ASHEVILLE, SC – Events 2023 Hyundai Palisade Not a new kid in school anymore. It was established, selling like a series and still being praised by everyone here Automatic log – Senior editor John Snyder even bought one last year. Refresh this 2023 is a textbook example of what an update should look like on a successful vehicle. A long list of minor tweaks and improvements helps Palisade slightly better than before, and immediately noticeable styling changes ensure you know you’re looking at the refreshed Palisade, not the old one.
HyundaiIts new beak is easily the most controversial or grimacing revision on display here. The grille is larger than before, giving it a glossy or shiny black look, and there’s a new horizontal fender right on the top edge of the hood. It looks a bit out of place and leaves some of us with the opinion that this refreshed Palisade actually looks uglier than the original design. You’ll need to look closely to notice other changes, such as redesigned headlights, new rear bumper and new wheels.
The new XRT trim is intended to appeal to those who want a more rugged-looking Palisade, but don’t really improve off-road ability in any way. Personally, it’s the most handsome of the redesigned Palisades. In a good way, the black trim and grille make the large SUV stand out more, in a good way, than any of the design changes across the entire model. The Limited trim also features a black grille.
In spite of Tucson and Santa Fe suggestion mixture and Dip into the mixture Powertrain, Palisade continues to offer a 3.8-liter V6 with 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. As before, front-wheel drive is standard on all models, with all-wheel drive being an additional cost option. The only new powertrain addition is the new Tow Mode that comes standard when you opt for all-wheel drive. Put it on this setting, and the transmission will hold gears longer and reduce the frequency of shifts. Max sled Unaffected, however, as the capacity is 5,000 pounds.
Traveled thousands of miles in Our Long Term Palisade, it is very clear that this Palisade has been tweaked to drive nearly identical to the old version. The only minor change that was noticed was the steering effort. It’s both lighter and smoother than before, thanks in part to Hyundai’s new frequency-sensing valve that detects impacts on rough roads and is intended to increase stability in the event of a wheel crash. your hand. However, there is no need to change anything with the way the Palisade drives. The V6 has plenty of power for its size and segment, and its handling and handling is just what we want in a large three-row SUV: comfortable, sturdy, inexpensive. strength. Yes Palisade Women’s Palisade April Fool’s Day Joke It would be great if that turns out to be true, but Hyundai won’t do anything like that.
Crawl inside the new Palisade, and while everything looks familiar, there are plenty of notable updates. For starters, the dashboard has been modified to create a side-to-side, horizontal vent view. New steering wheel with more beautiful horizontal spokes and buttons, adding class flash. This is complimented by a larger 12-inch infotainment system and an improved digital instrument cluster running new software. We dug the new cluster sharp and likewise enjoy the new digital climate control display in the center stack. The last new screen to note is the rearview camera mirror. It was impossible to know how well this digital mirror would hold up to environmental conditions until we got our hands on it during the Michigan winter, as South Carolina only provided us with sunny conditions for our Palisade drive.
If you’re into the Calligraphy trim on the top shelf (what we drove), Hyundai is rolling out a new “Ergonomic Chair”. It’s basically a massager and massager for both the back and lower back. We’ve been sitting in this chair for Genesis models in the past, so it’s great to see Palisade get some of that love here. Unfortunately, as in some Genesis In cars, only the driver can get an Ergonomic Seat, a fact that is best left unmentioned for your un-massaged passengers.
The luxury seating improvements continue in the third row, as Hyundai adds heated seats for the Calligraphy as standard and includes them as an extra for the Limited trim. It’s a rare feature of luxury SUVs. Even the second row gets some attention, as the captain’s chair features a new winged headrest that you can curl up to provide a comfortable resting cradle for your head to sleep in. The armrests have also been improved with a greater degree of movement, to help you feel more comfortable when in a fully reclined position.
The list of technological and convenience improvements goes on, and some are sure to make existing Palisade owners a little jealous. Hyundai Digital Key 2 enters 2023, allowing you to use your phone as a key, assuming you have an iPhone or Samsung device – sorry, other Android users. In addition to a traditional key card, Hyundai is also providing everyone with an NFC-enabled “key” card, similar to the one you get. Teslas. WiFi hotspots are available for the first time, if you pay a monthly fee. The wireless phone charger (where you put your phone to turn on the car using the Digital Key function) is improved with faster charging. The BlueLink app for Palisade is updated with greater control and functionality. Plus, some USB-A ports are replaced with faster charging USB-C ports throughout the cabin.
Both rearview mirrors feature auto-dimming to keep bright headlights from blinding you – a feature we’ve long loved on our Palisade. Plus, the notoriety “Smaht Pahk” Built-in remote parking feature. The last safety feature that we will cover is the addition of rear impact air bag is standard equipment that further improves the safety of the Palisade for rear occupants.
Maybe one or a few of those updates are a game changer for you, but they are for the most part well worth owning in our book. All the good things of the pre-refresh Palisade remain, meaning the cabin is easily one of the best looking in the segment – this is especially true of the top-level Calligraphy trim. And for the price, it can’t be beat when it comes to tech and luxury features.
Had to choose between it and Kia Telluride still a difficult ball game, because Telluride also improved for 2023. If a bit more off-road performance is what you’re after, the XRT trim might look the part, but it won’t perform better off-road than any other trim. As proof of this, Hyundai took us through some trails with some mud and occasional creaking, but we did so in the Calligraphy models, not the XRT. The faux slides and black trim are just for show, but at least the standard roof rails make gluing items on top a seamless experience. That offers real off-road enhancements with the Telluride X-Pro, so turn your attention there if you’re after something with better off-road performance (or Jeep Grand Cherokee).
All of these updates result in small price increases for various parts, but not as crippling. A base model starts at $36,245 ($1,420 more than last year), while the top Calligraphy stickers go for $50,195. Adding four-wheel drive with a new towing mode is $1,900. We are left to conclude that the Palisade is a greatly improved family transport device and, for now, nothing beats it as one of the best three-row SUVs.
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