Staria Multicab extends Hyundai’s multipurpose vehicle range
The Multicab boasts many of the luxury features and the superior ride quality of its range siblings, but it combines the practicality of a five-seater vehicle with a large, secure and very useful separate cargo bay.
Hyundai has just extended its Staria multipurpose vehicle range with the introduction of the five-seater Multicab derivative. The Staria represents the future – stylish, premium quality, and excellent performance.
The Multicab joins three other Staria variants in the South African range: the Luxury, Elite and Executive, with seven to 11-seat configurations and various features and trim levels. A Staria Panel Van will be added to the local range later in 2022.
“We have received numerous compliments and positive reviews after the initial Staria launch in 2021, which confirmed the big step forward Hyundai has taken with this vehicle – it gives real meaning to ‘next-level’. In only two months of sales it has captured 7% of its market segment for the year,” said Stanley Anderson, sales and operations director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
The Multicab boasts many of the luxury features and the superior ride quality of its range siblings, but it combines the practicality of a five-seater vehicle with a large, secure and very useful separate cargo bay.
Mountain bike riders, campers and other fans of such a leisure lifestyle will love this vehicle. On top of that, it can be used for commercial purposes, too.
The cruise ship-inspired interior delivers an open and unique atmosphere through its innovative design architecture. The vehicle’s lower beltlines and panoramic windows create a spacious, stimulating environment for the driver and passengers. The driver and passenger seats in the first row are designed to offer a feeling of space and comfort.
The Staria’s simple interior layout focuses only on the essentials to provide more room and flexibility to passengers. The glove compartment in the first-row passenger’s seat is moved forward to provide extra legroom space.
The driver’s seat has a futuristic high-tech look with an advanced eight-inch front display screen, touch-based centre fascia and a shift lever for the Multicab version. The digital cluster is located on top of the dashboard, providing an unobstructed view for the driver.
The Staria’s innovative space utilisation is made possible by the MPV’s 3 273mm wheelbase with an overall length of 5 253mm and width of 1 997mm. Its overall height of 1 990mm is optimised for passengers to conveniently enter and exit the vehicle and is high enough for an average school-aged child to stand upright and move with ease.
The Multicab has a payload of 1 074kg and can tow a trailer with brakes weighing 2 500kg, or a 750kg unbraked trailer. The Multicab’s cargo area has a volume capacity of 2 890 litres.
Safety
It offers six airbags, and all seats come with three-point seat belts and headrests. Safety is further bolstered by smart active features such as Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Hyundai’s smart infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen display is fitted to all derivatives and is equipped with a wide-angle camera rear park assist camera, aided by park warning sensors in both front and rear bumpers. The infotainment system, standard in all versions, links wirelessly via Bluetooth to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Standard luxury and convenience features include cruise control, air conditioning, fold-away mirrors; a wireless cellphone charging pad and more.
Power and performance
Its R2.2-litre VGT turbodiesel engine and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver 130kW and 430Nm.
Pricing Staria Multicab – R759 900, including a seven-year/200 000km manufacturer warranty, roadside assistance for seven years or 150 000km, and a six-year/90 000km service plan.
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