Hyundai Staria Elektro Executive: Massage seats for 76,450 €
Hyundai has added an Executive version to the Staria Elektro, featuring two individual seats in the second row with massage, relaxation, and climate control functions. This seven-seater model, equipped with an 84-kWh battery and 160 kW (218 HP) of power, is now available for 76,450 euros.
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In September, Hyundai opened orders for the Staria Electric in Germany at prices starting at 57,450 euros. The electric van has been offered so far in the Trend, Prime, and Calligraphy trims, available as nine or seven-seaters. With a announcement on November 4, Hyundai added another variant to the lineup: the Staria Electric Executive is based on the seven-seater Calligraphy model and focuses, according to the manufacturer, on providing comfort for passengers in the second row.
Gold Chrome and Custom Exterior Color
Externally, the Executive version differs from the other Staria models in several details. The Hyundai logo features a dark aluminum finish, along with gold-chrome trim strips, while the exterior mirrors and door handle elements are in dark chrome. The van is equipped with black 17-inch alloy wheels designed in a Calligraphy style. Hyundai offers the Emerald Green exterior color exclusively for the Executive version.
Additional features include a glass sliding roof over the first row and a panoramic glass roof over the second row. For the Calligraphy model, both roofs were part of the Panorama Package for 1,300 euros, according to September reports.
Individual seats with massage and relaxation functions
The second row of the Calligraphy already features two separate comfort seats, which according to September’s specifications are covered in nappa leather, heated, ventilated, and equipped with a relax function. The Executive version has these two individual seats covered in semi-aniline leather and comes standard with a massage and relax function as well as seat climate control. Semi-aniline leather retains most of the natural appearance of leather but has a light surface treatment that, according to Hyundai, provides additional protection against dirt and wear. The seats, along with the shift lever of the electronic shift-by-wire system, feature gold-chrome accents.
The second-row passengers benefit from integrated folding tables with mirrors, retractable cup holders, 100-watt USB-C ports, and a compartment for wireless charging of smartphones. Grasps on the back of the front seats are designed to make getting in and out easier, while a lever is intended to simplify access to the third row of seats.
Additional soundproofing measures and panoramic windows with acoustic laminated glass are set to reduce noise inside the cabin. A carpet floor and leather trim on the rear doors complete the interior features.
Powertrain, Battery, and Price
In terms of powertrain, the Executive version is identical to the other versions: it delivers 160 kW (218 hp), and the battery has a capacity of 84 kWh. According to September’s specifications, the electric motor is located at the front axle, the powertrain relies on 800-volt technology, and the top speed is 184 km/h. Hyundai reports a combined WLTP fuel consumption of 21.8 kWh per 100 kilometers for the Staria Electric. The statement does not provide a range figure for the Executive version. In September, Hyundai cited a range of up to 430 kilometers for the Staria Electric, with a charging time of 20 minutes to reach 10 to 80 percent charge under optimal conditions.
The Staria Elektro Executive is now available at a price of 76,450 euros. This is 9,500 euros more than the starting price of the Calligraphy, which Hyundai listed at 66,950 euros in September. For comparison, the XPENG X9, also a seven-seater with individual seats and massage functions in the second row, was available for pre-order in May with 235 kW (320 hp) and a 94.8-kWh battery starting at 77,600 euros.
Would you consider the extra cost for the Executive version with massage seats in the second row worth it compared to the Calligraphy?
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