Now launched in Thailand, 16 photos to prove why the Hyundai Stargazer is a baby Staria

After its debut in Indonesia, the Hyundai Stargazer now takes centre stage in Thailand after being launched at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show 2023. 

Fully imported (CBU) from Cikarang, Indonesia, the Thai-market Stargazer has been made available in four variants across six- and seven-seat configurations, with prices starting at THB 769k (RM 100k) and going up to THB 889k baht (RM 116k).

Also read: 20 photos to prove that the Hyundai Stargazer might scare off the Alza and Xpander

At the front, the Stargazer features a full-width horizontal daytime running light (DRL) bar just like the Staria. Further down the headlight cluster flanked a gloss black grille depending on the variant. 

The Stargazer features sharp horizontal bodylines along its flanks from front to back. 

The Stargazer is offered as standard with LED taillights, powered-folding side mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels. 

The Stargazer is powered by a Hyundai Smartstream 1.5-litre four-cylinder which outputs 115 PS and 144 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT-type automatic transmission. 

Premium variants of the Stargazer in Thailand are offered with LED daytime running lights, auto headlamps, more stylish wheels and front fog lamps. 

On the inside, the base 'Trend' variant gets manual AC controls and rear AC vents, an analogue meter cluster, a Bluetooth head unit and four speakers. 

The more premium Style variants 4.2-inch LCD cluster display, 6 speakers, keyless start, cruise control, leather seats and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. 

The uppermost 'Smart' variants - available as 6/7 seaters - receive LED headlamps, ambient lighting, a wireless charger, automatic AC controls and the Hyundai SmartSense ADAS suite. 

Also read: Hyundai Stargazer gets 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating, scores lower than BR-V and Veloz

In Thailand, the Hyundai Stargazer competes against the Toyota Veloz, Honda BR-V and Mitsubishi Xpander.

With the Honda BR-V bowing out in Malaysia, do you think the Stargazer is compelling enough to duke it out against the Mitsubishi Xpander and popular Perodua Alza?