Hyundai confirms semi-conductor supply hasn't impacted Staria features

The brand new Hyundai Staria will launch in Australia with a full host of features, with the Korean manufacturer's local arm confirming the global chip shortage won't impact equipment.

A replacement to the ageing iMax – introduced locally in 2007 – the Staria will launch this month with an impressive range of equipment as standard, despite the global semi-conductor shortage causing production issues across the automotive industry.

While Hyundai had said it wasn't affected by the shortage in March this year, it had to abort the launch of its i30 Sedan N Line Limited Edition in June due to a lack of chips, choosing to prioritise its existing models instead.

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The range-topping Staria Highlander with its 10.25-inch infotainment screen

From launch, the base Staria and higher variants will be available with the full range of equipment listed, as Hyundai confirmed none of the features will be dropped or restricted due to the unavailability of chips – which has seen a variety of manufacturers reduce the specs of vehicles to keep up with demand.

Even if there was a shortage impacting the infotainment system, for example, the Staria offers two different units across its three variants – potentially allowing buyers to go up or down in spec if it was a dealbreaker.

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The entry-level Staria features an 8-inch touchscreen

Hyundai also refused to rule out any possibility of a hydrogen fuel-cell or hybrid Staria in the future – both of which would move the model in line with the brand's desire to go fully-electric by 2030 and reduce its fleet emissions through electrified internal combustion engine vehicles.

As opposed to with other markets globally, the Staria will only be available as an eight-seater, forgoing the nine and 11-seat options found overseas due to Australian Design Rules.

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2022 Hyundai Staria pricing (excludes on-road costs)

• Staria 3.5 MPi FWD – $48,500
• Staria 2.2 CRDi AWD – $51,500
• Staria Elite 3.5 MPi FWD – $56,500
• Staria Elite 2.2 CRDi AWD – $59,500
• Staria Highlander 3.5 MPi FWD – $63,500
• Staria Highlander 2.2 CRDi AWD – $66,500.