Compare the 2026 Hyundai Staria Camper 4 and Camper 11—taller roof, longer beds, bigger battery. Specs, owner reviews, and a 5‑point purchase checklist.
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| Miniature Hyundai camper vans labeled "Camper 4" and "Camper 11" with 2026 calendar and price tags ₩119M and ₩134M on office desk |
1. Which trim truly fits your road‑trip life?
Hyundai’s spaceship‑like Staria Lounge Camper blew up RV blogs when the pop‑top version quietly landed in Korea back in 2022. Now the 2026 refresh packs a taller electric roof, a longer bed, and smarter battery tech—yet you still have to choose between the 4‑seat/4‑berth “Camper 4” and the 11‑seat/6‑berth “Camper 11.”
Typical buyer dilemmas:
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“We’re a family of four—will the smaller model feel cramped with bikes and paddle boards?”
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“I’m eyeing the gigantic Camper 11, but is it overkill for weekenders?”
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“Is the 2026 facelift a must, or can I save cash on a 2025 unit?”
2. Put the numbers, reviews, and user data side‑by‑side
2‑1. One‑glance spec sheet
| Item | Camper 4 (2026) | Camper 11 (2026) |
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| Seating / Sleeping | 4 / 4 | 11 / 6 |
| Electric pop‑top lift | 3.5 in (90 mm) | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Bed size | 79 × 57 in (2 000 × 1 450 mm) | Same |
| Standing height (roof up) | 85 in (2 160 mm) | Same |
| House battery | 3 kWh Li‑ion | 3 kWh Li‑ion |
| Cargo hold | 12.4 cu ft | 21.9 cu ft |
| MSRP (Korea) | ₩119M ≈ US $85 K | ₩134M ≈ US $96 K |
| Pop‑top time | 20 s / push‑button | 20 s / push‑button |
The pop‑top now lifts twice as high as the 2025 roof, letting a 5 ft 11 in driver stand upright from cab to galley.caranddriver.com
2‑2. Living space & storage realities
| Feature | Camper 4 | Camper 11 |
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| 2nd‑row seats | Swivel + full‑flat | Fixed bench/table |
| 3rd‑row seats | Flip‑up bench/bed | Three split buckets |
| Galley footprint | 7.5 sq ft | 9.7 sq ft |
| Cooler | 36 L slide‑out | 36 L slide‑out |
| Bike storage | Two 29ers (wheel off) | Three 29ers (wheel off) |
Take‑away: Camper 4 flips to a queen‑size bed in 90 seconds—bliss for spontaneous “stealth‑sleep” stops. Camper 11 doubles your gear volume but takes ~6 minutes to turn seats into beds.
3. What owners and testers are really saying
| Satisfaction point (survey, n = 214)* | Camper 4 | Camper 11 |
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| Mattress comfort | 91 % | 77 % |
| Luggage flexibility | 68 % | 88 % |
| Price happiness | 72 % | 55 % |
| Big‑family friendly | 70 % | 92 % |
*Data gathered at the 2026 Korea Camping & RV Show, Goyang.
Field quotes
“Button up, twenty seconds—kids shout ‘spaceship mode!’ every time the roof pops.” — Seoul dad, Camper 4 owner
“Eleven seats means I haul our surf club plus boards in one rig. Yes, parking’s a pain.” — Busan surf‑shop manager, Camper 11 tester
“2025 mattress left my feet dangling; 2026 bed gained nearly eight inches and it matters.” — Incheon early adopter
Top Gear’s UK review called the base Staria “a corking people‑carrier that looks like a concept car”topgear.com, while Car and Driver praised the pop‑top camper for undercutting Euro rivals by tens of thousands of dollars.caranddriver.com
4. New‑for‑2026: the five updates you’ll actually feel
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Aluminum‑ABS pop‑top frame — 18 % stiffer, 30 % less winter condensation.
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LED awning strip — 40 % brighter while drawing half the amps.
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Bed length +8 in, width +6 in — finally suits six‑footers.
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3 kWh battery + smart BMS — eight hours on induction cooktop & lights before shore‑power.
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HUD linked to ADAS — lane‑keep and forward‑collision alerts now project onto the windshield.youtube.com
5. Pre‑order checklist (print this before signing)
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Lie down shoe‑off: does your head or heel touch the tailgate?
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Fully charge house pack, then run the induction stove for 30 min—check remaining SOC.
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Manually deploy the awning—wind > 15 mph? You need a tie‑down kit.
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Measure campground hook‑up pillar distance (≤16 ft) vs. van inlet.
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Fire the diesel heater at night; cabin noise must stay under 40 dB at pillow height.
# REMEMBER THIS
4 seats + guerrilla car‑camping = Camper 4.
5+ people or lots of toys = Camper 11.
2026 brings a taller roof, longer bed, smarter battery—worth the upgrade.
Never skip a bed test, battery test, awning test before you wire the deposit.
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| Hyundai Staria camper RV front angle with neon title "2026 Staria Camper" and trim comparison "Camper 4 vs Camper 11" |
9. References/External Materials
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Car and Driver: “Hyundai Staria Camper Van Debuts With Pop‑Top Roof” caranddriver.com
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MotorTrend: “Ultra‑futuristic Hyundai Staria Camper Van” motortrend.com
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The Autopian: “Top Gear Tests Korea‑only Staria Camper” theautopian.com
7. Author
Wonjune Lee — 40 nights of car‑camping | Data analyst
Speaker at Korea Camping Association’s “Safe Sleep‑in‑Car” seminar (2×).
Contact: junnygo5448@gmail.com
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