Verdict
The Toyota Veloz costs RM4,800 less at RM95,000, yet brings six airbags, Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. That is a decisive equipment lead for a Malaysian family buyer. The Hyundai Stargazer answers with a 113 hp/144 Nm 1.5-litre engine against the Veloz’s 105 hp/138 Nm, 182 litres of boot space versus 137 litres, and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. Its 2,780 mm wheelbase is also 30 mm longer, but the Veloz is the more complete daily MPV.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you want the larger 182-litre boot, slightly stronger 113 hp engine and eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if active safety, six airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera matter more than extra boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Output: Hyundai Stargazer 113 hp and 144 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Boot space: Hyundai Stargazer 182 litres; Toyota Veloz 137 litres.
- Airbags: Hyundai Stargazer 2; Toyota Veloz 6.
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Stargazer 2,780 mm; Toyota Veloz 2,750 mm.
- Warranty: Hyundai Stargazer 8 years/160,000 km; Toyota Veloz 5 years/unlimited mileage.
Stargazer
- 113 hp and 144 Nm beat the Veloz’s 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- 182-litre boot is 45 litres larger.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Only two airbags versus the Veloz’s six.
- No listed autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control.
- No 360-degree camera; the Veloz has one.
Veloz
- Six airbags and pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist.
- Costs RM4,800 less and includes a 360-degree camera.
- 137-litre boot is 45 litres smaller.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Stargazer.
- Five-year warranty is shorter than the Stargazer’s eight years, although mileage is unlimited.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800 | RM95,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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 Veloz FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Toyota Veloz better?
The Toyota Veloz is the better-equipped choice: it costs less while adding six airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Stargazer for its larger boot, stronger engine and longer time-based warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Stargazer costs RM4,800 more than the Toyota Veloz: RM99,800 against RM95,000.
Which MPV has more luggage space?
The Hyundai Stargazer has more stated boot space at 182 litres, compared with 137 litres for the Toyota Veloz. That 45-litre advantage matters when all three rows are in use.
