With a high-quality cabin, a smooth ride, and room for the whole family, it's easy to see why the Palisade is a success for Hyundai.
The brand's largest SUV runs the gradient from the value-oriented base model to the luxury line model that best impresses with the Genesis GV80.
Under the Palisade's hood is a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that delivers a smooth 291 horsepower through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Numerous connectivity and technology features are standard across the range, while higher-end models get luxuries such as a panoramic sunroof, in-dash navigation and quilted leather upholstery.
No matter what trim you choose, the Palisade cabin is a spacious and comfortable place for the whole family.
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Hyundai Palisade 2023 price and specifications
The facelift for the 2023 model year gives the Palisade a more squared-down look. The new look is enhanced by updated wheel designs, and the cabin has received some new features.
The Palisade's dashboard features a 12.0-inch HD infotainment display, a redesigned steering wheel, and updated upholstery options.
New features include a Wi-Fi hotspot, heated third-row seats, and a massaging driver's seat. The aggressive-looking XRT model joins the lineup and comes with 20-inch wheels, black exterior trim, and other design flourishes.
The Palisade's biggest competitor has long been the mechanically similar Kia Telluride, but that model is also slated for a refresh this year, meaning the competition is sure to continue.
The XRT model is a new offering in the lineup this year, but our Palisade of choice would be the midrange SEL with the Premium package.
It adds many of the best technology and luxury features in an SUV including a larger infotainment screen, in-dash navigation, and Hyundai's most advanced driver assistance features.
Engine, transmission and performance in the 2023 Hyundai Palisade
The Palisade is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 engine and comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The engine's 291 horsepower provides decent acceleration for a car like this, and the Palisade's transmission can be shifted manually using the paddles on the steering wheel.
The gearbox shifts smoothly on its own, but there is some busy shuffling of the ratios when climbing hills.
Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is optional on SE, SEL, and Limited trim levels, it's standard on the range-topping line Art.
All Palisade models come standard with Transmission Cooler, Trailer Pre-Hitch, Sway Control and are rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds when equipped with a dealer-installed trailer hitch.
A test drive of a loaded line model around Asheville, North Carolina, highlighted the Palisade's smooth ride and quiet cabin, even testing it out on some light off-roading and they were sure the large SUV could handle terrain beyond what you'll find in the urban jungle.
The all-wheel drive SEL was tested, and delivered unexceptional acceleration results on the test track. In the test car, the Palisade went from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, and the Palisade needed 182 feet to stop from 70 mph and proved to be only slightly faster than Telluride, but slower than the Chevrolet Traverse.
Fuel economy and MPG in the real world
According to the EPA, the front-wheel-drive Palisade achieves a rating of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
When equipped with all-wheel drive, the Palisade is rated at 19 city and 24 mpg highway.
On our 200-mile highway test track, the all-wheel-drive SEL model managed just 23 mpg, compared to a rating of 24 mpg.
Information, entertainment and connectivity inside the 2023 Hyundai Palisade
A 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, in-dash navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity is standard on all models.
Up to seven USB ports are available and you can connect two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. And when equipped with Hyundai's Blue Link app service, the Palisade can be locked, unlocked and started remotely with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Safety and driver assistance features inside the 2023 Palisade
In addition to the standard safety equipment, nearly every advanced safety system can be added to higher trim levels. Key safety features include:
- Standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard departure warning with lane keep assist.
- Standard adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode.
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