Following the footsteps of its relative, the Kia Carnival, Hyundai added a petrol-electric hybrid option to the Hyundai Staria in South Korea. The Korean H brand announced pre-orders for the Staria Hybrid with prices ranging between KRW 34.33 million to KRW 36.53 million (~RM 122.5k-130k). The hybrid system is the third engine option offered for the Staria in Korea. The other two powerplants offered are the 3.5-litre V6 LPG unit and a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder diesel mill. The latter is the only unit

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

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. That's 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 it's purpose-built for school transport duties. Child-friendly conveniences Robocop's bright, Dynamic Yellow suit

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 V6 Regardless 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 ot

Well, this is rather interesting. Earlier today, Hyundai dropped several teasers of the upcoming Hyundai Staria – essentially their upcoming sliding door MPV. The particular unit teased by Hyundai is a “Premium” variant, evident from its large alloy wheels, luxurious captain seats, ambient lighting, and large infotainment display. Now, Korean publications have begun publishing photos of what appears to be a lower-spec Staria, evident from its steel wheels and unpainted side mirrors. That said, t

This is our first glimpse of the Hyundai Staria, the Korean carmaker's upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Characterised by a smooth silhouette and clean lines, the Staria won't look out of place in your usual sci-fi movies. Take a look at the front fascia with its Robocop-ish prominent LED strip that runs the width of the hood. The strip gently flows into the sides which - other than the fancy wheels - have low belt lines and expansive windows, features that should lend to a rather airy cabin