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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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Based on the Volkswagen Transporter
Based on the Hyundai Staria LOAD PREMIUM 2S 2.2D LIFTBACK
Best suitable for...
Work
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L - 80L
483 to 672 km
75L
525 to 788 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$45,890 - $68,090
$43,240 - $67,000
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
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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
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
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay (+$630)
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay & Monitoring (+$750)
- Comfort Dash for Digital Cockpit (+$450)
- Control Module (+$740)
- Comfort Pack (+$670)
- Premium Paint (+$675)
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 | ||
| BI TURBO DSL DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 | 2199 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 146kW | 130kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 4000 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 450Nm | 331Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 1500 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 10.6 - 16 | |
