Is this the ultimate glamping car? 2022 Hyundai Staria Lounge Camper is sleek alternative to the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo and Volkswagen California

Want to explore the great outdoors but not super interested in sleeping in a tent? Hyundai might have the answer.

Hyundai has revealed the Staria Lounge Camper for its South Korean home market. It is based on the opulent Staria Lounge, which is a high-end limousine-style version of the regular Staria people mover with captain’s chairs in the rear.

The Lounge Camper features an electrically operated pop-up roof tent, the top of which is made from the same material as the body to ensure a seamless design.

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Once the roof is popped up, it can be used as a sleeping space for two adults, and it includes a mattress and lamp for extra comfort.

The second seating row can be electrically lowered flat to create another sleeping space. There’s also a retractable awning on the right side of the vehicle that features its own LED lighting.

Other handy features for keen campers include a 12.1-inch foldable controller and monitor in the rear of the vehicle, a 36-litre built-in fridge, a sink, a 40- and 70-litre water tank, a sliding rear table and external power supply.

You can even hook up a camping shower to the rear of the vehicle, and Hyundai is even offering a mosquito net for those that want to keep the tailgate open for extra breeze.

Engine options in Korea include the 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel and the 3.5-litre V6 petrol unit that are found in the Australian-market Staria.

Currently in Australia, camping fans have a couple of options when it comes to manufacturer-built camper vans, including the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity and the Volkswagen California. There are of course a number of outfits in Australia that convert vans to campers.

A Hyundai Motor Company Australia spokesperson said while the local arm was interested in the Staria Lounge Camper, it’s unlikely it will make it Down Under.