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Hyundai wants to tackle Mercedes-Benz with posh people mover
If a loaded, circa-$70,000 Hyundai Staria Highlander isn't luxe enough for you, the Korean brand wants to bring something even ritzier.
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About the Hyundai Staria
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Hyundai Staria is classified as a 5 Door Van currently on sale in Australia as part of the US4.V2 MY23 generation, starting from $44,500 MLRP for the LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK and topping out at $61,100 for the HIGHLANDER.
There are 11 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Staria is built in Korea and is available with 2.2L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic Sequential transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Staria is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Hyundai Staria Price
Van
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK | $44,500 | $44,500 |
| LOAD 2S 2.2D TWIN SWING | $44,500 | $44,500 |
| LOAD PREMIUM 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK | $49,300 | $49,300 |
Wagon
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| One | $46,600 | $49,400 |
| ELITE | $54,200 | $57,000 |
| HIGHLANDER | $60,900 | $61,100 |
Crew Van
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LOAD 5S 2.2D TWIN SWING | $48,200 | $48,200 |
| LOAD 5S 2.2D LIFTBACK | $48,200 | $48,200 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Hyundai Staria Specs
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2023 Hyundai Staria Dimensions
2000mm
1997mm
5253mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Hyundai Staria Safety Rating
The Hyundai Staria Load has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021 of the related people mover.
It received a score of 85 per cent for adult occupant protection, 65 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 74 per cent for safety assist.
In ANCAP’s 2022 Commercial Van Analysis, the Staria Load’s breadth of active safety technology earned it a Platinum rating – the only van to receive this rating, which put it above the likes of the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Toyota HiAce with their Gold ratings.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Junction-turning assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Surround-view camera (liftback only)
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Driver attention warning
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Safe exit warning
- Seven airbags, including a front-centre airbag
The Premium adds Hyundai’s Blind-Spot View Monitor.
2023 Hyundai Staria Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Staria
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Staria is the LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK with a 8 Speed Automatic Sequential which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection and uses 7.0L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Staria that uses the most amount of fuel is the HIGHLANDER with a 8 Speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi Point Fuel Injection and uses 10.5L of unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Hyundai Staria | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK | DIESEL | 7.0 |
| LOAD 2S 2.2D TWIN SWING | DIESEL | 7.0 |
| LOAD PREMIUM 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK | DIESEL | 7.0 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Staria?
All Hyundai Staria’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Hyundai Staria drive?
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The 2023 Hyundai Staria Load is powered by a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 130kW of power and 430Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
2023 Hyundai Staria Colours
What colours are available for the Hyundai Staria
In a final people mover-like touch, you can buy the Staria Load Premium in more than just plain white and black. Graphite Grey and Shimmering Silver metallic and Moonlight Blue mica finishes are available.
The van and Crew Van are available only in Creamy White solid or Abyss Black mica finishes.
The Premium is additionally available in Graphite Grey and Shimmering Silver metallic and Moonlight Blue mica finishes. These finishes cost an extra $695.
All models have a black cloth interior.
2023 Hyundai Staria Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Staria?
The Hyundai Staria offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Hyundai Staria FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Staria is the LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK that starts from $44,500.
The most expensive Hyundai Staria is the HIGHLANDER that starts from $61,100.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Staria is 2500Kg offered by the following variants
- LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK
- LOAD 2S 2.2D TWIN SWING
- LOAD 5S 2.2D LIFTBACK
- LOAD 5S 2.2D TWIN SWING
- LOAD PREMIUM 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK
- ELITE
- HIGHLANDER
The largest Hyundai Staria is the LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK which measures 1997mm wide, 5253mm in length and sits 2000mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Staria is the undefined which has 200kW of power from its 3.5L Multi Point Fuel Injection engine.
The Hyundai Staria is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Staria is the LOAD 5S 2.2D LIFTBACK which weighs 3110 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Hyundai Staria below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| LOAD 5S 2.2D LIFTBACK | diesel |
| LOAD 5S 2.2D TWIN SWING | diesel |
| diesel | |
| ELITE | diesel |
| HIGHLANDER | diesel |
| LOAD 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK | diesel |
| LOAD 2S 2.2D TWIN SWING | diesel |
| LOAD PREMIUM 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK | diesel |
| unleaded petrol | |
| ELITE | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER | unleaded petrol |