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About the Hyundai Staria
Last updated Feb 18, 2025Hyundai’s load carrier range has received a new flagship variant for 2023, which brings some people mover touches.
The 2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium, in showrooms this month, includes some features previously exclusive to the Staria people mover, including LED headlights and tail lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power tailgate and keyless entry and start.
Inside, it also swaps out the Staria Load’s 8.0-inch touchscreen for the Staria Elite people mover’s larger 10.25-inch unit with satellite navigation, and gains climate control air-conditioning.
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Very Good
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Power to Weight
58.54 - 94.7 kW/t
45.07 kW/t
102.64 kW/t
Boot Space
831 litres
446 litres
831 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.2 - 10.53 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
10.53 L/100km
Vehicle Range
714 - 915 km
714 km
1,216 km
Price
$48,500 - $67,000
$48,140
$136,601
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km - Unlimited
999,999 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2023 Hyundai Staria Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $48,500 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $49,000 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,500 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,000 |
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $56,500 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $57,000 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,500 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | $60,000 |
Highlander
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $63,500 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $64,000 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,500 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Hyundai Staria Specs
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2023 Hyundai Staria Dimensions
1990mm
1970mm
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
| Hyundai Staria | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
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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.
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Hyundai Staria FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Staria is the Base that starts from $48,500.
The most expensive Hyundai Staria is the Highlander that starts from $67,000.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Staria is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Elite and Highlander.
The largest Hyundai Staria is the Base which measures 1970mm wide, 5253mm in length and sits 1990mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Staria is the Base which has 200kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Hyundai Staria is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Staria is the Base which weighs 3040 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Staria may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.