Here’s the first glimpse of Hyundai upcoming MPV, the Staria

KUALA LUMPUR: Nowadays, most of the automakers are geared up to add more and more SUVs/crossovers to their lineup and Hyundai is one of them. But it does not mean that the Korean automaker has given up on multi-purpose vehicles as it is all set to add a one in its lineup very soon. Hyundai has recently released the teaser images of its upcoming MPV, the Staria, which unveils its exterior as well as interior looks.

The ‘Staria’ moniker is the combination of the words - ‘star’ and ‘ria’, with the latter meaning ‘a long narrow area of water formed when a river valley floods.’ According to Hyundai, the model has a futuristic design, inspired by a spaceship.

Up front, the Hyundai Staria gets a long, horizontal daytime running light bar, and a large rectangular grille flanked by the square-shaped LED headlights. At the back, there is a pair of sliding rear doors, a tall roofline, and vertically-positioned tail lights, comprising multiple LEDs. The wide panoramic windows and lower belt lines, underscoring the openness of the cabin lend it a spaceship stance, while dual-tone alloys add a dose of premiumness to the MPV.

Inside, the Staria follows a minimalist theme with a sole tablet-style central touchscreen infotainment system that is supposed to control almost all functions of the car. It also features the faux Audi-esque air-conditioning vents that run through the dashboard. Hyundai says that the Staria will equip several driver-centric features that deliver new experiences for drivers and passengers.

As for the mechanical setup, no official word is out there, but we expect mild-hybrid and all-electric powertrains on board for powering the front wheels.

Hyundai will offer the upcoming Staria in two variants - Standard and Premium; the fancier Premium will be sold only in select markets.

“STARIA is Hyundai’s new MPV lineup that opens up a new mobility era,” said SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Hyundai Design. “STARIA will provide a completely new experience and value proposition for customers through its unprecedented design features.”

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