Hyundai published the first teaser photos of the new Stargazer, a new entry-level minivan designed for markets in South East Asia. The spiritual successor of the Trajet has design references to the larger Hyundai Staria, going against the likes of the Toyota Avanza, the Mitsubishi Xpander, and the Suzuki Ertiga.
The front end has a full-width LED bar
that is very similar to the Staria, with a split headlight design and a large
grille covering most of the front bumper. At the back, we find modern LED
taillights reminiscent of the Hyundai Bayon that are connected through a slim
LED bar under the rear windscreen. We can also see the “Stargazer” lettering on
the tailgate.
The teasers do not show the entire
silhouette of the Stargazer but spy shots have revealed it has single-box
proportions with comparatively small wheels and an aerodynamic front
windshield. The Stargazer will reportedly measure around 4,5 m long and come with a three-row cabin offering six or seven seats.
The Hyundai Stargazer will most likely
share its platform and powertrain choices with the Kia Carens that was
introduced late last year in India. This means the FWD-only minivan could be
offered with Hyundai’s 1.5-liter petrol or diesel engines mated to manual or
automatic (torque converter / dual-clutch) transmissions.
The official debut of the Hyundai
Stargazer is expected to take place sometime next month. The minivan will be produced
in Indonesia, where Hyundai is also manufacturing the Creta, Santa Fe, and
Ioniq 5. Pricing in Indonesia has been leaked, reportedly ranging between IDR 155,000,000-202,000,000 which translates to US$ 10,500-US$ 13,600. Besides
Indonesia which will be the first market to get the Stargazer, local media
suggest it will also be available in India.
