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

Toyota Australia is showcasing an innovative fuel cell food truck concept based on the Toyota Hiace called the FCV Express Diner as part of a national Hydrogen Showcase. With a focus on highlighting the potential applications for hydrogen fuel cell technology across various industries, the FCV Express Diner is a 'one-for-all' example, capable of being used as a simple food truck or even for disaster relief. Also read: Sarawak drives lead of hydrogen cars; receives 5 units of Toyota Mirai FCEV fr

The fifth-gen Toyota Hiace (H200) in Malaysia has been largely unchanged ever since it was introduced here in 2006 though overseas, there is the sixth-gen H300 which made its launch in 2019. While some Malaysian tradesmen are wondering when will the larger H300 would be launched here, we aren’t the only market to still offer the H200. It’s still offered in Japan which just like Malaysia, never received the grandiose basis to the Majesty/GranAce. Though the GranAce is available in Japan, the comm

Just like every carmaker in Malaysia, Hyundai Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) too has just released the revised pricing for Hyundai models sold here following the end of the sales and service tax (SST) exemption on 30-June 2022. The following table shows the updated prices of Hyundai models with the inclusion of SST: Hyundai prices post-SST Variants Pre-SST (RM) Post-SST (RM) Elantra 1.6 MPI Premium 158,888 168,888 Kona 2.0 MPI 119,888 124,188 2.0 MPI Active 136,888 141,328 1.6 TGDI 146,888 150,888 1.6

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

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