New Hyundai STARIA Electric Minivan Works The Headroom Angle

The article discusses Hyundai’s new STARIA Electric minivan, highlighting its focus on spaciousness, practicality, and versatility for families, shuttle operators, and active lifestyles. Borrowing technology from Hyundai’s Ioniq EV line, the STARIA Electric aims to fill a niche in the multi-purpose vehicle segment by offering a roomy, comfortable interior with a flat floor, adjustable seating layouts, and generous headroom and legroom across all rows. Hyundai emphasizes the vehicle’s adaptability for various uses, from daily commuting to professional passenger transport and leisure activities, positioning it as a zero-emission alternative in a segment where interior space and usability are key. A key point of differentiation for the STARIA Electric is its emphasis on interior headroom and a light, airy cabin atmosphere, contrasting with the more rugged, truck-like feel of competitors such as Tesla’s Cybertruck. Hyundai is targeting markets like Korea, where the Cybertruck has launched but is not street-legal in Europe, by offering a more family- and shuttle