# Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade (Korean: 현대 팰리세이드) is a mid-size crossover SUV 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.
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.

## First generation (LX2; 2018)
### Overview

The Palisade debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2018, having been previewed by Hyundai's Grandmaster concept of June 2018. 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. 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. 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.
Introduction of the right-hand drive model started in December 2020 in Australia and Indonesia. CKD assembly in Russia started in 2020 by Avtotor for domestic sales.
* Rear view
* Palisade Calligraphy
* Interior

### Markets
#### North America

Trim levels available for the Palisade in the United States and Canada are the base preferred, essential 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).

#### South Korea

In South Korea, the Palisade was launched on 11 December 2018. The K-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 U.S.

#### Philippines

The Palisade was launched in the Philippines in April 2019. At launch, it was offered as a sole variant with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 7-seat configuration. The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 only available on special order.

#### Australia

The Palisade was released in Australia in December 2020, after the right-hand drive model was finalized. At launch, 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 either a 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive. The Elite trim (which sits between the standard and Highlander trim levels) was added in August 2021. The facelifted model debuted in August 2022, with the standard trim discontinued. The Highlander was replaced by the Calligraphy trim and the Calligraphy trim is available with the Black Ink styling package.

#### Russia

The Palisade was launched to the Russian market in December 2020 with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine rated at 249 hp (186 kW). It was locally assembled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.

#### Indonesia

The Palisade went on sale in Indonesia in January 2021 after December 2020 introduction. It is offered in Prime and Signature trim levels with all-wheel-drive only available for the latter trim and all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The facelifted model debuted in July 2022. The XRT variant was made available in June 2024.

#### Singapore

The Palisade was launched in Singapore on 30 April 2021 in a sole variant with a 8-seater configuration and uses a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine. The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 as a 7-seater configuration.

#### South Africa

The Palisade was launched in South Africa on 13 August 2021. It is offered in a sole Elite trim with available 7- and 8-seater configurations and use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The facelifted model debuted in February 2023.

#### Malaysia

The Palisade was launched in 16 Malaysia on December 2021. At launch, it is offered in Luxe and Exec variants with available 7- and 8-seater configurations and available with two engine option; a 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive (Luxe) or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive (Exec). The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 with same seating configuration and engine options as the pre-facelift model.

#### Vietnam

The Palisade was launched on 15 September 2023 in Vietnam as a local assembled model at HTMV plant in Ninh Bình. It is offered in Exclusive and Prestige trim levels with 6 and 7-seater configurations and all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.

#### Thailand

The Palisade was launched in Thailand on 8 November 2024 with a facelifted model. Imported from Vietnam, it is offered in Exclusive 2WD and Prestige AWD trim levels all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.

### Facelift

The updated Palisade debuted for the North American market at the New York International Auto Show on 13 April 2022, for the 2023 model year. It features a revised front end, and an enhanced infotainment system with 12-inch navigation.
In South Korea, the updated Palisade was released on 19 May 2022, following its physical release at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. The thickness of the sound-absorbing material was increased and the shock-absorbing device was improved. In addition, technologies such as Digital Key 2 and second-row ventilation seats became an option.
* Palisade Calligraphy (facelift)
* Rear view
* Interior

### Powertrain

Specs :
| 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) |
| Lambda II 3.5 MPi | 2018–present | 8-speed automatic | 277 PS (204 kW; 273 hp) @ 6,300 rpm | 34.2 kg⋅m (335 N⋅m; 247 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,000 rpm | 8.2s (FWD)8.1s (AWD) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| Lambda II 3.8 GDi | 2018–present | 8-speed automatic | 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) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| 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) |

### Safety

The Palisade was awarded "Top Safety Pick" and "Top Safety Pick+" (from 2021 to 2023 model years) by IIHS.
IIHS scores (2020) :
| Small overlap front (driver) | Good | Good |
| Small overlap front (passenger) | Good | Good |
| Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good | Good |
| Side (original test) | Good | Good |
| Side (updated test) | Marginal | Marginal |
| Roof strength | Good | Good |
| Head restraints and seats | Good | Good |
| Headlights (varies by trim/option) | Good | Marginal |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle | Superior | Superior |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) | Superior | Superior |
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Acceptable | Acceptable |

## Second generation (LX3; 2024)

The second generation Palisade was unveiled on 6 December 2024. Pre-orders began on 20 December 2024, and deliveries in South Korea are anticipated to commence in January 2025.
The Palisade has a boxy shape for the exterior design. The exterior design elements includes vertical rectangular LED headlights with LED DRLs, and a thin LED light strip across the upper section of grille, silver-finished D-pillar trim piece on the side, the rear fascia features a minimalistic design, the vertical taillights resembles the headlights, the rear wiper is hidden underneath the roof spoiler, and a faux skidplate on the lower part of the rear bumper with the exhaust pipes tucked away. The Palisade has a longer wheelbase compared to its predecessor, with a shorter front overhang and stretched rear overhang.
Inside, the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment and instrument cluster screens are housed within the wraparound design of the upper dashboard. The lower part of the dashboard features the air-con vents and the physical switches. The centre console is disconnected from the dashboard, providing additional storage space below and features a wireless charger, 100W USB charging outlet and storage cubby. The gear selector used for the automatic transmission is relocated from the centre console to the steering wheel column.
The Palisade is available as a 9-seater configuration for the first time in addition to the 7-seater configuration, with the front centre console doubles as an additional seat, therefore making it eligible to drive through bus lanes in South Korea. The second row comes as either with captain seat or a bench seat, while the third row gets a 60:40 split bench seat as standard.
In the pre-orders month, approximately 45,000 orders were made, with 70% accounted for the hybrid model and 40% accounted for the 9-seater configuration model.
* Rear view
* Interior

### Powertrain

Specs :
| Model | Year | Transmission | Power | Torque |
| Petrol |||||||
| Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi | 2024–present | 8-speed automatic | 281 PS (207 kW; 277 hp) @ 5,800 rpm | 43 kg⋅m (422 N⋅m; 311 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,700–4,000 rpm |
| Hybrid |||||||
| Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi Hybrid | 2025–present | 6-speed automatic | 334 PS (246 kW; 329 hp) @ 5,800 rpm | |

## Sales

| Year | U.S. | Canada | South Korea | Australia | Indonesia | Global sales |
| 2019 | 28,736 | 3,845 | 52,299 | | | 107,514 |
| 2020 | 82,661 | 7,279 | 64,791 | | | 157,133 |
| 2021 | 86,539 | 6,739 | 52,338 | 3,720 | 1,442 | 157,688 |
| 2022 | 82,688 | 6,324 | 49,737 | 4,000 | 1,648 | 151,427 |
| 2023 | 89,509 | 7,173 | 41,093 | 3,770 | 2,794 | 166,061 |
| 2024 | 110,055 | 7,910 | 20,967 | 3,062 | 1,894 | 165,745 |