The local MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) market has been active lately with the arrival of the facelifted Xpander and its Nissan sibling, the Livina. Now, the aforementioned market is about to be shaken once again as Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) has brought the Stargazer into its lineup.
2023 Hyundai Stargazer
First unveiled in Indonesia in July 2022, the Hyundai Stargazer is a 7-seater MPV that looks to be the next segment favorite. HMPH has now started the pre-selling period for the 2023 Stargazer, which is available in three variants: 1.5 GL IVT, 1.5 GLS IVT, and 1.5 GLS Premium IVT.
“The share in the market of MPVs continues to increase year-on-year. And along with this growth are the evolving considerations when choosing the right one. As a brand, our focus on humanity is driven by our commitment to understand what people want in life so we can offer them an ownership journey that is meaningful and rewarding,” HMPH Managing Director Cecil Capacete said.
“With the Stargazer we wish to set a new benchmark in its segment. We recognize the emergence of the modern lifestyle and needs among Filipino families. And we intend to address these through our future-oriented design, top-of-class advanced safety and technological systems and unmatched driver and passenger comfort,” Capacete added.
Exterior
For the exterior, only the top-spec GLS Premium comes with variant-exclusive LED headlamps, providing more efficient and sharper illumination. Both the mid-spec GLS and GLS Premium are the only ones to be equipped with bulb fog lamps, an auto light control function, and a daytime running light (DRL).
The MPV has a futuristic-looking design
When it comes to standard features, the Stargazer has body-colored side mirrors with repeaters and an electric function, front and rear wipers, and a high-mount stop lamp. Opt for the two higher variants and you get side mirrors with an electric-folding function, as well as LED taillights.
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A set of 16-inch alloy wheels is standard across the range. However, the base variant has a monotone finish, while the upper variants boast two-tone alloys. The front has MacPherson strut suspension and 15-inch disc brakes, while the rear comes with coupled torsion beam axle (CTBA) and 9-inch drum brakes.
Interior
The GLS and GLS Premium once again get the upper hand in the interior as these are offered with leatherette seats, a center armrest, seat back pockets for the driver and front passenger seats, sun visors, a console box, and inside door handles finished in metal paint.
Interior of the Hyundai Stargazer
As a vehicle entering the MPV market, the Stargazer comes standard with seven seats, making it an ideal choice for big Filipino families. The second row has 60:40 split double folding and sliding seats, while the third row gets 50:50 split-folding down seats which can be folded to improve the cargo capacity.
Tech & Safety
Providing entertainment on the go is an 8-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is paired with four speakers and two tweeters for a fuller listening experience. These are only available in the GLS and GLS Premium, with the latter getting an exclusive wireless charger. The base variant has a standard radio with a mono LCD and four speakers.
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In the safety department, the standard features include dual front airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and child seat anchors. The top-of-the-line model comes exclusive with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functions such as Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), among others.
Engine & Performance
The Hyundai Stargazer is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine capable of generating 113 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque.
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As standard, the engine sends power to the front wheels via an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), which is essentially the Korean automaker’s version of a continuously variable transmission (CVT). That said, no manual transmission option for the Philippine market.
Pricing
HMPH announced that the starting price of the 2023 Stargazer is Php 998,000 for the base GL variant. As for the price tags of the higher-end variants, the company will put those out on November 9, 2022.
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Know more about Hyundai Stargazer 2024
The 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Price List
Let's check out the Hyundai Stargazer 2025 price 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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