Hyundai introduces Staria Load Premium

HYUNDAI will introduce a highly specified version of its Staria Load light commercial van this month, the Staria Load Premium priced from $51,240 plus on-road costs.

Offering what the Korean importer says are new standards of style, safety and convenience, the LCV introduces dual 10.25-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens with native satellite navigation, LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, climate control, keyless entry and push-button ignition, and a smart powered tailgate.

Further, and on top of the features found in the current Staria Load (from $45,740 + ORC), the two-seat Staria Load Premium adds blind-spot camera monitor and high-beam assist systems, additional paint colour choices (including Abyss Black, Graphite Grey, Moonlight Blue, Creamy White and Shimmering Silver). Premium paint continues to attract a $695 surcharge.

The Staria Load adopts nearly all of Hyundai’s SmartSense active driver assist and collision-avoidance technologies as standard, a suite that earned it ‘platinum’ status in a comparison of van safety performance by ANCAP last year.

Driver attention warning, forward collision-avoidance assist, haptic warning function, intelligent speed limit assist, lane-keeping assist, lane following assist, leading vehicle departure alert, parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring, safe exit warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance-assist and blind-spot collision-avoidance assist are all standard, in addition to seven airbags.

The new variant shares the existing Staria Load’s – and Staria people mover’s – powertrain with a 130kW/431Nm 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine driving the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel consumption is listed at 7.0 litres per 100km on the ADR combined cycle.

Like the current range, the Staria Load Premium features a solid beam rear axle and leaf sprung rear-end to provide 4935 litres (VDA) of cargo space. The floor height is listed at 573mm, the side door aperture is 870mm, and the rear door aperture 1300mm wide by 1320mm high.

Barn-style doors and a top-hinged tailgate are available at the same price on regular two- and five-seat Staria Load variants, although the new Premium version is available in two-seat liftback configuration only.

The load bed of the vehicle measures 2607mm in length, 1640mm in width, and 1436mm in height and features eight tie-down points to provide maximum load security alongside felt board trim lines on key areas of the walls to prevent cargo-inflicted damage. Payload for the 2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium is listed at 1090kg while braked towing capacity is rated at 2500kg.

“We are pleased to introduce Staria Load Premium, which once again resets the safety standard in the commercial van segment with its new standard advanced driver assistance systems,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia CEO Ted Lee.

“The Staria Load Premium’s new safety, style and convenience features, and the model’s passenger-car like comfort make it a uniquely attractive offering in the van market.”

Hyundai backs the Staria Load with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and lifetime service plan. Roadside assistance is included for the first 12 months and extended for another 12 months with each successive scheduled service. Service intervals are set at 12 months/15,000km (whichever comes first) and are priced at $360 each for the first five years.

2023 Hyundai Staria Load pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.