The Hyundai Stargazer is awarded a 4-star safety rating from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP).
Hyundai Stargazer at the ASEAN NCAP's crash tests
In the ASEAN NCAP’s safety test result, the Stargazer achieved a total score of 66.48 out of 100 points, good enough for four stars. It comprised 31.21 points for the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 14.48 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 12.04 points for Safety Assist (SA), and 8.75 for Motorcyclist Safety (MS) category.
The ASEAN NCAP commented that there is a high possibility for the driver to sustain injuries to the chest and the right leg. Also, the lack of seatbelt reminders for rear passengers and Advanced Rear Visualization affected the scoring for the SA and MS categories, respectively.
The unit tested is from Indonesia, where Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) sources the PH-spec Stargazer. It is equipped with two airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a seatbelt reminder system (SBR) for both front occupants, ISOFIX installation for child seats, and Pedestrian Protection technology.
The Korean MPV scored a 4-star safety rating
Moreover, the crash test unit arrived with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) City, AEB Inter-Urban, AEB Pedestrian, Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and Auto High Beam (AHB). These are offered as options in the Stargazer range.
Locally, the PH-spec Hyundai Stargazer gets a handful of safety features. Aside from the standard safety bits like dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the MPV offers the Hyundai Smartsense Technology to Filipinos.
The Hyundai Smartsense Technology is the brand’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). It comes with 11 functions such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist CAR/PED (FCA), Blind Spot System, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
Hyundai Stargazer
In comparison to a rival, the Honda BR-V got a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. The Japanese MPV managed to post a total score of 81.38 points.
Regardless, the ASEAN NCAP congratulated the Korean automaker for achieving impressive results not only for the Stargazer but also for the Creta, which got a 5-star safety rating. The two cars are the first SUV and MPV models from Hyundai tested by the program.
See more crash test results at Philkotse.com.
Know more about Hyundai Stargazer 2024
The 2024 Hyundai Stargazer is a front-wheel-drive, seven-seater MPV. For the Philippine market, it has five variants, priced from 1,068,000 to Php 1,348,000.
Size-wise, the Hyundai Stargazer is 4,460mm long, 1,780mm wide, and 1,695mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,780mm and a ground clearance of 185mm.
Under the hood of the Philippine-spec Stargazer is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making up to 113 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque. All trims use Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission.
Locally, the 2024 Hyundai Stargazer competes against the likes of the Toyota Avanza, Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, Nissan Livina, among others.
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Hyundai Stargazer Launch
The all-new Hyundai Stargazer was officially launched in the local market on October 19, 2022. Its global debut happened earlier back in August 2022, at the 29th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.
As of its local launch, the Stargazer has three variants available locally.
Hyundai Stargazer Exterior
The all-new Stargazer borrows several styling cues from the larger Staria. Depending on the trim, it comes with LED exterior lighting, electronic folding side mirrors, automatic light control, and a set of 16-inch wheels.
Hyundai Stargazer Interior
Inside the 2024 Stargazer are seats for seven occupants. Higher-spec trims come with leatherette seats, leather-wrapped steering wheels, a digital gauge cluster, a console box, and seat back pockets, among others.
All three trims come standard with a 60:40 split-folding second row, a 50:50 split-folding third row, and room lamp, and an overhead console.
Other driving features present on this Hyundai model include a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a push-to-start button, remote engine starting, and plenty of USB charging ports.
Technology & Safety Features
Present on both the top-spec GLS Premium and GLS is an eight-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This headunit is then linked to a six-piece speaker system. A wireless charging pad is also available for the top-spec GLS Premium variant.
All variants come with dual-front airbags and anti-lock braking. The GLS and GLS Premium, in turn, get the addition of stability control, rearview monitor, rear parking sensors, and hill-start assist.
Only the GLS Premium comes with side and curtain airbags, blind spot collision avoidance assist, rear-cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, lake keeping assist, driver attention warning, forward collision avoidance assist, tire pressure monitoring, lane following assist, etc.
Hyundai Stargazer Platform
The Hyundai Stargazer utilizes the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform which it shares with the Creta 2024 crossover Philippines.
It then assumes a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Handling suspension for this model is a MacPherson strut type for the front, and a torsion beam-type suspension for the rear. All trims then get a disc front brake, a drum rear brake, and a hand-operated parking brake.
Hyundai Stargazer Engine
Under the hood of all three locally available Stargazer variants is a 1.5-liter engine paired to Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission. Power is then fed to its front wheels.
With this configuration, it can make up to 113 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque.
Comparison
The Hyundai Stargazer is one of the better-equipped MPVs when it comes to driver-assist features. It also has a competent and relatively modern entertainment system with wireless connectivity and wireless charging capabilities. Most similarly sized MPVs available locally lack those two features.
Hyundai Stargazer 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Hyundai Stargazer 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Stargazer 1.5 GL IVT | ₱1,068,000 |
| Hyundai Stargazer 1.5 GLS IVT | ₱1,198,000 |
| Hyundai Stargazer 1.5 GLS Premium IVT 7-Seater | ₱1,288,000 |
| Hyundai Stargazer 1.5 GLS Premium IVT 6-Seater | ₱1,298,000 |
| Hyundai Stargazer 1.5 GLS X IVT | ₱1,348,000 |
Hyundai Stargazer Pros & Cons
Pros
- Roomy
- Plenty of features
- Comprehensive safety kit
Cons
- High starting price
₱ 1,068,000 - ₱ 1,298,000
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