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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 Toyota HiAce Comparison
Hyundai Staria
Toyota HiAce
2024 Hyundai
Staria
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2024 Toyota
HiAce
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.
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Based on the Hyundai Staria LOAD PREMIUM 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK
Based on the Toyota HiAce LWB GL BARN DOOR
Best suitable for...
Work
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
75L
525 to 788 km
70L
525 to 840 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,240 - $67,000
$48,886 - $60,196
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It has barn doors now
- Polished drive, even unladen
- Full suite of safety assists standard
Misses
- Six-month service intervals
- Average infotainment and camera tech
- Prices have risen for 2023
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)
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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 Toyota HiAce is only available in one exterior paint colour, French Vanilla.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2199 - 3470 | 2755 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.8L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 130kW - 200kW | 130kW - 207kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 331Nm - 430Nm | 351Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1400 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 16 | 11.8 - 15.6 | |
