The Hyundai Palisade (Korean: 현대 팰리세이드) is a mid-size crossover SUV[6][2][3][4] manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018, replacing the Maxcruz (also known as Santa Fe XL outside of South Korea) as the flagship SUV under the Hyundai brand.

Hyundai Palisade
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Model codeLX2
Production2018–present
Model years2020–present
Assembly
DesignerKim Jun-Ho, Seo Jin-Hwan and Kim Gil-Ho[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV[2][3][4][5]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedKia Telluride
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission8-speed A8LF1/A8LF2 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,980 mm (196.1 in) (pre-facelift)
4,995 mm (196.7 in) (facelift)
Width1,975 mm (77.8 in)
Height1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Curb weight1,820–2,060 kg (4,012–4,542 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai Maxcruz/Santa Fe XL

The term palisade means a fence of defensive stakes or a series of coastal cliffs — the latter recalling the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles or the nearly forty mile Hudson River palisade, running north from opposite Manhattan.[7]

Overview edit

The Palisade debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2018,[8] having been previewed by Hyundai's Grandmaster concept of June 2018.[9] The Palisade is Hyundai's largest passenger vehicle to date, measuring 4,980 mm (196.1 in) long with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm (114.2 in) inches.[10] It has 21 cu ft (595 L) of cargo space behind the third row and 87 cu ft (2,464 L) with both rows folded down.[11] Like its predecessor, the Palisade features three rows of seating, with seating for up to eight passengers when equipped with a second-row bench seat or seven passengers with the optional second-row captain seat.

The vehicle rated a coefficient drag of 0.33, achieved with an optimised front cooling area with extended internal air guide, aerodynamic underside panels with full front and centre underbody covers, and rear wheel aero deflectors.[12]

Introduction of the right-hand drive model started in December 2020 in Australia and Indonesia.[13][14] CKD assembly in Russia started in 2020 by Avtotor for domestic sales.[15]

Markets edit

North America edit

Trim levels available for the Palisade in the United States and Canada are the base SE, SEL with optional Convenience Package or Convenience and Premium Package, Limited, and top-of-the-line Calligraphy (since 2021 model year). Powering all Palisade models is a 3.8-litre Atkinson cycle V6 engine with Idle Stop & Go (ISG).[16]

South Korea edit

In South Korea, the Palisade was launched on December 11, 2018. The South Korean pop-group BTS was chosen as the brand ambassador for the new model of Hyundai, and have since been involved in numerous commercials and ad campaigns in South Korea and America.

Philippines edit

In the Philippines, the Palisade was launched in April 2019. It is only offered with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 7-seat configuration.[17]

Australia edit

The Palisade was released in Australia and New Zealand in December 2020 for the 2021 model year, after the right-hand drive model was finalized.[13][18] It is available in either 7- or 8-seater configuration on the Highlander trim and 8 seater on the standard trim. The Palisade is available with a choice of 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive or 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel all-wheel drive. Both engines are matched to 8-speed automatics.[19]

Indonesia edit

The Indonesian-market Palisade went on sale in January 2021 after December 2020 introduction. It is offered in Prime and Signature trim levels with all-wheel-drive available in the latter trim. It is only available with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission.[14] Facelift model was released in July 2022.[20]

Russia edit

The Palisade was launched to the Russian market in December 2020 with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and 3.5-litre petrol engine rated at 249 hp (186 kW).[21] It is locally assembled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.[15]

Malaysia edit

The Malaysian-market Palisade was launched in December 2021. It is a fully imported model (CBU) from Hyundai's Ulsan plant and comes in two engine choice, 2.2-litre CRDi diesel and 3.8-litre Lambda II V6.[22]

Vietnam edit

The Palisade was launched in September 15th, 2023 for Vietnam market as a local assembly model at HTMV plant in Ninh Bình. All of Palisade models uses 2.2-liter CRDi diesel engine.[23]

New Caledonia (France) edit

Unlike Metropolitan France, the Palisade is officially sold in this sui generis Overseas Collectivity.[24]

Collectivity of Saint-Martin (France) edit

Unlike Metropolitan France, the Palisade is officially sold in this Overseas Collectivity.[25]

Facelift edit

The updated Palisade debuted for the North American market at the New York International Auto Show on April 13, 2022, for the 2023 model year.[26][27] It features a revised front end, and an enhanced infotainment system with 12-inch navigation.[28]

In South Korea, the updated Palisade was released on May 19, 2022, following its physical release at the 2022 New York International Auto Show.[29] The thickness of the sound-absorbing material was increased and the shock-absorbing device was improved. In addition, technologies such as Digital Key 2, second-row ventilation seats, and PCA-R were applied.

Powertrain edit

Specs[30][31]
Model Year Transmission Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(Official)
Top speed
Petrol
Lambda II 3.5 MPi 2018–present 8-speed automatic 249 PS (183 kW; 246 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 34.2 kg⋅m (335 N⋅m; 247 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,000 rpm 8.1s (AWD) 210 km/h (130 mph)
277 PS (204 kW; 273 hp) @ 6,300 rpm
  • 8.2s (FWD)
  • 8.1s (AWD)
Lambda II 3.8 GDi 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 36.2 kg⋅m (355 N⋅m; 262 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,200 rpm
  • 7.8s (FWD)
  • 7.7s (AWD)
Diesel
R II 2.2 CRDi 2018–present 8-speed automatic 193–200 PS (142–147 kW; 190–197 hp) @ 3,800 rpm 45 kg⋅m (441 N⋅m; 325 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,750 rpm
  • 10.2s (FWD)
  • 10.5s (AWD)
190 km/h (118 mph)

Sales edit

Year U.S.[32][33] Canada[34] South Korea[35] Australia Indonesia[36] Global sales[37]
2019 28,736 3,845 52,299[38] 107,514
2020 82,661 7,279 64,791[39] 157,133
2021 86,539 6,739 52,338 3,720[40] 1,442 157,688
2022 82,688 6,324[41] 49,737 4,000[42] 1,648 151,427
2023 89,509 7,173[43] 41,093 3,770[44] 2,794 166,061

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