A hybrid van with an attractive starting price
by Lije Martin
Hyundai’s premium people-mover gets electrified
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) continues to expand its electrified lineup. This time around, it's the Staria that gets the hybrid treatment.It's been a long time coming, as this hybrid variant was first unveiled more than two years ago. It
Along with savings up to P350,000 for the Staria and Stargazer
Hyundai Motor Philippines is opening July with a series of promotions on its most popular people haulers. Until the end of the month, interested buyers can pick up a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe, Staria, or Stargazer with savings up to P1
All will be revealed soon
For over a year, there's been much speculation about the hybrid Hyundai Staria. Specs and homologation papers have been published by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), respectively, and on more than one occasion.However, it
by Billy Caluag
Is this finally it?
We've known about the Hyundai Staria's hybrid version for over two years now, but it has consistently evaded a Philippine release. After appearing on the respective databases of the Land Transportation Office and the Department of Energy in 2025, the
by Billy Caluag
Discounts on the new Stargazer are also still available
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is offering promos from May 15 until May 31. Customers can get discounts, freebies, and low cash-outs on a variety of cars from the Korean car manufacturer in dealerships nationwide.Customers looking for an entry-level seven-
by Lije Martin
It’ll head to South Korea and Europe later this year
Electric MPVs are in right now-and make no mistake, we're all for it-and now Hyundai wants a slice of the pie. Say hello to the new Hyundai Staria Electric.It's not a new name, of course, with the
This year’s cup was the first of its kind in FIFA history
The Philippines hosted the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, which kicked off on November 21 and concluded earlier this month on December 7. Hyundai Motor Philippines was enlisted as the pioneering event's official mobility partner, upholding the Korean
DOE and LTO files seem to support this
We're starting to lose count of all the launches that Hyundai have done this year alone. If anything, they're one of the busiest automakers in the country, and they're making all the right noises.We're pretty sure that
It was silently introduced late last year
For those who already know it, or even bought one already, this is fairly old news. The thing is, it flew under the radar for so long and we reckon it deserves some attention. Admittedly, the Hyundai Staria isn't a totally
Are you in the market for a gas-electric minivan?
Another hybrid Hyundai is on its way to the Philippine market, joining forces with the electrified Hyundai Sante Fe, and Tucson. The Land Transporation Office (LTO) recently published the homologation papers for a particular Hyundai Staria. This Staria is classified as a '
by Billy Caluag
Big on seats, big on space
Filipino families, traditionally at least, are big. But aside from having multiple children, we tend to bring along the extended family around on trips. It probably explains why vans, MPVs, or anything with multiple rows of seats are a popular buy here.
Will it be a hit, though?
With its futuristic and space-age styling, we're honestly surprised that the Hyundai Staria doesn't come with an electric powertrain option. At the moment, there's gas and diesel, as well as a hybrid version that available in select markets.
There's a lot of electrification going on
Some call it a perk, but we call it a job. With loads of cars launched every year, we are duty bound to try them all out. Whether they're good or not, we're here to tell you what they&#
We’re keeping our fingers crossed
2024 was filled with groundbreaking launches, and we reckon that it'll be more of the same in 2025. Disruptors are keen to shake up the local market even further, while legacy automakers are throwing the gauntlet in tech and electrification.If
It will be held on November 30 and December 1
The Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) is heading to Davao City for its final stop in 2024. At SM Lanang Premier on November 30 and December 1, future Hyundai drivers and owners will have the opportunity to test drive some of the most
by Billy Caluag
HMPH is offering free vehicle check-ups for all who come to the Weekend Hangout
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is hosting its second Hyundai Weekend Hangout on November 9 and 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds after a successful weekend in Enchanted Kingdom last September.Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to
by Billy Caluag
Will there be a passenger version too?
We're starting to see more commercial vehicles exploring the pure electric option. From kei vans to six-wheelers, several automakers have swapped out engines and put in batteries for their workhorses.One of those manufacturers is Hyundai. It already has an
It’s better than the diesel, per the result
In case you missed it, the first-ever Hyundai Staria Hybrid made its world premiere recently. Aimed at being an alternative to the diesel model, it's expected to be the most fuel efficient model in the Staria lineup.Available in both
A diesel alternative
In the local mindset, at least, vans have long been associated with diesel power. It's practically the norm in that segment, and it's almost unthinkable for these vehicles to be powered by anything else.Simply put, diesel makes sense for
How good is the 11-seater version of this people-hauler?
For years, the only people-haulers you could consider as legitimate competitors in the van segment were from Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai.The Hiace was and has always been, well, the Hiace. It had a fresh start with the all-new model
