Hyundai Australia has announced that it’s adding a new turbocharged petrol hybrid drivetrain to its Staria Lounge people carrier and Staria Load van ranges. Available to order now, the new hybrid drivetrain is the same 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid found in other Hyundai models like the Santa Fe and Tucson, albeit tuned differently. Only available in select models, pricing for the Load hybrid starts at $53,490 plus on-road costs and the Lounge hybrid $73,740+ORC, the latter of which has not yet been available in Australian but has been overseas.

As announced earlier this year when petrol and diesel variants went on sale, the Staria and Staria Load received light exterior and interior refreshments. The front grille and headlights were refreshed, new wheel designed fitted and the interior received a new 12.3-inch touchscreen, new steering wheel and a new 12.3-inch digital driver’s display.

Making 180kW of power and 304Nm of torque and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the new hybrid variants of the Staria and Staria Load ranges promise improved performance and fuel efficiency compared to the 200kW petrol V6 and 130kW four-cylinder turbo-diesel drivetrains already available.

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Rated at 6.5L/100km on the combined fuel consumption cycle, new hybrid variants of the Staria consume minimum 0.5L/100km less fuel (on the Load, but the minimum difference is 0.7L/100km in the compared to the people carrier diesel and a full 4L/100km less than the petrol V6), but also give stronger overall performance.

The new hybrid drivetrain is only available in the Staria Lounge in the MPV lineup, with no entry-level Staria hybrid on offer, though it is available in both Staria Load and Load Premium van variants. A 160kW electric powertrain with an 84kWh battery will be offered in the Staria Load in the second half of 2026.

Compared with the regular Staria people mover, the Lounge adds two chairs in the second row with electric adjustment, heating and ventilation, Nappa leather upholstery in black, burgundy or beige colouring, an acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass to reduce wind noise, privacy side glass, satin chrome door handles, door scuffs, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, ambient mood lighting, sat-nav and a suede-finished headliner and pillars.

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“With an advanced hybrid powertrain, the 2027 Staria line-up gives customers more choice than ever, combining strong efficiency with the practicality and versatility that families and businesses already value in Staria,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Donaldson.

“The introduction of the flagship seven-seater 2027 Staria Lounge further broadens the appeal of the range, while Staria Load Premium delivers a fully featured package with the flexibility and carrying capability our commercial customers count on,” he said.

2026 Hyundai Staria pricing (excluding on-road costs):

  • Load diesel: $49,990 (+$2250)
  • Load hybrid: $53,490 (new)
  • MPV diesel or V6: $53,400 (+$3800 for the V6, +$800 for the diesel)
  • Load Premium hybrid: $61,240 (+$8500 compared to previous Load Premium diesel)
  • MPV Lounge hybrid: $73,740 (new)
  • Load electric: $TBC

The updated Hyundai Staria and Staria Load ranges are now available to order ahead of imminent local deliveries. Stay tuned to WhichCar for our first drive reviews of both, coming soon.