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2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium review
Hyundai’s commercial van version of the Staria gets a glow-up with a new posh Premium spec – but is it worth the extra cash?
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Matt Campbell
Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes-Benz EQV Comparison
Hyundai Staria
Mercedes-Benz EQV
2024 Hyundai
Staria
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQV
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Long distance driving
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
75L
525 to 788 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$46,740 - $67,500
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Some quality inclusions for Premium spec
- Strong diesel engine
- A class benchmark for safety tech
Misses
- Unladen ride is bouncy
- No barn door option
- No Crew Van option
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Potential to slash running costs
- Quieter and smoother than the diesel
- Vast, luxurious cabin
Misses
- Steep upfront cost
- Unlikely to achieve advertised driving range
- Misses out on a few standard features
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
NA
Colours Available
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.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV can be finished in the following exterior paint colours:
- Jupiter Red
- Steel Blue
- Pebble Grey
- Arctic White
- Cavansite Blue Metallic
- Dark Graphite Grey Metallic
- Hyacinth Red Metallic
- Mountain Crystal White Metallic
- Obsidian Black Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Selenite Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2199 - 3470 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 130kW - 200kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 331Nm - 430Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 16 | - | |
