Verdict
The Hyundai Stargazer Prime at RM109,800 is the sensible Malaysian family choice: it retains the same 113 hp, 144 Nm 1.5-litre CVT powertrain and full Hyundai SmartSense suite as the X, but seats seven rather than six. The RM12,000 gap buys the Stargazer X dual 10.25-inch displays, wireless charging, shift-by-wire control and second-row captain seats. Choose it only if the six-seat layout and added cabin presentation matter more than the Prime’s extra passenger place; both carry RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer Prime if you need seven seats and would rather keep RM12,000 for a mechanically identical MPV.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer X if six-seat captain-chair comfort, dual 10.25-inch displays and wireless charging justify the extra spend.
Key differences
- Price: RM109,800 for the Prime; RM121,800 for the X.
- Seating: Prime has 7 seats; X has 6 seats.
- Second row: Prime uses a 60:40 split-folding bench with armrest; X gets 50:50 split-folding captain seats.
- Audio and displays: Prime has one 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; X has dual 10.25-inch displays plus wireless charging.
- Wheels: Prime has 17-inch diamond-cut alloys; X has 17-inch black gloss alloys.
- Kerb weight: Prime is 1,306 kg; X is 1,328 kg.
Prime
- Seven-seat cabin with seven three-point seat belts.
- 60:40 second-row bench, armrest and front seat-back tables.
- Costs RM12,000 less with the same 113 hp and 144 Nm drivetrain.
- Misses the X’s dual 10.25-inch displays and wireless charging.
- Lacks shift-by-wire transmission control and the floating centre console.
X
- Dual 10.25-inch displays, six speakers and wireless charging.
- Second-row captain seats.
- Shift-by-wire transmission control with a floating centre console.
- Costs RM12,000 more.
- Six seats and six three-point seat belts, against the Prime’s seven.
- Misses the Prime’s front seat-back tables.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM121,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | IVT (CVT) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,710 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,328 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | 182 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Front Wheels | 17" Diamond-cut Alloys | 17" Black Gloss Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Diamond-cut Alloys | 17" Black Gloss Alloys |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | Available on Outer Second-row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hyundai SmartSense: Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance, FCA with Junction Turning and Cyclist Detection, Manual Speed Limit Assist, TPMS | Hyundai SmartSense: Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance, FCA with Junction Turning and Cyclist Detection, Manual Speed Limit Assist, TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric and Leatherette; Seat-back Tables | Leatherette |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row with Armrest, 50:50 Third Row | 50:50 Split-folding Captain Seats, 50:50 Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Full Automatic Temperature Control | Full Automatic Temperature Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C |
| Audio | 10.25" TFT Colour Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | Dual 10.25" Displays, 6 Speakers, Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Shift-by-wire Transmission Control, Floating Centre Console |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years | 8 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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Prime vs X FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer Prime or Hyundai Stargazer X better?
The Stargazer Prime is better for buyers who need seven seats and want the same 113 hp, 144 Nm powertrain and active-safety equipment for less. The Stargazer X is better only if its six-seat captain-chair layout, dual displays and wireless charging matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Stargazer X costs RM12,000 more than the Hyundai Stargazer Prime.
Which Hyundai Stargazer carries more people?
The Stargazer Prime carries seven people and has seven three-point seat belts. The Stargazer X carries six people, using second-row captain seats instead of the Prime’s three-place second-row bench.
