Hyundai Motor Philippines’ latest car models are wowing the crowds at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival at Block 16 of the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. These are the Hyundai Custin minivan and the Stargazer X crossover.
Custin and Stargazer X at the SM MOA Concert Grounds
Both models are available for the public to take on test drives at the said event which will run until November 19, 2023, Sunday. Admission to the test drive event is free, and it is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Introduced together just last month, the Custin and the Stargazer X might just be your next family-friendly daily chariot.
For those unfamiliar, the Custin slots between the smaller Stargazer MPV and the larger Staria. It uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine making 168 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque, and power is sent to its front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The minivan also boasts tons of interior space filled with features like a 10.4-inch touchscreen, 10-way power adjustable 2nd-row captain seats, emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring, among others. Price-wise, the Custin minivan starts at Php 1,770,000.
Hyundai Custin on the road
The Hyundai Stargazer X meanwhile is a more rugged-looking version of the Stargazer. It gets black plastic body cladding, a larger set of 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, and a more generous ground clearance of 200mm.
Like the standard Stargazer, this version is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that can make 113 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), the brand’s version of a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Other Hyundai models also available for test drives at the Auto Focus event include the brand’s fully electric models: the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Of note, these are back-to-back World Car of the Year award winners. Likewise available for visitors to try out are the Creta, Tucson, and Staria.
Get a chance to test drive your dream Hyundai at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive fest
For those who make on-site reservations for these Hyundai-made EVs, they can get to take home a limited-edition Ioniq 5 die-cast model. Visitors of the Hyundai booth at the test drive fest may also enjoy cold or hot drinks at the brand’s signature cafe which is operated at the event in partnership with Brew + Brakes.
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Know more about Hyundai Custin 2024
The Nissan Custin is a seven-seater minivan for the Philippine market. It has two different variants: The entry-level GLS priced at Php 1,770,000, and the top-spec Premium which retails at Php 2,080,000.
Size-wise, the Custin is 4,950mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,710mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 3,055mm, and it has a ground clearance of 174mm.
Powering this all-new Hyundai minivan is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine. At the most, this four-banger can generate up to 168 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Locally, the Custin’s main rival is the Kia Carnival.
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Hyundai Custin Launch
The 2024 Hyundai Custin was officially rolled out for the Philippine market in October 2023. At launch, it has two trims: the entry-level GLS, and the top-spec Premium. These are priced at Php 1.770 million and Php 2.08 million respectively.
Hyundai Custin Interior
Inside, the Custin can seat up to seven occupants. All of its seats are clad in leather, while its cabin is kept cool by an automatic climate control system. It driver then has access to a button-type gear selector, an electronic parking brake, a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a push-to-start button, and a day and night rear-view mirror, among others.
Depending on the trim, the Hyundai minivan also comes with rear window curtains, and a seat-back-mounted foldable table, and a ventilation and heating function for the second-row captain seats. Both trims then get a bench-type third-row seat.
Hyundai Custin Exterior
The Hyundai Custin assumes a stylish look thanks to sharp-looking LED headlamps and a sizable grille. On both of its sides, it features sliding doors providing easy entry and exit to its interior, while its rear gets a power tailgate.
Other niceties found on this Hyundai model are a power sunroof, power-folding side mirrors, automatic functionality for its LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, chrome garnished beltline moldings and door handles, and a rear spoiler with a high-mount stop lamp.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing onboard entertainment on the Custin is a 10.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. Charging is then done via a wireless pad, a 12-volt outlet, and USB ports.
For safety, this model gets a total of six airbags and a kit that many would expect from a modern vehicle. It has anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, hill-start control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, an around-view camera (Premium), an engine immobilizer, and a rear occupant alert, among others.
The standard safety bits on the Custin are supported by an array of advanced driver-assist safety features. This includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, parking distance warning, lane follow and lane keep assist, high beam assist, driver attention warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Hyundai Custin Engine
The Custin is propelled by a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine making 168 horsepower and 253 nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new 2024 Custin is underpinned by the Hyundai-Kia N3 platform. It shares this with the Kia Carnival.
The Hyundai Custin uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes for all four wheels.
There are three available color options for the 2024 Hyundai Custin. There’s Military Grey Metallic, Polar White, and Aurora Blue Pearl.
The 2024 Hyundai Custin sits as a potent gasoline alternative to the diesel-powered Kia Carnival. Hyundai’s minivan, after all, has a number of safety features and convenience features that are comparable to those of its main rival.
Hyundai Custin Pros & Cons
Pros
- Stylish but not overly styled
- Spacious and comfortable
- Loads of safety and convenience features
Cons
- Not much choice in terms of color options
Hyundai Custin 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Custin 1.5 T-GDI GLS 8AT | ₱1,770,000 |
| Hyundai Custin 1.5 T-GDI Premium 8AT | ₱2,080,000 |
₱ 1,770,000 - ₱ 2,080,000
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