Hyundai Stargazer – 7-seat Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V rival; 1.5L NA, 6MT/IVT; AEB, LKA; from RM72k

Hyundai Stargazer – 7-seat Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V rival; 1.5L NA, 6MT/IVT; AEB, LKA; from RM72k

PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, has unveiled the all-new Stargazer, which is now available for booking in the republic. The Stargazer is the Korean carmaker’s seven-seat MPV that will compete against the likes of the Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V, Toyota Avanza/Veloz and Daihatsu Xenia in Indonesia’s Low MPV segment.

In terms of dimensions, the Stargazer measures 4,460 mm long, 1,780 mm wide, 1,695 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,780 mm. These figures are within the vicinity of the competition, but what sets the Stargazer apart is its futuristic styling.

Taking inspiration from the larger Staria, the Stargazer boasts a full-width light strip at the front that sits just below the bonnet shut line. Further down, you’ll find the vehicle’s main headlamps flanking a large rectangular grille that are part of an X-shaped bumper, with a trapezoidal-shaped lower intake.

The visual drama continues down the sides, with a belt line originating from the top of the front light bar that rises gradually before shooting upwards towards the D-pillar. You’ll also notice the pointed tips where the D-pillar meets the roof, which creates a rather distinctive “floating roof” look.

Hyundai Stargazer – 7-seat Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V rival; 1.5L NA, 6MT/IVT; AEB, LKA; from RM72k

Elsewhere, strong creases on the doors create a visual link between the front and rear, while the angular wheel arches are slightly recessed to highlight the snazzy wheels. If you thought things will mellow down at the rear, think again.

Like the front, the Stargazer also sports a full-width light bar at the rear. This links to vertical light bars at the corners of the vehicle to form a “H,” while the actual taillight clusters are triangular in profile. More instances of triangles are seen in the lower apron for the reflectors, while the tailgate accommodates the Hyundai badge, a black trim piece with the Stargazer script and a recessed number plate section.

Moving inside, the dashboard is dominated by a huge binnacle that houses both an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system as well as a 4.2-inch (or 3.5-inch) LCD instrument cluster that is set quite deep within it. To complement the visual flair of the exterior, the main trim piece on the dash that integrates the air vents is finished in bright silver.

You’ll also notice areas where you can place items at the top of the dashboard and just above the air-conditioning controls, the latter replete with ambient lighting. The conventional gear lever sits on a raised centre console, aft of a sunken section with room for Qi wireless charger, a USB port and power outlet.

Hyundai Stargazer – 7-seat Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V rival; 1.5L NA, 6MT/IVT; AEB, LKA; from RM72k

The Stargazer will be offered with seven seats, but there’s also the option for a six-seat version with two captain seats in the second row. Based on photos of the interior, air-conditioned air is sent to rear passengers via four vents on the ceiling.

Powertrain-wise, the MPV is equipped with a Smartstream G 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder from the Creta with 115 PS and 144 Nm of torque. The mill is paired with either a six-speed manual or Hyundai’s IVT (intelligent variable transmission), with drive sent to the front wheels.

In Indonesia, the Stargazer will be available in four variants, starting with the Active that can be had with a manual gearbox for 243.3 million rupiah (RM72,203) or IVT for IDR255.9 million (RM75,942). The next step up is the Trend, which is also offered with both transmissions – MT for IDR263.3 million (RM78,076), IVT for IDR275.9 million (RM81,812).

Hyundai Stargazer – 7-seat Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V rival; 1.5L NA, 6MT/IVT; AEB, LKA; from RM72k

After that comes the IVT-only variants, including the Style for IDR296.3 million (RM87,870) and Prime for 307.1 million rupiah (RM91,073). It’ll cost customers an extra IDR1 million (RM296) for the captain seats, although this can’t be specified for the base option. Only the Prime can be had with a two-tone exterior for an extra IDR1.5 million (RM445).

In terms of equipment, the Active comes standard with halogen reflector headlamps, a 3.5-inch LCD instrument cluster, an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen, four speakers, fabric seats, two airbags and 15-inch wheels. The Trend adds on things like Bluelink telematics, parking sensors as well as 16-inch wheels.

The Style gets the Trend’s items and adds LED reflector headlamps, cruise control, the larger instrument cluster, tilt and telescopic steering adjustment, two more speakers for a total of six, ESC, hill start assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, manual speed limit assist, a reverse camera, keyless entry and start and rear occupant alert.

Hyundai Stargazer – 7-seat Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V rival; 1.5L NA, 6MT/IVT; AEB, LKA; from RM72k

Naturally, the Prime being the most expensive option means it’ll get the most goodies. In addition to the Style’s kit list, the range-topper gains leather upholstery, ambient lighting, four more airbags for a total of six, and most importantly, a suite of active safety systems. These include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (AEB), Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

The Prime’s specifications are impressive and puts the Stargazer on par with the Toyota Avanza and Veloz as well as the Honda BR-V and Daihatsu Xenia when it comes to safety. The asking price is competitive too, as the Stargazer in Prime guise is cheaper than the top-spec Veloz Q CVT TSS and BR-V Prestige with Honda Sensing but is costlier than the top-spec Xenia. The Indonesian-spec Xpander can compete in terms of active safety as it lacks any, even on the range-topping Ultimate CVT that costs the same as the Stargazer Prime.

The Stargazer is produced locally in Indonesia at PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia’s (HMMI) Cikarang plant in the Bekasi Regency. So, what do you think of the Stargazer? Is this a more attractive MPV compared to the options we currently have? Share your thoughts in the comments below.





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Comments

  • Nice..

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    • Dah Menang Semua on Jul 15, 2022 at 9:57 pm

      If CBU price totally different
      Better buy Alza or Veloz la
      Good service network

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      • Unknown on Jul 16, 2022 at 11:22 am

        But spareparts problem. Car still stuck in workshops after last year Dec flood

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  • TBH, this looks soo good.. hopefully it will make its way here.

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    • Someone on Sep 09, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      Exterior-wise: awesome looking.
      Interior-wise: so-so. the dashboard/cockpit is horrible.

      If they managed to trim the plastic thinner then ok la.. macam slap a plastic brick on top nia..

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  • Lanhb on Jul 15, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    Can sell here, Hyundai?

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    • Samy Loo on Jul 15, 2022 at 8:39 pm

      Hyundai ..here mostly end up as demo cars.Except the EV Hyundai.
      Each dealer on average sells 5 cars a month..boleh cari makan kah ?
      By the way,do u know Hyundai only has OEM and Original parts? Super damn damn expensive.
      I rather get a Honda or Toyota.

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      • Wolfsburg on Jul 16, 2022 at 10:37 am

        Hyundai only has OEM parts? Pretty sure you never own a Hyundai before. Been having Hyundai for the past 15yrs until today, plenty of Taiwanese and Chinese parts iso of your so called expensive OEM parts

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  • wow! really nice!
    RM72k? err… seriously?

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    • Raja Celup on Jul 15, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      Cukurrr Indonesia tarak protected species aka. serial cheater there.

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      • This Hyundai stargazer Indon is more expensive than Exora 1.6 Campro
        Both same, 2 airbags, but Exora RM60k+ for CVT, not Manual.

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    • Sohail on Jul 15, 2022 at 5:31 pm

      Why no sliding door like Staria?
      3rd rows looks sempit, Sitting too tall, with much less headroom.

      RM72k, buy manual tin kosong 2 airbag?
      RM91k spec ok – AEB, BSM, RCTA, just missing ACC like the more expensive and larger Nissan Serena.

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    • Sohail on Jul 15, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      Missing sliding door like Staria – better for durability. Indonesia not getting 2022 weird looking Hyundai Grand Creta/Alcazar, lucky and better.
      https://paultan.org/2022/03/28/2022-hyundai-grand-creta-debuts/

      However, 3rd rows looks sempit, Sit base too tall, can be too shaky, also less headroom.

      RM72k? Dont buy tin kosong 2 airbag.
      RM91k prime spec ok – 6 airbags, AEB, BSM, RCTA, just missing ACC like the more expensive and larger Nissan Serena. Better than X50, X70. Even HR-V 1.5L low spec 4 airbags only.

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    • SmartConsumer on Jul 16, 2022 at 7:57 am

      72k sure can sell. very good price for MPV

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  • DoggoneDugong on Jul 15, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    Another entry level MPV with 2 airbags again? Mitsubishi Xpander also has 2 airbags only. Why is it so difficult for car makers to ensure that cars such as these come standard with at least 6 airbags. WOuld the costs increase exponentially? These sort of vehicles are for large families and thus safety should be a priority.

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    • Price.

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    • Wee Wee on Jul 15, 2022 at 8:34 pm

      Dont be obsessed with 6-10 airbags..dude.
      Sometimes,they juggle the costing.
      Minimum,2 airbags.If u meet the lorry that smashes 12 cars at Johor Baru,10 airbags also useless.

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      • Kapchai on Jul 16, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        6 Airbags to protect you from reckless speeding driver, not Lorry.

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      • Someone on Sep 09, 2022 at 10:53 pm

        That does not justify the minimum 2 airbags statement. It’s a MPV and people carrier. With only 2 airbags it sounds like only driver and passenger in front are worth the safety concern, all the passengers behind can just pray for their life without airbags if anythings gone wrong.

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  • Bieight8 on Jul 15, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    Since this can seat 7 should come with turbo engine or diesel option…

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  • Louis on Jul 15, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    Better than Vlos and HR-V 1.5L.

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  • Vwfan on Jul 15, 2022 at 7:34 pm

    Looks promising…please bring over to our shore….

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  • it makes the Vento/polo sedan in the pic looks out of era

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  • Sohai on Jul 16, 2022 at 10:23 am

    If come in with this price… habis lah P2 Alza…
    All also cancel HRV booking.

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  • Francis Lim on Jul 16, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    Hyundai and P1 started at the same time in 1983-4 and see how Hyundai has advance while P1 is still an assembly plant and rebadged Mitsubishi and Geely vehicles.

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    • Penipo haters on Jul 16, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      Agak2 lah nk menipu. Ko ingat zaman google ni dorang x reti cari maklumat?

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      • Tanah bodoh on Jul 19, 2022 at 4:19 am

        Haha proton memang sial pun…mcm Ko penjilat tegar.

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        • History Bender on Jul 19, 2022 at 10:33 pm

          Damn funny lah you stupids trying to twist history when the internet is here. Just one article below this clearly showed a Hyundai concept car back in 1974!!
          https://paultan.org/2022/07/15/hyundai-n-vision-74-debuts/

          Yes no kidding, Hyundai was already coming out with concept cars 10 YEARS BEFORE Proton existed!

          So are you going to logic that Hyundai created a time machine from their car now?

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  • Aeroheads on Jul 18, 2022 at 8:20 am

    I like the rims. Very futuristic.

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    • Rossie on Jul 18, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      It looks like making it heavier, affecting its braking performance and suspension lifespan.
      Sport car won’t use this type, show car maybe.

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  • I want buy. I want. I want

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  • Mazmi on Jul 25, 2022 at 4:54 pm

    Was really looking forward for this car as it was rumoured to have sliding doors. Really let down as Stargazer offers the same thing with the rest of existing offers on the market. I live in tight space.. 2 cars and motorcycle. Having sliding doors really save lots of space & making movement much more easier.
    Can’t find what advantage Hyundai have to offer for this model against Alza, Veloz, Brv, Expander, Avanza.. all same cars with very minor different.
    Meanwhile, Serena remains as the only full size mpv in the market.

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  • Outalingam Crap on Jan 05, 2023 at 2:47 pm

    Hmmm….I wonder how much BIGGER and BETTER the overall interior space this car has, compared to the highly-venerated Xpander

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