The all-new Palisade has arrived in Australia, taking its place as the flagship of the Hyundai vehicle range in local dealerships.
According to Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) the all-new Palisade gives customers the perfect blend of comfort and practicality, with smart technologies and the latest SmartSense safety features, in a seven- or eight-seater.
Along with new 2021 Santa Fe, Palisade leads Hyundai’s ’18 models in 18 months’ product onslaught towards a new and comprehensive line-up, which will include seven SUV models by the end of 2021, encompassing EV, FCEV and hybrid powertrains.
The Palisade is engineered to appeal to buyers of large SUVs who want a more car-like driving experience than a body-on-chassis 4WD can provide.
HMCA says people-mover buyers who require eight seats, but prefer the style, flexibility and driving qualities of an SUV, will also be attracted by Palisade.
It says the right-hand drive Palisade was developed primarily for Australia, with a focus on delivering superb safety, stability and dynamics for local tastes and conditions.
Equipped with HTRAC all-wheel-drive and a Multi-Terrain Control system, Palisade has the capabilities to tackle the toughest challenges, and comes complete with a full-size spare wheel and 2,200kg tow rating says HMCA.
“We’re pleased to introduce all-new Palisade large SUV as the flagship of the Hyundai range, featuring the perfect blend of smart technologies and luxury features,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive officer, Mr Jun Heo.
“With seven or eight seats and advanced HTRAC AWD, all-new Palisade delivers a stylish, safe and comfortable SUV experience for the whole family, with superb capabilities on and off the road.
“All-new Palisade gives momentum to our ’18 in 18’ product onslaught, which will see the Hyundai range refreshed through 2021 and beyond, with an exciting new line-up of SUV and passenger models featuring an array of alternative powertrains,” he says.
Range Overview
A two-tiered line-up for all-new Palisade makes it easy for buyers to choose the grade that best matches their lifestyle says HMCA.
Each grade is offered with a choice of a 3.8-litre V6 GDi engine with front-wheel drive, or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder CRDi engine with all-wheel drive, both teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The range-opening Palisade variant features as standard a cutting-edge 7-inch full LCD Supervision instrument cluster and a clear and intuitive 10.25-inch satellite navigation unit.
Inside features leather upholstery as standard, as well as a power-adjustable driver’s seat, three-zone air-conditioning and Infinity premium audio.
Ensuring the utmost convenience are a futuristic Shift-by-Wire gear selector buttons, keyless entry with push-button start and an electric park brake.
There are six airbags, including side curtain airbag protection for all three rows, as well as a range-standard suite of SmartSenseTM technologies.
These include multi-function Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance-Assist (BCA) systems.
There are also Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) systems, and Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go.
The top-of-the-range Palisade Highlander brings, in addition, Nappa leather upholstery with a suede headlining, 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function and 8-way power adjustable passenger seat.
The front seats offer both heating and ventilation, with the comfort of a heated steering wheel. Second row seats also offer heating, with 7-seat variants adding ventilation.
There’s a dual-panel wide sunroof with tilt function, wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charger, Head-Up Display (HUD), a powered hands-free tailgate, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Highlander also adds a Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM) and a Surround View Monitor (SVM).
2021 Hyundai Palisade Manufacturers List Pricing:
| Engine | Transmission | Palisade | Highlander |
| 3.8 GDi 2WD | 8 speed Automatic | $60,000 | $71,000 |
| 2.2 CRDi AWD | 8 speed Automatic | $64,000 | $75,000 |
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