Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia has introduced two new variants of the Grand Starex facelift, those being the Executive Plus and Executive Prime models. They are priced at RM163,888 and RM173,888 respectively, and included in the price is a five-year or 300,000 km warranty.
The Korean 11-seater MPV was originally introduced in 2018 at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, and the debutant at the time was the entry-level Executive model which sold for RM148,888. That has since been discontinued.
Apparently, the Executive Plus and Executive Prime models were both launched in September 2019, and they both share the same 2.5 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with VGT. The engine makes 170 PS at 3,600 rpm and 441 Nm of torque at 2,000 to 2,250 rpm, with power sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic with shiftronic.
Standard kit include newly designed 16-inch wheels shod with 215/70 profile tyres, halogen projector headlights and fog lamps, new four-point LED daytime running lights with gloss black surrounds, as well as a full four-piece bodykit with grey contrast finish.
Inside, the seats are now fully wrapped with leather (it was optional prior to this), and the second row seats feature a swivel function as standard. Onboard amenities include a roof-mounted monitor for rear passengers, rear air vents, touchscreen infotainment system with DVD playback support, four speakers, and three USB port (one for charging mobile devices).
The range-topping Executive Prime is the only model that gets powered tailgate, keyless entry with push-start button, and powered sliding door (one side only, two sides optional). Otherwise, the kit list for both variants are identical.
For safety, the MPV gets four airbags, ABS, ESC, traction control system, and brake assist as standard. There’s also passive cruise control, automatic light control, rear camera, and parking distance warning available for both cars. Customers can choose between four colours – Creamy White, Moonlight Cloud, Timeless Black, and Taiga Brown. For a detailed look at their specifications, head over to CarBase.my.
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Buy Hyundai Starex, Kia Carnival or Proton Exora, give you best reliability but buying Honda Odyssey, will give worst reliability
What’s wrong with Odyssey? I thought NA is more reliable?
No sir! Odyssey could cause fire risk due to an improperly installed interior trim piece that could damage the wiring that leads to a third-row power outlet. Not only that, Odyssey also have issues on their current transmission gear.
Why use longkang kimchi and china brand? Unless you only have limited budget.
Wait, why haven’t update the interior as well??
You mean you are asking for obsolete honda interior??
I’m sorry but why bodykits on a van? makes it lot uglier and the lower lip will scrape on speed bumps and ramps.
but seriously lah, this is one gargantuan mpv. if configured as 6 or 7 seats with only 3 rows, got plenty of space for all full sized obese adults and lots of boot space and there is enough power to move the van fully loaded. maybe only quality,fit & finish not quite japanese yet
Good try honda salesmen and work harder to buy this car.
bodykit is a matter of personal preference. i personally like it.
What the heck is Hyundai thinking with the auto industry in doldrums they dare to hike the price up over 20+K just to add a bit of kit.. which even Kei cars comes with (auto sliding doors) But the worst part is the “DASHBOARD” is the old 1st gen when the facelifted one is already in the market for how long? Damn the local auto industry parasites bloodsuckers!
The interior design looks so 90s. Hyundai designers must have been born in the 1950s era. They are still stuck in their dated mind.
Their new suv’s in US voted best 8 seater suv.
and……. it’s still using 2 point lap belt in 2020… sigh..
Elsewhere, they have a 4wd version just like the delica. That would have been great.
I thought this van already exist like decades ago still got facelift? Outdated safety also.
4 speakers?
add a lady skirt and increase the price so much. Previously was cheap and big. Think to buy this before, now- No thanks. Buy 3-year recorn Alphard also almost this price.
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