Hyundai PH provides ‘care on wheels’ with Grand Starex Cargo Ambulance

MANILA: According to a recent World Bank study, additional investment in healthcare systems for “long COVID” is needed as a less expensive alternative to lockdowns. Given our experience for the past two years, having the local community prepared for a health emergency really pays off.

The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that there should be at least one ambulance for every 100,000 patients. Having an emergency medical service (EMS) unit on hand is not considered as a luxury anymore, but a practical solution to providing the public fast, efficient, responsive, and in some cases, more affordable life-saving services. Having at least a basic ambulance to service a local community, school, company, or neighborhood association is very essential.

In a release, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) said that the  Hyundai Grand Starex Cargo has the capabilities to meet the Department of Health (DOH) standards for a Type 1 ambulance with its notably roomy interiors, sleek yet durable body, drive power, and smooth handling.

The signature dual sliding doors and twin-swing rear doors allow for rapid and easy boarding, loading, and unloading.

The back is fully customizable. Partition panels act as safety barrier between the driven and patient compartments.

The front-mounted engine helps reduce noise, vibration, harshness, and heat, while also absorbing the impact in case of a frontal collision, protecting the driver and front passengers. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) enables improved drive control, resulting in a smooth and safe ride for the passengers and equipment.

The driver and front passenger get additional protection from the dual airbags mounted on the steering wheel and dashboard.

All Grand Starex Cargo variants are powered by a 2.5 CRDi (Euro 4) engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, which provides enough power to move patients through congested areas while still saving on fuel cost.

Every purchase of the Grand Starex Cargo comes with HARI's Five-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty that guarantees security and peace of mind for the first five years of ownership, supported by the Hyundai’s signature technology and superior engineering.

With effective management and administration, every Grand Starex Cargo Ambulance may give the local healthcare system a much-needed boost even after the pandemic. Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) encourages everyone to build their own EMS startup and join the expanding community of entrepreneurs who have discovered its possibilities for driving business in the new normal.

Photos from Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.

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