With an impressive array of equipment and competitive pricing, the Hyundai Starex is once again the Filipino’s favorite family van with a commanding 27 percent market share—making it number 1 among its competition. Since its introduction in April, it has continuously outsold its rivals including the Toyota HiAce, Nissan Urvan, and even its platform twin, the Mitsubishi Spacegear. The Starex is the only van to have positive sales figures (up 16 percent from last year) in a market that has registered a 19 percent fall from the year before.
Now, with the availability of a new engine, the Starex is headed for more sales. The robust 2.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine (100 horsepower) is joined by a 2.5-liter CRDi (Common Rail Diesel Injection) engine that’s good for a peak horsepower of 145 bhp. This new engine, which is the most powerful diesel in its class is also the quietest, and may equal European power plants in refinement. Hyundai also introduces timing chains on the CRDi, replacing the old unit’s timing belts. That way, maintenance cost will be lessened considerably.
Whereas the new engine shines brightly under the hood of the Starex, Hyundai has decided to play cool with the interior with the Starex’s light gray interior with swathes of wood grain paneling and optional leather seats for that luxurious touch. The instrumentation has been revised giving it a metallic finish for a techno feel. The Starex features a high fidelity CD sound system with an optional VCD/DVD entertainment system. A glass-mounted antenna for clearer radio reception completes the package.
Hyundai Starex (Gen. 3) [Merged]
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