Jenny reviews the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. An all-new to Australia 8 seater SUV. 

Hyundai are well established and renowned in oz they sell a lot, they tune most of their vehicles for our roads specifically, so I feel we should have got something like the Palisade earlier.

It is an Americanized SUV, bigger than anything Hyundai offered here before, and obviously aimed at spaciousness and comfort for trips with the family. So, we are fans of Hyundai, these kinds of vehicles have popular appeal the Palisade should be a win-win for Hyundai.

Engine Specifications

PALISADE 2.2L DIESEL

Engine: 2.2L Diesel CRDI R Series
Power: 147 kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque: 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Transmission: 8 Speed Auto AWD 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.3L/100km

HIGHLANDER 2.2L DIESEL

Engine: 2.2L Diesel CRDI R Series
Power: 147 kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque: 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Transmission: 8 Speed Auto AWD 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.3L/100km

PALISADE 3.8L Petrol

Engine: 3.8L Petrol GDI Lambda Series
Power: 217 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 355 Nm @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: 8 speed Auto 2WD
Fuel Consumption (combined): 10.7L/100km

HIGHLANDER 3.8L Petrol

Engine: 3.8L Petrol GDI Lambda Series
Power: 217 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 355 Nm @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: 8 speed Auto 2WD
Fuel Consumption (combined): 10.7L/100km

The Palisade is expensive. You need over $60k for the entry-level version. But it is packed with features. This also means that the Palisade can be considered a luxury vehicle.

The top Highlander packs even more luxury, adding things like heated and vented seats for the front and back, sunroof, suede headliner and even the leather gets an upgrade to the wonderfully plush Nappa.

Engine choices include a 2.2 litre diesel with 147 kW and 440 Nm, the latter from 1750to 2750 revs. The petrol option is a bit cheaper and it is a Lambda 2, 3.8 V6 with 217 kW and 355 Nm. It has direct injection, but it is naturally aspirated, so you have to rev it harder to feel the push. Diesels are AWD and petrol versions are FWD.

If you are in this price bracket and looking for a big SUV, the latest Hyundai Palisade is an amazing offer with its equipment, quality, practicality, space, and stand out looks.