New Hyundai Staria Load Premium loads up on toys

The 2023 Hyundai Staria Load range has been expanded with the addition of a new flagship Premium variant bringing a wealth of extra creature comforts to the Korean brand’s mid-size commercial van line-up.

Due in local showrooms later this month, the Staria Load Premium is priced at $51,240 plus on-road costs and available exclusively in a two-seat liftback configuration, with the only option being premium paint ($695).

The $5500 price premium over the standard two-seat Staria Load is accompanied by the inclusion of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, keyless entry and start, smart power tailgate, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with native satellite-navigation, LED headlights, LED tail-lights, an LED light bar, 17-inch alloy wheels and automatic climate control.

Other standard equipment highlights shared with the base model include wireless phone charging, surround-view monitor, leather gear lever and steering wheel, full-size spare wheel, smartphone mirroring, drive modes, tyre pressure monitoring and adaptive cruise control.

The Hyundai Group’s widespread blind-spot view monitor and high-beam assist have also been added to the mix on the Premium, thereby elevating the Staria Load’s segment-leading safety credentials to an even higher level.

Power and torque are still provided by the familiar 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (130kW/400Nm), driving the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

According to Hyundai Australia chief executive officer 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”.

“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,” he said.

Like all Staria Loads, the Premium is covered by a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and all of its annual/15,000km scheduled services are capped at $360 within that same period.

No changes have been made to the rest of the Staria Load range for the 2023 model year.

How much does the 2023 Hyundai Staria Load cost?
2 Seat Van Liftback – $45,740
2 Seat Van Twin Swing – $45,740
5 Seat Crew Van Liftback – $49,640
5 Seat Crew Van Twin Swing – $49,640
2 Seat Premium Van – $51,240
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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