The Hyundai H-1 / Starex II (TQ) is a minivan produced from 2007 to 2021.
Engines: 2.5 CRDi (D4CB (A 2.5)), 170 hp. Transmission: automatic; rear-wheel drive. Length 5,125 mm, wheelbase 3,200 mm, ground clearance 190 mm, fuel tank 75 L.
Facelift: 2015. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Engine: Hyundai/Kia D4CB (2.5 CRDi)
- timing chain (stretch)
- injectors and injection pump on poor fuel
- burnt injector washers
What to check when buying: smoke, cold starting; chain noise.
Tip: Fill up at trusted stations, keep an eye on the chain.
Gearbox: Hyundai/Kia automatic
- kicks on the 2–3 shift and when braking
- solenoid and clutch pack wear at high mileage
What to check when buying: shift shocks; whether the gearbox software was updated.
Tip: Change the oil every 60k km; adaptation often helps.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
What engine does the Hyundai H-1 / Starex II (TQ) have?
2.5 CRDi, code D4CB (A 2.5), 170 hp, 441 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
automatic (5AT).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Ground clearance 190 mm, fuel tank 75 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Hyundai H-1 / Starex II (TQ) in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 29,450 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.