The film is part of the “hydrogen campaign” for a green and clean environment initiated by car manufacturer Hyundai Motor. The film was officially released on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the United Nations World Environment Day (1972-2021). Easy and simple explanations led by BTS’s leader RM, along with infographics will help you better understand hydrogen, the next generation of clean and safe energy, sustainable fuel of future. In the movie, BTS’s RM asked the question, “We need someone to save the world, but who?”, then answered himself with a simple “It’s you.” Through the film, Hyundai and BTS encourage everyone to take action to make the surrounding environment a better place. Every small action contributes to a big change. The goal of “Operation Hydrogen” is to reduce the world’s carbon emissions by at least 60 tons per year by 2050. Meanwhile, BTS is also promoting Hyundai Motor’s hydrogen fuel cell Nexo SUV. Watch the video and learn how they are making meaningful changes for a better, brighter and more sustainable future. Quynh Hoa According to Hyundai

“A key element in Kia’s transition has been the transition from internal combustion engines to electric motors,” said President and CEO, Kia North America. With our strategic investment in the United States to produce electric vehicles, we are not only taking great strides toward leading the electric vehicle market, but also increasing our economic contribution to the countries in which we do business.” Illustration. The manufacturers also plan to work with local governments and businesses to expand hydrogen infrastructure in the US. Currently, Hyundai Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Energy to cooperate on the expansion and innovation of fuel cell technology. This includes the installation of hydrogen pumping stations for NEXO. Automaker Hyundai is planning to introduce an electric fuel cell commercial truck. The plan is to use these vehicles to replace diesel trucks for logistics services between seaports and warehouses. Earlier, Hyundai announced plans to buy a controlling stake in robotics company Boston Dynamics and has formed a joint venture with Motional, an American autonomous vehicle company. The company has plans for commercial use of the robot on the streets by 2023. “This investment demonstrates our strong commitment to the US market, our dealers and customers. Hyundai will lead the future of the auto industry in the US and around the world. Our efforts are positive proof that Hyundai will continue to pursue excellence in its current and future product lines,” said Jose Munoz, CEO of Hyundai Group. . Hyundai currently operates a plant in Alabama.

Product of the 4th generation V-NAND memory chip of Samsung Electronics. Photo: Yonhap/VNA Specifically, Samsung – the world’s largest memory chip manufacturer and Hyundai – South Korea’s leading automobile manufacturing group have signed a cooperation agreement with the Institute of Automotive Technology and the Institute of Electronic Technology under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Korea Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) to strengthen cooperation in the automotive chip manufacturing industry. Details of the contract between Samsung and Hyundai were not disclosed. However, an unnamed government official said: “We do not rule out the possibility that Hyundai will receive automotive chips from Samsung.” South Korea boasts a world leader in memory chip production, but is relatively weak in the logic chip business. According to data from the Korea International Trade Association, the country accounts for only 2.3% of the automotive chip manufacturing market. Leading in this field are the US (31.4%), Japan (22.4%), and Germany (17.7%) respectively. Major Korean chipmakers such as Samsung and SK hynix Inc. focuses on manufacturing high-performance memory semiconductors because automotive chips are seen as less profitable, while requiring complex testing processes and strict quality requirements. Korean automakers are being hit hard by a global shortage of automotive chips, especially electronic control chips in cars, leading to production halts. output many times. The move comes as the Korean government aims to establish an automotive chip supply chain to solve the global shortage of semiconductors. The government plans to roll out tax incentives and subsidies worth a total of 510 trillion won ($453 billion) to semiconductor companies between now and 2030. The Korean government hopes that the agreement between Samsung and Hyundai can strengthen the country’s autonomy in the field of automotive chip production and enhance Korea’s competitiveness in the production of world cars. next generation in the future. While chipmakers will be at the forefront of research and development of core semiconductor technology, auto manufacturers will focus on providing platforms for testing new automotive chips and components. related department.

Robotic dogs are trained to fight with French military trainees. According to the Daily Mail, Spot robot, priced at $ 75,000 (equivalent to 1.7 billion) was developed by Boston Dynamics (formerly a US robotics company but now owned by the umbrella corporation. Korea Hyundai as of December 2020). Close-up of robot dog worth 75,000 USD (1.7 billion VND). The robot dog is suitable for both indoor or outdoor use, can map the environment, feel and avoid obstacles, climb stairs and open doors. In particular, it can perform dangerous missions in a variety of harsh environments such as nuclear plants, offshore oil fields and construction sites or even on battlefields. Robotic dogs are trained in 3 combat missions with French military trainees. Despite being researched and developed by Boston Dynamics for many years, the robot dog was released to the market last June. One of the first customers to buy it was billionaire Elon Musk – founder of SpaceX Technology Corporation (SpaceX). The robot dog is currently one of the robots on the payroll of the French army. Robotic dogs proved to be especially useful in urban combat. “This is an expensive robot, especially for civil or police applications. New York Police (USA) are also testing it under the name Digidog. It has also been tested for anti-Covid antiseptic missions. -19 “, Clément Levilly, a robot distributor in Europe told Ouest France. The list of customers to buy this expensive robot dog includes billionaire Elon Musk. The military school Saint-Cyr has applied to robot dogs for 3 training scenarios – one is an attack mission: capture intersections; two are defensive missions during the day and at night; Finally, the combat missions in urban areas.

What is the new Hyundai Kona N Line with Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi engine? After launching the upgraded Hyundai Kona a few days ago, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) – Hyundai car distributor in Malaysia has also confirmed that it will soon introduce the N Line version. Compared to the standard Kona 2021, the kona N Line version has a refined exterior for a sporty and powerful look. Styling tweaks include a new front end with larger air intakes, silver front splitter and corner radiator fins, along with three fake air intakes above the bonnet. The grille frame is in a Y-shape, while the intakes have a unique honeycomb mesh form. The N Line also has sharper side sections and a revised rear bumper with a large diffuser. In addition, the car also has new dual exhaust pipes, corner vents and fake radiator wings. The ridges around the bodywork have been painted in the same body color for a cleaner look. N Line Hyundai Kona features unique turbine-style two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the N Line differs from the standard car through red seat stitching, metal pedals, vertical shift lever with red stripes and N logo on the steering wheel, gear lever and seat. In terms of performance, the Hyundai Kona N Line is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol engine and direct fuel injection, different from the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated models. This new engine, called Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi, is equipped with a new continuously variable valve timing (CVVD) system, while also adding significantly more power. The power output of this engine is 198 PS at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 265 Nm at 1,800 to 4,500 rpm. Vehicles capable of accelerating from 0-100 km.h in 7.7 seconds. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission remains the only transmission option for this engine. Regarding the selling price, it is expected that the Hyundai Kona N Line will be priced from RM 151,888 (about VND 850 million). In Vietnam, the old generation Hyundai Kona is available in 3 versions, specifically as follows: Kona 2.0 AT standard price 636 million VND, Kona 2.0 AT special price 699 million VND and Kona 1.6 Turbo price 750 million VND. . This model competes with competitors in the same segment such as Ford EcoSport, Kia Seltos, Honda HR-V.

Starting next year, Hyundai Motor and Kia will launch pure electric vehicles in China every year.

Hyundai and Kia fell out of TOP15 sales in the first quarter

As we all know, China, as the world’s fastest-growing economy, has become the world’s largest auto market. Here, there are the world’s largest and youngest consumer groups and the most complex and diverse car-using scenes. The so-called Chinese market wins the world, but in the past few years, due to political factors, superimposed product strength, quality reputation and other multiple reasons, Korean brands have been difficult to improve in recent years. According to the March sales statistics of the National Travel Association, no matter whether it is at the level of car companies or the models of various market segments, the sales TOP15 list can not find the names of two Korean companies and related products. In the 2020 annual report released by BAIC Group, although it did not disclose the specific revenue and gross profit of its joint venture Beijing Hyundai, the announcement revealed that Beijing Hyundai’s terminal sales volume was 502,000, which has been declining for 4 years. In contrast, Dongfeng Yueda Kia’s situation is slightly better. The brand officially announced that the sales volume in 2020 will be 249,300 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 2.6%.

It can be said that if Hyundai and Kia do not make changes, their prospects will be even more bleak under the trend that their own brands continue to rise.

Therefore, Hyundai Kia has proposed four core strategies, which can be simplified into four aspects. First, further strengthen localized R&D and launch exclusive high-quality products and services for Chinese consumers; second, import exclusive electric vehicle products recognized by the global market into the Chinese market; third, make full use of them to start earlier Promoting the transformation and upgrading of joint venture brands to become a brand favored by Chinese consumers.

New energy products in China will increase to 21

According to Hyundai Kia’s strategic announcement this time, they will further strengthen China’s localized R&D and marketing efforts, and launch products and services that are more valuable to Chinese users. According to reports, Hyundai Kia plans to establish its first overseas advanced digital R&D center in Shanghai in the second half of this year. The R&D center will focus on the current four disruptive technology development directions-autonomous driving, interconnection technology, electrification and shared travel, and accelerate the digital transformation of Hyundai and Kia in China. At the same time, Beijing Hyundai and Dongfeng Yueda Kia will also carry out business innovation in all links including production, sales and marketing, focusing on the needs of local users.

In response to the major changes in the electrification of the global automotive industry, Hyundai and Kia will simultaneously develop all new energy models including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure electric and hydrogen fuel cells. In 2020, sales of Hyundai and Kia plug-in hybrid models and pure electric vehicles ranked fourth in the world. In December 2020, Hyundai·Kia created E-GMP, a global modular platform for electrification. The strategic products IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 respectively launched by Hyundai and Kia are based on this E-GMP platform. Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 received 18,000 orders in just one hour in Korea’s pre-sale, breaking the local pre-sale record of the Korean car brand. Kia’s EV6 orders reached 21,016 on the day the pre-sales officially opened in South Korea, reaching 162% of the 2021 sales target. As for the Chinese market, Hyundai Kia has made it clear that it will accelerate the pace of new electric vehicle launches.

Starting next year, Hyundai Motor and Kia will launch pure electric vehicles in China every year. IONIQ (艾尼氪) 5. EV6 will be introduced one after another, and a dedicated pure electric model for the Chinese market will be launched. By 2030, Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to increase the number of new energy products in China to 21 models, covering hybrid vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

E-GMP, an electrified global modular platform built by Hyundai and Kia

In particular, Hyundai and Kia have made great efforts in the R&D and application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in recent years. As the first company to mass-produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell dedicated model NEXO was launched in 2018. In the field of commercial vehicles, the first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck XCIENT Fuel Cell has also achieved commercial operation in Switzerland. At the end of last year, Hyundai Motor also released the exclusive brand HTWO for hydrogen fuel cell systems. At the same time, they also introduced their hydrogen fuel cell technology to China. The group’s first overseas hydrogen fuel cell system production and sales base “HTWO Guangzhou” is expected to be officially completed in the second half of 2022, and the total investment is expected to reach 8.5 billion yuan by 2030. RMB (including factory operating expenses). This will be the first plant named after Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell exclusive brand “HTWO”, and it will also be China’s first large-scale hydrogen fuel cell system production dedicated plant.

At the brand level, Beijing Hyundai will continue to implement the “HSMART+” technology brand strategy and develop into an innovative brand focusing on smart experience. Through innovative technologies in the three areas of environmentally friendly travel, connected travel and free travel, it will provide consumers with a new travel experience . As for Dongfeng Yueda Kia, it will simultaneously become a fashionable and young mobile travel brand. During the Shanghai Auto Show a few days later, in addition to all Kia models equipped with new logos, Dongfeng Yueda Kia will also fully upgrade its dealer network based on new standards, and deploy high-end direct experience centers and specialty city experience stores in major cities across the country. Wait.

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Less than 6 months after the introduction of Kona 2020, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) continues to introduce a new version of this B-class SUV. Although it is a facelift version, Kona 2021 received many changes in exterior and interior.

Kona 2021 is distributed in Malaysia with 2 versions 2.0 Standard and 2.0 Active. Kona 2021 has a thinner design grille than the old one, the bottom has a gray U-shaped panel, the DRL light array is adjusted to feel sharper. The Active version is equipped with LED lights and additional fog lights, while the Standard version uses halogen bulbs.

Kona Standard is equipped with 17-inch 5-spoke wheels, the Active version has a set of 18-inch 2-tone multi-spoke wheels. The tire size is also different between the two versions, the Kona Active uses 235/45 tires, while the Standard uses 215/55 tires.

The design of the Kona 2021’s tail also received a similar change to the head, the new rear light cluster has a wider and larger design. Active version has LED taillights, Standard still uses halogen.

Hyundai Kona 2021 in Malaysia only has a 2.0L Atkinson engine, producing 149 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, maximum torque of 180 Nm at 4,500 rpm. Gearbox on the Kona 2021 is converted to an iVT format instead of a 6-speed automatic as before. In the future, HSDM will also distribute the Kona N Line sports version with a 1.6L T-GDi engine.

The Standard version is equipped with a push button start system, automatic headlights, tire pressure monitoring, automatic throttle. The Active version has additional equipment such as an 8-way electric driver’s seat, automatic air conditioning, the screen on the HUD …

Unlike other markets, Kona 2021 in Malaysia is only equipped with an 8-inch entertainment screen, 1 inch larger than the old model. The new entertainment system now adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The vehicle has 3 driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. In addition, the driver can also customize the level of traction control intervention with 3 levels of Snow, Mud and Sand.

In terms of safety technology, the Kona 2021 has 6 airbags, supports steep departure, and downhill control. The Active version has a SmartSense driver assistance system, including automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, automatic headlights, lane keeping assist, anti-accidental acceleration, door opening warning and detection. people sitting in the back.

HSDM suggested the price of Kona 2021 from 29,049 USD for the Standard version, from 33,168 USD for the Active version. Compared with the old life, the price of the new Kona in Malaysia is 484-969 USD cheaper. In Vietnam, Hyundai Kona is being distributed with 3 versions (2.0 Standard, 2.0 Special and 1.6 Turbo), selling price ranges from 636-750 million VND.

Hyundai officially introduced the commercial version of the Santa Cruz pickup to the world public – Photo: Moto1.

First appeared as a concept car in 2015, but until today the commercial version of the new Hyundai pickup is officially introduced to the world. Although Santa Cruz has the design of a pickup line, the Korean automaker chose a rather unfamiliar name to describe the new model is the Sport Adventure Vehicle. insurance).

Santa Cruz has a front-end design quite similar to the latest generation Hyundai Tucson. The front highlight is the daytime LED strip and the split headlight cluster set low compared to the steering wheel. The car measures 4,971 mm long, 1,905 mm wide and 1,694 mm high, with a long wheelbase of 3,005 mm. The body size is 132.3 mm long.

Santa Cruz also has another name is Sport Adventure Vehicle – Photo: Moto1.

Hyundai equips Santa Cruz with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of more than 244 Nm, accompanied by an 8-speed automatic transmission and a drive system. 4-wheel full-time (AWD).

The highlight inside the car is the 8-inch center console display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or the optional classic digital display. The leather interior and dashboard design are similar to the new models in the current Hyundai family.

Santa Cruz has standard safety features including forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keeping assist and driver focus alert, adaptive cruise control. , avoid collision with blind spots, avoid collisions with vehicles crossing behind, blind spot monitoring cameras, safety emergency exit assistance, surrounding monitoring screen, …

Interior of a pickup truck Hyundai Santa Cruz – Photo: Moto1.

Hyundai Santa Cruz is expected to be produced in June and sold to the market later this year. Currently, the Korean car manufacturer does not disclose the selling price of this new pickup model.

After the concept of this pickup was introduced at the North American auto show in 2015, Hyundai Santa Cruz has repeatedly leaked the commercial test version and officially launched recently. Notably, Hyundai doesn’t call this model a “pickup,” but rather it likes the name Sport Adventure Vehicle.

In terms of power, Santa Cruz is equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Currently, the Korean manufacturer says this machine produces more than 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of more than 244 Nm. Mated to that is an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Hyundai Santa Cruz with a sporty and aggressive appearance.

In addition, the car also owns the option of a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, for a maximum capacity of more than 275 hp and a maximum torque of more than 420 Nm, combined with a dual-clutch automatic transmission. 8 levels, with the ability to shift gears with the rear paddle.

In terms of appearance, Santa Cruz owns the same front end as the Tucson 2022 with daytime running lights mixed with the grille. This can be more noticeable when the lights are on. In addition, the car also owns a separate headlight cluster that is located lower on the two sides of the steering wheel.

The Santa Cruz A column is very steep, creating a glossy look for the front of the car, while the C-pillar is made more angular to create a sporty and dynamic look.

The car owns a rugged, monolithic body.

The size of this pickup is much longer than the Hyundai Tucson. Accordingly, the lengths x width x height of Santa Cruz are 4,971 x 1,905 x 1,694 mm respectively and the wheelbase is up to 3,005 mm. The rear trunk also extends at 132.3 mm, Hyundai also promises to add accessories to expand the rear compartment space.

This model also owns some notable equipment such as an 8-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which can be upgraded to a 10-inch size. At the same time, customers can also upgrade to a digital instrument cluster.

Modern interior of Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Like many Hyundai models, Santa Cruz is also equipped with a variety of safety features such as: Front-collision avoidance assistance with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keeping assist and pedestrian warning. focused steering. In addition, customers can integrate additional systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot collision avoidance, rear cross vehicle collision avoidance, blind spot monitoring camera, safety exit assistance Full screen, look around.

Hyundai will start production of Santa Cruz at the plant in Montgomery (state of Alabama, USA) from June next, the car will be officially sold from the end of this summer but has no specific price.

Some other pictures of the Hyundai Santa Cruz:

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Last year, Hyundai was considered the most likely partner of Apple in the electric car production project that the company is actively developing.

The Korean company previously confirmed it was in talks with Apple to jointly develop an electric self-driving car after Apple announced its intention to launch a car bearing its name.

However, on Feb. 8, Hyundai confirmed that negotiations on co-manufacturing electric vehicles with tech giant Apple had collapsed.

Since the end of 2020, Apple has shown that it is cherishing a plan to invest $ 3.6 billion to market its electric vehicle products in 2024. However, Apple does not seem to find an umbrella manufacturer. which car is suitable when the negotiation deal with Hyundai or Nissan falls apart.

However, Apple recently publicly negotiated with Magna, a Canadian auto parts supplier. It is known that this company has signed an agreement to supply spare parts for the Fisker Ocean model.

Although Magna does not manufacture cars under its own brand, and LG has never been directly related to the auto industry, the two companies recently announced a “LG Magna e-Powertrain ”. Last December, they agreed to jointly develop motors, inverters and chargers for electric vehicles.

According to the Korea Times, Apple has signed an agreement to produce the first series of electric cars with the consortium. The source of the newspaper stressed that the details of the cooperation are still being discussed, with the announcement of Apple’s electric vehicle likely to take place in 2024.

The Drive notes that Apple chose LG and to create the “Apple Car” is completely grounded, because the iPhone manufacturer has bought LG’s display for a long time. experience in developing and manufacturing custom-made products, and this is different from Hyundai: Magna’s Austrian branch, for example, produces Jaguar I-Pace and Toyota Supra gasoline-powered electric cars. usually, common, normal.

On the Apple side, the company recently said that the first electric car could not be released to the public before 2024. Instead, the plan will be pushed back to 2028 because Apple sets a very high standard for new products. mine.

Apple also admits there is no breakthrough in battery technology. The company was forced to buy exclusive designs and software.

Once the third largest smartphone manufacturer in the world in 2014, Korean electronics company LG on April 5 officially became the first major smartphone brand to completely withdraw from the market.

LG said this is a strategic decision to help the company focus resources on growing areas such as components for electric cars, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, and intelligence. business creation and solutions, as well as platforms and services.

VinFast expects a higher price than Ford

On April 12, Bloomberg reported that Vingroup was considering bringing VinFast on the US stock exchange to raise $ 2 billion. According to this source, the car company is currently working with consulting units to IPO (initial public offering) right in the second quarter of 2021.

The source of Bloomberg confirmed that if successful, the IPO could push VinFast’s valuation up to $ 50 billion. At that time, VinFast will immediately close to the top 10 largest car manufacturers in the world, on par with famous manufacturers such as Hyundai (51.38 billion USD), Honda (50.86 billion USD) and surpass Ford (49, 47 billion USD).

With a scale of $ 2 billion, VinFast’s IPO will be the largest ever IPO of a Vietnamese company, after Vinhomes’ first share sale worth $ 1.4 billion in 2018. This could also become the first Vietnamese company to list in the US.

Although VinFast is a fledgling company, the valuation may outstrip traditional Asian carmakers like Suzuki ($ 21.29 billion) and Japan’s Nissan ($ 20.63 billion).

VinFast IPO details including the size and timing may change as discussions with the consultant are in progress. Bloomberg also said that Vingroup representatives declined to comment on this information.

The top 10 car manufacturers with the highest market capitalization are currently Tesla of the US, Toyota of Japan, Volkswagen of Germany, Daimler of Germany, General Motors (GM) of the US, BMW of Germany, BYD and Nio of China. , Stellantis and Ferrari.

Ranked 5 urban SUV models in March: Kia Seltos ‘crushed’ Hyundai Kona.

The urban SUV segment is witnessing a fierce race between rivals Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Seltos to compete for the top spot. Meanwhile, the “hot” car, once known as Hyundai Kona, is slowly being “turned away” by domestic consumers.

Kia Seltos: Sales of 1,602 units

According to VAMA sales report, summarizing in March 2021, sales of Kia Seltos were 1,602 units, leading in the urban SUV segment in the month. This car together in the ranking of 10 best-selling car models of the month when standing at No. 4.

Toyota Corolla Cross: Sales of 1,390 units

Affixing a long-standing brand name in the market helps “rookie” Toyota Corolla Cross get a “springboard” to quickly catch up with the “game” against competitors that have been open for sale for many years.

In the March 2021 rankings, Toyota Corolla Cross achieved sales of 1,390 units sold on the market. Compared to the leader, this car is only inferior to the leader of 212 units.

Hyundai Kona: Sales of 334 units

Hyundai Kona was once considered a new “monument” to replace the Ford EcoSport in the urban SUV segment, but the appearance of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Seltos made this model lose market share.

In the whole of March, only 334 units were delivered to users. This number is not equal to the odd number of the Kia Seltos.

Honda HR-V: Sales of 173 units

As usual, the Honda HR-V continues to be a rather poor sales model. In March 2021, sales of HR-V were 173 units.

In the market, Honda HR-V does not sell as strongly as Kia Seltos or Hyundai Kona due to the highest selling price in the segment (786 – 871 million VND) because CBU is imported from Thailand instead of locally assembled.

Currently, Honda HR-V is being adjusted sharply by dealers in Vietnam with a reduction of up to 130 million VND to stimulate demand.

Ford EcoSport: Sales of 117 units

Ranked last in the ranking of 5 urban SUV models in March 2021 is a familiar Ford EcoSport name. Sales of this model sold for the month was 117 units.

In the context of new competitors appearing and quickly overwhelming sales, Ford has released an upgraded version with many changes in appearance such as removing the cornering wheel and adding comfort but not helping. Improved attractiveness with customers.

In recent years, Hyundai has repeatedly revealed information and images of the brand new MPV model named Staria. Up to now, the new Hyundai Staria 2021 officially launched in the Korean home market as the successor model of Starex. Called by Hyundai by the Purpose Built Vehicle (PBV) cluster, the Staria 2021 is quite large. Specifically, the car has a length of 5,255 mm, a width of 1,995 mm, a height of 1,990 mm and a wheelbase of 3,275 mm.

Compared with the “fellow” Kia Sedona 2021, which is 5,155 mm long, 1,995 mm wide, 1,775 mm high, and 3,090 mm wheelbase, the new Hyundai Staria is clearly much larger. Not only bulky, the MPV Hyundai Staria 2021 model also has a bold and forward-looking exterior design. On top of the car, this new MPV model is equipped with a rectangular grille with hexagonal meshes in the low-end version. Located on either side of the grille is a square headlight cluster with 4 balls.

Meanwhile, the premium version of the car will use a large grille with a honeycomb mesh like the Hyundai SantaFe 2021. The headlights of this version are designed in a rectangular shape with 8 balls divided into 2 vertical rows. And yet, the new Hyundai MPV model also has a daytime positioning LED strip on the bonnet. This strip extends to the full width of the bonnet and is located right above the Hyundai logo.

On the side, Hyundai Staria 2021 is equipped with large, wide windows, and lower-than-usual lower-than-normal foot diameter, providing a premium and spacious feel to the interior of the car. Meanwhile, the rear end comes with a large vertical rear light cluster with the same Parametric Pixel pixel design as the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a low rear bumper, making it easier to load and unload the car. Next is the side sliding door and the rear trunk door with smart electric adjustment.

Stepping inside the Hyundai Staria 2021, users are greeted with an interior space with a variety of seat configurations, depending on the version. More specifically, the Hyundai Staria 2021 Tourer version has 2 interior configurations: 9 seats and 11 seats. The Cargo version is a van, so there are 2 configurations of 3 seats and 5 seats. The Lounge version has two configurations of 7 seats and 9 seats and aims to compete with the Kia Sedona 2021.

The seat configuration will affect the luggage compartment volume of the vehicle. In the 2 and 3 seater versions, the Hyundai Staria 2021 has a luggage compartment capacity of nearly 5,000 liters. Variety of version options and seat configurations are not enough, Hyundai Staria 2021 also has quite a lot of modern equipment. Accordingly, in the high-end version, the car will be equipped with a 10.25-inch center screen and an integrated air-conditioning screen as one. Behind the wheel is the LCD color screen of the dashboard with 3 display modes: Eco, Comfort and Sport as standard.

In the 7-seat version, the Hyundai Staria 2021 will have 2 independent business seats in the middle and a relaxation mode, activated by buttons. This seat can also be reclined or electric slide up / down. Meanwhile, the 9-seater version comes with a second row of seats that can rotate 180 degrees, facing the third row. Other notable equipment of this large MPV model includes a button to select the number instead of a lever. Traditional gear, 64-color interior trim, 2 sunroofs, automatic air conditioning, heated / cooled front seats and steering wheel vibrate to alert.

The interior of the Hyundai Staria 2021 Lounge version is leather upholstery and there are 4 color options. As an MPV, of course the Hyundai Staria 2021 also has a practical interior with many storage compartments. Under the instrument panel, the upper / lower area of ​​the center console and under the center armrest both have storage compartments. Equipped with a hood, the storage compartment under the car’s central armrest has both a cup holder and a USB port.

When buying Hyundai Staria 2021, Korean customers can choose between 1 of 2 engine options. The first is a 4-cylinder diesel engine, 2.2L capacity, producing a maximum capacity of 174 hp and maximum torque of 431 Nm. This engine is combined with a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic. The second is a Smartstream 3.5L engine running on liquefied gas (LPG) with a maximum capacity of 268 hp and a maximum torque of 331 Nm. This engine only goes with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The price of the Hyundai Staria 2021 car in the Korean market currently ranges from 27.27 – 41.35 million Won (about 559 – 848 million VND). In the near future, Hyundai plans to launch more versions of this MPV line, including limousines, ambulances and camping cars.

In particular, the Hyundai Staria Lounge Limousine will be equipped with high ceilings, 25-inch screen inside and electric steps.

According to previous information, Hyundai Staria 2021 will be the MPV model mainly serving the Asian market, especially Southeast Asia. According to some rumors, the Hyundai Staria 2021 will be sold as a more premium option than the Starex in some Southeast Asian markets.

In 2020, Hyundai has registered copyrights for the Staria brand in Asian markets such as India, the Philippines, Laos, Malaysia and Cambodia. In addition, Hyundai does the same in markets such as France, Germany, Australia and the Americas – Latin.

Video: View details MPV Huyndai Staria 2021 is completely new.