Hyundai Motor Malaysia has reinforced its presence in the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with a significant win at the Malaysia Car of the Year (MCOTY) 2025 awards. The Hyundai STARIA Prestige 7-seater was crowned MPV ICE of the Year, underscoring the model’s strong appeal among Malaysian families seeking a balance of premium comfort, advanced safety and everyday usability.

The accolade highlights the STARIA’s well-rounded package, led by its comprehensive Hyundai SmartSense safety suite. Key features such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Smart Cruise Control (SCC) work together to deliver a confident and refined driving experience. These technologies not only enhance driver assurance but also align with Hyundai’s focus on making safety accessible and intuitive for daily use.

Beyond the award-winning 7-seater, Hyundai Motor Malaysia has also introduced thoughtful lifestyle-oriented enhancements to the STARIA 10-seater, further broadening its appeal. Designed with modern families, business operators and active lifestyles in mind, the updated 10-seater features a reconfigured front cabin. The removal of the front middle seat creates a more spacious and comfortable environment for the driver and front passenger.

Taking its place is a newly added floor console that elevates practicality and convenience. This multifunctional console includes a removable cup holder, a retractable cup holder, a storage box and a drawer tray—offering smart solutions for storing personal items, beverages and everyday essentials. These upgrades significantly improve in-cabin organisation, making the STARIA 10-seater more versatile for work, family duties or multi-purpose use.

Despite the enhancements, the Hyundai STARIA range remains competitively priced, from RM179,888 to RM267,888, ensuring strong value across its variants.

In conjunction with the festive season, Hyundai Motor Malaysia is also rolling out Chinese New Year Total Drive Rewards, offering cash rebates of up to RM20,000 on selected STARIA variants, including the upgraded 10-seater. Festive promotions are also available across other Hyundai models such as the New TUCSON and the all-new SANTA FE, subject to selected variants.

Customers are invited to visit authorised Hyundai showrooms nationwide to experience the enhanced STARIA lineup firsthand and book a test drive. For the latest updates and promotions, Hyundai Motor Malaysia encourages customers to follow its official social media channels or visit the brand’s official website.