Hyundai Palisade – More than any other segment the family SUV’s have grown market share by replacing normal station wagons, people movers and even 4WDs, these, usually seven seat, AWD SUVs are a phenomenon.
Palisade is a newer addition to the growing ranks of such vehicles and recently won the OzRoamer COTY award for Family SUV, in the diesel AWD version.
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They come with two engine options, two drivetrains, two seat configurations and three specification levels.
There is the Palisade, Palisade Elite and Palisade Highlander. The engines are a petrol and diesel choice and either 2WD or AWD. Only the diesel version comes in AWD. More details later.
You can get either a seven seat or eight seat option as well.
Pricing for the AWD versions is
- Entry Palisade $59.700 MLP*
- Mid spec Palisade Elite $66,200 MLP*
- Top spec Palisade Highlander $75,700 MLP*
Its fair to say that Palisade is BIG yet well-proportioned with dynamics and quietness that belies its size
The familial styling is obvious, but looks more integrated than the Santa Fe.
Inside its spacious. Hyundai have done a great job with the ambience. Even the base model feels luxurious. There is acres of room.
Hyundai Palisade AWD is powered by a 2.2L diesel engine that produces 147kW and 440Nm driving through a smooth 8 speed sports AT and AWD.
It drives like a smaller SUV with a level of dynamics and quietness that would sit comfortably on many a European SUV.
As a family SUV its sits between segments almost in a class of its own due to its size. Palisade will comfortably fit the family and luggage for that holiday or trip to the snow,
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Hyundai 2.2L Palisade Highlander 7 Seat AWD |
| Model Price | $74,876 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.2L 4 Cyl Turbo Diesel |
| Drivetrain | 8 Sp Sport AT AWD |
| Power | 147kW @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 440Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Safety | TBC |
| CO2 Emissions | 193 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 7.3 L/100km |
| Tow Capacity/Tow Ball | 2200 Kg / 100kg |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 15000 km Service Plan 5 Year Service cost |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 1 Yr. Conditional roadside assist |
Overall Rating |
88/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Towing / AWD Capability | 7 AWD – 4/5 Towing 3/5 |
| Technology/Connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
*Towing and AWD Capability is compared to other similar vehicles in the same class.
Palisade Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 49805mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900mm |
| Width / Height | 1975mm / 1750mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 203mm / TBA mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure angles | 18.5 degrees / 16.3 degrees / 21.2 degrees |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 71 Litres / 11.8mts KTK |
| Kerb Weight / Payload / GVM / GCM | 2059kg / 621kg / 2680kg / 4880KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 2200kg / 100kg |
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Behind the Wheel - 9/109/10
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Comfort - 9/109/10
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Equipment - 9/109/10
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Performance - 9/109/10
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Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
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Practicality - 9/109/10
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Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
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Towing / AWD Capability - AWD – 4/5 Towing 3/5 - 7/107/10
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Technology/Connectivity - 9/109/10
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Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
Palisade AWD is powered by a 2.2L diesel engine that produces 147kW and 440Nm driving through a smooth 8 speed sports AT and AWD.
It drives like a smaller SUV with a level of dynamics and quietness that would sit comfortably on many a European SUV.
As a family SUV its sits between segments almost in a class of its own due to its size. Palisade will comfortably fit the family and luggage for that holiday or trip to the snow,
