Why Buy the Hyundai Palisade?

September 10th, 2024 by

Abyss Black Pearl 2025 Hyundai Palisade driver side view

The Hyundai Palisade made quite the splash when it made its debut in 2019 as a 2020 model. Reviewers were almost universally impressed by the interior, which many thought matched, if not exceeded, many luxury brand models. They also commented favorably on the spacious cabin, a robust powertrain, and its suite of driver assistance and safety technologies. Still, there is no shortage of 3-row crossovers out there, so why should the Palisade be your choice? Dick Smith Hyundai of Greenville offers the following top reasons.

Interior Space

Few competing models match the Palisade in cabin space. When all three rows of seats are used, the Palisade still has 18 cubic feet of cargo space, which is about what you find in a mid-size sedan. If the third row is not needed, the space grows to 46 cubic feet, and in full cargo-carrying mode, the figure rises to 86 cubic feet. The cabin is also quite spacious for passengers, with plenty of headroom and legroom for all three rows.

2023 Hyundai Palisade cargo space

Performance and Capability

Palisade keeps things uncomplicated, with a 3.8-liter V6 delivering 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. There is no waiting for a turbocharger to spool up. Press on the gas pedal and enjoy a completely linear throttle response from a good-sized engine that never gives the impression of working hard. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic to keep the ref in the right place and sends power to either the front or all four wheels. Properly equipped from the factory, you can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Luxury with Mainstream Value

The Calligraphy Night Edition added for the 2024 model builds on the Palisade’s successful range-topping Calligraphy model with luxury that easily matches Luxury brands. Inside, you’ll find an Ergo-Motion driver’s seat with all seats covered in quilted Nappa leather seating surfaces and matching door panels. Seats also include second-row seats with adjustable wing-out headrests, a digital rearview mirror, and a luxurious microfiber headliner. Also standard is the convenience of Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. The model stands out with exclusive 20-inch wheels, lights under the side mirror that activate at your approach, and premium rear accent lighting. With all this and more, the Calligraphy still has a reasonable MSRP of $50,600.

2023 Hyundai Palisade interior passenger seats

Standard Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies

All Palisade models provide a full suite of safety and driver assistance technologies, including:

  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Auto high beams
  • Vehicle exit warning
  • Rear seat alert
  • Driver attention monitoring
  • Lane-keeping and lane-centering assist
  • Forward auto emergency braking
  • Pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Junction turning assist
  • Forward collision warning
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability

2023 Hyundai Palisade driver seat infotainment

The Experts Choice

The Palisade has been the darling of automotive critics since its debut and has never rested on its laurels since. Accolades from automotive sites and publications since its latest design update in 2023 include:

  • Best three-row SUV for the Money, 2023 Best Cars for the Money Awards, U.S. News
  • Best Large Utility, MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards, U.S.
  • Family Vehicle of the Year, Midwest Automotive Media Association, U.S.
  • 2023 Mid-Size SUV, Editor’s Choice Awards, Car and Driver, U.S.
  • Best New Cars, AutoTrader, U.S.
  • Top Safety Pick+, IIHS, U.S.
  • ‘Winner’ in 10 Best Interiors & UX award, Wards Auto, U.S.
  • 2023 Best SUV Brands, U.S. News & World Report
  • Emerging Automation Award, J.D. Power, U.S.

Also, most recently, the 2024 Palisade was the winner of Cars.com’s “Three-Row SUV Challenge,” where it was compared against six other models in its class that were evaluated in several areas important to families. “The 2024 Hyundai Palisade wowed us with its comfortable and classy interior, easy-to-use tech, and wealth of features for the money,” said Mike Hanley, Cars.com Senior Road Test Editor. “It was a winning combination and makes the Palisade a clear choice if you’re looking for a bit of luxury in your next family vehicle.”

2023 Hyundai Palisade HTRAC rear view

In short, choose a Palisade for your three-row crossover, and you will never regret it. But you will want to see it and drive it for yourself, and there is no better place for that than Dick Smith Hyundai of Greenville, where, as of this writing, there are over 65 Palisade models to choose from. See which one is destined to be yours this week.