Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has just announced that the recently launched Hyundai Stargazer will be present at the 2022 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival (PCTDF), organized by Sunshine Television Ventures (STV). The Stargazer will be available for test drives at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds until November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The 2023 Hyundai Stargazer
HMPH is also opening a booth at the said event. Under the theme “Innovate Everyday,” the brand seeks to show visitors the features, capabilities, and cutting-edge technologies present on the Hyundai Philippines lineup.
HMPH President Dongwook Lee himself said, “We are very happy to give attendees the opportunity to get behind the wheels of this MPV (Stargazer) and other Hyundai vehicles they’ve been eyeing.”
With that said, those looking to get their hands on the Hyundai Stargazer or any of the HMPH models would do well to visit the said event and give them a spin. Of note, the other Hyundai vehicles appearing at the PCTDF besides the Stargazer includes the Staria van, the Tucson compact crossover, and the Creta subcompact crossover.
Visitors to the HMPH booth may also enjoy limited edition freebies. They can also chill out at the said booth and enjoy some beverages from the marque’s signature café.
After taking any of the Hyundai models on a spin, one can relax at the Hyundai Signature Cafe
A specially prepared course is set for the said test drive. Moreover, health and safety protocols will be observed for the duration of the event. Admission to the PCTDF is also free of charge, and parking is available in the vicinity.
If you’ve missed our previous news on the PCTDF, then be aware that the PCTDF is one of the largest test drive events in the country, so other brands will be present as well. Furthermore, this is the first time that the PCTDF has returned since its 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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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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