Starex 2006 CRDi user here. Everything about the starex mentioned above is true, its very comfortable, ac very cool and the ride is more pleasant. I assume that the newer, more powerful Grand Starex should be better. My only complain with this model is, i believe its sensitive to local diesel, injectors get dirty, or fuel filters need to be replaced always. Somehow i feel it is underpowered. Plus gas mileage isnt very good, and i dont have a heavy foot in the first place. but its still the perfect troop carrier for me though.