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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
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2024 Hyundai
Staria
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Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
75L
525 to 788 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$43,240 - $67,000
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A terrific thing to drive
- Perky turbo-petrol engine
- Still looks great at the end of its lifecycle
Misses
- Not enough USB ports
- No dials for media system
- Third-row only for use as sometimes seats
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 (+$675)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2199 - 3470 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 130kW - 200kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 331Nm - 430Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 16 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
