The Hyundai Staria people mover and its Staria Load commercial van sibling will offer a hybrid powertrain for the first time when the facelifted model arrives later this year – with an electric Staria Load also confirmed for Australia.
Hyundai Australia has announced pricing for the updated model year 2027 (MY27) Staria and Staria Load lineups, which will bring revised front-end styling along with minor cabin changes, additional equipment and higher prices.
The Australian range will feature fewer model grades but more powertrains, with hybrid and electric options joining the existing 2.2-litre turbo-diesel 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 power.
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Diesel versions are expected to arrive this month (April), with hybrid vehicles due in June 2026, and the electric Staria Load by the end of the year.
Staria
The entry-level version of the Staria – called simply Staria – is priced at $54,300 before on-road costs, regardless of whether you choose the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder or 3.5-litre petrol V6.
Previously, all turbo-diesel Starias came with all-wheel drive; the 2.2-litre four-cylinder is now offered exclusively with front-wheel drive, though its pricing is unchanged. The base petrol variant, however, is now $3800 more expensive.
Entry-level Starias gain a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, up from 8.0 inches, but lose a surround-view camera. Over-the-air software update capability is now standard as part of the complimentary five-year Bluelink connected car services subscription.
The base Staria is offered in an eight-seat configuration, while the Elite and Highlander have been replaced by a new seven-seat Lounge flagship offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain.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, this combines a 132kW 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and a 54kW electric motor.
Total system outputs are 180kW and 304Nm, with the Staria Lounge hybrid replacing the outgoing diesel-powered Staria Highlander AWD as the most expensive variant in the range – at $73,740 before on-road costs, it’s $5240 pricier.
The Staria Lounge comes standard with seven seats and adds unique 18-inch alloy wheels, LED ‘four-cube’ headlights, privacy glass and satin chrome door handles inside and out.
It also features Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and over the old Highlander gains a suede headliner, heated second-row ‘Relaxation’ seats, and ambient lighting.
The Lounge also gains 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 an exclusive Galaxy Maroon exterior finish, while its interior can be had with either Obsidian Black, Burgundy or Beige Nappa leather.
Staria Load
The Staria Load is now offered only in a two-seat configuration, with the old five-seat crew van no longer available.
The two-seat Staria Load commercial van will be offered in two model grades, Load and Load Premium, with diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains available.
The entry-level Staria Load is powered by a 130kW diesel engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and is priced at $49,990 before on-road costs regardless of whether you choose the Twin Swing barn doors or a lift-up tailgate.
The updated base model gains a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, as well as over-the-air software update capability as part of the standard five-year Bluelink subscription.
The hybrid will be offered in both base and Premium trims, priced at $53,490 and $61,240 before on-road costs respectively.
Pricing for the Staria Load electric vehicle (EV) is yet to be announced, though it will use an 84kWh battery and a single 160kW electric motor driving the front wheels.
Cargo capacity is unchanged for hybrid and EV variants, which offer the same 4935L of space. The hybrid has a 1035kg payload – up 42kg on the diesel – while the EV is estimated at around 800kg.
The Staria Load EV will offer a higher level of standard equipment, gaining satellite navigation, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a trailer package, and Lane Following Assist 2 (lane-centring).
Staria pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Staria 2.2L 8-seat | $54,300 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria 3.5L 8-seat | $54,300 |
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Hybrid Lounge 7-seat | $73,740 |
Staria Load pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Staria Load 2.2L (liftback or twin 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 |