Hyundai Staria Gets CNCAP 5 Star Safety rating


Both Staria and Staria-Load won a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating.

Hyundai Staria is an eight-seat people move, and scored well across all areas. full points awarded in the side impact test for both adult and child occupants, and for the driver in both the full width frontal and mobile progressive deformable barrier (MPDB) tests.  Submarining of the rear passenger’s upper legs was noted in the full width frontal test and deductions were applied, however the vehicle still scored well in this test overall.

Staria has safety features including:

  • head and chest-protecting side airbags
  • a centre airbag
  • autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • lane support system (LSS)

See full Specifications HERE: Hyundai_STARIA-US4_Specifications

Staria’s AEB car-to-car system avoided or mitigated in most accidents, but does not have junction assist) or reversing AEB.  Testers noted Lane Keep Assist and Emergency Lane Keeping systems worked well.

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Child restraints will only fit the second row of the Staria people mover.

“The safety rating for the Hyundai Staria will be well received by families and fleet buyers, with the Staria becoming the third vehicle in the People Mover segment to achieve a 5 star safety rating under ANCAP’s 2020-2022 criteria – the most stringent to date,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

The 5 star extended to the Staria-Load van, with additional data from Hyundai confirming that the same safety performance can be expected from all Staria-Load variants with automatic transmission. The Hyundai Staria-Load becomes the first commercial van to score a 5 star safety rating under ANCAP’s 2020-2022 protocols.

“This is a highly-anticipated result for fleets, and a significant step forward from the previous generation vehicle that the Staria-Load replaces.”

“For so many small businesses and tradespeople their vehicle is their workplace. By providing the full suite of available safety specifications in the Staria-Load, Hyundai has shown strong commitment to the safety of Australian and New Zealand road users and we expect this 5 star result will be well-received by fleets and commercial buyers.”

The 5 star safety ratings apply to all variants of the Staria people mover, and automatic Staria-Load van variants.

Full details on the performance of the Hyundai Staria and Staria-Load can be viewed here.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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