Purpose-driven: Hyundai puts spotlight on Staria MPV

Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Motor Company has just revealed its latest offering, the Staria, as the start of its Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBVs) segment.

Launched via digital world premiere, the Staria’s debut also bolsters the Korean automaker’s transformation as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider.

The newly launched lineup, Hyundai stated, “embodies the company’s ‘inside-out’ design methodology that emphasizes interior spaciousness and usability.” It is also the response to the changing needs of consumers offering them “purposeful, innovative features and redefining in-car travel experiences in line with the company’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity.’”

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer Thomas Schemera expressed excitement over the latest vehicle offering.

“We are thrilled to introduce Staria, which represents our latest effort to spearhead the evolution of mobility, and to address emerging lifestyle needs as we adapt to new ways of living,” Schemera was quoted as saying.

“Staria is a step forward in connecting us more closely with our environments so that we can get more out of our everyday lives and do more for ourselves in transit.”

Hyundai Staria

To be available in select markets by the second half of 2021, the Hyundai Staria will be offered in two- to 11-seat configurations and in two variants: Staria and Staria Premium.

The exterior of the Hyundai Staria was inspired from the curve of light illuminating the Earth’s horizon at sunrise when viewed from space.

The Staria’s front fascia is highlighted by the horizontal daytime running lights (DRLs) and a positioning lamp, complemented by a bold, wide and uniquely designed radiator grille. The Staria Premium wears a tinted brass chrome treatment, applied to the Hyundai emblem, grille, headlamp bezels, front and rear bumpers, wheels, side mirrors and door handles.

This model is set to have eight exterior colors such as the following:

  • Abyss Black Pearl,
  • Creamy White,
  • Graphite Gray Metallic,
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl,
  • Shimmering Silver Metallic,
  • Dynamic Yellow,
  • Olivine Gray Metallic, and
  • Gaia Brown Pearl.

Meanwhile, the interiors are designed “cruise-ship”-like in terms of comfort and convenience, complemented by lowered beltlines and panoramic side windows that improve overall visibility and create a feeling of openness (taken from Korean “hanok” architecture).

Hyundai Staria

The driver seat has a 10.25-inch front display screen, touch-based center fascia and a button-type electronic shift lever. The digital cluster is located on top of the dashboard.

For the seven-seater Staria Premium, its second row has Premium Relaxation Seats, which recline electronically and have sliding capabilities. HMC noted that the “one-touch relaxation mode makes the seats recline automatically to a posture that comfortably disperses the passenger’s weight and improves overall body balance.”

Meanwhile, the nine-seater Premium model’s individual seats in the second row can swivel 180 degrees to face passengers in the third row, making the Staria an ideal corporate vehicle, mobile office, or personal mobility for the family.

Its interior will be available in the following hues:

  • Black,
  • Black and Beige two-tone,
  • Black and Blue two-tone,
  • Gray and Brown two-tone (Premium variant), and
  • Gray and Light Gray two-tone (Premium variant).

Hyundai Staria offers good numbers for an MPV: a vehicle with 3,273mm wheelbase that stands 5,253mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,990 mm tall.

Avaialble also in two- to three-seater options, the Hyundai Staria offers a maximum cargo space of almost 5,000 liters.

Hyundai Staria

Customers will have the option to pick between two powertrain options for the Hyundai Staria: the diesel-powered 2.2-liter VGT engine and the gasoline-powered Smartstream G6DIII 3.5-liter MPI engine.

The diesel engine—matched to either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission—provides 175hp and 431Nm. On the other hand, the gasoline-engine, which is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, is able to provide 268hp and 331 Nm of pulling power.

For its safety features, Staria customers is equipped with six airbags. Aside from that, it is also fitted with Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Wireless Module Seat Belt Reminder (WM-SBR), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Rear Occupant Alert (ROA).

Its infotainment system is equipped with a wide-angle rearview camera and has the technology that enables front occupants to communicate with rear passengers using a unique speaker function that allows all occupants to clearly hear one another.

Will Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI) bring this sleek MPV here? Only time will tell.

Photos from Hyundai Asia Resources Inc.

Also read:

Hyundai Motor Group Discloses 5-Year Growth Plan

INFOGRAPHIC: History of Hyundai

Hyundai expands high-performance line-up with Kona N

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Hyundai Cars

Hyundai Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Road Test
  • PNP receives 5 Hyundai Stargazer units from HMPH
    PNP receives 5 Hyundai Stargazer units from HMPH
    Ruben Manahan IV . Dec 10, 2024
  • Ioniq 9 reveal at Goldstein House in LA highlights Hyundai’s confidence in EVs
    Ioniq 9 reveal at Goldstein House in LA highlights Hyundai’s confidence in EVs
    Cesar Miguel . Dec 05, 2024
  • Hyundai Motor PH gives more H-100 to DSWD-NCR
    Hyundai Motor PH gives more H-100 to DSWD-NCR
    Ruben Manahan IV . Dec 03, 2024
  • Hyundai Motor PH now 36-dealer strong
    Hyundai Motor PH now 36-dealer strong
    Ruben Manahan IV . Dec 02, 2024
  • Hyundai Motor Group announces new executive appointments
    Hyundai Motor Group announces new executive appointments
    Paulo Papa . Nov 25, 2024
  • Hyundai Custin: 3 conservative colors
    Hyundai Custin: 3 conservative colors
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Hyundai Santa Fe: 4 enticing trims
    Hyundai Santa Fe: 4 enticing trims
    Paulo Papa . Dec 10, 2024
  • Zigwheels PH Top 5 most searched car brands for 2024
    Zigwheels PH Top 5 most searched car brands for 2024
    Cesar Miguel . Dec 09, 2024
  • Hyundai Stargazer X: the sole variant
    Hyundai Stargazer X: the sole variant
    Paulo Papa . Dec 05, 2024
  • Let’s explore the Hyundai Creta's interior
    Let’s explore the Hyundai Creta's interior
    Cesar Miguel . Nov 20, 2024
  • Late bloomer: Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium
    Late bloomer: Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium
    Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 08, 2024
  • Fancy family MPV: Hyundai Stargazer X
    Fancy family MPV: Hyundai Stargazer X
    Paulo Papa . Feb 07, 2024
  • Timeless thriller: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS
    Timeless thriller: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jan 10, 2024
  • How Driving Became Fun with the all-new Hyundai Tucson? Find Out Here
    How Driving Became Fun with the all-new Hyundai Tucson? Find Out Here
    Zigwheels PH Team . Jul 13, 2016
  • Hyundai Accent- What It has to Offer?
    Hyundai Accent- What It has to Offer?
    Zigwheels PH Team . Jun 03, 2016