The Hyundai Palisade (Korean: 현대 팰리세이드) is a mid-size crossover SUV[6][2][3][4] manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018, replacing the Maxcruz (also known as Santa Fe XL outside of South Korea) as the flagship SUV under the Hyundai brand.
| Hyundai Palisade | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Model code | LX2 |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Kim Jun-Ho, Seo Jin-Hwan and Kim Gil-Ho[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV[2][3][4][5] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Chassis | Unibody |
| Related | Kia Telluride |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 8-speed A8LF1/A8LF2 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,980 mm (196.1 in) (pre-facelift) 4,995 mm (196.7 in) (facelift) |
| Width | 1,975 mm (77.8 in) |
| Height | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,820–2,060 kg (4,012–4,542 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Maxcruz/Santa Fe XL |
The term palisade means a fence of defensive stakes or a series of coastal cliffs — the latter recalling the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles or the nearly forty mile Hudson River palisade, running north from opposite Manhattan.[7]
The Palisade debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2018,[8] having been previewed by Hyundai's Grandmaster concept of June 2018.[9] The Palisade is Hyundai's largest passenger vehicle to date, measuring 4,980 mm (196.1 in) long with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm (114.2 in) inches.[10] It has 21 cu ft (595 L) of cargo space behind the third row and 87 cu ft (2,464 L) with both rows folded down.[11] Like its predecessor, the Palisade features three rows of seating, with seating for up to eight passengers when equipped with a second-row bench seat or seven passengers with the optional second-row captain seat.
The vehicle rated a coefficient drag of 0.33, achieved with an optimised front cooling area with extended internal air guide, aerodynamic underside panels with full front and centre underbody covers, and rear wheel aero deflectors.[12]
Introduction of the right-hand drive model started in December 2020 in Australia and Indonesia.[13][14] CKD assembly in Russia started in 2020 by Avtotor for domestic sales.[15]
Trim levels available for the Palisade in the United States and Canada are the base SE, SEL with optional Convenience Package or Convenience and Premium Package, Limited, and top-of-the-line Calligraphy (since 2021 model year). Powering all Palisade models is a 3.8-litre Atkinson cycle V6 engine with Idle Stop & Go (ISG).[16]
In South Korea, the Palisade was launched on December 11, 2018. The K-pop group BTS was chosen as the brand ambassador for the new model of Hyundai and have since been involved in numerous commercials and ad campaigns in South Korea and U.S.[17][18]
The Palisade was launched in the Philippines in April 2019. At launch, it was offered as a sole variant with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 7-seat configuration.[19] The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 only available on special order.[20]
The Palisade was released in Australia in December 2020, after the right-hand drive model was finalized.[13][21] At launch, It is available in either 7- or 8-seater configuration on the Highlander trim and 8 seater on the standard trim. The Palisade is available with either a 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive.[22] The Elite trim (which sits between the standard and Highlander trim levels) was added in August 2021.[23] The facelifted model debuted in August 2022, with the standard trim discontinued.[24] The Highlander was replaced by the Calligraphy trim and the Calligraphy trim is available with the Black Ink styling package.[25]
The Palisade was launched to the Russian market in December 2020 with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine rated at 249 hp (186 kW).[26] It is locally assembled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.[15]
The Palisade went on sale in Indonesia in January 2021 after December 2020 introduction. It is offered in Prime and Signature trim levels with all-wheel-drive only available for the latter trim and all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.[14] The facelifted model debuted in July 2022.[27]
The Palisade was launched in Singapore on April 30, 2021 in a sole variant with a 8-seater configuration and uses a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine.[28] The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 as a 7-seater configuration.[29]
The Palisade was launched in South Africa on August 13, 2021. It is offered in a sole Elite trim with available 7- and 8-seater configurations and use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.[30] The facelifted model debuted in February 2023.[31]
The Palisade was launched in Malaysia on December 16, 2021. At launch, it is offered in Luxe and Exec variants with available 7- and 8-seater configurations and available with two engine option; a 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive (Luxe) or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive (Exec).[32] The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 with same seating configuration and engine options as the pre-facelift model.[33]
The Palisade was launched in September 15, 2023 in Vietnam as a local assembled model at HTMV plant in Ninh Bình. It is offered in Exclusive and Prestige trim levels with 6- and 7-seater configurations and all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.[34]
Unlike Metropolitan France, the Palisade is officially sold in this sui generis Overseas Collectivity.[35]
Unlike Metropolitan France, the Palisade is officially sold in this Overseas Collectivity.[36]
The updated Palisade debuted for the North American market at the New York International Auto Show on April 13, 2022, for the 2023 model year.[37][38] It features a revised front end, and an enhanced infotainment system with 12-inch navigation.[39]
In South Korea, the updated Palisade was released on May 19, 2022, following its physical release at the 2022 New York International Auto Show.[40] The thickness of the sound-absorbing material was increased and the shock-absorbing device was improved. In addition, technologies such as Digital Key 2, second-row ventilation seats, and PCA-R were applied.
| Model | Year | Transmission | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (Official) |
Top speed |
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| Petrol | ||||||
| Lambda II 3.5 MPi | 2018–present | 8-speed automatic | 249 PS (183 kW; 246 hp) @ 6,300 rpm | 34.2 kg⋅m (335 N⋅m; 247 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,000 rpm | 8.1s (AWD) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| 277 PS (204 kW; 273 hp) @ 6,300 rpm |
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| Lambda II 3.8 GDi | 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 36.2 kg⋅m (355 N⋅m; 262 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,200 rpm |
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| Diesel | ||||||
| R II 2.2 CRDi | 2018–present | 8-speed automatic | 193–200 PS (142–147 kW; 190–197 hp) @ 3,800 rpm | 45 kg⋅m (441 N⋅m; 325 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,750 rpm |
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190 km/h (118 mph) |
The Palisade was awarded "Top Safety Pick" and "Top Safety Pick+" (from 2021 to 2023 model years) by IIHS.[43][44]
| Small overlap front (driver) | Good | |
| Small overlap front (passenger) | Good | |
| Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good | |
| Side (original test) | Good | |
| Side (updated test) | Marginal | |
| Roof strength | Good | |
| Head restraints and seats | Good | |
| Headlights (varies by trim/option) | Good | Marginal |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle | Superior | |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) | Superior | |
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Acceptable | |
| Year | U.S.[45][46] | Canada[47] | South Korea[48] | Australia | Indonesia[49] | Global sales[50] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28,736 | 3,845 | 52,299[51] | 107,514 | ||
| 2020 | 82,661 | 7,279 | 64,791[52] | 157,133 | ||
| 2021 | 86,539 | 6,739 | 52,338 | 3,720[53] | 1,442 | 157,688 |
| 2022 | 82,688 | 6,324[54] | 49,737 | 4,000[55] | 1,648 | 151,427 |
| 2023 | 89,509 | 7,173[56] | 41,093 | 3,770[57] | 2,794 | 166,061 |
