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The South Korean automaker Hyundai announces the 2025 model year for the five-door minivan and commercial van models in Australia, with pricing starting from AUD 49,500 (passenger version) and 46,740 (MLP), respectively.
The carmaker is taking advantage of the hot summer days to reveal the latest updates to its lineup in the Land Down Under – we recently found out the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson compact crossover SUV that was presented in March at the New York International Auto Show alongside the US-produced 2025 Santa Cruz unibody compact pickup truck will soon arrive in Australia with a new Hybrid powertrain and pricing starting at a very sensible AUD 39,100 – which is a little over $26k at the current exchange rate.
Hyundai is one of the few carmakers (mostly Asian, but there's also one notable – though not necessarily positive – exception, the Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid) that still believes in the practicality of a great minivan. They don't fear the soccer mom and hockey dad jokes either, as their Staria model feels a bit like the sidekick of a character from the latest Sci-Fi Hollywood blockbuster thanks to its wacky-futuristic design.
Anyway, back to the 2025 Hyundai Staria models for Australia, the updated lineup includes the regular passenger-focused Staria and the commercial-focused Staria Load – both feature new 2D aluminum badges on the outside, extra USB-C ports in the cabin, Bluelink connected car services, rain-sensing wipers and Hyundai's all-new, next-generation key fob, all of which are standard features on the 2025 Hyundai Staria Elite and highlander as well as the Staria Load Premium.
The two models are also 5-star ANCAP-rated, and Hyundai wants to keep the safety accolades with a switch from Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) to Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) across the range. "The 2025 Staria and Staria Load bring enhanced convenience and style while continuing to give customers a range of spacious and comfortable vans and people-movers with class-leading standard safety features," said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer Ted Lee.
The 2025 Hyundai Staria range includes three versions with 3.5 MPi gasoline (front-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission) and 2.2 CRDi turbo-diesel (AWD) powertrains costing between AUD 49,500 and AUD 67,500. The Hyundai Staria Load also gets three options – a two-seat and premium two-seat van, plus a five-seat Crew Van with Liftback and Twin Swing options and a single powertrain choice, the 2.2-liter CRDi turbo-diesel, this time with front-wheel drive and the 8AT.
Both models don't get options – only the premium paint is an extra AUD 695, but the 2025 model year versions come with updated 2D aluminum badges both inside and out, four new rear USB-C ports or one front USB-C port on Staria Load, automatically adjusting rain-sensing wipers, Hyundai's new fourth-generation key fob, and a five-year complimentary Hyundai Bluelink subscription for the connected car services displayed on the 10.25-inch AVN touchscreen in 2025 Staria Elite/Highlander and the Staria Load Premium.
Hyundai is one of the few carmakers (mostly Asian, but there's also one notable – though not necessarily positive – exception, the Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid) that still believes in the practicality of a great minivan. They don't fear the soccer mom and hockey dad jokes either, as their Staria model feels a bit like the sidekick of a character from the latest Sci-Fi Hollywood blockbuster thanks to its wacky-futuristic design.
Anyway, back to the 2025 Hyundai Staria models for Australia, the updated lineup includes the regular passenger-focused Staria and the commercial-focused Staria Load – both feature new 2D aluminum badges on the outside, extra USB-C ports in the cabin, Bluelink connected car services, rain-sensing wipers and Hyundai's all-new, next-generation key fob, all of which are standard features on the 2025 Hyundai Staria Elite and highlander as well as the Staria Load Premium.
The two models are also 5-star ANCAP-rated, and Hyundai wants to keep the safety accolades with a switch from Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) to Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) across the range. "The 2025 Staria and Staria Load bring enhanced convenience and style while continuing to give customers a range of spacious and comfortable vans and people-movers with class-leading standard safety features," said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer Ted Lee.
The 2025 Hyundai Staria range includes three versions with 3.5 MPi gasoline (front-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission) and 2.2 CRDi turbo-diesel (AWD) powertrains costing between AUD 49,500 and AUD 67,500. The Hyundai Staria Load also gets three options – a two-seat and premium two-seat van, plus a five-seat Crew Van with Liftback and Twin Swing options and a single powertrain choice, the 2.2-liter CRDi turbo-diesel, this time with front-wheel drive and the 8AT.
Both models don't get options – only the premium paint is an extra AUD 695, but the 2025 model year versions come with updated 2D aluminum badges both inside and out, four new rear USB-C ports or one front USB-C port on Staria Load, automatically adjusting rain-sensing wipers, Hyundai's new fourth-generation key fob, and a five-year complimentary Hyundai Bluelink subscription for the connected car services displayed on the 10.25-inch AVN touchscreen in 2025 Staria Elite/Highlander and the Staria Load Premium.
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