Hyundai Palisade

Year

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $39,199 – $54,699 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.8 – 12.3 L/100km

Featuring more classic lines than its cousin, the Kia Telluride, the Hyundai Palisade is a hot new player in the three-row midsize SUV segment. Under the hood is a 3.8-litre V6 engine that delivers 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. For the 2021 model year, the company has added standard LED headlights to the Luxury and Ultimate models while also introducing a top-line trim level called Ultimate Calligraphy.

The Car Guide rating 80%

Pros

Good overall performance
Comfortable ride
Spacious interior
Finish quality

Cons

All-wheel drive should be standard
Audible rolling noise at high speed
Lane departure system sometimes too sensitive

Global rating

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

Mid-size 3-row SUVs

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2021

New Ultimate Calligraphy trim, Standard LED headlights on Luxury and Ultimate trims.

Competitors

Recalls

Seats And Restraints
September 11, 2025
Label
September 23, 2024
Visual System
March 17, 2023
Accessories
August 19, 2022
Visual System
August 16, 2022
Brakes
October 26, 2021