Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has dropped a rather obvious hint during a recent media gathering, confirming that it plans to enter the B-segment MPV space locally in Q4 2026. While the model was shown hidden under covers in a presentation slide, it doesn’t take much to connect the dots. With the Hyundai Stargazer being the company’s only B-segment MPV globally, that pretty much tells us what to expect.
The Hyundai Stargazer measures 4,575 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width, and 1,710 mm in height, riding on a 2,780 mm wheelbase. This means it will go head-to-head with other similarly-sized B-segment MPVs such as the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Perodua Alza, and its sister car, the Toyota Veloz.
Having already received a comprehensive facelift in Indonesia and the Philippines recently, the Hyundai Stargazer (known as the Stargazer Cartenz in Indonesia) will stand out against much of the current MPV offerings in Malaysia thanks to its unique spaceship-esque styling. Up front, it features slim LED headlamps paired with LED daytime running lights, both linked by a full-width light bar that forms Hyundai’s signature ‘H’ motif — similar to the design seen on the latest Hyundai Santa Fe.
That light bar is joined by an extended black panel stretching across the face, visually connecting both headlights, almost like the Ferrari 12Cilindri, and finished with a blacked-out Hyundai emblem for a more discreet, premium touch.
Below, the Stargazer adopts a large, imposing grille textured with bold rectangular elements, complemented by sharply contoured bumpers and blocked-off side vents, likely designed to improve aerodynamics while adding to the MPV’s road presence.
At the back, the design mirrors the front with vertically mounted LED taillights connected by a full-width light bar, again forming that signature ‘H’ design. The light clusters are housed within sculpted surrounds, giving the Stargazer a more futuristic look.
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Completing the exterior are alloy wheels measuring up to 17 inches, filling the arches nicely. For markets like Indonesia, Hyundai also offers the more rugged-looking Stargazer Cartenz X, which adds SUV-inspired styling cues for buyers after a tougher, more off-road-inspired aesthetic.
Inside, the ‘H’ design theme continues through the use of clean, straight lines across the cabin. The dashboard adopts a dual-layer layout, with the air-conditioning vents neatly sandwiched between the panels, freeing up a handy storage shelf on the passenger side for items like phones or tissues. Rounding things off are dual 10.25-inch displays, one serving as the digital instrument cluster and the other as the central infotainment system.
In Indonesia, the Hyundai Stargazer is offered exclusively as a three-row MPV with six- or seven-seater configurations. Boot space is rated at 185 litres, expanding to 585 litres with the third row seats folded. Higher-end variants add features such as leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, and ambient lighting.
Powering the Hyundai Stargazer is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque. Drive is sent exclusively to the front wheels, paired with either Hyundai’s “IVT” gearbox, a chain-driven CVT, or a six-speed manual transmission, with the latter unlikely to be offered in Malaysia.
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In Indonesia, the Hyundai Stargazer Cartenz ranges from IDR276,100,000 (approx. RM65k) for the entry-level Trend manual to IDR400,700,000 (approx. RM94k) for the flagship Stargazer Cartenz X with the Prime Package.
For now, Hyundai has yet to confirm its local assembly (CKD) plans for the Stargazer in Malaysia, nor whether it will follow the same path as the Tucson and Santa Fe. Either way, with only a handful of petrol-powered B-segment MPVs in the market, the arrival of a fresh, bold offering from Korea is bound to shake things up.
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