Hyundai Motor Philippines Expands Local Lineup and Puts Forward New Era in the MPV Market with the STARGAZER

TAGUIG CITY, November 8, 2022Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) expands its lineup with the launch of the new STARGAZER. The brand is putting forward a new era in the local MPV segment through futuristic styling, advanced driver assistance technologies as well as premium space and comfort. This 7-seater model was made to suit Filipino families that are looking for a smart purchase that can meet their daily mobility needs and match their modern lifestyle and taste.

Speak to a sales executive and book a test drive by dropping by the nearest authorized Hyundai Motor dealership.

Future-Oriented Exterior Design

The eye-catching elements of the STARGAZER are inspired by the brand’s “pioneering spirit”. The front sports a boldly styled skid plate, flush-type radiator grille, and unique multi-face reflector (MFR) headlights. The fascia is rounded out with a horizontal LED strip that cuts across and integrates the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) and positioning lamps.

The front sports a boldly styled skid plate, flush-type radiator grille, and unique multi-face reflector (MFR) headlights. | Book a test drive

Going over to the sides, it shows off a one-curved silhouette. This sleek body and angular wheel arches help to minimize air resistance for enhanced aerodynamics. Centered around a stable body ratio characterized by a longer wheelbase of 2,780-mm, which is the largest in its class, and shorter overhangs, that translates to a roomier interior. Designed to provide better visibility and a sense of openness with the addition of a PVC-fitted delta glass between the A-pillar and side mirror as well as the quarter glass melded towards the back. Furthermore, it has flag-type side mirrors, that maximize field of view while minimizing wind noise, and 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels.

Behind, there is a simple yet sleek bumper and rear skid plate emphasizing the model’s wide stance and stability. Completing the visual identity and high-tech image that the STARGAZER embodies is its distinct H-signature tail lamp, which spans on the entire rear.

Refined And Human-Centric Interior

The innovative exterior is complemented with a customized interior. Influences of “modern furniture” meshed with practicality are found to mimic the comforts of home living. Getting in and out or moving around the second and third rows is easy, as the STARGAZER leads in respect to head room, leg room and shoulder room. These passenger rows are also not just highly configurable but have slim seatbacks to enable a wider flat loading surface for cargo when fully folded down. 

The STARGAZER has an interface that stands out both in function and design. It has a 4.2-inch TFT-LCD cluster with a digital tachometer, speedometer, fuel indicator, and the like. | Find a dealer

There is a total of thirty-one (31) storage spaces incorporated unto the dashboard, center console, seats, and door trims. Notable ones being the ledge beneath the front air vents for essential small items, a transferrable cup holder guide at the center for varying beverage container sizes, front row seatback table and pockets for snacks, booklets or documents, and the luggage board that can be opened to better organize trunk items. These were thoughtfully placed to ensure all-around convenience for everyone onboard whether during business or leisure trips.

The STARGAZER also has an interface that stands out both in function and design. It has a 4.2-inch TFT-LCD cluster with a digital tachometer, speedometer, fuel indicator and the like. This intuitively displays different vehicle information and is in sync with the four (4) drive modes namely Eco, Smart, Comfort and Sport. Aside from that, there is an 8-inch touchscreen display with wireless phone projection for Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Connectivity-wise, there are two (2) device holders and six (6) chargers, including a wireless power charger below the main AC panel.

Efficient And Carefully-Engineered Performance

The driving performance of the STARGAZER was fine-tuned to the regional climate and road conditions of the ASEAN region. This is evident through the excellent engine output, precise handling, trust-worthy braking, and top noise, vibration, and harshness (N.V.H.) ratings. 

Running on a 1.5 Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT) engine, it produces 115-ps of power and 14.7 kg-m of torque. iVT is one of the brand’s flagship proprietary technologies that configured to shift gears more responsively with less delay or lag resulting to a smoother and more enjoyable ride while having better fuel economy. Whereas Smartstream, is the next-generation powertrain line of Hyundai vehicles developed for optimal airflow, heat and friction control, more effective combustion, and reduced exhaust that better regulate gasoline consumption. 

The STARGAZER has assistive functions that prevent potential accidents. | Request a Quote

Additionally, the STARGAZER has assistive functions that prevent potential accidents such as the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), a feature that causes the brake lights to blink in the event of emergency braking which warns cars going in the same direction, and Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), a feature that maintains force momentarily when the brake pedal is released after stopping on an incline which keeps the vehicle from rolling back.

Unparalleled Safety and Smart Technologies

The host of safety features that comes with STARGAZER is unmatched in the market. Its highly rigid chassis made up of high strength steel equate to superior mean strength and torsional stiffness that lessen deformation in the event of collisions. This is supported by a 6-airbag system (driver, passenger, side and curtain) and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TMPS) for even greater protection.

It is also equipped with Hyundai SmartSense, the brand’s driver assistance system that keeps both passengers and pedestrian safe:

1. Driving Safety

2. Driving Comfort

3. Parking Safety

Not only that, it possesses smart controls that allow the owner to remotely start the ignition and roll down or close the windows from outside the vehicle just by pressing and holding down the buttons of the key. This is especially helpful before getting in, when parked outdoors under the sun for an extended period. 

The new Hyundai STARGAZER comes with a 5-Year or 200,000-km (whichever comes first) free Preventive Maintenance Service package and is already available nationwide in the following variants and colors:

The full model specifications can be found at the official website. Discover more about Hyundai’s 7-seater MPV through the online launch premiered in @HyundaiMotorPhilippines on Facebook last November 9, 2022. Speak to a sales executive and book a test drive by dropping by the nearest authorized Hyundai Motor dealership.

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