The large SUV is today's equivalent of the family bus. But does the characterful Hyundai Staria have the ingredients to help change this dynamic?
Hyundai Palisade vs Hyundai Staria Comparison
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Staria
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CarExpert's Take
- Luxury SUV vibes
- Petrol V6 FWD or Diesel AWD available
- Seven or eight seats available
- All that black will be hard to keep clean!
- Annoying safety technologies
- No special badging
- Some quality inclusions for Premium spec
- Strong diesel engine
- A class benchmark for safety tech
- Unladen ride is bouncy
- No barn door option
- No Crew Van option
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
- Shimmering Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Abyss Black mica
- Sierra Burgundy mica
- Moonlight Blue mica
- Robust Emerald mica
- Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
- Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
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.
Comparison
Reviews
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
2199 - 3778 | 2199 - 3470 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.2L, 3.8L | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
147kW - 217kW | 130kW - 200kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3800 - 6000 | 3800 - 6400 | |
Torque | ||
355Nm - 440Nm | 331Nm - 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 - 5200 | 1500 - 5000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
13 - 16 | 10.6 - 16 |