The new Hyundai Staria Panel Van has made its local debut in South Africa, replacing the H1 Panel Van from the Korean manufacturer.
Hyundai says that the Staria Panel Van is longer, wider and taller than the H1, and it offers more luxury features and better fuel economy.
The Korean manufacturer is introducing the all-new 3-seater Panel Van to complete its futuristic-looking Staria range, which also includes the 7-, 9- and 11-seater buses and the 5-seater Multicab with its separate cargo compartment.
“The trusty H1 Van deserves a long-service award, but the time was ripe to replace it with the Staria Panel Van, which offers newer technology, more space and luxury features that make a journey more enjoyable,” says Stanley Anderson, sales and operations director at Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
“The H1 Van recorded a second spot with 22% market share in its segment in 2021, and we expect the well-endowed new Staria Panel Van to be the choice of even more buyers,” he says.
The opening width of the sliding door has increased to 870 mm, while the loading height is lower at 573 mm for convenience. The cargo load capacity is 900 kg – an increase of 100 kg on the previous H1. Two side sliding doors and the rear swing-type barn doors make access to the cargo area practical and easy.
The 2.2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivers 130 kW and 430 Nm torque, using an 8-speed automatic gearbox to drive the vehicle through the front wheels.
The Staria boasts several added features compared to the vehicle it replaces like Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Auto-adjusting headlights, Daytime running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, Heated and electrically adjusted outside rear-view mirrors, Audio and Bluetooth remote control buttons on the steering wheel, in addition to cruise control and Hill-assist Control.
The Staria Panel Van costs R599 900 (July 2022).
Kia South Africa this weekend rewarded its top-performing dealerships across the country with prizes for outstanding achievements in sales, after-sales and service operations.
Vehicle sales in South Africa got off to a promising start in January, registering a 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced the appointment of Zweli Mnisi (photo) as the new General Manager: Corporate Communications.
Advertisement
Advertisement
I always do like seeing other people dance in their cars. It's one of the things that makes me happy.
Ariel Gore
Volvo’s flagship luxury SUV, the all-electric EX90, will join the local line-up in the first half of 2025.
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa is expanding its compact SUV offering with the introduction of the all-new Outlander Sport. This is the first of more product launches for the brand locally this year.
In the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment, the Corolla Cross has secured its place as South Africa’s favourite, with over 22 000 units sold last year alone. This success has also propelled it to become the country’s second-best selling passenger vehicle.
