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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 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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2024 Hyundai
Staria
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2024 Volkswagen
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Long distance driving
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Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
75L
525 to 788 km
90L
612 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,240 - $67,000
$89,240 - $117,540
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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
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)
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 CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2199 - 3470 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 130kW - 200kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 331Nm - 430Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 16 | 15.5 | |
