Hyundai’s futuristic Staria van offers plenty of space and comfort, but how does this odd-looking people carrier fit into the Singapore motoring landscape?MPVs have a reputation for being rather humdrum and boring vehicles, but the Hyundai Staria is proof that a family van need not look like a literal box on wheels. I mean, just look at it.
It also means that piloting the Staria through a multi-storey carpark can become a butt-clenching affair, as you constantly sweat over whether this sizeable van will be able to navigate through these urban obstacle courses and emerge unscathed. But then it has to lug 2.2-tonnes of MPV around, and while you’ll get to triple digit speeds eventually , it’s not something that you’ll feel at ease with sustaining for long distances. If you’ve ever experienced a heavy-duty vehicle like a bus or lorry at high speeds, then you’ll get the idea.
The second row seats are reclinable captain chairs that come with heating and cooling functions, as well as four-way adjustable leg rests, which are indulgences that you’ll generally find in luxury limousines. The third row is a mere three-person bench, but as mentioned, there’s plenty of room back there too.