Verdict
At RM99,800, the Hyundai Stargazer costs RM1,200 more than the RM98,600 Nissan Navara, but these are radically different tools. The seven-seat, front-wheel-drive MPV is 760 mm shorter, uses RM120 annual road tax and brings rear air-con vents, six airbags? No: both have two airbags, so its advantage is family accommodation and everyday equipment. The Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm diesel far exceed the Stargazer’s 113 hp and 144 Nm, while its all-wheel drive and 80-litre tank suit work-oriented use. Its RM830 road tax and two-seat cabin are the trade-off.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you need seven seats, a CVT automatic and a much lower RM120 annual road-tax bill.
Pick the Nissan Navara if 403 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual matter more than passenger capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Power and torque: Stargazer 113 hp and 144 Nm; Navara 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Seats and doors: Stargazer seven seats and five doors; Navara two seats and two doors.
- Driveline and transmission: Stargazer front-wheel drive with CVT; Navara all-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Annual road tax: Stargazer RM120; Navara RM830.
- Length and fuel tank: Stargazer 4,575 mm and 40 litres; Navara 5,335 mm and 80 litres.
Stargazer
- Seven seats and five doors.
- CVT automatic and front-wheel drive.
- Rear air-con vents, 8-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
- 113 hp and 144 Nm trail the Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- No reverse camera or rear parking sensors listed, unlike the Navara.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Navara’s full-size spare.
Navara
- 161 hp and 403 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- All-wheel drive and six-speed manual.
- Reverse camera, rear parking sensors and full-size spare tyre.
- Only two seats and two doors against the Stargazer’s seven seats and five doors.
- RM830 annual road tax is RM710 higher than the Stargazer’s RM120.
- No rear air-con or rear-seat ISOFIX listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800 | RM98,600✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 403 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | 6MT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Nissan |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | — | Normal Bulb |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Single-Zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Stargazer vs Navara FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Nissan Navara better?
The Stargazer is better for carrying people, with seven seats, five doors, a CVT and rear air-con vents. The Navara is better for a buyer who needs 403 Nm, all-wheel drive and a manual transmission, but it seats only two.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800 and the Nissan Navara costs RM98,600, so the Stargazer is RM1,200 dearer.
Which has lower running costs on road tax?
The Stargazer has the lower annual road tax at RM120. The Navara costs RM830 a year, a RM710 difference driven by its 2,488 cc diesel engine versus the Stargazer’s 1,497 cc petrol unit.
