Verdict
The RM109,800 BYD M6 costs RM10,000 more than the RM99,800 Hyundai Stargazer, but it is the roomier and better-equipped seven-seater on paper. Its 580-litre boot dwarfs the Hyundai’s 182 litres, while six airbags and a 360-degree camera add useful family-car security. The M6 also brings a 161 hp, 310 Nm motor, 55.4 kWh battery and quoted 420 km range. The Stargazer answers with an eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty, versus six years/150,000 km for the BYD, and petrol refuelling simplicity.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need a 580-litre boot, six airbags and an EV with 420 km quoted range.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you want to save RM10,000 and prefer a petrol MPV with an eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800.
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; Hyundai Stargazer 182 litres.
- Safety: BYD M6 six airbags; Hyundai Stargazer two airbags.
- Powertrain: BYD M6 161 hp/310 Nm electric motor; Hyundai Stargazer 113 hp/144 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Dimensions: BYD M6 4,695 mm long with a 2,800 mm wheelbase; Hyundai Stargazer 4,575 mm long with a 2,780 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: BYD M6 six years/150,000 km; Hyundai Stargazer eight years/160,000 km.
M6
- 580-litre boot with all seven seats available.
- Six airbags and a 360-degree camera.
- 420 km quoted EV range; 89 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- RM10,000 dearer than the Stargazer.
- Six-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Stargazer’s eight-year/160,000-km cover.
Stargazer
- RM10,000 lower purchase price.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Roof-mounted rear vents with fan-speed control and four USB ports.
- 182-litre boot is 398 litres smaller than the M6’s.
- Only two airbags versus six in the M6.
- No reverse camera listed, where the M6 gets a 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System |
| Capacity | — | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | — | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | IVT (CVT) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,575 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,306 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 182 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Dual Front 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 | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Second-row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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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M6 vs Stargazer FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Hyundai Stargazer better?
The BYD M6 is better for luggage capacity, safety equipment and EV running, with a 580-litre boot, six airbags and 420 km quoted range. The Hyundai Stargazer is the better lower-cost petrol choice and has the longer manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM10,000 more than the Hyundai Stargazer. That gap brings a larger 580-litre boot, six airbags, a 360-degree camera and an electric powertrain with a 55.4 kWh battery.
Which MPV has more luggage space?
The BYD M6 has 580 litres of boot space, compared with 182 litres in the Hyundai Stargazer. The M6 therefore provides 398 litres more space for prams, bags and seven-seat family duties.
