The Hyundai Stargazer MPV and its crossover alter ego, the Stargazer X, have been given a facelift in Indonesia to now become the Stargazer Cartenz and Stargazer Cartenz X. According to the South Korean automaker, the refresh is part of its strategic move in realising “the real Indonesian car” specifically designed for Indonesia’s roads. To that extent, the name ‘Cartenz’ is a reference to Puncak Cartenz, the highest peak in Indonesia.
Buyers will have four variants (Trend, Style, Smart HSS and Prime HSS) to choose from if they go with the Stargazer Cartenz, whereas there are just three options (Trend, Style, Prime Package) with the Stargazer Cartenz X. Every variant features the same engine, a Smartstream 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four MPI petrol unit developing 115 (113 hp or 84.4 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 143.8 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.
Hyundai’s IVT, which is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that uses a chain belt rather than a push belt, is the only transmission available with the Stargazer Cartenz X. As for the Stargazer Cartenz, the Trend and Style can be had with either a six-speed manual or IVT, while the Smart HSS and Prime HSS are IVT only. Pricing for each variant is as follows:
Hyundai Stargazer Cartenz
- Trend: 6MT at 269.9 million rupiah (about RM70k); IVT at 279.9 million rupiah (RM72k)
- Style: 6MT at 289.9 million rupiah (RM75k); IVT at 299.9 million rupiah (RM78k)
- Smart HSS: 332.9 million rupiah (RM86k)
- Prime HSS: 350.4 million rupiah (RM91k)
Hyundai Stargazer Cartenz X
- Trend: 361.9 million rupiah (RM94k)
- Style: 374.9 million rupiah (RM97k)
- Prime Package: 391.9 million rupiah (RM101k)
In terms of design changes, the most obvious is seen at the front, where there’s now a longer bonnet and regular headlamps that are positioned higher up. The latter replaces the previous split setup and is accompanied by more expressive daytime running lights that form a ‘H’ if you look from afar.
The significantly larger front grille is also hard to ignore with its generous amounts of rectangular structures, while the lower apron gets prominent faux side intakes bookending the functional central intake. At the rear, the taillights mimic the H-shaped motif at the front, which should appease those who weren’t a fan of the pre-facelift’s large triangles.
The X version of the Stargazer Cartenz gets these general changes, but its grille takes up even more real estate, extending all the way down to meet the lower central intake. Additionally, the crossover-inspired model is fitted with chunkier front and rear bumpers, a larger spoiler, more robust roof rails and its wheel arch surrounds are in black instead of body-coloured units on the non-X offering.
With the new bodies come revised dimensions, and the Stargazer Cartenz measures 4,575 mm long, 1,780 mm wide, 1,695-1,710 mm tall and its wheelbase spans 2,780 mm (unchanged from the Stargazer). Compared to the Stargazer (no Cartenz), the new model is only 115 mm longer and 15 mm tall, the latter with 17-inch wheels fitted (lesser variants get 16-inch units).
With its rugged appearance, the Stargazer Cartenz X is larger than its non-X stablemate, coming in at 4,610 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,740 mm tall (including the roof rails), but with the same wheelbase of 2,780 mm (also unchanged from the Stagazer X). Placed alongside the older Stargazer X, the new model is 115 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 30 mm taller.
While there are notable differences on the outside, the interior of both models is pretty much identical and improved from before. Gone is the large frame that houses the recessed instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen, which is now replaced with a neater and more modern dual-screen layout.
This also sees an overhauled dashboard with slimmer air vents that no longer have tubular decorative trim, while the area ahead of the front passenger has been dug into to create a useful storage cubby. Other changes include a new glove box with silver trim around the latch, while the digital air-conditioning controls are on a rectangular panel that is slightly angled just above the power ports.
Coming to available equipment, the Stargazer Cartenz can be had with MFR (multifaceted reflector) LED headlamps, 16- or 17-inch wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (alternative is analogue dials with a 4.2-inch display), automatic AC (alternative is a manual system, both with rear vents), a wireless charging pad, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen (alternative is an eight-inch unit), up to six speakers, Bluelink telematics, a tyre pressure monitor, up to six airbags and the usual mix of passive safety systems.
Variants with ‘HSS’ in their name get the Hyundai SmartSense ADAS suite that includes functions such as blind spot collision-avoidance assist, forward collision-avoidance assist (AEB), lane following assist, lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic collision-avoidance assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, safe exit warning, high beam assist, driver attention warning and lead vehicle departure alert.
Given the higher price point of the Stargazer Cartenz X, all variants of the model are much better equipped than their non-X counterparts. Every variant of the crossover-inspired model come with MFR LED headlamps, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, front and rear parking sensors and Bluelink telematics.
Higher-end variants get further goodies such as a powered driver’s seat with ventilation function and an eight-speaker Bose sound system. SmartSense is limited to the Style and Prime Package, the latter with additional functions such as a blind spot view monitor and surround view monitor.
All variants of both new models come with three-row seating, with the second row being a 60:40 split-folding bench or optioned with two captain chairs (not available for the Stargazer Cartenz Trend), while the third row has a 50:50 split-folding bench. There is 185 litres of boot space behind the third row and 585 litres behind the second row.
Finally, colours. The Stargazer Cartenz comes in Titan Gray Metallic, Magnetic Silver Metallic, Creamy White Pearl and Midnight Black Pearl, with its interior available in either Black or Beige (Prime HSS only). The Stargazer Cartenz X only gets black interior and its exterior colours are identical to the non-X, but with Optic White Matte and Gravity Gold Matte being additional options.
In Indonesia, the Stargazer Cartenz competes against the Toyota Veloz (297.2 million to 322.4 million rupiah; RM77k to RM83k) and Mitsubishi Xpander (270.1 million to 337.8 million rupiah; RM70k to RM87k), while the X version takes on the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross (338 million to 364.2 million rupiah; RM87k to RM94k). What do you think of the Cartenz duo? Should they be sold here?
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