Hyundai Stargazer Launched in Malaysia from RM99,800 – 6/7-Seater MPV Takes on Xpander, Veloz and Alza

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Hyundai Motor Malaysia has officially launched the Hyundai Stargazer in Malaysia, giving buyers another option in the increasingly competitive compact MPV segment.

Priced from RM99,800, the Stargazer arrives as a fully imported (CBU) model from Indonesia and is offered in three variants: Style, Prime and X. Depending on the variant, buyers can choose between a conventional seven-seat configuration or a more premium six-seat layout with second-row captain’s chairs.

But the Stargazer is not simply about adding another MPV to the market. With a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, Hyundai SmartSense safety technology, a resale value protection programme and an eight-year warranty package for early customers, Hyundai is positioning the Stargazer as a practical family vehicle with a stronger ownership proposition.

Hyundai Stargazer Malaysia Price and Variants

The Malaysian Stargazer range consists of three variants:

Variant	Seating	Price (OTR, excluding insurance)
Stargazer Style	7 seats	RM99,800
Stargazer Prime	7 seats	RM109,800
Stargazer X	6 seats	RM121,800

The Stargazer therefore enters a market where buyers can also consider models such as the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Veloz and Perodua Alza.

Interestingly, the Stargazer’s pricing puts the entry-level model almost directly alongside the Xpander, while the Prime and X move further up the price ladder in exchange for additional equipment, safety technology and, in the case of the X, a different cabin configuration.

One Engine Across the Range

Regardless of variant, the Hyundai Stargazer uses the same 1.5-litre Smartstream G1.5 MPI four-cylinder petrol engine.

The naturally aspirated engine produces 115 PS at 6,300 rpm and 144 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, with power sent to the front wheels through Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT).

The IVT is essentially Hyundai’s CVT system and features eight virtual ratios designed to provide a more familiar stepped driving feel.

There is no difference in engine output between the three variants, meaning buyers are choosing between equipment, safety, seating configuration and styling rather than performance.

For a family-oriented MPV, the more important question will be how the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated powertrain performs when carrying a full load of passengers and luggage — something that will ultimately require a proper road test to determine.

A Stargazer for Seven, or Six?

One of the biggest differences between the three variants is found inside the cabin.

The Style and Prime are seven-seaters, using a conventional second-row bench. The flagship Stargazer X, meanwhile, is offered exclusively as a six-seater with two individual captain’s chairs in the second row.

The six-seat configuration gives the X a more spacious and premium feel for second-row passengers, while the seven-seat arrangement of the Style and Prime makes more sense for families that regularly need to carry additional passengers.

The second row in the seven-seat models uses a 60:40 split, while the X’s captain’s chairs offer a 50:50 split arrangement.

Boot capacity is rated at 182 litres with all seats in use, expanding to as much as 1,892 litres when the second and third rows are folded.

Style, Prime or X: What’s Different?

The entry-level Stargazer Style comes with fabric upholstery, 16-inch alloy wheels, an 8.0-inch infotainment display and a 4.2-inch multi-information display.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, while the cabin also receives roof-mounted rear air vents with dedicated blower controls.

Moving up to the Prime brings a noticeable equipment upgrade. The dashboard receives twin 10.25-inch displays, while the cabin gains a combination of fabric and leatherette upholstery, automatic climate control and fold-out tables behind the front seats.

The Prime also moves to 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

At the top of the range, the Stargazer X receives a more distinctive SUV-inspired appearance, complete with black-finished wheels, black Hyundai badging, roof rails, wheel-arch cladding and X-specific bumpers.

Inside, the X receives leatherette upholstery, second-row captain’s chairs, a floating centre console, wireless smartphone charging, an electronic parking brake with Auto Hold and a twist-style shift-by-wire selector.

The X also comes with a built-in driving video recorder.

The X Looks More Like an SUV

Hyundai has given the Stargazer X a noticeably different visual identity compared with the other variants.

While the standard Stargazer measures 4,575 mm long and 1,780 mm wide, the X grows to 4,610 mm in length and 1,820 mm in width, largely due to its unique bumpers and exterior treatment.

All variants share the same 2,780 mm wheelbase.

The X’s tougher appearance comes from its larger bumpers, silver decorative skid plates, roof rails, black wheel-arch extensions and gloss-black wheels.

The range is available in Titan Gray Metallic, Creamy White Pearl and Midnight Black Pearl, while the eye-catching Gravity Gold Matte finish is exclusive to the Stargazer X.

Safety: The Prime Makes a Significant Step Up

Perhaps one of the most important differences between the three variants is not immediately visible from the outside.

The Stargazer Style comes with two airbags, while the Prime and X receive six airbags and Hyundai’s SmartSense driver assistance package.

Depending on variant, the SmartSense suite includes features such as:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Front Vehicle Departure Alert
• Driver Attention Warning
• Safe Exit Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Rear Occupant Alert

The X additionally gets a built-in dashcam.

This makes the difference between the Style and Prime more significant than simply a larger infotainment screen or upgraded upholstery. Buyers comparing the two should also consider the additional airbags and active safety technology offered by the Prime.

Resale Value Protection Adds Another Ownership Angle

Hyundai Motor Malaysia is also introducing a Resale Value Protection programme for Stargazer buyers.

Under the programme, the vehicle’s protected value is stated at:

• 70% in Year 3, up to 60,000 km
• 60% in Year 4, up to 80,000 km
• 50% in Year 5, up to 100,000 km

There is no additional charge to opt into the programme, although the protected trade-in value is tied to the purchase of a new Hyundai vehicle.

For buyers who are concerned about long-term ownership costs and future trade-in values, this could be an important factor when comparing the Stargazer with other MPVs.

Early-Bird Package for the First 800 Buyers

Hyundai Motor Malaysia is also offering an early-bird package for the first 800 customers.

The package is advertised as being worth RM4,600 and includes an eight-year/160,000 km warranty, together with four years of free scheduled servicing.

Existing Hyundai owners are also eligible for a RM1,000 All-Star Reward, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

The booking fee has been set at just RM88.

Hyundai Stargazer vs the Competition

The Stargazer arrives in a segment where buyers already have several established choices.

The Mitsubishi Xpander is priced from RM99,980 to RM109,980, while the Toyota Veloz is priced at RM95,000. Both are locally assembled models.

Meanwhile, the Perodua Alza occupies a lower price range, from RM62,500 to RM75,500.

This puts the Stargazer in an interesting position. Its entry price is close to the Xpander, while the Prime and X move into a higher price bracket in exchange for additional technology and safety equipment.

The Stargazer also stands out with its choice of a six-seat captain’s-chair configuration in the X, something that gives it a different proposition from the conventional seven-seat MPV layout.

Is the Hyundai Stargazer Worth Considering?

The Hyundai Stargazer enters Malaysia with a combination of competitive pricing, three-row practicality and a fairly comprehensive equipment list on the higher variants.

Its RM99,800 starting price makes the Style accessible to buyers shopping around the RM100,000 mark, while the Prime’s additional safety equipment and the X’s six-seat configuration provide clear reasons to move further up the range.

However, the differences between variants are important. The entry-level Style has only two airbags, while the Prime and X receive six airbags and the broader SmartSense package.

Ultimately, the choice may come down to what matters most: maximum passenger capacity, safety and equipment, or the more premium six-seat experience of the Stargazer X.

With the Malaysian MPV market already offering several established choices, the Stargazer now has to prove itself where it matters most — on Malaysian roads and in the hands of family buyers.

Would you choose the Stargazer over the Xpander, Veloz or Alza?