Although the minivan segment in Europe is close to closing, there are still manufacturers who are reluctant to write it off. The Hyundai staria it's a breath of fresh air for the defunct MPV market. A model with a radically different appearance to what has been seen so far that aims to fan the flame of the most familiar format there is. It is presented as the successor to the Hyundai Starex, which has never been marketed in the old continent.
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Test Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi 177 CV Style (7 seats)The Staria is launched on the market in 2021. In a risky move, Hyundai It considers it as a global sales model, distributing it in different countries, including Spain. It is the first generation that is put on sale, and in our market it is positioned as the natural replacement of the Hyundai H-1, improving the present in multiple aspects such as design, capacity and mechanics. Its assembly is carried out in the facilities that the company owns in Ulsan, South Korea..
Technical characteristics of the Hyundai Staria
The Staria is not just a minivan, Hyundai plans it as a versatile model capable of serving various causes and jobs. It has professional versions for the transport of up to 11 passengers, and also with more familiar units. On the one hand, the Staria Load. And on the other, the Staria and Staria Premium for a more personal use or for the exclusive transport of passengers.
All versions are supported on a specific and adapted platform. It's about the Hyundai Group N3 platform, the same used by other famous models of the house such as the Hyundai Tucson, KIA Sportage or Hyundai Santa Fe. In this case it stands out for its large proportions, reaching 5,25 meters long, 1,99 meters wide and up to 2 meters high. Model belonging to the largest format of the MPV.
To these levels must be added a wheelbase of 3,27 meters that allows the incorporation of multiple passengers, between seven and nine depending on the desired configuration. The load volume varies depending on that configuration showing a minimum volume of 117 liters with all seats in the rearmost position or 831 liters with the normal format. In its maximum capacity the Hyundai Staria offers a space with more than 5.000 liters. Obviously with a single row of seats.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Hyundai Staria
Despite the new emission regulations present in the old continent, Hyundai proposes a "traditional" range for the largest of its minivans. The mechanical offer includes only two options: a diesel and a gasoline. It is striking that neither of the two units has electrified systems of any kind. All units arrive associated with an automatic transmission with a front-wheel drive scheme. Optionally they can opt for a 4 × 4 system.
The petrol variant features a modern block of six cylinders in vee with 3,5 liters of displacement. Develops a power of 272 horsepower. This unit can be adapted to a bi-fuel LPG system. The diesel variant bets on the four-cylinder engine 2.2 CRDi already used by other units, putting out 177 horsepower. In the future, the incorporation of new units with more efficient technologies, including hydrogen, is expected.
Equipment of the Hyundai Staria
The Hyundai Staria is not only a breath of fresh air for the sector for its exterior design, it is also for its interior. Inside the doors, the large minivan sports a very well presented interior.both in materials and technology. The feeling of quality is broad, improving the comfort of all occupants. In its superior finishes it can offer elements in leather or wood.
The range of equipment revolves around the common versions in Hyundai: Maxx, Tecno and Style. The main differences between them lie in the load of technologies and in the arrangement of seats. The highest finish of all offers a seven-seater configuration with two business-type central seats with individual electrical adjustment. There are also minimal variations in terms of design.
As for equipment itself, the Staria offers a wide variety of systems and accessories. In the long list, elements such as: full LED headlights, automatic side doors, digital instrumentation, multimedia system with touch screen, ambient lighting, connectivity for mobile devices, browser, three-zone climate control, electric seats and a complete safety equipment and assistants stand out. to driving.
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Rivals of the Hyundai Staria
The minivan segment has mutated to larger and more versatile versions. Bodyworks that are mostly derived from industrial vehicles. Despite these characteristics, the Staria segment offers many alternatives, increasingly, although none with the showiness offered by the Korean model. As rivals stand out: Mercedes V Class, Peugeot Traveler, Volkswagen Multivan, Toyota proace, Ford Tourneo Custom y Citroen SpaceTourer, among others.
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- Limited mechanical range
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Hyundai Staria Price
When establishing the price, the Staria is crowned as the most expensive model in the range in Spain. The starting price of the Hyundai Staria stands at 55.490 euros, without offers or promotions. That amount is associated with a unit with a Tecno finish. The most expensive of all is the Staria Style with a minimum cost of 61.240 euros and a seven-seater configuration with a central row with highly comfortable seats.
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