Hyundai Grand Starex Royale
Hyundai Grand Starex Royale
A2.5L CRDi Royale
RM 154,888
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival
2.2D 11 Seater
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Toyota Innova Zenix
2.0 V
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Overview: Grand Starex Royale vs Carnival vs Innova Zenix

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic CVT
Engine Displacement 2497 cc 2151 cc 1987 cc
Seating Capacity 11 Seats 11 Seats 8 Seats
Power 168 hp 199 hp 172 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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From The Experts

Things we like
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Elegant interiors

Huge cabin space

Supple ride quality

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Fuel-efficient engine compared to rivals

Premium quality cabin with captain’s seats

SUV styling 

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Things we don't like
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Maneuverability in city traffic due to large dimensions

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No ladder-frame chassis and front-wheel drive

Overpriced than many of its peers

Lack of manual transmission (MT) option

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 75 L 72 L 52 L
Front Tread 1685 mm 1746 mm 1554 mm
Rear Tread 1660 mm 1746 mm 1573 mm
Length 5125 mm 5155 mm 4760 mm
Width 1920 mm 1995 mm 1850 mm
Height 1925 mm 1775 mm 1795 mm
Wheel Base 3200 mm 3090 mm 2850 mm
No Of Doors 5 5 5
Seating Capacity 11 Seats 11 Seats 8 Seats
Kerb Weight -- 2008 kg 1595 kg
Ground Clearance -- 172 mm --
Turning Radius -- 5.85 m 5.67 m
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Engine Details

Engine 2.5 L Diesel Engine CRDi With VGT 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.2L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Pertol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System CRDi CRDi --
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC
Compression Ratio 17.6:1 16.0:1 --
Bore X Stroke -- 83.0 x 99.4 mm 80.5 x 97.6 mm
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Performance

Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Engine Displacement 2497 cc 2151 cc 1987 cc
Power 168 hp 199 hp 172 hp
Torque 392 Nm 440 Nm 205 Nm
RPM At Max Power -- 3800 RPM 6600 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 1750-2750 RPM 4500-4900 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Hydraulic Power Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic CVT
Gear Box 5-Speed 8-Speed Variable Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD --
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No Yes Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 18 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 215/70 R16 235/60 R18 225/50 R18
Tyre Type Radial Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R18 R18
Spare Tyre Size -- 235/60 R18 205/65 R16
Spare Tyre Material -- -- Steel
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes -- Yes
Ebd Yes Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front No Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes --
Rear Camera Yes Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor No Yes Yes
Traction Control -- Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags -- Yes Yes
Knee Airbags -- Yes --
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror -- Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Auto Dimming
Front Parking Sensors -- Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors -- Yes Yes
360 Camera -- Yes Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor -- Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- -- Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Braking Assist, Intersection Collision With Avoidance Support, Emergency Steering Assist, Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beam Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Braking Assist, Intersection Collision With Avoidance Support, Emergency Steering Assist, Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beam
Emergency Stop Signal -- -- Yes
Lane Departure Warning System -- -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes Yes
Power Door Locks -- Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No 3 Zone 3 Zone Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No -- --
Heater Yes Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button No Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes --
Follow Me Home Headlamps No -- --
Ventilated Front Seats -- No --
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No --
Central Console Armrest -- Yes Yes
Keyless Entry -- Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- No Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes Yes
Memory Seats -- No No
Wireless Charger -- Yes --
Drive Mode -- -- Eco, Normal Eco, Normal
Head-Up Display -- -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes Yes
CD Player Yes -- --
DVD Player Yes -- --
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes Yes
Display Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch 10.1 Inch 10.1 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto -- Yes Yes
No Of Speakers -- 6 6 6 6
Voice Control -- Yes --
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- -- 7 Inch 7 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support No Yes No
Heated Seats - Front No No --
Heated Seats - Rear No No --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No -- --
Leather Seats Yes -- --
Leather Steering Wheel No Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No -- No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes 2nd Row 40:20:40 & 3rd Row 40:20:40 Split 2nd Row 40:20:40 & 3rd Row 40:20:40 Split 2nd 60:40 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split 2nd 60:40 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split
Adjustable Headrest -- Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Electric Adjustable Seats -- 8-Way Driver & Front Passenger 8-Way Driver & Front Passenger 8-Way Driver 8-Way Driver
Seat Upholstery -- Leatherette Leatherette Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob -- -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No No
Chrome Garnish No -- --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener Yes Yes Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener Yes -- --
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No --
Rain Sensing Wiper No Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes -- Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen Dual LED Dual LED LED Projector LED Projector
Fog Lights Front Yes LED LED Yes
Roof Carrier No -- --
Roof Rail No Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes -- Yes
Sun Roof No No No
Removable Convertible Top No No --
Side Stepper No No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes Yes
Chrome Grille No -- --
Additional Features Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights Smart Power Sliding Door Smart Power Sliding Door --
Rear Window Washer -- Yes --
Daytime Running Lights -- LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type -- Bulb Bulb LED LED
Fog Lights Rear -- Bulb Bulb --
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco No Yes --

Interior

Sun Visors -- Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- -- Yes

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