2020 Hyundai Palisade - WILD SUV!!

POWERTRAIN
Palisade power comes from an Atkinson-cycle 3.8-liter V6, dual CVVT, direct-injected engine, for excellent power and efficiency. This 3.8-liter powerplant produces an estimated 291 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and an estimated 262 lb.-ft. of torque @ 5,000 rpm. Palisade offers more standard horsepower than any other SUV in its competitive set and an unsurpassed level of torque. Palisade delivers that power to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission with a multi-plate torque converter and offers both two-wheel and HTRAC® four-wheel-drive configurations, with a final drive ratio of 3.648 for confident acceleration. Special efforts were made to reduce Palisade NVH, with generous under-hood insulation, special sound-deadening carpets and powertrain tuning that delivers a smooth, linear response. In addition, Palisade offers drivers the ability to start the vehicle via remote key fob or via the Blue Link app.

Hyundai's flagship SUV is also its most technologically advanced model to date.

UPDATE: Live photos of the Palisade from the Los Angeles Auto Show are now in the gallery below.

The new Santa Fe launched earlier this year is bigger than its predecessor, but Hyundai knows there are families looking for something even larger. Enter Palisade. The new midsize SUV is not only larger than the regular Santa Fe, but also bigger in every way than the Santa Fe XL. It’s 196.1 inches long, 77.8 inches wide, and 68.9 inches tall, with a generous wheelbase stretching at a Nissan Pathfinder-matching 114.2 inches or a full four inches more than that of the aforementioned Santa Fe XL.

When it comes to styling, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it’s safe to say there’s nothing quite like the Palisade in this segment. Heavily related to Kia’s new Telluride, Hyundai’s flagship SUV gets a bold front fascia design in many ways similar to the Santa Fe’s by adopting a large and imposing cascading grille flanked by two-tier headlights.

The sheer size of the vehicle is more evident when you look at the side profile, specifically the length of the rear doors and the generous greenhouse. Those massive wheel arches can accommodate 20-inch wheels to give the Palisade a powerful presence. Although it’s a large and tall vehicle, Hyundai’s range-topping SUV has an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.33 thanks to several aerodynamic tweaks such as rear wheel aero deflectors and underside panels. At the rear, a pair of sweptback LED taillights provides a clear visual distinction from the Santa Fe, as does the model’s name generously featured on the tailgate with big characters.

Inside, the ample cabin can seat up to eight people on three rows, with the second one featuring ventilated captain’s chairs while the rearmost seats recline and feature power-folding/unfolding. Perfect for big families, the Palisade has a total of seven USB outlets, 16 (!) cupholders, and all the technology Hyundai has at the moment. There’s wireless charging, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, and the possibility to hook up two devices through Bluetooth at the same time – one for mobile phone connection and the other for audio streaming.

We’re barely scratching the surface here as Hyundai has crammed a lot of tech into its biggest SUV: shift-by-wire controls on the center console, head-up display, intercom system, adaptive cruise control, and much more. The company refers to its roof vent diffuser design as an “industry-first,” mentioning it provides a quieter and more uniform airflow coming from the rear air conditioning while giving passengers the freedom to pick from focused, partially-diffused or fully-diffused stream of air.

In regards to the oily bits, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 producing an estimated 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet (355 Newton-meters) of torque. The engine is hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission and will be offered with both two- and four-wheel-drive setups. Hyundai’s proprietary HTRAC all-paw system comes with the usual driver-selectable Normal, Sport, and Smart modes, plus a newly developed Snow mode for slippery conditions.

PRICE
Hyundai hasn't released pricing yet, but don't expect the 2020 Hyundai Palisade's base MSRP to be much more than the Santa Fe XL's roughly $32,000 starting price. The price naturally creeps up as you add luxuries such as ventilated front and second-row seats, a head-up display and power-folding seats. Look for more information closer to the Palisade's summer 2019 on-sale date.

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