Well, enter the Hyundai Staria Load Premium. This Commercial vehicle is based on the same platform and diesel engine as the Palisade. It drives like a big SUV and brings a host additional functional and comfort features to the segment.

The 2.2L diesel engine matched to the familiar 8 Sp AT is an economical, powerful and responsive combination. Plenty of zip around town, handles a load with ease and sips fuel while its doing it.

Highlights are

• 25-inch driver instrument cluster and
• 25-inch central touch screen,
• LED headlights,
• 17-inch alloy wheels,
• automatic climate control,
• smart key with push button start,
• and a smart power tailgate.

It does have a wireless charging slot for smart phones which is excellent, but wired mirror connectivity unfortunately.

Overall the Staria Load Premium version makes for a pleasant place to spend the day working

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Instead of the Staria Load buyers could also look at.

The medium work van segment is popular but competitive.

Buyers could also look at the Toyota HiAce, Peugeot Expert, Renault Traffic,   VW Multivan, LDV G10+

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• Hyundai STARIA-LOAD Premium arriving soon
• 2022 Hyundai Staria Load 2022 Review
• Hyundai STARIA 2022 Motoring Minute Review
• Staria – Facing the floods in a people mover
• Another Hyundai Staria Load 2022 Review
• 2021 Hyundai Motor reveals additional design details of STARIA
• 2019 Hyundai STARIA-LOAD launched
• Hyundai iMax and iLoad Series II updates

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For those amongst us that aren’t sure what it is, well its an eight seat people mover based on the Ford Transit Custom long wheel base.

There is a two model line up, the Active and Titanium X.  Both models will accommodate people, but come with a flexible, clever track mounted rear seat arrangement as well as power slide rear doors.

Beyond traditional fore- and aft- movements that allow owners to modulate legroom, one or all three of the second-row seats can turn to face rearward for a conference layout. Additionally, the middle seat of the second row can fold into a small table with cup holders.

The adjustments are boundless with owners able to entirely remove single seats or rows to suit their needs. All six of the rear seats can even be removed. Ideal for when owners need as much cargo carrying space as possible. ISOFIX points are available on both second and third rows.

The Tourneo comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine, with 125kW and 390Nm. This is delivered to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Pricing is around the $65,000 – $70,000 mark plus the usual costs.

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The work Van segment has seen several clever and practical all electric vans appear as choices for buyers.

Its in this segment that the EV choice may just prove practical and popular.

Last year we saw the introduction of two smaller inner city style delivery vans. The Peugeot e-Partner as well as the Renault Kangoo E-Tech. Both of these are smaller style vans, with a range around the 250 to 280km mark. This is ideal if you are using the vans for local runs and can have a base charge system during the day or overnight.

They are small, nimble, and practical for inner city work.

Moving u from that the Chinese have taken a stance with the LDV e-Deliver9 and now the LDV e-Deliver7. Both are mid to large electric vans that don’t compromise cargo capacity. ‘

Renault Master E-TECH Electric, Ford E-Transit long wheelbase van and the Mercedes Benz  eVito Panel Van. Larger commercial vans with reasonable range.

Hyundai has the Mighty electric truck, a mid sized work truck that can be driven on a car license.

All up the commercial work vans and Utes are fertile ground for electric vehicles and we will see more of them this coming year

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