Hyundai Staria Revealed Ahead Of Global Debut

After a bunch of teaser images released online over the past week, Hyundai has finally revealed the interior and exterior design of the all-new Staria MPV. Much like sister brand Kia and its Carnival people mover, you won't find the word "minivan" anywhere in the press release. Instead, the two family haulers from South Korea are both labeled as multi-purpose vehicles (MPV).Hyundai says the Staria has a "future-oriented, innovative exterior resembling a spaceship", which can be evidently seen in the Staria's futuristic front and rear end. The Staria gets an ultra-wide LED light bar at the front and vertical taillights with a pixel-like design that looks ultra-clean.[gallery size="full" ids="25279,25280"]The Staria will be offered in two variants - Standard and Premium - and can accommodate up to 11 passengers. There is even a 2-seater variant for business purposes.The range-topping Premium trim level with its glitzy radiator grille, full-LED headlights, bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels, and chrome accents throughout the exterior.[gallery size="full" ids="25281,25283,25282"]As for the interior, Hyundai says it has been inspired by the "lounge of a cruise ship”. In fact, the interior of the Staria borrows design cues from the new Tucson’s ‘InterSpace’ language with slim but very broad air vents that run the width of the dashboard, only interrupted by the waterfall-style center console.A digital instrument cluster is positioned at the top of the dashboard and is complemented by a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. Go for the Premium variant with seven seats and the middle row has what Hyundai refers to as "premium relaxation seats," which automatically recline at the press of a button to enable a comfortable position.The nine-seat Staria Premium has second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the passengers sitting on the rearmost seats. There’s a new push-button gear level which is similar to recent Hyundai models like the Sonata.[gallery size="full" ids="25288,25287,25286"]The Staria Premium also gets ambient LED lighting in 64 colors while all trim levels have various storage areas, including above the overhead console, the top and bottom of the center console, and below the driver's display. The center console box contains USB ports, cup holders, and extra storage space for miscellaneous items, while the button-type gear selector has freed up more space.