No car fits the adage ‘go big or go home’ quite like the 12-seater Hyundai Grand Starex (TQ). First launched in 2009, the Grand Starex gained popularity for offering more seats, and much of the style, comfort and features of the popular Toyota Alphard, but at much cheaper prices. Having been discontinued to make way for the newer and more expensive 2023 Hyundai Staria. Used, low-mileage units of the Grand Starex can be had for less than the price of a Toyota Innova today. Thus, let’s take a clos

Provisional data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA) say that South Korea’s domestic car manufacturers sold a total of 1,395,297 vehicles in 2022. The figure excludes sales of imported foreign brand cars, which is compiled separately by the Korea Automotive Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA). Automotive imports for Korea in 2022 is estimated to be at around 300,000 units, led by Mercedes-Benz. Of the 1,395,297 domestic vehicles sold by Hyundai, Kia, GM Korea (f

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 we'll explore below with these Thai-spec cars. Dimensions - Staria is the bigger car The Staria replaces the Hyundai Grand Starex/H-1, and not only is it bigger than that, it's also larger than the Carnival. Here's how they stack up, and the Hyundai's extra length and heig

For the majority of car buyers, comfort is a priority. But comfort is difficult to quantify, it is mostly based on subjective feelings, keyword here being mostly. One aspect that can be quantified is noise level. We use a specialized sound level meter to determine the sound pressure level at varying speed intervals – 60 km/h, 90 km/h, and 110 km/h. Two things we’d like to note: The sound level meter only measures one aspect of noise - the sound pressure level, not its frequency. Due to feasibili

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) and Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) have donated five Toyota Innova ambulances to the Indonesia Red Cross (PMI). These Toyota Innova ambulances are fitted with all the necessary life-saving equipment, including an easy-to-operate entry and exit system, a fixed oxygen system, as well as various storage spaces for storing medical equipment. But why not a Toyota Hiace? According to TAM’s marketing director, Anton Jimmi Suwandy, the Innova was selected as the Hi

Peugeot Malaysia is attracting car buyers to put their money on down the 3008 and 5008 SUV Plus with a few benefits. From now until 31 December 2019, customers can trade in their cars and get up to RM 10,000 more than their current vehicle’s appraised value, essentially an overtrade. Also, customers who purchase the Peugeot 3008 or 5008 SUV Plus will be entitled to a 3-year, parts and labour included free maintenance service. Customers can also inquire for a special ownership financing with Affi