The Hyundai Staria has started quite a few conversations thanks to its futuristic styling​,​ but is it actually a good people-mover? We’ve spent a few thousand kilometres behind its ‘wheel. We like: Space and packaging​,​ strong engine with good economy​,​ semi-autonomous technology​,​ value for money.So often​,​ people imagine practicality and aesthetics sit at opposite ends of a spectrum. They really don’t​,​ as much as phrases like ‘style over substance’ and ‘concessions to practicality’ would have you believe otherwise. But codifying complex issues into simple points on a single line is something of an unavoidable human trait – left-wing and right-wing​,​ anyone? In any case​,​ it’s a pretty simple job to disprove the false dichotomy of style and substance. So much so​,​ that we’ll do it 12 times on the trot​,​ just for giggles. NACA duct. Zippo lighter. Emeco Navy Chair. Safety razor. Omega Speedmaster. Fender Stratocaster. Moka Pot. Vespa. iPhone.

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