Hyundai Staria officially confirmed for Malaysia, bookings open

KUALA LUMPUR: Yes, Malaysia is getting a brand new MPV, the Staria. The news was confirmed by Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors that has also opened the ordering books of the new arrival.

Though Hyundai Malaysia has not shared out complete details of the Staria MPV, they have confirmed a few specifications. Like, the upcoming seven-seater will be powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel mill making a maximum power of 177 PS along with a peak torque of 431 Nm. The power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

The Staria that went on sale in Thailand in July showcases a very futuristic design language that is accompanied by a sleek body. Furthermore, Hyundai promises great comfort thanks to the multi-link rear suspension and unibody construction.

The cabin images reveal a similar story, i.e.Hyundai's latest MPV looks super stylish and out of this world. The interior is said to be inspired by a cruise ship lounge with the dashboard derived from the updated Tucson and plush materials used all over. Staria's feature kit includes -

• Touchscreen infotainment display
• Digital instrument cluster
• Slim, wide-width air-vents
• Push-button gear selector
• Individual Premium Relaxation seats in the second row

The Malaysia-spec Hyundai Staria will be offered in a single variant option, Premium. Other details like pricing and all are expected to be revealed soon. So, stay tuned!

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