Hyundai Starex
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The Hyundai Starex is a van
built by the Hyundai Motor Company
in South Korea
and
Indonesia
.
First generation models were known in Europe as the Hyundai H-1 and as the Hyundai H200 in the Netherlands. For the second generation, Australian-market model are sold as the Hyundai iLoad (cargo version) and Hyundai iMax (people mover version), and in Europe as the Hyundai i800. European models, like those in Australia are differentiated as the Hyundai H-1 Cargo (cargo version) and Hyundai H-1 Travel (people mover version)
Starex is also produced in China
under the name Jac Refine by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile
since 2002 under Hyundai licence. It's very successful with market share about 20% . From 2003 to 2008, it has consecutively won "Year's MPV" and "The Best Official Car" from 2004 to 2008. In 2007, it was gained "The Best MPV" and "The Best MPV for Government".
(MPV) and minibus
, van
, pick-up
, taxi
, and ambulance
. It had used a 2.5 SOHC 8 valve turbodiesel engine that has an output of 85 hp at 4000 rpm and 170 nm of torque. It offered ABS, LSD and an optional 4 speed automatic transmission, back up sensors and a driver's airbag. It has 10 or 12 seat configuration. Starex/H-1 2000 version offered much more with a new front fascia, a new 2.5 DOHC 16 valve commonrail direct injection turbo diesel engine that had an output of 123 hp and 360 nm of torque. The 3rd generation sports an all new body and two engine types: a base 2.5SOHC 8 valve turbo diesel engine with 110 hp and 232 nm of torque and another 2.5DOHC 16 valve commonrail direct injection with variable geometry turbo with a class leading 174 hp and 402 nm of torque. Top of the line model features a leather interior an overhead console and immobilizer. Aluminum accents, split, folding seats, all power features, climate control, keyless entry and DVD player with 6 speakers are standard.
The CRDi engine is a 2.5 litre in line 4 cylinder with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) delivering 125 kW and up to 392 nm of Torque.
In Malaysia the Starex is available in a more luxurious variant with DVD player, 7 inch LCD panel and fully equipped with body kit. Called Grand Starex Royale the vehicle won many car awards such as the Autocar Asean 2008 for Large MPV category , 1st Place in Asian Auto Bosch Fuel Efficiency 2008 in Luxury MPV Category with a combined fuel efficiency of 8.5l/100km as well as the New Straits Times / Maybank Car of the Year Award in the large MPV category . The vehicle is also sold with the longest warranty in Malaysia spotting a 5 Year, 300,000km warranty .
In Indonesia, Hyundai Starex is available with the name Hyundai H-1. Hyundai H-1 is introduced in 2008, with 3 options: GLS, Elegance, and XG. At first, only petrol engines is available for H-1. The diesel engines came in February 2010, when Hyundai decided to produce H-1 in Indonesia for ASEAN market. In Indonesia, one of H-1's competitor is Toyota Alphard
.
In Thailand, since the unsuccessful introduction of the Hyundai Sonata
, Hyundai import the Starex into Thailand as the Hyundai H-1. It comes with three variants, the Touring, Executive and Deluxe. All come with 12 seats. The Executive and Deluxe were badged as "Maesto" until a minor change in 2011.
The car is available in Thailand as a 2.5-liter Euro IV CRDi diesel engine with 5-speed manual or automatic with manual shift. The car also comes with a 2nd-row captain's seat that can rotate. With a price of under 2 million BHT, it is a more economical purchase than some Japanese minivans.
Van
A van is a kind of vehicle used for transporting goods or groups of people.In British English usage, it can be either specially designed or based on a saloon or sedan car, the latter type often including derivatives with open backs...
built by the Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
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First generation models were known in Europe as the Hyundai H-1 and as the Hyundai H200 in the Netherlands. For the second generation, Australian-market model are sold as the Hyundai iLoad (cargo version) and Hyundai iMax (people mover version), and in Europe as the Hyundai i800. European models, like those in Australia are differentiated as the Hyundai H-1 Cargo (cargo version) and Hyundai H-1 Travel (people mover version)
Starex is also produced in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
under the name Jac Refine by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile
JAC Motors is a Chinese state-owned automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. The company is based in Hefei, Anhui Province, China....
since 2002 under Hyundai licence. It's very successful with market share about 20% . From 2003 to 2008, it has consecutively won "Year's MPV" and "The Best Official Car" from 2004 to 2008. In 2007, it was gained "The Best MPV" and "The Best MPV for Government".
First generation (1997–2007)
The Starex was offered available in a wide range of configurations, including minivanMinivan
Minivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....
(MPV) and minibus
Minibus
A minibus or minicoach is a passenger carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus. In the United Kingdom, the word "minibus" is used to describe any full-sized passenger carrying van. Minibuses have a...
, van
Van
A van is a kind of vehicle used for transporting goods or groups of people.In British English usage, it can be either specially designed or based on a saloon or sedan car, the latter type often including derivatives with open backs...
, pick-up
Pickup truck
A pickup truck is a light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area .-Definition:...
, taxi
Taxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
, and ambulance
Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital medical care to the patient...
. It had used a 2.5 SOHC 8 valve turbodiesel engine that has an output of 85 hp at 4000 rpm and 170 nm of torque. It offered ABS, LSD and an optional 4 speed automatic transmission, back up sensors and a driver's airbag. It has 10 or 12 seat configuration. Starex/H-1 2000 version offered much more with a new front fascia, a new 2.5 DOHC 16 valve commonrail direct injection turbo diesel engine that had an output of 123 hp and 360 nm of torque. The 3rd generation sports an all new body and two engine types: a base 2.5SOHC 8 valve turbo diesel engine with 110 hp and 232 nm of torque and another 2.5DOHC 16 valve commonrail direct injection with variable geometry turbo with a class leading 174 hp and 402 nm of torque. Top of the line model features a leather interior an overhead console and immobilizer. Aluminum accents, split, folding seats, all power features, climate control, keyless entry and DVD player with 6 speakers are standard.
Second generation (2007–present)
The 2nd-generation vehicle was introduced as the Grand Starex with larger dimensions and much stronger CRDi engine.The CRDi engine is a 2.5 litre in line 4 cylinder with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) delivering 125 kW and up to 392 nm of Torque.
In Malaysia the Starex is available in a more luxurious variant with DVD player, 7 inch LCD panel and fully equipped with body kit. Called Grand Starex Royale the vehicle won many car awards such as the Autocar Asean 2008 for Large MPV category , 1st Place in Asian Auto Bosch Fuel Efficiency 2008 in Luxury MPV Category with a combined fuel efficiency of 8.5l/100km as well as the New Straits Times / Maybank Car of the Year Award in the large MPV category . The vehicle is also sold with the longest warranty in Malaysia spotting a 5 Year, 300,000km warranty .
In Indonesia, Hyundai Starex is available with the name Hyundai H-1. Hyundai H-1 is introduced in 2008, with 3 options: GLS, Elegance, and XG. At first, only petrol engines is available for H-1. The diesel engines came in February 2010, when Hyundai decided to produce H-1 in Indonesia for ASEAN market. In Indonesia, one of H-1's competitor is Toyota Alphard
Toyota Alphard
The Toyota Alphard is a luxury MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2002. It is available as a seven or eight-seater with 2.4 and 3.0 litre gasoline engines in 3 different model lines - Alphard G, Alphard V, and the Alphard Hybrid, which uses the 2.4 litre engine along with an...
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In Thailand, since the unsuccessful introduction of the Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car/full-size car manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company. From the sixth generation onwards, it is known as the i45 in the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand markets...
, Hyundai import the Starex into Thailand as the Hyundai H-1. It comes with three variants, the Touring, Executive and Deluxe. All come with 12 seats. The Executive and Deluxe were badged as "Maesto" until a minor change in 2011.
The car is available in Thailand as a 2.5-liter Euro IV CRDi diesel engine with 5-speed manual or automatic with manual shift. The car also comes with a 2nd-row captain's seat that can rotate. With a price of under 2 million BHT, it is a more economical purchase than some Japanese minivans.