Car Profiles - Hyundai Starex (2007-Current)

2007-Current Hyundai Starex

The Good: Dual sliding doors means practicality, more space inside, impressive diesel engines

The Bad: Expensive even at second hand prices, confusing variant choices, parking is a chore

The Say: The king of vans is still undisputed.

Go For: 2.5 TCi/CRDi
Avoid: Limousine

Price Range: P650,000-P1,500,000
Our Rating: ***

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Car Choices:
It may have the same engine displacement (2.5 liters worth) but can be had with either 101hp (for TCi models) or 174hp (standard among CRDi). Both can do the task well on giving this van decent acceleration and even the non-CRDi does not feel strained.

GL variants get power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, CD player with USB, reverse parking sensors, rear wiper and washer, and alloy wheels. This variant can be had in both 10 or 12 seater configuration and paired with a manual transmission and the TCi engine. Going for the GLS TCi gives you ABS brakes and only available with a 4-speed automatic and seats 10 people. Get the GLS CRDi which gains the above mentioned CRDi engine, interior light, rear spoiler, and the option to seat 10 (for both MT and AT) or 12 (MT only). Gold trims add airbags, stability control, leather seats, overhead console, DVD player and front LCD monitors. Added in 2010 is the Limousine which adds GPS navigation system, a bubble head top, and has a different seating configuration. We'd avoid this variant since it has limited utility and the bubble head top is prone to scraping on mall parking lots.