LDV G90 vs Hyundai Staria

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

LDV G90 in South Africa

LDV G90

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Hyundai Staria in South Africa

Hyundai Staria

2.2D Executive Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 975,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Decision summary

LDV G90 vs Hyundai Staria: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification G90 Staria
Maximum Power G90- Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque G90- Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size G90- Staria2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy G90- Staria12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance G90- Staria175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec G90 Staria
Generation Upcoming South African G90 luxury MPV; final local grades remain unpublished. First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Body Style Luxury multi-purpose vehicle MPV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment MPV MPV
Vehicle Type MPV MPV
Model Introduced Year - 2021
Facelift History - Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
Facelift Launched Since - 2021
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey
Dealer Stock Note - Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2220 kg
Spec G90 Staria
Seat Material Quilted leather upholstery direction Leather
Seat Adjustment - Power 8-way (Captain)
Heated Seats - Front & 2nd Row
Ventilated Seats - No
Steering Type - Electric
Steering Adjustment - Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting - Yes
Folding Rear Seats - 3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Armrest - Yes
Rear Armrest - No
Front Shoulder Room - Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room - Not Applicable
Cup Holders - 4
Rear USB Ports - 4 (Front + Rear)
Steering Wheel Material - Leather
Instrument Cluster Type - Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options - 4
Door Map Pockets - Yes
60 40 Split Seat - Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
Adjustable Front Seat - Manual
Cooled Seats - No
Driver Seat Adjustment - Power 8-way (Captain)
Fabric Seats - Yes
Front Headrest - Yes
Leather Seats - No
Memory Seats - No
Passenger Seat Adjustment - Power 8-way (Captain)
Rear Headrest - Yes
Armrest Front - Yes
Armrest Rear - No
Driver Seat - Power 8-way (Captain)
Interior Courtesy Lamps - Panoramic roof windows as a signature feature, captain's chairs in the second row on Premium, 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, distinctive low-mounted dashboard
Leather Accented Seat Trim - Leather
Interior Colours - 4
Rear Seat Centre Armrest - No
Seat Belt Warning - Yes
Seat Fold Type - 3rd Row Fold Flat
Seat Trim - Leather

In depth: how these cars differ

This G90 and Staria comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

G90 vs Staria questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.