Hyundai confirms leadership in Luxury MPV segment with launch of “Grand Starex Premium”

Thursday 29 November 2012 11:19
Hyundai confirms leadership in Luxury MPV segment with launch of “Grand Starex Premium” — genuine 7-seater designed and developed for Modern Premium at Thailand International Motor Expo 2012

- For the first time in the world, Grand Starex Premium offers greater personal space and dynamic comfort for premium family users

- Special introductory price of 1,848,000 baht, adding to the popular line up of Grand Starex VIP

- ASEAN launch of Hyundai i-oniq — advanced electric vehicle in sport hatchback design

- Introducing new Hyundai Global booth concept used at leading motor shows around the world to enhance Modern Premium exposure

Hyundai Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the sole importer and distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Thailand, invites all Hyundai car lovers and general consumers to the 29th Thailand International Motor Expo to enjoy the festivity of new cars and hi-tech concept automobile. Attractions at this year’s Motor Expo include the following:

1. The official launch of the newest addition to the Grand Starex family “The New Grand Starex Premium, a genuine 7-seater luxury MPV with the quality and benchmark of an imported vehicle designed to offer premium comfort and dynamic enjoyment without the conventional limitation of space. The New Grand Starex Premium comes without the entertainment dashboard but is still packed with full entertainment features such as the 10.2-inch roof-mounted LCD screen, DVD head unit, Double Super VIP Seats and driver’s seat that can be declined to suit the physical comfort of the driver. This luxury MPV also comes with an interior ambience that suits family users instead of the more business and corporate-look as appreciated in the Grand Starex VIP. The Super VIP Seats are mounted on the safety rails and can be adjusted to more positions than before for optimum space arrangement or practical comfort for you and your family.

Other outstanding features that can be found in the New Grand Starex Premium include:

- 2500 cc. turbo diesel commonrail euro 4 engine delivering maximum output of 175 horse power and impressively high torque output of 441 newton meter at 2000 — 2250 rpm

- 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode for extra engine brake and more traction when required to enhance braking and road handling capabilities

- Double Super VIP Seats provide unmatched comfort and relaxation with electrically adjusted recliner and thigh support

- Multi-function steering wheel connects to the vehicle’s audio system

- Electrically adjusted and folded side-view mirrors

- Rear-view camera for safety and convenient parking

- Flexible cargo compartment area with seats on all rows adjustable for suitable positions

- 17-inch alloy wheels and 235/60 R17 tires

- ABS

- Remote control key for central locking and anti-theft alarm

- Elegant wood trim

- Fog lamps for additional safety

2. The showcase of advancement and technology can be easily appreciated with the work of the research 7 development department. During this year’s Motor Expo, Hyundai Motor Company has designated one of the most beautiful concept car for Thailand and that is Hyundai i-oniq which is also known as HED-8. The vehicle is electric powered but backed up by a 3-cylinder 1000 cc gasoline engine. With the 80 kw motor alone the car can travel up to 120 kilometers. It can go as far as 700 kilometers when combining electric power with gasoline power. The carbon dioxide emission is also kept at 45 gram per kilometer.

Other highlighted features of Hyundai i-oniq are also as follows:

- European design with cutting edge sportiness makes Hyundai i-oniq a hot “gull wing” hatchback. Another product of the advanced “Fluidic Sculpture Design” concept from Hyundai R&D center in Germany.

- Powered by an innovative 1,0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine generating a maximum of 45 kW (61 ps), this unit is mated to an 80 kW (109 ps) lithium-ion electric motor which is powered by a 55 kW generator, via a single ratio gearbox. In electric-only mode, i-oniq can travel 120 km (74 miles) and up to 700 km (435 miles) with the assistance on the petrol engine, emitting only 45 g/km of CO2 emissions. The concept can reach a top speed of 145 km/h.

- C segment dimension: 4432 mm length, 1916 mm width, and 1400 mm height with wheelbase of 2650 mm

- LED headlight

- The futuristic penthouse roof: dynamic and yet classy, a distinguished taste in future sports car

- Driver-Oriented interior that incorporates a navigation system with full entertainment equipment including the Motion-Control System

3. Special campaign during “Thailand International Motor Expo 2012”

The New Grand Starex Premium

- Introductory price during the Motor Expo 2012 at 1,848,000 baht

All-New Hyundai Elantra

- Modern Premium Satisfaction for upgraded benchmark, which includes:

- Free warranty of up to 4 years or 120,000 km

- Free maintenance package of up to 4 years or 80,000 km

- Free 24-hour roadside assistance for 4 years

- Free 1 year comprehensive insurance

- Special interest rate of 1.79% for 48 months from K Leasing

All-New Hyundai Sonata Sport

- Choose package (1) and enjoy Modern Premium Satisfaction package (see details below)

- Free warranty of up to 5 years or 140,000 km

- Free maintenance package of up to 5 years or 100,000 km

- Free 24-hour roadside assistance for 5 years

- Free comprehensive insurance for 1 year from Viriya Insurance or Tokio Marine

- Special interest rate of 1.79% for 48 month from K Leasing

- Or choose package (2) (see details below)

- cash discount of 60,000 baht

- Free comprehensive insurance for 1 year from Viriya Insurance or Tokio Marine

- Special interest rate of 1.79% for 48 month from K Leasing.

The New Hyundai Tucson Series

- Choose free comprehensive insurance for 1 year from Viriya Insurance or Tokio Marine

- Or choose special interest rate of 1.79% for 48 months from K Leasing