2023 Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium Review | Behind The Wheel

The Stargazer may very well be the best seven-seater in the game right now. Check out what we have to say about the 2023 Hyundai Stargazer on this episode of Behind the Wheel.

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0:00 - Obb/Intro
1:17 - Exterior
2:23 - Cargo Space
4:07 - Interior 3rd row
5:31 - Interior 2nd row
6:43 - Interior Front
9:01 - Driving
13"39 - Price/Extro

[donnunag]

We call our Stargazer Ms. Michin, because of its alarms, driving aids, and other warning devices. While its annoying at times, its really suitable as a family vehicle. As to safety 10/10.

[eyyydoddska]

Ahhh, yes. The Stargazer. Especially the GLS Premium variant. My ultimate TOTGA.

Why TOTGA?

Last year we were on a search for a new, well-equipped MPV. The Xpander GLS first came to our minds, although we were also considering the Veloz, not thinking much about either getting the G or V variant. But it was already the latter half of the year, and it was around that time when Hyundai announced bringing in the Stargazer, which first made an appearance in Indonesia. So I checked it out, the actual photos and videos of the Stargazer in Indonesia, and ohhh boy does it somehow look like the Xpander, but with smoother curves and an ultra-futuristic design language. I told my parents and older brother, “should we wait for the Stargazer?” to which they were affirmative of.

And it was around November when Hyundai officially made available this model here in our country. We were excited. Right before our very eyes was this all-new, brand-new model, one that we Pinoys have never seen before. From the outside to the inside, everything is just… 👌🏻. But the most exciting part was when we took this for a test drive.

It was the best. driving. MPV. ever. Much more comfortable than the Xpander and Veloz. Interior space, being the most important factor when considering an MPV, was best manifested in the Stargazer. Much headroom, legroom, and width—simply, the most spacious MPV in our market today. I knew I was really gonna fall in love with it. Ditto for my mother and older brother.

Until December came and we the family got ourselves a Christmas gift… on a 3 vs 1 vote…

We got the Xpander GLS.

They still decided the Xpander, I was the only one crazy about the Stargazer.

It was mom who had the ultimate decision for us all. She cited the Xpander’s high ground clearance (and that alone) as her biggest deciding factor to get the Xpander over the Stargazer. No, she wasn’t convinced with the more powerful engine, IVT, futuristic design, and more safety and tech features found in the Stargazer. It was the ground clearance she was most concerned about. Ultimately, she described the Stargazer as “like a sedan but taller and longer”. Comfortable, yet with low ground clearance.

Older brother cited practicality at a lower price as the Xpander’s strength over the Stargazer, looking at additional technology features as “gimmicks”. Father, who is abroad, cited the Mitsubishi branding and the Xpander’s long run in the PH MPV market as its advantage over the Stargazer.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I do love our Xpander who is already 5 months old as of this posting. It does serve our purpose of getting an MPV. It’s just… everytime I see Stargazers plying the streets, I can’t help myself but think of them as The One That Got Away. 🥺

And I feel really, really bad for people buying an Xpander Cross over the Stargazer GLS Premium—they wasted more money but still get less practical, safety, and technology features than the Hyundai MPV. And it seems that the Xpander Cross, despite coming later than the Stargazer GLS Premium, is more popular and there are more of them on the roads. I’m talking about the new, refreshed, 2023 model here. Maybe they also cared about the high ground clearance? The SUV-ish appearance? The Mitsubishi branding?

I can’t dictate for all but I believe the Stargazer GLS Premium is the best top-of-the-line MPV one can get right now. I’m more than confident to call it an Xpander/Veloz killer. 👊🏻

[Minho_Lee]

Got a chance to test drive all MPV's and compare them all. The best talaga ang Stargazer sa Driving experience and Space. Then we rented a stargazer GLS premium. Loaded kami sa Family namin 7 kami lahat sa kotse. At pa akyat. Hindi talaga Bitin sa power at fuel efficient pa kahit na traffic kami at maraming akyatan yet efficient parin. And also as what caco said the NVH is superb, ang tamihik nya sa Highway minimal lang yung tire noise and wind noise. The IVT is excellent, it's responsive and efficient unlike sa Ibang CVT na parang may delay at rubber band feeling na medyo slow yung response. My family fell in love with this MPV sa comfort na experience namin. soon bibili kami nito this 2024. At first, hindi ako na impressed sa Front designed parang weird. But matagal kun nakita. Maganda sya kasi hindi sya Common and futuristic yung design. Hyundai's parts and reliability laking improved na over the years. Marami naman Kia's and Hyundai tumakbo pa. At yung tita ko my hyundai. 10 years ma yung elantra and tucson niya. So far so good as long maintained lang. Mas sirain pa nga Ford Territory namin kaysa Hyundai creta ng Cousin ko. Kahit mag check pa kayo sa Ford Territory group namin. Daming issues nangyari sa Terri namin😢.

[aldricdeleon]

Pretty impressive review. Thanks Caco!

I'm super happy with our Suzuki XL7 2021 (bought it at PHP 1.068M which in hindsight seems super cheap!). It's now PHP 1.181M with no added features.

This Stargazer variant (just add PHP 100K plus more) has a CVT, cruise control, different types of driving mode, lots of space inside and really efficient fuel engine and a bit more power than our XL7. If I was on tje market now for a new MPV, I would definitely consider this vehicle and wouldn't mind spending a little bit more! Sulit siya!

[hullabuhloo]

I really believe Hyundai is missing out by not including a panoramic sunroof on a car named Stargazer

[egoy]

Caco has become muscular. Working out? Pretty macho now.

[AaronMarasigan]

Cant use the stargazer for stargazing due to the lack of moonroof. What a waste of opportunity

[tristanjoseph_tv]

Basically,

I want the Brv exterior design, stargazer interior, xpander driving xperience (EPB, autohold, cruise),
Veloz tech and safty, ertigas fuel efficiency

[netflixondemand]

A comparo between this, the Veloz and the BR-V would be nice. Add in the Expander too but sadly, that lacks the features that the first 3 vehicles have in terms of driving aids and will put it at a huge disadvantage.

[ramontobias]

not about the car, but Caco is starting to looking jacked. (no pun intended)

[malcherstudio]

Can't wait for the Ultimate Comparo (MPV) BRV vs. Xpander vs. Veloz vs. Livina vs. Ertiga and this Stargazer. Make this happen @Autodeal please 🙏🙏🙏

PS~ Alam naman natin lahat na parang may make-up lang na Xpander GLS ang Xpander Cross compare sa GLS variant but bit pricey than the regular variant🤣

[g.s.d]

Hindi ba sagabal ung sa may dashboard? Parang may nakaharang specially sa maliit na tao. Correct me if I’m wrong?

[MMArandaStories]

When Caco says driving 20Kph on a left lane I was so relate.

[joshcastillo]

For my observation specially, .In the dash of this one this one the STARGAZING is a downer


Nuffsaid, .But the one that I love or what I love about this car is the back tail lights because of its futurist looks

And it not only looks, . Futuristic but it's also cool to look at too

That's what I like and love about this car, . Despite the bad looks of the dash that's the only one that I don't like too of it

[bernben]

The best review guru ever. Please teach some guys out there Mali Mali ang English & pronunciation hehehe kainis panuorin...

[kenneth]

"Shine like a SUPERSTAR" - Jack 2023

[spyalvarado]

How can you gaze at the stars if there's no sun roof 🥴

[bryannavarette]

im looking forward for Mitsubishi delica D5 an all-rounder on my opinion

[harry]

I love how it's not trying to look like an SUV unlike some of it's competitors.

[princegabriellinobleza]

I don't know if it's just me but I find the transition music to loud compared to the vocals. I'm ending up putting the volume down whenever there is a transition music and increasing the volume as you do the review. just my 2 cents.

But as Always review is very very helpful and informative