The Hyundai Staria People Mover and his Staria charge The commercial van sibling will offer a hybrid powertrain for the first time when the facelifted model goes on sale later this year – with an electric Staria Load also confirmed for Australia.
Hyundai Australia has announced pricing for the updated 2027 (MY27) Staria and Staria Load model ranges, bringing revised front-end styling along with minor cabin changes, additional equipment and increased pricing.
The Australian model range will include fewer model grades but more powertrains, with hybrid and electric options joining the existing 2.2-litre turbodiesel and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines.
The Staria will be offered with petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains, while the Staria Load will be available with diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains.
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Diesel versions are expected to hit the market this month (April), hybrid vehicles are expected to launch in June 2026 and the electric Staria Load by the end of the year.
Staria
The entry-level version of the Staria – simply called Staria – costs $54,300 (excluding on-road costs), regardless of whether you opt for the 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel or the 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine.
Previously, all turbodiesel Starias were equipped with all-wheel drive; The 2.2-liter four-cylinder is now offered exclusively with front-wheel drive, but the price remains unchanged. However, the base petrol variant is now $3,800 more expensive.
Entry-level Starias get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (instead of 8.0 inches), but miss out on a surround-view camera. The over-the-air software update feature is now standard as part of Bluelink’s free five-year subscription to connected car services.
The base Staria is offered in an eight-seat configuration, while the Elite and Highlander have been replaced by a new seven-seat lounge flagship offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain.
Already used in other Hyundai and Kia models sold locally, it combines a 132kW 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and a 54kW electric motor.
The total output of the system is 180kW and 304Nm, with the Staria Lounge Hybrid replacing the previous diesel-powered Staria Highlander AWD as the most expensive variant in the range – at $73,740 before on-road costs, it is $5,240 more expensive.
The Staria Lounge is equipped with seven seats as standard and also features unique 18-inch alloy wheels, LED “four-cube” headlights, privacy glass and satin chrome door handles inside and out.
It also comes with Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats and, compared to the old Highlander, it adds a suede headliner, heated second-row “Relaxation” seats and ambient lighting.
The lounge also features Hyundai Digital Key 2 functionality, allowing you to use your smartphone to lock, unlock and start the vehicle and share a digital key with up to 15 other devices.
The flagship Staria is available in the exclusive “Galaxy Maroon” exterior paint finish, while the interior is available with a choice of Nappa leather in obsidian black, burgundy red or beige.
Staria charge
The Staria Load is now only offered in a two-seat configuration, while the old five-seat crew van is no longer available.
The two-seater Staria Load commercial van is offered in two model classes, Load and Load Premium, with diesel, hybrid and electric drive.
The entry-level Staria Load is powered by a 130kW diesel engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and costs $49,990 (excluding on-road costs), whether you opt for the twin swing barn doors or a lift-up tailgate.
The updated base model features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system as well as the ability to over-the-air software update as part of the standard five-year Bluelink subscription.
The Hybrid is offered in both base and Premium trims and costs $53,490 or $61,240 before on-road costs.
Pricing for the Staria Load electric vehicle (EV) is yet to be announced, but it will use an 84 kWh battery and a single 160 kW electric motor driving the front wheels.
Load capacity remains unchanged for the hybrid and electric variants, which offer the same space of 4,935 liters. The hybrid has a payload of 1035kg – 42kg more than the diesel – while the electric vehicle is estimated to be around 800kg.
The Staria Load EV offers higher levels of standard equipment and includes satellite navigation, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a trailer package and Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centering).
Staria prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Staria 2.2L 8-seater | $54,300 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria 3.5L 8-seater | $54,300 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Hybrid Lounge 7-seater | $73,740 |
Staria Load prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Load 2.2L (Liftback or Double Swing Doors) | $49,990 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid (Liftback or Twin Swing) | $53,490 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Load Premium (Liftback) | $61,240 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Load EV (Liftback or Twin Swing) | $TBC |
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