Hyundai Staria vs LDV Deliver 9
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Hyundai Staria

$47,740 - $73,740

2026 price

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LDV Deliver 9

$13,999 - $39,980

2021 price

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Summary

2026 Hyundai Staria

2021 LDV Deliver 9

By Laura Berry

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

7.2L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Comfortable ride
Great visibility
Easy to drive

Low price
Noise suppression
Ride quality laden/unladen

Dislikes

Diesel engine is noisy, dirty and expensive
Heavy manual sliding side doors
Goofy looking

No cargo barrier
No driver’s footrest
Three-year warranty

2026 Hyundai Staria Summary

Hyundai’s Staria people mover has been updated for 2026 and while the new hybrid and coming EV versions will get most of the attention, many folks will still go for the diesel with its good fuel economy and tried-and-tested workhorse powertrain. Which is why we’re testing it.

Rivals to the Staria people mover include the segment-leading Kia Carnival for about the same price or more expensive competitors such as the Ford Tourneo, Volkswagen Caravelle and Multivan.

@carsguide.com.au There are multiple ways to get inside a 2026 Hyundai Staria! The sliding door might be a better bet. The model year update brings changes including a multimedia update and the addition of a new hybrid powertrain. We drive the tried and tested diesel to see if it’s still a solid pick against rivals like the Ford Tourneo and Volkswagen Multivan. #Hyundai #Staria #van #cartok #fyp ♬ original sound - CarsGuide.com.au

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2021 LDV Deliver 9 Summary

There are currently 14 rivals competing for customers in the Light Duty or LD (3501-8000kg GVM) segment of Australia’s heavy commercial vehicle market. Business buyers and fleet operators are thick on the ground here and competition for their business is fierce.

Chinese brand LDV, a division of the huge SAIC Motor conglomerate which is now the seventh largest automotive company in the world, recently joined this battle with its new Deliver 9 van range that’s priced to entice. We spent a week aboard one to see how LDV’s claim of superior value stacks up when there’s work to be done.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Hyundai Staria 2021 LDV Deliver 9

Verdict

The Staria diesel is easy to drive with a great ride and excellent visibility. This van is super practical for families, too, offering lots of space, cargo room and good accessibility, although the manual side doors are heavy.

Diesel would not be this testers first choice of fuel due to its noisy nature, high price and the pollution factor.

The low window line was fun only until I realised my daughter's car seat sat level with it.

The petrol, hybrid and EV versions would be a better choice for those looking for all the same features but with a quieter and cleaner powertrain.

Verdict

It has its flaws, like any vehicle, but it’s not as far away from segment leaders in terms of refinement and performance that its bargain-basement pricing might suggest. Whichever way you look at it, this is a lot of van for not a lot of money.

Hyundai Staria vs LDV Deliver 9 What's the difference?

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Hyundai Staria vs LDV Deliver 9
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