Hyundai Grand Starex Overview

The Hyundai Grand Starex was designed as an executive people mover with comfort and convenience in mind. This 11-seater has luxurious touches throughout while still maintaining a reasonable price tag. It’s also diesel-powered which makes it a very capable multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

General Information

Hyundai Grand Starex Variants

There are two variants of the Hyundai Grand Starex in Malaysia; the Grand Starex Executive Plus and the Executive Prime. They both have the same 2.5L diesel engine and a lot of common features but only differ in a few features.

Hyundai Grand Starex Pricing

In Malaysia, a new Hyundai Grand Starex Executive Plus is priced from RM165,888.00 while the Executive Prime variant is priced from RM173,888.00.

Colors Available

There are four colors available for the Hyundai Grand Starex in Malaysia. They are Hyper Silver, Creamy White, Timeless Black, and Moonlight Cloud.

Hyundai Grand Starex Basic Features

Interior

The Hyundai Grand Starex has an interior designed for comfort during long journeys. Firstly, the convenient control center on the center dashboard places all driver and passenger features within reach for easy control. Both variants mostly have similar interior features which include fabric seats that are upgradeable to leather, manual air condition, three USB ports on the center console, with one for device charging. It also has swivel second-row seats.

For the comfort of all passengers, there are six roof-mounted air vents for the rear passengers. The Executive Prime variant has keyless entry with start and stop button, as well as one power rear sliding door, with powered doors on both sides offered as an optional upgrade. The Executive Plus, on the other hand, only has a manual ignition system and manual rear sliding doors.

Exterior

In Malaysia, the Hyundai Grand Starex has a sleek body kit with sporty front and rear bumpers, a spoiler, as well as side skirts. It uses projection headlamps to illuminate the road besides fog lamps and LED daytime running lights (DRLs). On the rear, it has crystal tail lamps while the High-Mounted Stop Lamp is on the rear spoiler. The exterior mirrors are equipped with turn signal repeaters.

Cabin Space

As an 11-seater MPV, the Hyundai Grand Starex has large dimensions. It measures 5,150 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, and 1,925 mm tall. The Grand Starex also offers a huge luggage space. Users can configure their vehicle as a passenger MPV or even convert it to a 3-seater panel van which allows room for up to 800 kg of cargo.

Infotainment system

The center console on this car houses a touchscreen with navigation, radio, CD, MP3, and DVD support. There’s also a roof-mounted display monitor to entertain the rear passengers on trips. Six speakers are responsible for playing the audio whether it’s music or movies.

Hyundai Grand Starex Driving Performance

The Hyundai Grand Starex is powered by a 2.5L CRDi diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT). It’s paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic which allows the driver to override the automatic shifting if required. The engine produces a maximum power of 170 PS at 3,600 rpm and 441 Nm torque at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm, with power sent to the rear wheels. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.5 seconds and has a fuel economy of 10.6 L/100 km.

Hyundai Grand Starex Safety Features

In terms of safety, the Hyundai Grand Starex has four airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Parking Distance Warning (PDW) with front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, and safety power windows that won’t shut if obstructed to prevent injury.

The Hyundai Grand Starex is a large MPV that’s more than capable of transporting passengers and cargo. While it’s not packed with the latest features, its large cabin, rear air conditioning vents, and roof-mounted monitor ensure a comfortable ride for passengers. At its price point, it is a very attractive executive MPV.