Compare every Hyundai Staria variant sold new in Australia. 7 variants, from $50,500 to $73,740 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Hyundai Australian website and updated weekly.
7 variants of the Hyundai Staria are on sale in Australia. Compare them side-by-side in the table below, or tap any variant to jump to it and expand its full specs.
| Variant | RRP | Power / Torque | Fuel / Range | Drive | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol2026 | $50,500 | 200kW / 331Nm | 10.5L/100km | FWD | 8 |
| Diesel AWD2026 | $53,500 | 130kW / 430Nm | 8.2L/100km | AWD | 8 |
| Elite Petrol2026 | $56,500 | 200kW / 331Nm | 10.5L/100km | FWD | 8 |
| Elite Diesel AWD2026 | $59,500 | 130kW / 430Nm | 8.2L/100km | AWD | 8 |
| Highlander Petrol2026 | $65,000 | 200kW / 331Nm | 10.5L/100km | FWD | 8 |
| Highlander Diesel AWD2026 | $68,000 | 130kW / 430Nm | 8.2L/100km | AWD | 8 |
| Lounge Hybrid2026 | $73,740 | 180kW / 366Nm | 10.5L/100km | FWD | 7 |
The 2026 Hyundai Staria Petrol is an eight-seater people mover designed for families and small operators needing practical, affordable transport with genuine towing capacity. Its standout strength is the combination of 2500kg towing capacity and 703 litres of boot space, making it genuinely versatile for both passenger duties and cargo work. One thing to consider: the 3.5-litre petrol engine delivers modest fuel economy at 10.5L/100km, so budget accordingly if you're doing high-mileage work.
Configure the PetrolThe 2026 Hyundai Staria Diesel AWD is a practical eight-seat people mover that suits families and small operators needing genuine all-wheel drive capability and impressive 2500kg towing capacity. Its standout strength is the 2.2-litre diesel's combination of 130kW power and 430Nm torque delivering a reasonable 8.2L/100km fuel economy, backed by a five-year warranty and five-star ANCAP safety rating. The main consideration is whether the diesel engine's modest 703-litre boot space-reduced further when all seats are in use-provides sufficient storage for your typical loadouts.
Configure the Diesel AWDThe 2026 Hyundai Staria Elite is a practical eight-seat petrol people mover designed for families and small groups needing spacious, affordable transport with genuine towing capacity. Its standout strength is the combination of a proven 3.5-litre engine delivering 200kW and 331Nm with a 2500kg towing capability, making it genuinely versatile for both daily duties and weekend adventures. The main consideration is fuel consumption at 10.5L/100km, which combined with annual running costs around $4008, means budget-conscious buyers should factor in ongoing fuel expenses before committing.
Configure the Elite PetrolThe 2026 Hyundai Staria Elite Diesel AWD is a practical eight-seat people mover designed for families and fleet operators who value spacious, all-weather capability, delivering genuine 2500kg towing capacity and genuine all-terrain grip through its AWD system. Its standout strength is the 2.2-litre diesel engine's efficiency, returning 8.2L/100km combined with a competitive 430Nm of torque that makes it genuinely capable for Australian conditions without sacrificing real-world fuel economy. Consider that while the five-star ANCAP rating and five-year warranty provide solid peace of mind, the 703-litre boot with all eight seats in use means you'll need to plan cargo space carefully on longer family trips or commercial runs.
Configure the Elite Diesel AWDThe 2026 Hyundai Staria Highlander is an eight-seat petrol people mover that suits families needing genuine practicality, offering a spacious 703-litre boot and 2500kg towing capacity backed by a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Its standout strength is the 3.5-litre petrol engine delivering 200kW and 331Nm with reasonable fuel consumption of 10.5L/100km, paired with a smooth automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. One consideration is the annual running costs of around $4008, so factor this into your budget alongside the five-year warranty when comparing it against rivals in the competitive family hauler segment.
Configure the Highlander PetrolThe 2026 Hyundai Staria Highlander Diesel AWD is a practical eight-seat people mover designed for families and fleet operators who need genuine all-weather capability, delivering a solid combination of 130kW and 430Nm from its 2.2-litre diesel engine with claimed fuel consumption of 8.2L/100km. Its standout strength is the AWD system paired with 2500kg towing capacity and 703 litres of boot space-a genuine workhorse for Australian conditions-backed by a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and reasonable running costs around $3222 annually. The main consideration is that at 2325kg, this is a substantially sized vehicle requiring careful assessment of your driveway and parking needs, though the eight-seat layout maximises flexibility for growing families or commercial use.
Configure the Highlander Diesel AWDThe Staria Lounge Hybrid is the flagship grade of Hyundai's Staria people-mover range and the first Staria offered with electrified power in Australia. It pairs a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 54kW electric motor for 180kW of combined system output, sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic. A small 1.49kWh battery, topped up by regenerative braking, lets it run on electric power at low speed and trim fuel use compared with the petrol V6 and diesel grades. As the seven-seat Lounge flagship it adds second-row captain's chairs, Nappa leather, heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic roof and the full suite of driver-assist tech on top of the standard Staria's spacious, van-derived cabin. Australian fuel-consumption, CO2 and pricing figures had not been published on Hyundai Australia's spec sheet at the time of entry.
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Hyundai locks in MY26 Staria pricing with a first-ever hybrid across the passenger and Load van ranges. Staria Lounge Hybrid $73,740, Load Hybrid $53,490 and Load Premium Hybrid $61,240, all before on-roads. New 1.6L turbo-petrol hybrid pushes 180kW/366Nm combined through a six-speed auto to the front wheels, so the AWD lever stays on the retained 2.2L turbo-diesel. Passenger range simplified: Elite and Highlander shelved, Lounge takes over the top with seven Nappa captain-chair seats. Retained 3.5L V6 (200kW) still stands on the base Staria petrol. 2,500kg braked tow rating carries over. A 160kW Staria Load EV is due later in 2026 to chase the Kia PV5 Cargo and Ford E-Transit Custom. ANCAP rating is still 5-star for now with a retest under way as the current certificate nears expiry. Five year unlimited-km vehicle warranty, 8yr/160,000km hybrid battery warranty.

Hyundai Australia relaunches the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink on the second-generation body from $92,400 before on-roads for the eight-seater, or $93,400 with the captain-chair seven-seat layout. About $2,572 above the standard Calligraphy Hybrid at $89,828 and $15,900 above the base Elite at $76,500. Same 2.5L turbo hybrid AWD as the rest of the range: 245kW/460Nm combined, six-speed automatic, claimed 6.8 L/100km. Black theme adds gloss black 21-inch alloys, blacked-out grille, badges, window surrounds, roof rails, mirror caps and lower bumpers, with two paint choices only, Abyss Black and Creamy White. Cabin sticks with dual 12.3-inch displays, 14-speaker sound, Nappa leather with metallic black trim, satellite navigation, power front seats and V2L. Palisade sales are up 38.1 per cent for the first half of 2026 and this Black Ink is the visual halo. ANCAP not yet rated on the second-generation car. LCT slug is around $3,470 on the eight-seat because the hybrid does not qualify as fuel-efficient. Cross-shop the Kluger Grande Hybrid ($85,135), Sorento GT-Line Hybrid ($74,540) and Mazda CX-80 GT before signing.

Genesis Australia locks in the GV60 Magma sticker. $130,000 before on-roads for a dual-motor AWD twin-under-the-skin of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Same 84kWh pack, same 448kW/700Nm normal or 478kW/790Nm Boost Mode outputs, same 3.4-second 0 to 100km/h, but wrapped in a Magma-only front bumper, forged 21-inch wheels on 275mm Pirelli P Zeros, a fixed rear wing, Magma Orange hero paint and Genesis' 27-inch curved display with a three-circle Magma driving mode. 800V charging peaks around 350kW, 10 to 80 per cent in about 18 minutes. WLTP range not yet finalised, ANCAP not yet rated. Matte paint is the only priced option at $4,000. Warranty is 5 years unlimited-km with 5 years or 75,000km of free scheduled servicing and 10 years of roadside. That is a $19,000 walk over the Ioniq 5 N for the same peak numbers and $26,100 over a Tesla Model Y Performance for a matching 3.4-second window. Orders open now.
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