2026 Hyundai Staria Update Revealed – Coming Soon to Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee
The Hyundai Staria is set to receive a significant mid-life update for 2026, and Australian families can expect to see the refreshed people mover arrive in local showrooms next year – including at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee.
Hyundai’s futuristic eight-seat people mover continues to stand out in the large people mover segment with bold styling, advanced technology and impressive practicality. The latest update enhances comfort, usability and interior tech, while doubling down on the Staria’s distinctive design.
If you’re considering a family-friendly people mover in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, the updated 2026 Hyundai Staria at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee is shaping up to be well worth the wait.
Updated Styling With a More Refined Look
Exterior changes to the 2026 Hyundai Staria are subtle but effective. The front end now features a body-coloured lower bumper insert, helping break up the bold honeycomb design seen on the current model.
The signature daytime running light bar has also been redesigned into a single continuous strip across the front, replacing the previous three-piece design, and now incorporates engraved Staria branding for a more premium finish.
High-grade Lounge variants overseas continue to receive exclusive styling touches, including extra chrome highlights, unique alloy wheels and newly introduced black exterior badging on select models. These design elements are expected to influence Australian-delivered vehicles available through Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee.
Bigger Screens and Better Technology Inside
Step inside the updated Staria and the improvements are immediately noticeable. The central infotainment touchscreen has grown from 10.25 inches to 12.3 inches, now running Hyundai’s latest ccNC software — a new infotainment platform designed to be faster, more intuitive and easier to navigate. It features clearer graphics, quicker response times and improved connectivity for everyday functions like navigation, media and smartphone integration.
For Australian buyers shopping at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee, this is expected to bring:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Integrated satellite navigation
- Improved system responsiveness and usability
The digital instrument cluster in higher-grade variants has also expanded to 12.3 inches, delivering clearer driver information and a more modern cabin experience.
Physical Buttons Make a Welcome Return
One of the most welcome updates for many drivers is the return of physical buttons and rotary dials. Hyundai has removed the gloss black touch-sensitive panel used for climate and infotainment controls, replacing it with traditional hard keys that are easier to use while driving – and far less prone to fingerprints.
Additional interior updates include:
- A redesigned centre stack with improved airflow
- A repositioned wireless phone charger
- A new steering wheel design
Lounge variants overseas now use a steering column-mounted gear selector, consistent with other modern Hyundai models, while entry-level versions retain a traditional shift lever. This setup is expected to carry across to Australian models available at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee.
New Features for Added Convenience
Depending on the final Australian specification, the 2026 Hyundai Staria may also introduce:
- Digital Key 2, allowing smartphone-based access
- An updated built-in dash camera
- Enhanced multi-zone voice recognition
These features reinforce the Staria’s position as a high-tech, family-friendly vehicle – ideal for busy households across Kirrawee and the wider Sutherland Shire.
Improved Comfort and Refinement
Under the skin, Hyundai has focused on improving ride comfort and cabin refinement. Updates include:
- Retuned suspension for better stability and comfort
- Additional sound-deadening materials
- Hydro bushings in Lounge models to further reduce vibration
These changes should make the Staria even more comfortable for long trips, school runs and family holidays – something customers at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee regularly prioritise.
Powertrain Options and Hybrid Possibility
In overseas markets, the updated Staria is offered with:
- A 3.5-litre V6 LPG engine
- A hybrid powertrain combining a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor producing 180kW, with claimed fuel use of 7.6L/100km
While the Hyundai Staria Hybrid is not currently available in right-hand drive, there is growing speculation it could be introduced with the 2026 update – something that would be highly relevant for Australian buyers looking for improved fuel efficiency.
For now, Australia is expected to continue with familiar options:
- 3.5-litre V6 petrol (200kW/331Nm, front-wheel drive)
- 2.2-litre turbo-diesel (130kW/430Nm, all-wheel drive)
Final Australian specifications will be confirmed closer to launch at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee.
When Will the 2026 Hyundai Staria Arrive at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee?
The 2026 Hyundai Staria is due to arrive in Australian showrooms sometime next year. If you’re interested in the updated model, potential hybrid developments, or want to explore current availability, Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee is here to help.
While you’re waiting, you can check out our current Hyundai stock at Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee, with a range of variants available now for families, business users and people mover buyers across the Sutherland Shire.
Register your interest with Tynan Hyundai Kirrawee to receive updates on arrival timing, grades, features and test drive availability.
Source: drive.com.au