The Hyundai Grand Starex’s successor, the Staria, has been impressing the majority with its next-gen-looking design since its introduction last year. Red Dot Award decided to recognize the Korean MPV’s design by awarding it with the 2022 ‘Best of the Best’ title.
Hyundai Staria gets the 2022 Red Dot Award Best of Best title
Regarded as the highest title in the competition, the ‘Best of the Best’ award is given to the vehicle that comes with a groundbreaking design. That said, the award helped further reinforce Hyundai’s global competitiveness in the design department.
“Staria is Hyundai’s new MPV lineup crafted with the ‘inside-out’ design approach that has surely opened up a new mobility era for all,” said Head of Hyundai Global Design Center, Executive Vice President SangYup Lee.
The Hyundai Staria is crafted with the new design philosophy called the ‘inside-out’ approach. This means that the designers started working on the interior first before the exterior. In turn, passengers can benefit from a well-thought cabin layout.
Premium interior design details are integrated
Based on the traditional Korean architectural style known as hanok, the lowered beltlines and panoramic side windows create a spacious cabin atmosphere for passengers. Depending on the option chosen, the MPV is available with seating configurations ranging from two to 11.
Exterior-wise, the Hyundai Staria exudes a space shuttle appearance thanks to its full-width LED daytime running lights (DRLs) upfront. The absence of prominent and crisp character lines bolsters its characteristic as a futuristic-looking MPV. And at the rear, the vertical tail lamps get a pixelated-like finish which provides a retro appeal.
“Our design team has put their passion into this product, working closely with our world-class modelers and engineers to make the dream come true,” added Lee.
The Korean marque takes another design award
Hyundai Motor Group also recently received a prestigious award for the fascinating designs of its electric vehicles (EVs). Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai’s Chief Creative Executive, was named the 2022 World Car Person of the Year in recognition of his design works on the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Genesis GV60.
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Know more about Hyundai Staria 2024
The Hyundai Staria is an MPV available in a cargo version, an 11-seater variant, a nine-seater, or a seven-seater version. Locally, this model has five different variants. There’s the Cargo MT, Commuter MT, GLS+ AT, Premium+ AT AWD nine-seater, and the Premium+ AT AWD seven-seater. Their prices then range from Php 1,560,000 to Php 3,090,000.
Under the hood of the Staria is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine that produces up to 173 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. It is then paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox or a six-speed manual transmission. The Premium+ trims are the only ones that have all-wheel-drive.
Size-wise, this subcompact is 5,253mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,990mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,273mm, and it has a ground clearance of 186mm.
Locally, the Staria competes against the Toyota Hiace and the Kia Carnival.
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Hyundai Staria Launch
The 2024 Staria was officially launched along with the re-entry of Hyundai into the Philippine market. Of note, it is now under the management of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc.
As of launch, the Staria has four variants. There’s the Cargo 2.2 CRDi MT, Commuter 2.2 CRDi MT, GLS+ 2.2 CRDi AT, and the Premium+ 2.2 CRDi AT. The nine-seater version of the Premium+ was then added to the variant roster in 2024.
Hyundai Staria Exterior
The top-spec Staria comes kitted out with dual LED headlamps as well as daytime running headlamps. It also gets LED taillights, a sunroof, power-folding side mirrors, a power tailgate, as well as a rear spoiler.
It then rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels.
Hyundai Staria Interior
Depending on the variant, the Staria gets nappa leather seats, and power adjustability for the front cabin seats. The second row can also be reclined.
Occupants are then kept comfortable with automatic climate control, while the driver is provided with an electrochromic rearview mirror, a push-to-start button, as well as a 10.25-inch TFT LCD gauge cluster.
Technology & Safety Features
The higher-spec trims of the Staria are equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These can accept voice commands, and it is linked to a BOSE speaker system. A wireless charging pad is also present.
Handling safety for the top-spec variant of this model are dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking with multi-collision brake, hill-start assist, lane keep assist, forward collision avoidance assist, tire pressure monitoring, parking distance warning, and a 360-degree view monitor. It also comes with cruise control, which is adaptive for the Premium+.
Hyundai Staria Chassis
The Staria Philippines uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a Coil-spring-type suspension for the rear. The Cargo is the only trim that comes with leaf springs for the rear.
Braking for this model is handled by disc brakes. Only the top-spec Premium+ and GLS+ get an electronic parking brake.
Hyundai Staria Engine
Powering the Hyundai Staria 2024 is a 2.2-liter CRDi (turbodiesel) engine. At the most, this mill can dish out 173 horsepower and 431 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, it either gets a six-speed manual gearbox, or an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Only the top-spec trim is all-wheel-drive. The rest on the other hand are front-wheel-drive.
Hyundai Staria 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Cargo 6MT | ₱1,560,000 |
| Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Commuter 6MT | ₱1,850,000 |
| Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi GLS+ 8AT | ₱2,320,000 |
| Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Premium+ 8AT AWD 9-Seater | ₱2,830,000 |
| Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Premium+ 8AT AWD 7-Seater | ₱3,030,000 |
₱ 1,560,000 - ₱ 3,030,000
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