Hyundai Malaysia first introduced the Staria MPV back in October 2021. Back then the car was offered in seven-seat range-topping Premium form and now Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors launched the 10-seater option.

A true replacement for the 10-seater Grand Starex, the new Staria is designed to carry large families and businesses. With a starting price of RM 189,888, on-the-road without insurance, the MPV costs nearly half as the Premium version.

If you are interested in buying the 2023 Staria then this article will come in handy as it offers all the required details.

So, let’s get started -

Price & Variants

Variants	Base Price	Price with extended warranty
Entry-level Lite	RM 189,999	RM 199,999
Mid-spec Plus	RM 196,888	RM 206,888
Range-topping Max	RM 209,888	RM 219,888

The base price includes a 2-year/50,000 km warranty, while the higher price tag brings a 5-year/300,000 km warranty along with a 3-year/50,000km free service.

Dimensions

Length	5,253 mm
Width	1,997 mm
Height	1,990 mm
Wheelbase	3,273 mm

Compared to one of the largest passenger vehicles on Malaysian roads, the Starex, the Staria is 103 mm long, 77 mm wide, and 55 mm tall.

Here are some more measurements -

Seat layout	2-3-2-3
Max loading capacity	1,024-liter
Wheels	17-/18-inch alloys

One of the key advantages of these dimensions is the height. It offers the MPV convenience of easily entering & exit the vehicle & is also high enough for an average school-going child to stand upright. The best part is all-three row foldable seats which allow for a bed to fit in properly.

Design

• The 10-seater Hyundai showcases a super low beltline, giving the MPV some of the biggest window panels ever seen in a passenger vehicle
• The car’s design is inspired by traditional Korean hanok architecture which creates a sense of openness
• Color options include; Abyss Black Pearl, Creamy White, Shimmering Silver (Lite only), Graphite Grey metallic (Max only), and Moonlight Blue Pearl (Max only)

Features

• LED headlamps, unique Tetris-style pixel tail lamps (except Lite), and LED DRLs
• Power sliding doors (for Plus & Max trims)
• Rood air-con vents for all three rows (standard across all variants)
• Powered tailgate (Max variant)
• Fabric & Nappa leather seats in Lite and Plus variants respectively; Max gets black Nappa leather
• Powered driver seat (Max variant)

• A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (analog dials with LCD MID for Lite)
• A head unit touchscreen; an 8.0-inch item with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• Multi-function steering
• A 360-degree parking camera (Max variant)
• 4 speakers; Max gets two additional tweeters
• Dual-zone air con (Max variant)
• A wireless charger (Max variant)
• 8 USB ports (seven of which are for charging)

Also, the button gear selector has been swapped with a regular shift lever. Also, standard across the range is an electronic parking brake with auto hold.

Powertrain configuration

Engine	2.2-litre turbo diesel
Power	117 PS
Torque	431 Nm
Transmission	8-speed torque converter automatic unit

Safety

The MPV benefits from an elaborate safety kit including -

• Six airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Electronic Stability Control
• Vehicle Stability Management
• Traction Control System
• Hill start assist
• Isofix child seat anchors (available on the second row; two outer seats
• Hyundai Smartsense (Max variant)
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic
• Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go

What do you think of the 10-seater Hyundai Staria, like it? Let us know in the comments.

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