Whether or not this will affect markets outside Korea remains to be seen, but over there, the long-serving 2.2-liter turbo diesel has been discontinued in favor of a 1.6-liter turbo hybrid mated to a 6-speed automatic. If the engine is familiar, it’s the same one found in the Santa Fe Hybrid and makes around 235 horsepower and 367 Nm of torque.

The bigger news is the availability of the Staria Electric which swaps out the internal combustion engine for an 800-volt electrical architecture. This version delivers 218 horsepower via the front wheels while an 84-kWh battery means a WLTP range of 400 kilometers. It can also fast charge in just 20 minutes (10 to 80 percent) and tow up to 2,000 kilograms.

Regardless of the powertrain, all versions of the Staria receive handling-related updates this year with a reinforced body structure and revised bushings. Moreover, the suspension has been retuned for driving stability and ride quality, whether empty or loaded.

Aesthetic changes outside include a revised front LED strip with “STARIA” engraved on the sides, a new grille and front bumper, and revised headlights. Inside, there’s a larger infotainment screen, more physical buttons, a new steering wheel, and a redesigned center console. Two different gear selectors are available—both a dash-mounted conventional one, and replacing the push-button selector, a column twist selector used in the Ioniq models.

The refreshed Staria is already on sale in Korea, while the Staria Electric goes on sale sometime in the first half of 2026. Europe has been confirmed to receive the all-electric version, with additional markets to follow after.