Hyundai Staria goes hybrid for 2027 with an electric van to follow
The refreshed 2027 Hyundai Staria and Staria Load arrive with a new 180kW hybrid option from $53,490, plus a flagship Lounge variant and an all-electric van confirmed for later in 2026.
Rob Leigh
Hyundai Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated 2027 Staria and Staria Load, with the biggest news being the addition of a hybrid powertrain to both ranges. Diesel and petrol models are at dealers now, with hybrid variants arriving in June.
The new 1.6-litre turbo-hybrid system produces 180kW combined - more than the 130kW diesel but short of the 200kW V6 - and pairs with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Fuel consumption figures haven't been released yet, but the identical drivetrain in the Kia Carnival uses 5.8L/100km on the combined cycle, so expect similar numbers.
A 160kW all-electric Staria Load is also confirmed for the second half of 2026, with a 84kWh battery and 2,000kg braked towing capacity. Pricing is yet to be announced.
Powertrain specs
| Specs | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid | Electric |
| Output | 130kW | 200kW | 180kW (combined) | 160kW |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto FWD | 8-speed auto FWD | 6-speed auto FWD | Single-speed FWD |
| Fuel use | 7.0-7.2L/100km | 10.5L/100km | TBC | TBC |
| Braked towing | 2,500kg | 2,500kg | 0kg | 2,000kg |
Note: the hybrid carries a zero braked towing rating, which will rule it out for buyers who need to tow.
2027 pricing (before on-road costs)
| Model | Price |
| Staria Load diesel | $49,990 |
| Staria Load hybrid | $53,490 |
| Staria Load Premium hybrid | $61,240 |
| Staria diesel or V6 petrol | $54,300 |
| Staria Lounge hybrid | $73,740 |
| Staria Load Electric | TBC |
The Staria range has also been reshuffled. The previous Elite and Highlander grades are gone, replaced by a new flagship Lounge - a seven-seat hybrid-only variant that adds Nappa leather (in black, burgundy or beige), heated and ventilated seats for the first two rows, a suede headliner, acoustic glass, privacy windows, and Digital Key 2.
Both ranges get a refreshed front end, a new 12.3-inch touchscreen running Hyundai's latest ccNC infotainment system with over-the-air updates, and keyless entry with push-button start as standard.
The Staria Load is now two-seat only - the five-seat configuration has been discontinued.
All models carry Hyundai's seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, with hybrid and EV batteries covered for eight years or 160,000km.
For buyers who don't need to tow and want lower running costs, the hybrid Staria Load is a genuinely compelling option - especially at $3,500 more than the diesel.
