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Hyundai Staria Panel Van

he Hyundai H1 panel van was a major sales success, capturing
between 25-30% market share during its model lifespan. With
Tthe launch of a Panel Van version, to join the Bus and Multi-Cab
models to complete the new Staria range, Hyundai SA is looking to re-
establish that dominance in this sector.
Firstly, the space-age looks (especially the front) of the Staria make
it a visual stand-out from the crowd. The second factor is the driver
and cabin comfort levels that are provided as standard. The Panel Van
features items like air-conditioning, automatic transmission, cruise
control and other items to ensure that driver fatigue is limited in its
commercial application.
The Staria Panel Van is powered by a 2.2l 4-cylinder diesel engine,
delivering 130kW and 430Nm to the front wheels through an 8-speed
automatic transmission. This is the same drivetrain as the other Staria
models, as well as the Santa Fe and Palisade SUVs.
The Staria Panel Van is also much larger than the previous H1
model, being 5 253mm long, an increase of 103mm, creating a total
volume of 4 935l, whereas the H1 had a figure of 4 426l. The dual side
sliding doors and twin barn-style rear doors allow for easy loading.
A big market for the Panel Van has been its utilisation for
ambulances and hearses. The increased size, and height in the case
of ambulances, make the new model even more suitable for these
purposes.
As always with Hyundai, the full specification level with no options
and a selling price of R599 900 make this a highly competitive offering
in the market. A 6-year/90 000km service plan and 7-year/200 000km
warranty are included. n

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