The Hyundai Palisade presents itself as a spacious three-row SUV offering ample passenger space. But it’s not just the size that sets it apart from its competitors. Drivers seek an engine that delivers smooth performance in urban environments while providing a robust port for off-road adventures. Additionally, the vehicle boasts a comprehensive range of safety features, entertainment options, and stylish design elements, making it an attractive choice for a diverse range of potential buyers.

Trims and cost
The Hyundai Palisade is a smartly priced car offering two feature-rich trims. The base trim, dubbed the Urban, starts at about CAD 57,434, while the Ultimate Calligraphy variant starts at $61,034 and includes much more.

Fuel efficiency
SUVs only sometimes offer the most adequate fuel economy. Fortunately, the Palisade is decent in this department. One can expect a combined measure between 11.1:/100 km. However, the individual city and highway figures will differ.

Powerful engine performance
The Hyundai Palisade has a standard 3.8L GDI V6 engine that can churn out about 291 horsepower and up to 262 lb.-ft of torque, which is enough for most city trips and on highways. It also features an eight-speed automatic transmission, which has a smooth, highly responsive nature that most SUV enthusiasts enjoy. It is also paired with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to let one quickly change gears if they want more control over the driving experience. Technology like shift-by-wire enables one to effortlessly switch gears by pressing a button.

Suspension and handling
The SUV features a standard auto-leveling rear suspension that can adjust itself to maintain a consistent ride height level when carrying a heavy load, assuring better ride quality. To keep handling in check, the Palisade comes in the brand’s HTRAC™ All-Wheel Drive system, which lets one select the appropriate traction setting for current driving conditions via three dedicated terrain modes. Moreover, the multi-link independent rear suspension helps improve overall driving, handling dynamics, and ride quality.

Well-designed interiors
The interior of the Hyundai Palisade shows just how good the brand is at blending design with practicality. For instance, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear HVAC controls lets the driver and passengers adjust the temperature as per their preference. In addition, the driver seats are electronically controlled and eight-way power adjustable with four-way lumbar support. What makes this better is its ability to store settings for up to two profiles with an integrated memory system. A heated steering wheel system is also standard in their SUV. Other features that may come with the Hyundai Palisade include heated and available ventilated seats, available quilted Nappa leather for a luxurious interior, and an available power thigh extension to pave the way for an optimal ergonomic fit for drivers in search of additional leg support.

Expansive cargo bay
An SUV isn’t complete without a cargo bay, and the Hyundai Palisade has volumes of it. While there is ample space behind the third row, this could still be expanded to accommodate additional load. The cabin space can be customized in multiple ways to suit needs. For instance, with the second and third rows folded down, the cabin boasts a massive 2,447 litres of total cargo space. Loading up cargo also becomes easy with an available smart power tailgate. One could easily open it up with the help of the proximity key technology, through which the SUV will automatically open the liftgate when it senses the key fob is within three feet of the vehicle for at least three seconds.

Enjoyable infotainment system
The Hyundai Palisade ensures the driver and passengers do not get bored during a trip. Features like standard Apple Carplay and Android Auto allow one to connect a compatible smartphone to a 12.3-inch touch-screen display and integrate with familiar apps, send text messages, use voice commands, and stream songs. The standard Blue Link® connected vehicle system helps one stay connected to the SUV via the smartphone app. It allows one to remotely lock and unlock the car, start the vehicle engine, adjust climate controls, and keep track of vehicle health. There’s even a system to let the driver communicate with third-row passengers via the intercom. Conversely, one can create a quieter environment by activating the Quiet Mode on the audio system, which mutes the rear speakers.

Safety features
Hyundai has a range of standard and add-on safety elements that make the Palisade worth the investment. For example, the adaptive cruise control with traffic stop-and-go lets one set a predetermined speed and distance to the vehicle ahead, and the system will automatically adjust the vehicle speed to maintain the predefined distance. The standard blind-spot collision warning system notifies the driver with both audible and visual alerts to reduce a potential mishap on the road. Other safety features may include lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, lane following assist, and parking distance warning. In addition, the Palisade is equipped with a sturdy SUPERSTRUCTURE™ chassis constructed using the brand’s Advanced High-Strength Steel. This type of steel is not only stronger and lighter than traditional steel but also enhances the vehicle’s safety by absorbing and redirecting impact energy away from the passenger compartment.