Lucky stars: What makes the Hyundai Staria award-winning

The Hyundai Staria has once again received the German trade publication Auto Motor Und Sport's "Best Cars" accolade. In the "van - import" category, the Staria came out on top. More than 422 cars were selected by a total of 101,550 readers who cast votes in 13 categories. The Staria faced 15 rivals, making the victory all the more noteworthy.

“Receiving the award immediately after Staria’s sales launch last year was a pleasant surprise. It has turned into an incentive for the entire team to repeat this great success,” said Jürgen Keller, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH. “The fact that Staria was able to outperform these important competitors says a lot about our brand and the quality of our products. We are proud to have received this award for the second year in a row. It confirms that our MPV offering remains unparalleled in the German market.”

Here are the qualities that make the 2023 Hyundai Staria highly recognized.

It combines futuristic architecture with premium hardware

The 2023 Hyundai Staria stands out for both its incredibly roomy interior and its sleek, futuristic exterior. The 5.25-meter Staria is unmatched in terms of space, whether it is in its comfort-focused seven-seater version (2+2+3 seats) with multifunctional Premium Relaxation Seats in the second row or in its eleven-seater variant (2+3+3+3 seats).

In addition to its attractive design, the Staria also impresses with family-friendly features. With the help of the infotainment system, all occupants can communicate over a hands-free system, while a Bose sound system provides an all-around high-quality audio experience.

As with every Hyundai, the Staria places significant importance on occupant safety. The luxury coach’s Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) alerts the drivers visually and audibly to remind them to check the rear seats once the engine has been turned off and the driver door is opened.

It matches flexible seating and top equipment

Hyundai caters to consumers who value seating over elegance with the eleven-seater model. Customers of Hyundai's multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) don't have to forego any significant features, though.

For instance, the 2.2-liter VGT diesel engine that powers both 2023 Hyundai Staria models is effective and produces 177 PS and a maximum torque of 431 Nm. The infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging, and USB charging outlets are all included in addition to the eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Staria Premium seven-seater comes with LED headlights and taillights. The seats are upholstered in Nappa Leather, while the 2nd row relaxation power captain seats can be adjusted to almost full recline for ultimate comfort. Customers will also find a comprehensive range of Hyundai Smart Sense safety systems in their Staria Premium seven-seater, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Surround and Blindspot View Monitor, and High Beam Assist (HBA).

2023 Hyundai Staria in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the Hyundai brand has introduced the Staria into the minivan market. It is offered in four variations — with prices ranging from P1.560-million to P2.930-million — one of which is a cargo model while the others are passenger cars.

The Hyundai Staria can have a contemporary interior and tech elements with screens all everywhere, including in the gauge cluster. In relation to that, the Hyundai Staria is available with either a Supervision 10.25 TFT LCD for the GLS+ and Premium variants, or a Supervision 4.2 TFT LCD for the Cargo and Commuter variants.

For the cargo and commuter models, the audio system can be either a Mono LCD with Stereo, SUB, and Bluetooth capabilities, or an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the GLS+ and Premium variants. Also, the Premium variant's exclusive 12-speaker Bose Audio system serves as the speaker system.

The Cargo model offers up to 4,935 liters of interior load volume. Without rear seats, the entire back compartment can be used for cargo, making it a great option for moving luxury items or small enterprises. Depending on how the seating was arranged, passenger variants like the Commuter and GLS+ had up to 1,024 liters of cargo capacity. The Premium version, meanwhile, has up to 431 liters of room.

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