Having put out a teaser on it late last month, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has now confirmed that it will be introducing a new 10-seat variant of the Staria sometime in the fourth quarter. The new variant will join the seven-seat version of the MPV, which was launched in Malaysia last October.
It was also announced that the 10-seater will be powered by the 2.2 CRDi diesel engine as seen on the seven-seat 2.2D Premium variant. The 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel offers 177 PS and 431 Nm in the way of output, and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission sending drive to the front wheels.
When it arrives later this year, the Staria 10-seater will be available in three variants, namely the Staria Lite, Staria Plus and Staria Max, an expansion from the sole Staria Premium version for the seven-seater, which is currently priced at RM366,768.
The company hasn’t revealed official prices of the 10-seat versions, but has indicated that it will roll in at a much lower price point, with prices estimated to start from RM17X,XXX.
You might be wondering, how come such a huge price difference compared with the 7-seater? Well, the answer is simply because you are paying less tax – under Malaysia’s tax structure four-row MPVs such as this 10-seater model are taxed less.
Specifications haven’t been released yet, but the order books are now open for the vehicle, with the booking fee set at RM1,000. The variant seen in spyshots snapped last month is likely to be that of the Lite. Compared to the seven-seat Premium, the vehicle seen in the images has a more basic head unit in place of an eight-inch touchscreen, a traditional gear lever instead of buttons for the transmission as well as simpler air-conditioning controls. Carry over items appear to be leather upholstery and a digital instrument cluster.
Elsewhere, the large front grille has a different design and is body-coloured without the 2.2D Premium’s gloss black finish and parametric-inspired trim piece. The headlamps also appear to be halogen-type units instead of LEDs on the seven-seat Premium.
While the 2.2D Premium’s seven seats are spread across three rows in a 2-2-3 layout, with second-row captain chairs, the 10-seat version features seating across four rows in a 2-3-2-3 arrangement. Although some markets deem the version to be an 11-seater, the extra seat is in the first row (in a 3-3-2-3 configuration). Given that the middle seat of the first row does not have a proper three-point seat belt, the layout cannot be considered an 11th seat officially here.
It remains to be seen if what the kit levels are for the three available variants, but a check of the Hyundai Malaysia website indicates that all three 10-seat variants will feature black monotone Nappa leather upholstery.
The site also reveals the colours that will be available for the 10-seat versions. Abyss Black Pearl and Creamy White are available for all three variants, with the Lite adding on a Shimmering Silver metallic option and the Max getting additional Graphite Grey metallic and Moonlight Blue Pearl choices.
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This van has better value than benz EQV van and Karnival van.
For tht 170k , better buy two 2022 Perodua Alza & some spare cash to go umrah
This one suitable for Kumpool, School Bus, Company car, Socar Car renting..
Where you can have a driver, don’t need to worry about parking space also.
Diesel 75L full tank. Pump 65L x RM2.15 /L = RM140.
At this price im sure it will sell like hotcakes…
Staria 11 seater Korea sell 29320000krw/RM99k, 10 +1 front arm rest seat.
Can the Lite spec RM170k+ get AEB, ACC, Full airbags ?
Hopefully no more tin kosong like Hyundai Starex.
With the price tag of half the 7-seater version, I wonder if got people buy this 10-seaters, then convert it to the 7-seater?
No awd option? I was hoping mitsubishi bring in 10 seat delica with awd.
Difference between no tax and taxed is too much. Gomen going after traders for hoarding and profiteering but gomen themselves behaving similarly.
damn, this is like hyundai starex all over again. this staria use lap belts on middle seat 2nd & 4th row. it’s almost 2023 & u still using lap belts, shame on u hyundai malaysia. just give us 3 point seat belts for ALL 10 seats la.
Maybe you should wait for the actual car to be launched and see for yourself before commenting on this. The one from overseas are 3-point seat belts.
Its quite a tall car. Can enter shopping mall car parks?
is it just me or this car is super ugly
I’m sure it’s just you alright….
LOL….
Yes, it’s ugly, not just you.
Its a budget mpv 10 seater in Korea after all
The Tax structure is so Unintelligent! Whether 7-seater or 10-seater it’s still a passenger “car”?
interested in the staria, however 441Nm torque driving only the front 2 wheels seems is abit too much, hope that in the future will come with more options and 4WD like ROTW