2-IN-A-ROW

THE Hyundai Staria bested its 15 other rivals to reign surpeme in the “Vans – Import” Category of the ‘Best Cars‘ Award of the German trade journal auto motor und sport. A total of 101,550 readers participated in the poll, voting for more than 422 cars across 13 categories

“Receiving the award immediately after Staria’s sales launch last year was a pleasant surprise. It had turned into an incentive for the entire team to repeat this great success. The fact that Staria was able to outperform these important competitors says a lot about our brand and the quality of our products. We are proud to have received this award for the second year in a row. It confirms that our MPV offering remains unparallel in the German market,” said Jürgen Keller, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH. 

With its futuristic and clean design, it stands out just as much as with its exceptionally spacious interior. In addition to its attractive design, Staria also impresses with family-friendly features.

Whether in its comfort-oriented seven-seater configuration (2+2+3 seats) with multi-functional Premium Relaxation Seats in the second row or in its eleven-seater variant (2+3+3+3 seats), the 5.25-metre Staria is unparalleled when it comes to roominess. With the help of the infotainment system, all occupants can communicate over a hands-free system, while a Bose sound system provides an all-around high-quality audio experience.

As with every Hyundai, Staria places significant importance on occupant safety. The luxury coach’s Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) alerts the drivers visually and audibly to remind them to check the rear seats once the engine has been turned off and the driver door is opened.

On the other hand, Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. brought the Hyundai Mobility Adventure (HMA) metaverse space out from Roblox (where three dedicated virtual zones – Global Driving Center, Philippine Driving Studio, and Philippine Local Culture Zone – were unlocked earlier) late last week to the Glorietta Activity Center. 

Other attractions included interactive trivia quizzes, puzzle games and freebies while Hyundai Motor’s new SUV-centered line-up in the country, from the Creta, Staria, Stargazer, and Tucson, were displayed. Customers who placed a reservation on-site during the 3-day event were entitled to a P10,000 discount voucher valid until March 31, 2023. 

“Hyundai Motor is proud to be the first global automotive company to offer such an innovation. For the brand, there is no limits to mobility which is why it equally devotes time and effort towards linking human beings in the real world with objects and tasks in the digital space or metaverse,” according to Mr. Cecil Capacete, HMPH Managing Director. “At HMPH, we embrace this way of thinking as it reminds and encourages us to live out our local tagline of ‘Innovate Everyday’. Our special feature in HMA helps us not only reassure the local market that Hyundai is and will continuously be a leader in future mobility but also ignite inspiration and aspiration among a younger audience.”