Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia has introduced
two new variants of the Grand Starex facelift, those being the Executive Plus
and Executive Prime models. They are priced at RM 163,888 and RM 173,888
respectively, and included in the price is a five-year or 300,000 km warranty.
The Korean 11-seater MPV was originally
introduced in 2018 at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, and the
debutant at the time was the entry-level Executive model which sold for
RM 148,888. That has since been discontinued.
Apparently, the Executive Plus and
Executive Prime models were both launched in September 2019, and they both
share the same 2.5 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with VGT. The engine makes
170 PS at 3,600 rpm and 441 Nm of torque at 2,000 to 2,250 rpm, with power sent
to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic with shiftronic.
Standard kit include newly designed
16-inch wheels shod with 215/70 profile tyres, halogen projector headlights and
fog lamps, new four-point LED daytime running lights with gloss black
surrounds, as well as a full four-piece bodykit with grey contrast finish.
Inside, the seats are now fully wrapped
with leather (it was optional prior to this), and the second row seats feature
a swivel function as standard. Onboard amenities include a roof-mounted monitor
for rear passengers, rear air vents, touchscreen infotainment system with DVD
playback support, four speakers, and three USB port (one for charging mobile
devices).
The range-topping Executive Prime is the
only model that gets powered tailgate, keyless entry with push-start button,
and powered sliding door (one side only, two sides optional). Otherwise, the
kit list for both variants are identical.
For safety, the MPV gets four airbags,
ABS, ESC, traction control system, and brake assist as standard. There’s also
passive cruise control, automatic light control, rear camera, and parking
distance warning available for both cars. Customers can choose between four
colours – Creamy White, Moonlight Cloud, Timeless Black, and Taiga Brown.
