Starria general model exterior image./ Photo = Hyundai Motor Company
On the 18th, the interior and exterior images of Hyundai Motor’s new MPV’Starria’ were unveiled for the first time in the world.
Starria is a vehicle that reflects Hyundai’s future mobility design theme’Inside Out’. Inside Out is a concept that extends the spatiality and openness of interior design to exterior.
Staria will be operated separately as a standard model and a luxury model’Staria Lounge’. The general model consists of more diverse trims, such as a tourer (9/11 passenger) and cargo (3/5 passenger). Staria Lounge is operated only for 7 or 9 passengers.
Design with a sense of unity… Futuristic atmosphere’UP’
Staria’s appearance reminds me of a spaceship.
The front part of the general model is made to have a sense of unity through the △thin and long side lights (positioning lamps) and daytime running lights (DRL) that cross the hood and bumper △the radiator grille, headlamps, and bumpers of the same color as the body. A design with a sense of unity like this is an element that creates a more powerful futuristic atmosphere.
The belt line is lowered as much as possible on the side and a panoramic window is applied to increase the sense of openness and visibility indoors. In addition, the convenience of getting on and off was improved with high height and low ground clearance. It is explained that the rear part also emphasized the sense of openness with vertical rear lamps and wide rear glass.
Exterior image of Staria Lounge./ Photo = Hyundai Motor Company
Staria Lounge, a high-end model, has a premium sensibility applied to the general model.
The front part of Staria Lounge has a three-dimensional mesh pattern grill, 8 ice cube-type full LED (luminescent organic light) headlamps and direction indicators to add a sense of volume. In addition, the sophistication and luxury are emphasized through the chrome lines surrounding the headlamps, 18-inch diamond-patterned wheels with tinted brass color applied, and garnishes at the front and rear of the bumper.
At the rear, a parametric pixel design LED rear combination lamp and a lamp-shaped garnish are applied to the top of the lamp.
Spacious interior…open feeling’mulscene’
Starria Lounge interior image./ Photo = Hyundai Motor Company
Starria secured ample interior space with the height, width, and length of 1990mm, 1995mm, and 5255mm, respectively. Hyundai Motors explained that it provides a new travel experience with a spatiality similar to that of a customized vehicle (PBV).
Hyundai Motors has integrated the center fascia’s 10.25-inch infotainment and air conditioning conversion control system into an integrated unit. A color LCD (liquid crystal display) cluster was placed on the top of the dashboard to enhance driver usability.
In addition, various storage spaces were applied to the lower part of the cluster, the upper part of the overhead console, and the upper and lower part of the center fascia, pursuing practicality suitable for MPV. In addition, the convenience of passengers was maximized through a console that integrated various functions such as storage, cup holder, and USB port.
The Staria Lounge has a lounge-specific comfort specification for passengers and an ambient mood lamp. The 7-seater is equipped with a premium relaxation seat that adjusts the balance of the spine by keeping the hips in close contact with the seat.
Starria general model 11-seater interior image./ Photo = Hyundai Motor Company
The 9-seater has a swivel seat that can rotate 180 degrees in two rows. This allows passengers in rows 2 and 3 to face each other and talk to each other, as well as to conveniently install infant car seats through 90-degree rotation.
Staria Lounge offers a unique sensibility to customers by applying 64 colors of ambient mood lamps to the driver’s seat, passenger seat, center console, and door trim.
Starria’s advance contract begins on the 25th. At this time, Hyundai Motor Company plans to disclose specific specifications and prices. The world’s first public event will be held within the first half of the year.
Shin Hyun-ah, reporter of Hankyung.com [email protected]
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