New Look for Hyundai Grand Starex Royale
SHAH ALAM, 30 August 2009 – Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd (HSDM) recently launched the Grand Starex Royale with new looks in the form of a full bodykit facelift. Now the Hyundai Grand Starex Royale MPV not only looks more elegant, it also has powerful performance and useful features which would make driving an MPV of this size an ease. Although it seats eleven, and must weigh in excess of two tons, it is surprisingly agile, as was tested about a year ago by AW. The powerful 2.5 litre CRDi VGT engine certainly puts a new dimension into the driving of such huge MPVs.
The Luxury of Redefined Styling
There is only so much you can do with a huge box design, but the Starex’s Euro-inspired design, it has a body that still looks attractive enough to stand beside the other competing brands in the market. Skirts throughout the bottom of the MPV’s 5.1-metre body give it a stronger character. The side wing mirrors also have integrated L.E.D indicators to provide better visibility for other vehicles on the road. Crystal headlamps also light up automatically in weak lighting situations.
Reversing the Grand Starex Royale has never been easier with its rearview camera that shows you precisely how much space you have to reverse. Parking problems will be solved with the camera and existing 4 reverse sensors built into the rear bumper. A rear windshield wiper is also added onto the new MPV’s rear windscreen.
Luxuriously Spacious & Enhanced Comfort
Inside the 11-seater spacious cocoon, the Grand Starex Royale offers sedan-like comfort and indulgence with more than ample of space for you to maneuver about.
The in-car entertainment is also upgraded with a brand new Pioneer LCD touch screen DVD player linked to a 7” LCD screen located in the middle top of the MPV for rear passengers. This DVD Player streams wide and crisp clear movies with one touch for maximum enjoyment.
The interior is built with convenience in mind with 6 ceiling air vents on each row of seats, which are fully adjustable and have individual controls. Built for family and business in mind, the center seats can be easily configured to meet every need. The rear seats are also foldable to maximize luggage space.
Thoughtful storage features abound in the Grand Starex Royale’s interior. The center seats double up as comfortable armrests and cup holders. An overhead sunglass case is conveniently within reach of the driver. It also has bottle and map pockets integrated into the door panels. Seatback storage pockets provide additional room for small items.
A Grand Performance
The power behind the Grand Starex Royale lies under its hood, in the form of the 2.5 litre CRDi diesel engine that comes with a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) and a turbo intercooler. This power plant unleashes a maximum power output of 125 kW (170 ps) at 3,800 rpm and maximum torque of 392 Nm (40 kg-m) at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm for high-speed performance. The VGT also allows for a reduced turbo lag and more efficient fuel combustion.
Mated to a 5-speed shiftronic transmission, the Grand Starex Royale delivers sports-mode exhilaration for dynamic driving, while improved front and rear suspensions are MacPherson strut type and multi-link layout respectively. Despite having a length of more than five meters, the turning radius of the Grand Starex Royale is no more than 5.6 metres, making tight spaces in any setting easily negotiable.
Keeping what’s important secure
Safety features in the Grand Starex Royale include reinforcement of ring pillars, and incorporation of crumple zones at the front and rear. 16-inch alloy wheels are standard. Other features such as the Anti-lock Braking System, and four wheel disc brakes, dual front airbags, standard 11-seatbelts, and reverse alarm system also add to the safety profile of the Grand Starex Royale.
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors offers its customers’ a 5 years warranty or 300,000km extended warranty that assures all customers of any unexpected repair or cost due to manufacturing defect. This is the longest warranty offered by any automaker in Malaysia.
The Grand Starex Royale comes in 4 colours – Crystal White, Stone Black, Sleek Silver and Carbon Grey; and is available for viewing and test drive at all Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Showrooms nationwide. The Grand Starex Royale 2.5GLS Diesel (A) VGT is priced at RM 148,888 (OTR) in West Malaysia and RM 153,997.50 (OTR) in East Malaysia.
