A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Super Carry starts ZAR 699900 cheaperStaria Panelvan from ZAR 699,900 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Engine Power
130
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Torque
430
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Engine Size
2199
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Claimed Mileage
8.7
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Ground Clearance
186 mm
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Boot Space
4935
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Airbags
Not Available
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Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
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Seating Capacity
3
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Warranty
5
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Staria Panelvan holds a noticeable edge over Super Carry, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Staria Panelvan
+17 pts
Efficiency
Super Carry
+8 pts
Safety
Staria Panelvan
+28 pts
Practicality
Staria Panelvan
+22 pts
Ownership
Staria Panelvan
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Staria Panelvan
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Super Carry
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Staria Panelvan
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Super Carry
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African Staria Panelvan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Panel van
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
published
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Segment
Van
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Vehicle Type
Van
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Ground Clearance
186 mm
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Wheelbase
3273 mm
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Length
5253 mm
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Width
1997 mm
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Height
1990 mm
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Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
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Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
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Seating Capacity
3
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Boot Space
4935 l
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Towing Capacity
2500 kg
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Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Turning Radius
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Front Legroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
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Front Headroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Folded
4935 l
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Number of Doors
5
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Max Payload
Not Applicable
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Boot Volume
4935 l
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Doors
5
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Seats
3
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Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
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Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
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Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
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Ground Clearance Mm
186 mm
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Height Mm
1990 mm
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Length Mm
5253 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Payload Kg
Not Applicable
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Cargo Volume
4935 l
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Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
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Width Mm
1997 mm
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Engine
2.2-litre turbo diesel
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Engine Type
2.2-litre turbo diesel
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Displacement
2199 cc
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Cylinders
Not Applicable
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Power
130 kW
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Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
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Torque
430 Nm
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Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
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Fuel System
Not Applicable
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Turbocharger
Not Applicable
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Top Speed
Not Applicable
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0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
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Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
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Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
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Engine Code
Not Applicable
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Power
174 bhp
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Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
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Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
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Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
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Engine Type Config
2.2-litre turbo diesel
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0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Battery Capacity
Not Available
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Charging Port
Not Available
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AC Charging Time
Not Available
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Engine Displacement
2199 cc
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Engine Displacement Litres
2.2 l
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EV Range
Not Available
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Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
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Combined System Power
Not Available
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Combined System Torque
Not Available
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Engine Config
2.2-litre turbo diesel
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Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement Cc
2199 cc
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Engine Power kW
130 kW
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Engine Torque Nm
430 Nm
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Engine Valves
Not Applicable
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Induction
Not Applicable
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Max Power kW
130 kW
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Max Torque Nm
430 Nm
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Maximum Power
130 kW
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Maximum Torque
430 Nm
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Motor Position
Not Available
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Motor Power
Not Available
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Motor Torque
Not Available
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Motor Type
Not Available
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Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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System Output
Not Available
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Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
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Turbo Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
8 km/h
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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Transmission
Automatic
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8 km/h
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Claimed Mileage
8.7 km/l
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City Mileage
7.1 km/l
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Highway Mileage
10.1 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Average Fuel Consumption
11.5 l/100km
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Claimed Fuel Consumption
11.5 l/100km
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Fuel Efficiency
11.5 l/100km
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Real-world Mileage
8.7 km/l
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
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Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Combined Consumption
11.5 l/100km
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Combined Consumption L 100km
11.5 l/100km
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Fuel Economy Combined
11.5 l/100km
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Fuel Tank Litres
75 l
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Range Wltp
Not Applicable
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Airbags
Not Available
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Not Available
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Drive Modes
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Standard
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Parking Sensor
Standard
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Seat Material
Cloth
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Up
4935
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Cargo Space
4935
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Staria Panelvan grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Capacity
3
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Seat Count
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Climate Control
Not Available
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Wireless
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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AC Type
Not Available
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
11.5
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Launch Control
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Stability Control
Not Available
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Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Battery Voltage
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Sonar
Standard
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Source Model Column
staria-panelvan
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
base
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
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Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
Standard
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Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
SYNC
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Wireless Android Auto
Standard
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
LED Headlamps
Halogen
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Body Type
Van
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Led Headlights
Halogen
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
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Headlight Type
Halogen
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Headlights
Halogen
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Tyre Size
Not Available
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Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
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Braked Towing Capacity
2500 kg
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Towing Braked Kg
2500 kg
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Wheelbase Mm
3273 mm
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Front Suspension
Not Available
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Rear Suspension
Not Available
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
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Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
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Alternator
120A
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Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Warranty Years
5
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Warranty Kilometers
5
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Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
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Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Staria Panelvan
Super Carry
Ownership Role
Base
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Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
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Price Zar
699900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
699900
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Starting Price Zar
699900
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Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Staria Panelvan leads by 16 points
Staria Panelvan holds a noticeable edge over Super Carry, especially in key ownership areas.
🏆Hyundai Staria Panelvan
wins with 55 pts
vs 39 pts for Super Carry
In structured scoring, Staria Panelvan emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Super Carry may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Staria Panelvan edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Staria Panelvan 42 vs Super Carry 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Staria Panelvan 28, Super Carry 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Staria Panelvan 65, Super Carry 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Staria Panelvan 72, Super Carry 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Staria Panelvan 67, Super Carry 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Staria Panelvan edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Staria Panelvan scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Staria Panelvan and Super Carry in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Staria Panelvan scores 67 vs 50.
Efficiency: Staria Panelvan scores 42 vs 50.
Safety: Staria Panelvan scores 28 vs 0.
Practicality: Staria Panelvan scores 72 vs 50.
Ownership: Staria Panelvan scores 65 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives Staria Panelvan
the advantage in this comparison.
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