Hyundai Staria

The Hyundai Staria (Korean: 현대 스타리아) is a 5-door van and minivan manufactured by Hyundai since 2021. It was introduced as the successor to the Starex, replacing the rear-wheel-drive layout of the Starex with a front-wheel-drive-based platform shared with other large Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The name "Staria" was coined by combining the word "star" with "ria". It is currently marketed in South Korea, South Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, Middle East, Latin America, and several European countries.
Interior and exterior images of the Staria were released on 18 March 2021. Following the automaker's new design theme "Inside Out," the vehicle is said to feature the look of a spaceship and a wide-open cabin.
The model achieved a maximum height of the cabin up to 1,379 mm (54.3 in) by raising the total height by 70 mm (2.8 in) and lowering the ground clearance by 30 mm (1.2 in) compared to its predecessor, the Starex. Hyundai designers also introduced a low beltline to create larger side windows, which is called "wide panoramic windows". The Staria has been noted to be spacious, but difficult to park, especially in multi-storey car parks.
The Staria comes in two versions, a standard model and a high-end variant which is known as the Staria Lounge or Staria Premium in several markets. A cargo version is also offered in several regions.
The standard model offers various trim levels including Tourer and Cargo. The front features a horizontal daytime running lights and headlamps and a radiator grille that has the same color with the car body, depending on the preference of the buyer: it can also be colored solid black. The vehicle has a large panoramic window and low beltline for a higher visibility. Inside, a 10.25-inch front display screen and the HVAC system controller are housed while a color LCD cluster is positioned at the top of the dashboard.
The Staria Lounge or Staria Premium is an upscale version of the Staria, which is available in 7-seater and 9-seater models. The front end features a redesigned mesh-patterned radiator grille, full LED headlamps and turn signals. Other design features include 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear bumper garnishes and side mirrors. The rear part is equipped with an LED rear combination lamp. The interior features a 64-color ambient mood light. The 7-seater has "premium relaxation seats" while the 9-seater has "swiveling seats". It was released on 9 August 2021. It is the sole version of the Staria in some markets, including Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, and several European markets.
It was released on 19 April 2022. The Staria Lounge Limousine is the top trim of the Staria Lounge. The second-row passenger seat electric side step is automatically deployed according to the sliding door opening and closing. It is located on the underside of the vehicle when driving. The indoor electric height has been extended by 205mm from the basic trim. A movable console that can move from row 1 to row 2 has been applied. In addition, a 25-inch rear seat display, built-in air purifier, and starry sky mood lighting were added. And electric steering devices and limousine specialized suspension were applied.
It was released on 19 April 2022. The Staria Lounge Camper is a camping car model with specifications for camping in the Staria Lounge Prestige trim. It consists of two models: 11-seater semi-type Camper 11 and 4-seater deluxe type Camper 4. It can be used as a sleeping space by adjusting the angle of the second row full flat sheet or lifting the loop upward. Camper 4 has been applied with an integrated 12.1-inch foldable controller and monitor, a third-row reclining bench, and a 36-liter built-in refrigerator and sink.
The Hyundai ST1 is an electric truck based on the Staria. It was released on March 14, 2024, and sales in the South Korean market began on April 24 of the same year.
The Staria was launched in Thailand on 9 July 2021, the first RHD country to debut the Staria. At launch, two trim levels are available: S and SEL. Both trim levels of the Staria come as an 11-seater configuration. The Staria Premium, the upscale version, debuted in Thailand in March 2022, as an 11-seater configuration.
In December 2023, the Staria was discontinued in Thailand, because it used a Euro 4 diesel engine, which is against the requirements in Thailand, but began use of other new models with a Euro 5 diesel engine from January 2024. Hyundai Mobility Thailand confirms it will not replace a new diesel engine in Staria.
In March 2024, the Staria was re-introduced in Thailand, use a D4HB diesel engine still to same but adjusting a Euro 4 replace for a Euro 5. The three trim levels available were: Trend (was later renamed to Trend S), Style and Premium (with the option of a deleted sunroof). The entry-level Elite trim was added in October 2024. The Elite Plus trim was added in March 2025.
The Staria was launched in Australia on 5 August 2021, in three trim levels: Standard, Elite and Highlander. Two engine options are available: a 3.5-litre MPi V6 petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel, the latter option comes with all wheel drive as standard. All Staria variants comes as a 8-seater configuration.
In September 2021, the Staria Load panel van version debuted in Australia to replace the iLoad, in 2 and 5 seater configurations. The Staria Load has the option between a conventional Liftback tailgate or split Twin Swing doors.
In February 2023, a new Premium trim for the Staria Load was added, it comes solely with a Liftback tailgate. The Premium trim adds on features compared to the lower two variants:
The Staria was launched in New Zealand on 10 August 2021, in two variants: Standard and Limited AWD (later renamed to Elite), both variants come as an 8-seater configuration. The Staria Load panel van version was available, it comes with 2 and 5 seater configurations, and has the availability of a 6-speed manual.
The Staria was launched in Indonesia on 20 August 2021, as an upscale version marketed simply as the Staria. It is offered in a sole Signature trim, with 9 and 7 seater configurations.
The Staria was launched in Malaysia on 27 October 2021, firstly in the upscale Premium trim as a 7-seater configuration, to replace the Grand Starex. On 5 October 2022, the standard Staria debuted in Malaysia in three trim levels: Lite, Plus and Max. All non-upscale Staria variants comes as a 10-seater configuration.
The Staria was launched in South Africa on 5 November 2021, with three trim levels available: Executive, Elite and Luxury. All trim levels comes as a 9-seater configuration, an 11-seater configuration option is available for the Executive grade.
In January 2022, the Staria Multicab was launched to replace the H1 Multicab, in 5-seater configuration.
In July 2022, the Staria Panel Van was launched to replace the H1, in 3-seater configuration, comes with twin-swing split doors.
The Staria was launched in Singapore on 10 December 2021, solely in the upscale version as a 7-seater configuration, it is powered solely by a 3.5-litre MPi V6 petrol engine.
The Staria was released in Russia by Hyundai Motor CIS in February 2022. At launch, the Staria is available in five trim levels: Family, Lifestyle, Prestige, High-Tech, and Premium. In Russia, the Staria comes as a 8-seater configuration for all trim levels except the Premium that comes as a 7-seater. Two engine options are available: a 3.5-litre MPi V6 petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel, the latter is available with the option of HTRAC all wheel drive system for the Staria passenger version. The panel van version is available as the Staria Van, in a 3-seater configuration, it is available in three trim levels: Classic, Comfort and Comfort Plus; the Staria Van has the option of a 6-speed manual.
The Staria went on sale in the Philippines in August 2022, with four variants available at launch: Cargo (3-seater), Commuter (11-seater), GLS+ (11-seater), and Premium+ (7-seater). Unlike other ASEAN countries, the Philippine-spec Staria Premium is offered with the HTRAC all-wheel drive system. In October 2023, a new Premium+ (9-seater) variant was added, with the H-TRAC all wheel drive system.