Hyundai Staria (2021-2024)
VerifiedAlso referred to as: Hyundai Staria 2023 and Hyundai Staria 2025.7 reviews
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6.5 out of 10
Purchase the staria load almost a year ago. The safety features on the vehicle are amazing , But other things are really annoying as windows Don't go all the way down. There is no grab rail when trying to enter. The lighting is ridiculously low at night. Cannot see a thing headlights. Interior lights are useless Poor performance could have been a good vehicle. Tyre tyre pressure comes come on when pressure is fine Android keepson disconnecting for no reason every time I drive more than 15 minutes. Such a pain Show details
The ultimate family van
Traditional luxury players, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, are just sitting idly by as their R&D budget is spent elsewhere. That new Volkswagen Multivan can’t come soon enough!That’s where the Staria comes in. It’s the 8-seater van that isn’t just for moving people, but offers modern features, luxury appointments and styling that breaks necks as it makes its way down the street.
It appears as if Hyundai’s van department wondered what happened to all the ‘cool’ vans, so they went out and made one themselves.
Usually, people movers or ‘adve... Read more
nture’ SUVs that share their chassis with a commercial van or ute don’t exactly excel in the build quality segment. The Staria feels as if it’s as far removed from its commercial sibling as it possibly could be. There’s an obvious weight with plenty of sound-deadening fitted throughout the cabin that highlights this people mover’s quality construction. Leather seats and an infotainment system are straight from Hyundai’s premium SUVs, and are a welcome addition in raising the perception of quality on the inside of the vehicle. There are plenty of hard plastics splashed throughout the cabin, but to me, that’s acceptable as it’ll wear a lot better than softer materials. The AWD diesel Highlander model of the Staria is the must-have. It combines features, luxury and driving capability to make this a formidable people mover. Topping out at $66,500, this quickly becomes the best value large people mover compared to the European alternatives. You’re looking at nearly $100,000 for a similarly specced VW Multivan or Mercedes V Class. Servicing can be prepaid up to 5 years/75,000kms, maxing out at $1,800 for that option. That translates to around $360 a service. Cars that offer a commercial model usually suffer from a lack of isolation from their engine and road noise. The Staria managed to combat most of that sentiment. That 2.2L turbo-diesel motor does cause a little bit of a rumbley racket when it comes to getting up to speed in the Staria, generating a tractor-like diesel sound the more you press down on the throttle. However, once you’re up to speed, and the gearbox can relax the motor low into the rev range, it becomes almost like you’re riding in the cabin of a plane. Late at night, with rear occupants using the reading light, it really does feel and sound like you’re on an overnight flight back from LA. The Staria manages to come to a stop with plenty of ease. I’m not sure if it’s the driving position or the size of the brakes, but occasionally they did feel a little small for a van this size. The perfect pairing with this AWD system and diesel motor is the 8-speed automatic gearbox. It’s a common gearbox now used by Hyundai, and I am a fan. It’s smooth, predictable and rarely misses a beat. I wouldn’t really want to imagine what traction is like in the FWD-only Staria, as this AWD system managed to avoid having all 430Nm disrupt traction upon harsh moments of acceleration. The ride in the Staria is plush, but if you hit a bump too hard, that transfer of movement to the rear occupants is exaggerated around 1.5 times. So that slightly large bump you felt up front can bump bums off seats in the third row. This is a long van, but it’s not exactly too wide. It makes maneuvering through small alleyways, and tight streets, a lot easier than it might look. Additionally, the turning circle of the Staria is extremely impressive, I found it easier to park than the likes of a Kia Carnival. I wasn’t entirely light-footing the accelerator when it came to driving the Staria. What I didn’t expect was for this van to return a far lower-than-expected average fuel consumption figure. I was averaging around 9L per 100km of driving, whether it was in traffic or out on the highway. Where Hyundai went to town with designing the Staria was on making this interior as practical as possible. Australia misses out on the 12-person seating option for now, for what I presume is to score 5 stars in an ANCAP safety rating. More on that in the next section. Up front, the best elements from the Hyundai Tucson have been transplanted. This includes the cover-less driver’s display, steering wheel and infotainment. Although, I really don’t love the gloss-back capacitive buttons below the screen. They’re a magnet for fingerprints and dust, and make quickly turning down the volume a tapping frenzy. There’s no transmission tunnel, allowing you to step through to the other side of the van. Without a giant mound between the front occupants, it means if you park too close to a wall, you can step through to the otherside. There are also plenty of places to lock and store loose items. Two lockable bins on the dashboard and a small table placed between the front seats ooze practicality. Additionally, shelving below the infotainment screen provides a place to wirelessly charge your phone. 1303L of boot space with all 8 seats up is an incredible feat for any car, but you’d hope for this much storage when you first lay eyes on just how long this van is. The automatic tailgate is a must, as the small-garage-door-sized boot opening would otherwise prove to be a challenge. It’s easy to throw items in and out, thanks to the low and flat load floor, also making for a great place to sit down. The third row can fold to create an internal bench, or to help store additional items in behind the second row. Second row comfort is first and foremost. Five people can travel long distances with ease, as there’s no shortage of knee room, feet-room or head-room for anyone. As noted by the ANCAP requirements, this requirement restricts the movement of the third row, making it a little more restrictive than I would have liked. You’ll have to ask nicely for second row occupants to sit a little more upright and slide forwards to share all of that room they’re offered. For me, this is the ultimate road-trip vehicle, a van I really wish I could bring with me on my next trip to the snow. Until a newer people mover can come in and compete either on more power, features or price, the Staria now carries the crown as my first choice for a large people-mover van like this. *Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.- +6
Shocking experience with constant quality issues
At 20000 km(with all scheduled service having been carried out at the purchased dealership), we had 3 major issues and some small issues so far.1) The media system generates white noise at an unbearable level. It can not be turned down or off. I recorded the video of the noise and took it back to the dealer. They were not able to replicate the issue, so it never happened(according to the manager). Even I have provided the recorded video of the noise. On 2nd visit, they replaced the whole media system. However, the problem repeated again after ... Read morea few months, so they booked 3 times to leave the van at the dealership to update the software version. 2) Water leakage from the roof. the van has started to have a water leakage issue since 18000km. with no damage or sunroof open at all. the dealership refuses to admit it until I bring the van in when the water is leaking in. They booked in at 2nd visit for 5 days(no replacement van, no replacement car). They claimed that they can not replicate the issue, so they can not fix it. The dealer also try to threaten me if I do not take the van back after day 2 they would start to charge me for the labour of their mechanic 170 AUD/H until I complained to the dealer service manager. Eventually, after 5 days without being able to access my van. They claimed that all 4 water drains for the roof are not blocked and they are working perfectly fine. They claim the it potentially caused the issue because I parked the van on an uneven surface which caused excessive water to run to 1 drain which overflowed into the roof. So, according to them, there are no design or quality issues, it is just the customer parked the car not on a perfectly even ground. Once again, there was almost a waterfall from the internal roof during heavy rain after I parked the car in a flat area. So, they have agreed to replace the roof seal after I complained to the Hyundai Australia head office. So, after 2 months of water leakage and trying to blame the consumer without being able to identify the causation and fix it. 3)Tyre pressure sensor issue, only 1 month after the purchase. the tyre pressure sensor started to warn of low tyre pressure and dysfunctioned my cruise control. However, when I brought the van back to the dealer, they tried to blame me for not topping up the tyre despite the car had just done the first free service at the dealership. So, I topped the pressure to 50 psi following their suggestion.(very uncomfortable to drive in as it is too bouncy). However, the same problem happened again after only 2 weeks, so I requested them to replace the sensor under warranty. They booked me in for a second time for the same problem that should have been fixed last time with no replacement car/van. In addition, I have to drive the van without a cruise control function for more than 1 week. All of those issues mentioned above are common issues which had been discussed constantly on the Hyundai Staria Facebook group by more than 5 owners each. So, the dealer should be fully aware of those issues but still try to blame the customer which is not fair. In addition to those major issues that can stop me driving the van, there are some more small issues: 1)the aircon not cool or cold during summer, even after the van had been driving for more than 30 mins. 2) the drive door cannot be opened 2 times after unlocking the van during the summer heat. it is like the door seal glued to the door. 3) the upcoming traffic alert and back traffic monitor system dead during heavy rainy times during driving. 4) the B pilar had a vibrating noise when driving on a country road at 60 km/h.
Brand new LEMON Hyundai Staria: Poor support from Hyundai
Bought the top Spec Staria for a number of reasons but mostly for the Tech…It’s my wife’s business vehicle and she had issues with USB connection and Apple Car play since day 1. Took it back twice to Castle Hill Dealership and they were unable to fix the issue. Initially Apple car play would work for a few minutes but got worse progressively. It has since stopped working… USB connection is dead altogether… We entertained Hyundai technicians blaming the phone at first, then our cable, but they quickly realised through testing it on other vehic... Read moreles at Hyundai, that the issue is with our car. Said they will call us back… still waiting… We escalated the issue to Hyundai Australia, called 3 times over the last 2 months… got a reference number… said they will call us back… but still waiting for them to call me back… I guess our money had no defects when we paid for the car - is too much to expect that the product we paid for should be the same? The time it is taking out of our daily lives, the issues my wife has driving around not having a decent media connection is really taking its toll. I would suggest to any prospective buyers out there… start by calling the support team before you call the sales person to test the true service of Hyundai. Hyundai is demanding more for their products every year and every time you purchase their product you are voting for them… I would suggest you consider carefully who you vote for… perhaps considering the VW or Mercedes vans as an alternative. Very dissatisfied.Great Tradie Van
I’ve had my Staria Load for 9 months. 2023 model and I have nothing but praise for this van.I have always used Toyota before this purchase and was very sceptical in changing over but I’m glad I made the decision to try something new.
I’ve done 20,000km so far and every one of them has been with a grin on my face, it is a ripper on fuel (75l) per tank and I average about 1100km per tank with the van loaded with my tools and setup inside which is about 800kg. It’s smooth, quite, attractively ugly as sin but aerodynamic.
The stereo pumps, safe... Read morety features are top shelf in the same category as a family car. Had 2 services so far, first one was free second $425 but serviced at ever 15,000km it’s a win. Insurance is $900 per year for myself which is way better than my old van. The infotainment system has never had one glitch, wireless Apple CarPlay connects every Tim I jump in and turn the key. So many storage options, above head compartments, 3 door pockets, 2 on top of the dash and plenty of pockets in the face of the dash. No middle seat so you can walk through to the back but I put my travel fridge there. If you are seriously considering a new van, do yourself a favour and take one for a test drive. The van feels strong and durable. The visibility around is great when driving. Mirrors are big One of the things I really like is I’ve covered the back window to keep prying eyes out which obstructs the rear view mirror although there is a button on the dash you can push and it turns on the reversing camera so you can see what’s going on behind you whilst driving. I think that’s all but I’m sure they’re more to add. It’s been a great buy for me and zero regrets.
Great car to drive and perfect for large families
I was tossing up between buying this car and the Kia Carnival. In the end, I bought the Staria for its higher ceiling, which meant being able to put our infant safely in her seat from inside the van.Pros:
- Large interior space and seating for 8 adults
- Large boot space and roof height
- Fun car to drive with all the technology you expect in a modern car. Engine is smooth and responsive
Cons:
- Boot and sliding door are heavy to open and close (wish I spent a few thousand extra for the electronic tailgate and sliding doors). A vacuum effect... Read more
Great improvement
We replaced our 6 year old IMAX with a new Staria, both petrol. The IMAX was $41K 6 years ago, the Staria $52K, so it should be better and it is. The old IMAX was more of an airport/crew bus, the new Staria would also suite large families but isofix is only in row 2.Positives:
Safety, power, 8 speed auto, bigger, more comfortable, centre console, ride and handling, fuel consumption (7l/100km highway see picture), seat configurations are much more flexible, wireless Android auto and charging, super quiet, bigger, looks mad
Negatives:
Standard AC not climate control, stereo very poor on default (needs the bass on max and mid and treble near minimum to sound OK, this may be fixed with a software update down the track), looks mad Show details
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Are they reliable?
not at all
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Category | People Movers | People Movers | People Movers | People Movers |
Starting Price | $72,690 | $52,990 | $56,690 | $69,590 |
Warranty Distance | Unlimited kms | Unlimited kms | Unlimited kms | Unlimited kms |
Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol |
Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
Doors | 4 | 4 | ||
Seats | 5 to 8 | 5 to 8 | 5 to 8 | 5 to 8 |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L | 75 L | 75 L |
Engine | R series 2.2 VGT 4 In-line CRDi | Smartstream G3.5 MPI 6 V-Configuration | R series 2.2 VGT 4 In-line CRDi | Smartstream G3.5 MPI 6 V-Configuration |
Engine Code | D4HB | G6DU | D4HB | G6DU |
Max Power | 130 kW @ 3800 rpm | 200kW @ 6400 rpm | 130 kW @ 3800 rpm | 200kW @ 6400 rpm |
Max Torque | 430 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm | 331Nm @ 5000 rpm | 430 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm | 331Nm @ 5000 rpm |
Boot Capacity | 831 L | 831 L | 831 L | 831 L |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
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