Verdict
At RM99,800 apiece, these two serve sharply different Malaysian jobs. The Hyundai Stargazer is the family choice, with seven seats, rear roof-mounted air-con vents and an 182-litre boot behind its rows. The Wuling Porta EV is a two-seat commercial van: its 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload matter far more than passenger capacity. Its 41.9-kWh battery is rated for 300 km and annual road tax is RM50 versus the Hyundai’s RM120, but the Stargazer brings the longer eight-year/160,000-km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you need seven seats, rear passenger air-con and family-car equipment rather than a cargo van.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if you need a two-seat electric commercial vehicle with 6.5 m3 of cargo space and a 1,165 kg payload.
Key differences
- Seats: Hyundai Stargazer 7; Wuling Porta EV 2.
- Cargo: Hyundai Stargazer 182 litres of boot space; Wuling Porta EV 6.5 m3 cargo bay with 1,165 kg payload.
- Powertrain: Hyundai Stargazer 1.5-litre petrol, 113 hp and 144 Nm; Wuling Porta EV single motor, 101 hp and 180 Nm.
- Dimensions: Hyundai Stargazer 4,575 mm long and 1,695 mm tall; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm long and 1,960 mm tall.
- Road tax: Hyundai Stargazer RM120 per year; Wuling Porta EV RM50 per year.
- Vehicle warranty: Hyundai Stargazer 8 years/160,000 km; Wuling Porta EV 5 years/120,000 km.
Stargazer
- Seven seats with 60:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row folding.
- Rear roof-mounted air-con vents and fan-speed control.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- 144 Nm trails the Porta EV's 180 Nm.
- 182-litre boot is far smaller than the Porta EV's 6.5 m3 cargo area.
- Annual road tax is RM120, against RM50 for the Porta EV.
Porta EV
- 41.9-kWh battery with a stated 300-km EV range.
- 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- 180 Nm motor torque and RM50 annual road tax.
- Only two seats, against the Stargazer's seven.
- Five-year/120,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Stargazer's eight years/160,000 km.
- No rear air-con, while the Stargazer has roof-mounted rear vents with fan-speed control.
What the Stargazer has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the Stargazer
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 270 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800 | RM99,800 |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,020/mo | RM1,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,874 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 83.4 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, Vehicle Stability Management, Manual Speed Limit Assist (no Hyundai SmartSense ADAS) | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Third Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | — |
| Sunroof | None | — |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Overhead Console Lamp and Room Lamp | — |
| Cup Holders | — | Yes |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Dynamic Guides | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Height-adjustable Driver Seat, Centre Console Storage, Cargo Floor Box with Lid | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free 1,000 km inspection, free maintenance labour for first 3 services | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Stargazer vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Stargazer is better for carrying people, with seven seats and rear air-con. The Porta EV is better for business cargo, with two seats, 6.5 m3 of load space and a 1,165 kg payload.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both are priced at RM99,800. The Wuling Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50, compared with RM120 for the Hyundai Stargazer.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Hyundai Stargazer has the longer vehicle warranty at eight years or 160,000 km. The Wuling Porta EV's vehicle warranty is five years or 120,000 km, although its battery cell cover runs for six years or 300,000 km.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Porta EV is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Stargazer is fully imported (CBU) from Indonesia. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.