Hyundai Motor Company wowed the world when it unveiled the next-generation model of the Starex called Staria last year. It comes with a futuristic-looking design, as well as versatile seating configurations. Now, the Hyundai Staria has officially made its debut in the Philippines.
2023 Hyundai Staria
The 2023 Hyundai Staria is part of Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc.’s (HMPH) revamped model lineup which is also joined by the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Creta, and Santa Fe. It is made available in four variants, namely the base 2.2 CRDi Cargo 6MT, 2.2 CRDi Commuter 6MT, 2.2 CRDi GLS+ 8AT, and top-spec 2.2 CRDi Premium+ 8AT AWD.
Exterior
We’ll start with the dimensions of the Hyundai Staria. It is 5,253mm in length, 1,970mm in width, and 1,990mm in height (2,000mm height in the base Cargo variant). Additionally, the wheelbase and ground clearance are rated at 3,273mm and 186mm, respectively.
It has a neat and smooth body
The flagship Premium+ variant is equipped with exclusive features such as dual LED headlamps (low and high projection), LED rear foglamps, an LED rear combination lamp, a sunroof, and a power and smart tailgate. It also boasts brass chrome accents on the front fascia and wheels for a more premium-looking finish. The Staria also debuted with other Hyundai vehicles.
Interior
Inside is where you’ll find the model’s versatile seating configuration. The base Staria Cargo has a seating capacity of three persons, making it an ideal choice for those who are looking for a cargo hauler for businesses. In case you’re wondering, the Hyundai Staria Cargo comes with a max cargo capacity of 4,935 liters. Meanwhile, the mid Commuter and GLS+ variants are available with an 11-seating setup.
Interior of the Hyundai Staria
As for the top-spec Premium+ variant, it offers a seating configuration of up to seven. With lesser seats as compared to the mid variants, passengers can maximize the interior space along with two captain chairs on the second row. These seats can slide and recline, as well as offer a ventilating function.
Tech & Safety
Both the GLS+ and Premium+ variants are equipped with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But only the top-spec Staria has Bose speakers with surround sound. Meanwhile, the Cargo and Commuter use a mono LCD with AM/FM, radio, USB, and Bluetooth.
It comes with a spacious interior
In the safety department, the Staria Premium+ delivers the most number of functions including Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist-Junction (FCA-JX), among others. As for the standard safety bits, the van gets dual front airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with multi-collision brake, hill start assist control, and electronic stability control (ESC) with auto hold.
Engine & Powertrain
Powering the Hyundai Staria as standard is a 2.2-liter CRDi diesel engine with 175 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. The Cargo and Commuter variants get a 6-speed manual transmission, while the GLS+ and Premium+ benefit from an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The Staria enters the local market together with all-new Hyundai models
The advantage of opting for the flagship model is its use of an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. With it, drivers can feel more confident on the road as AWD generally provides more traction than 2WD systems. Moreover, the drivetrain is paired with Premium+-exclusive paddle shifters.
Price
Like the rest of the Hyundai model lineup, the 2023 Staria comes with a 5-year or 200,000-km warranty (whichever comes first). As for the pricing, here is the complete list below:
- Staria 2.2 CRDi Cargo 6MT – Php 1,560,000
- Staria 2.2 CRDi Commuter 6MT – Php 1,850,000
- Staria 2.2 CRDi GLS+ 8AT – Php 2,320,000
- Staria 2.2 CRDi Premium+ 8AT AWD – Php 2,930,000
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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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