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Minivan dead? Hyundai wants to talk to you as it continues to pump out family carriers that don’t rise as high as SUVs. After Staria and Custo, this South Korean brand has launched an MPV again, only this time it doesn’t use sliding doors. At 4,460 millimeters (175.5 inches), it’s also much smaller than the other two and more of a budget offering with room for six or seven people.
The front design follows the Staria big brother with its LED light bar although the headlights are reminiscent of the Mitsubishi Xpander – another small minivan without sliding doors. At the rear, the boomerang-shaped Bayon-like taillights incorporate a futuristic light graphic that looks especially appealing at night. Despite carrying the name “Stargazer”, Hyundai does not offer a minivan with a moonroof that allows people inside to gaze at the stars.
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As far as the interior is concerned, it is significantly more conventional than the exterior design. The three-row cabin has a desk with a built-in cup holder behind the front passenger seat while second-row passengers have access to dual USB charging ports. Drivers get a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster and an eight-inch touchscreen for infotainment, along with a wireless smartphone charging pad.
Power is provided by a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter petrol engine with 115 hp and 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque which is channeled to the front axle via a six-speed manual gearbox or CVT. The Hyundai Stargazer rides on 15-inch wheels with 185/65 R15 thin tires but the upscale version is upgraded to a 16-inch set with 205/55 R16 rubber.
In terms of practicality, it offers 200 liters (7.1 cubic feet) of cargo volume behind the third row and 585 liters (20.7 cubic feet) behind the second row. In Indonesia where Hyundai initially launched the compact minivan, the Stargazer comes in Active, Trend, Style and Prime trim levels with plenty of safety gear. Technologies include blind spot collision warning and lane-keeping assistance, among other things.
Prices start at 255,900,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approximately $17,100) and go up to Rp 307,100,000 ($20,500). The Hyundai Stargazer is competing in Indonesia against the aforementioned Mitsubishi Xpander as well as the Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Avanza.
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