.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
After much speculation, Hyundai Motor Company has confirmed a hybrid version of its Staria people mover, with pre-orders opening overnight prior to the new model hitting the domestic South Korean market in March.
Powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol/electric hybrid combination, Hyundai claims fuel-efficiency of up to 7.7L/100km, which is appreciably better than the current 2.2-litre turbo-diesel's 8.2L/100km.
Boasting combined outputs of 183kW/367Nm (the engine alone produces 134kW/265Nm) the updated 2024 Staria also features standard 17-inch alloy rims, front parking distance warning, an 8.0-inch audio display, and rear monitor.
Problem? What problem? Why Hyundai isn't worried about its sales despite getting beaten by Kia and Ford in 2023
Should this cheap small SUV come to Australia? 2024 Hyundai Creta revealed with big changes, but could it be a Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi ASX rival Down Under?
Australia's new hybrid car king? Hyundai i30, Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe hybrids to take on everything from the RAV4 to the Corolla Cross
At this stage offered in the Staria passenger vehicle, but not the Staria Load commercial van, the new Hybrid will retail for 36.53 million won in nine-seat Korean Tourer grade, which on a direct conversion translates to around AU$42,000.
The more premium Lounge model, likely closer to Australian entry specification, sits at the equivalent of $53,000.
In Australia, the Staria’s starting price is $52,000 before on-road costs, rising to $60K for the Elite grade and $67K for the top-spec Highlander.
When asked if the Staria Hybrid is a candidate for local sale a Hyundai Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide, “Staria Hybrid is currently only available in the domestic (Korean) market.
"We are very keen to add Staria Hybrid to our rapidly expanding hybrid portfolio down under, however nothing is confirmed at this time.”
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Comments