The Hyundai Staria has attained the distinction of being the top model in the Germany-based auto motor und sport trade journal’s 2022 “Best Cars” awards. This is the second year that the Hyundai model gained that accolade in the “van - import” category, beating out 15 other competitors.
Looks like the Hyundai Staria is a hit with German car buyers
To determine that it is indeed the best within its category, the aforementioned publication held a poll participated by a total of 101,550 readers. By being voted to victory by a significantly large sample size, the Staria exhibited plenty of qualities that struck a chord with buyers in Germany.
The Hyundai Staria’s spacious interior for instance was lauded as one of its stand-out features. In Germany, this Hyundai model comes in a comfort-oriented seven-seater and eleven-seater versions.
German buyers were also impressed with the Staria’s array of onboard equipment. Of particular note to them was its infotainment system which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Likewise praised was the Staria’s hands-free call function, as well as the high-quality sound of its Bose speaker system.
Safety-oriented buyers also noted the Staria’s advanced driver-assistive safety suite. For the German market, this Korean-made MPV is equipped with forward collision-avoidance assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, high beam assist, etc.
Comfort is a high priority for car buyers all over the world
The German-spec Staria then uses a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine that’s capable of producing up to 173 horsepower and 431 Nm of torque. It is then paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Note that this is the same powertrain that’s present on the Hyundai Staria that’s available to the Philippine market as well.
With regards to this win by the Staria, Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH Director Jürgen Keller said that it was a “pleasant surprise.” He likewise added this is a sign that their MPV offering is “unparallel in the German market.”
Do you agree with auto motor und sport’s assessment of the Hyundai Staria? Like the German poll voters, do you also like what the Staria is offering?
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