10-seater Hyundai Staria launched in Malaysia, here’s all you need to know about the new MPV

After opening the order books for the 10-seater Hyundai Staria back in September, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has now launched the affordable trim of the people carrier in Malaysia. Designed for big families and businesses, the 10-seater model comes with innovative design inside and out and loads of comforts and convenience features, making the journey easier, safer, and more fun. Let’s know this latest Korean MPV in detail.

Variants and Prices

Hyundai offers the new 10-seater Staria in three variants - Lite, Plus, and Max. The prices are as follows -

Variants	Price (with standard warranty)	Price (with extended warranty and service package)
Lite	RM 179,888	RM 189,999
Plus	RM 196,888	RM 206,888
Max	RM 209,888	RM 219,888

The base prices include the standard warranty for two-year/50,000 km (whichever comes first), while the extended package includes a five-year/300,000 km manufacturer’s warranty and three-year/50,000 km complimentary service. 

The latest Staria is priced at nearly half of the 7-seater Premium model, which has been on sale in the local market since October 2021 for RM 366,768. The reason for this massive price discrepancy is the different tax structures for the different segments in which the two SUVs fall. The latest model lies in the commercial vehicle category which has a lower tax rate compared to the 7-seat people hauler segment.

Exterior

Both the 10-seater and 7-seat models share the same body, which measures 5,253 mm in length, 1997 mm in width, 1,990 mm in height, and has a 3,273 mm long wheelbase. Parts of the standard equipment kit are LED headlights, LED DRLs, manual sliding doors, bulb-type tail lights and fog lamps, and 17-inch alloy wheels shod with 215/65 tyres.

With the mid-spec Plus, the customers get LED tail lights, rear LED fog lights and power sliding doors. However, the range-topping Max brings onboard smart sliding doors with a one-touch button, a smart walk-in entry system, a powered tailgate, and bigger 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 235/55 rubbers.

The 10-seater Staria is also equipped with side steps for easy ingress and egress (available with Plus and Max) and a new exclusive body kit as standard.

The colour options available for different Staria variants are -

Lite - Abyss Black Pearl and Creamy White

Plus - Abyss Black Pearl, Creamy White, and Shimmering Silver metallic

Max - Abyss Black Pearl, Creamy White, Shimmering Silver metallic, Graphite Grey metallic, and Moonlight Blue Pearl choices.

Interior

Hop inside the 10-seater Staria and you will be greeted by a  2-3-2-3 seat arrangement offering ample legroom, shoulder room, and headroom for all occupants. The seats are wrapped with black fabric as standard with no power adjustments or heating/ventilating feature. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows can be folded flat to fit in a bed for camping with a maximum loading capacity of 1,024 litres.

The key interior features of the 10-seater Startia Lite are -

• 8.0-inch infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
• 4.2-inch digital instrument panel
• Waze/Google Map (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
• Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold function
• Manual air-conditioning
• Power window for driver and passenger side (auto up and down)
• Standard 4 speakers
• Smart Key with Push Start Button
• Multiple storage systems
• 18 cup holders
• 8 USB charging ports

With the Staria Max, the buyers will get the bigger 10.25-inch TFT LCD Info+ Rheostat, semi-Nappa Leather upholstery, and a surround-view monitor. At the same time, the top-spec Max is loaded with some advanced bits, including -

• 8-way powered driver seat with 4-way lumbar support
• Wireless phone charger
• ECM rear view mirror
• Nappa Leather black upholstery
• Dual-zone auto air conditioning system with front and rear passenger controller
• Auto Light Control

Engine

In terms of mechanicals, the latest MPV mimics its premium sibling as it is powered by the same 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine generating a maximum power output of 177 hp and a peak torque of 431 Nm. The power is sent to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission allowing the MPV to hit the century sprint in 12.4 seconds. The available drive modes are Smart, Normal, Eco, and Sport.

Safety

As for safety, the Lite and Plus come with a standard pack comprising six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, rear occupant alert, and parking distance warning. However, the Staria Max benefits from the brand’s advanced driver-assistance pack named Hyundai SmartSense. It comprises the following advanced systems -

• Blind-spot Collision Assist 
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Safe Exit Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

That’s all about the 10-seater Hyundai Staria. What are your views on the new MPV in town? Let us know in the comments.

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