Hyundai Starex GRX CRDi Jumbo

[Automahn]

With the latest sudden and expensive fuel pump replacement of our Venture, my dad is now really thinking of disposing it. He is now open to trying out the Hyundai Starex to replace the Venture. He is interested in the Jumbo model (11 seater) but according to the HARI website, it only comes with a manual tranny. If I remember right, I know they used to offer A/T variants for the prefacelifted Jumbo models.
We also wish to get some feedback from Starex Jumbo owners out there regarding the ride since the Jumbo models have leaf springs in the rear instead of coil springs like the 9 seaters. TY.

[OTEP]

There is an A/T jumbo model in Korea. Locally, HARI only stocks M/T models. You may want to inquire about indent ordering the unit (much the same way you order 4WD Starex units).

Why go with the long model? The standard one has about the same capacity as the Venture. For such a short extension in wheelbase, they had to compromise passenger and cargo room to stuff in the additional row. That's why we went with the MB100 instead during the time we were van shopping (10 years ago).

[Automahn]

Why go with the long model? The standard one has about the same capacity as the Venture. For such a short extension in wheelbase, they had to compromise passenger and cargo room to stuff in the additional row. That's why we went with the MB100 instead during the time we were van shopping (10 years ago).

Kasi pag nakababa yung last row dun sa 9 seater, almost nil na yung cargo space. Sabi nung iba maglagay ng roof rack pero para sa min di practical yun. Takaw-sayad sa mga carpark tapos hassle umakyat sa taas para magload/unload ng gamit. Saka kahit sabihin na waterproof yun, di pa rin ako mapalagay pag bumuhos ang ulan at parang ang daling nakawin nung mga gamit pag nasa labas ng auto.

Another question, does the Starex Jumbo have ABS & airbags? Sa website sabi wala raw. TY uli.

[kimpOy]

aethetically ayoko ng jumbo...the 9 seater looks just right.....

[OTEP]

ABS and airbags are available. But I don't think HARI stocks them locally, again you have to indent order them. Try checking the luggage space of the 9 seater. I can usually carry a week's worth of groceries in them. The Jumbo is longer, but this is offset by the addition of the extra row. Luggage space stays the same. And if I'm not mistaken, the Jumbo has a one piece fold and tumble rear seat unlike the standard's split and lift rear seat which is more versatile. In terms of personal space, you'd have more of it in the standard model. Knee and leg room becomes a premium in the Jumbo.

The standard model's second row seat can also be turned into a side facing or a rear facing bench. Not sure if Jumbos can do this feat.

Putting a roof carry system on the Jumbo is also more impractical due to the bubble top configuration (standard is flat top). A removable roof cargo system from reputable manufacturers like Thule could solve your cargo worries on the standard. Thule has lockable and weathertight roof mount compartments. They have their office near UST (Liftruk marketing). What kind of stuff do you cram into the current Venture and how often?

[Automahn]

What kind of stuff do you cram into the current Venture and how often?

1 seafood cooler, mini-maletas (like the Samsonite/Echolac stroller luggages), bags w/ 2 days worth of clothing, occasionally a small sack of rice & the groceries ++. We travel 2-3 times a month to the province.

We won't use the 4th row that often, we're actually after the additional cargo space available in the Jumbo with the last row folded.

Knee & leg room are not much of a problem to us as most of us in the family are on the petite side.

[lui]

1 seafood cooler, mini-maletas (like the Samsonite/Echolac stroller luggages), bags w/ 2 days worth of clothing, occasionally a small sack of rice & the groceries ++. We travel 2-3 times a month to the province.

We won't use the 4th row that often, we're actually after the additional cargo space available in the Jumbo with the last row folded.

Knee & leg room are not much of a problem to us as most of us in the family are on the petite side.

sir kung d nman po problem yung legroom sa inyo mas bagay na tlaga yung Jumbo. yun lang kc ang problema sa Jumbo e, yung legroom hindi ganung kalaki kumpara sa 9-seater. Sir try nyo po bumisita sa mga dealer para ma subukan nyo kung ok yung space ng Jumbo

[space invader]

i drive a starex 2002 jumbo, hehehe.. advantage para sa amin when going to the province eh mas marami ang baggage na nakakarga namin.. we have to fold the last row seat para magkasya lalo yung gamit nmin.. as for leg room, the 2nd and 3rd row, pwede nman ma-adjust yung legroom nya but tlagang mas masikip compared sa 9 seater starex, actually kung marami kayo, alanganin yung space ng cargo sa likod, kse maliit nlng yung space ng cargo sa likod..

problem ko lang sa jumbo is when im using when going around the metro, masyado malaki, it took me some time to practice how to park it properly kse minsan talaga alanganin yung parking space especially sa mga ibang lugar na maliit yung parking space and yung mga kalsadang masisikip.. but we are satisfied sa starex nmin.. ok na ok pambiyahe!

[cocoy]

isnt there a long wheelbase version of the starex with the 9 seater configurations? i know i have seen one, maybe it was from the gray market... but with 2 rows of seats plus the extra length, its very roomy inside...

[Automahn]

sir kung d nman po problem yung legroom sa inyo mas bagay na tlaga yung Jumbo. yun lang kc ang problema sa Jumbo e, yung legroom hindi ganung kalaki kumpara sa 9-seater. Sir try nyo po bumisita sa mga dealer para ma subukan nyo kung ok yung space ng Jumbo

Natignan na namin yung Jumbo sa dealer nung July pa. Ok sana siya kaso wala nang A/T option. Sana niretain ng HARI yun kahit by order basis lang. Di kasi kami nagdadriver, kami ni Erpats ang naghahalinhinan sa pagmamaneho.