM clarified that the Staria will be sold alongside the Grand Starex and that the 11-seater MPV will continue to remain on sale. The l
Nov 10, 2021
The 2021 Hyundai Staria made its Malaysian debut earlier today via a virtual launch event hosted by local Hyundai distributor, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). Positioned as a premium offering, it introduces futuristic styling, a lounge-like interior, and a complete suite of advanced driver assistance systems.Pricing for the Staria starts from RM 358,888 (2-year / 50,000 km warranty) and RM 368,888, if you include the 5-year / 300,000 km warranty. Prices are with the 50% sales tax (SST) waiver,
Oct 27, 2021
Where our days back then were punctuated by gruff-sounding Mercedes-Benz O309s, the bas sekolah has evolved, and the comfortable vans kids ride in these days hardly look like traditional buses anymore. Thats not just a Malaysian phenomenon, as this rather novel 2021 Hyundai Staria Kinder proves.The Staria Kinder is one of the many variants of the Staria on sale in South Korea, and its purpose-built for school transport duties.Child-friendly conveniencesRobocops bright, Dynamic Yellow suit brings
Oct 26, 2021
Thai-spec car pictured in this articleHyundais all-new luxury 7-seater MPV, the 2021 Hyundai Staria Premium, which will debut in Malaysia soon, is positioned as Hyundai’s most luxurious Hyundai MPV targeting professionals and active urban families.Hyundai’s Smart Mobility Solution via the new vehicle as its response to shifting consumer needs by offering them purposeful, innovative features and redefining in-car travel experiences in line with the company’s vision of ‘Pro
Oct 18, 2021
The 2021 Hyundai Staria (US4) has just entered the ASEAN region, but before it came the 2021 Kia Carnival (KA4). Although they share the same Hyundai-Kia N3 platform, both companies take on 11 seaters are vastly different, as well explore below with these Thai-spec cars.Dimensions - Staria is the bigger carThe Staria replaces the Hyundai Grand Starex/H-1, and not only is it bigger than that, its also larger than the Carnival.Heres how they stack up, and the Hyundais extra length and height hints
Jul 17, 2021
The space-age 2021 Hyundai Staria has just been launched over in Thailand, which also signifies its debut in the ASEAN region. Two variants of the 11-seater MPV are offered there, with prices ranging from THB 1,729,000 (~RM 226,636) to THB 1,999,000 (~RM 257,403)2.2 diesel only, no V6Regardless of variant, the Staria pair is driven by a 2.2-litre turbodiesel, with drive sent to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Although the Thai-spec MPV eschews the 3.5-litre V6 found in othe
Jul 9, 2021
Ahead of its official launch in Thailand this Friday, photos of the 2021 Hyundai Staria have surfaced on social media sites, giving us a good look at Hyundai’s futuristic-looking MPV.The exact variant that is pictured here is not mentioned, but it does get a host of features, including a digital instrument cluster, large infotainment display, and push-button gear selector. This Staria is also able to sit 11 people comfortably. The photo of the key fob also indicates that the Staria will be
Jul 5, 2021
In case you don’t know (which well have you been living in?), Running Man is one of Korea’s most successful variety show. In the 11 years since the show has been on air, product placement has never been as blatant as the Hyundai Staria in the show’s latest episode.In the episode, the cast and crew were preparing to celebrate the main emcee, Yoo Jae Suk’s, 30th anniversary as an entertainer. Though he was the main topic of the conversation, "MC Yoo" was notably a
Jun 10, 2021
Is it bad to have too much of a good thing? The answer is "yes", especially when it comes to the futuristic-looking Hyundai Staria. Apparently, the MPV’s cool expansive glasshouse tends to break whenever users close its doors.According to Korea IT Times, the “panoramic windows” on the Staria Tourer model’s second-row would break from the impact of closing its rear sliding doors. Furthermore, it is said that this isn’t a rare or isolated case with 2000 such
May 28, 2021
Over in Seoul, Hyundai has launched the all-new Hyundai Staria, a spacious MPV with a price range of 27 million won (RM 99,547) to 41 million won (RM 151,165), depending on options.Aptly named the Staria, Hyundai’s new MPV evokes the streamlined form of a spaceship, defined by a single stroke running from the front to the rear of the vehicle.According to Hyundai, this is inspired by the curve of light that illuminates the Earth’s horizon at sunrise when viewed from space.The Hyundai
Apr 14, 2021
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