Cheaper Hyundai Palisade here in weeks
More affordable version of Korean brand’s large family SUV is on the wayThe News
The Hyundai Palisade is about to get cheaper in Australia, with a more affordable Elite variant set to arrive within weeks to slot below the circa-$90K flagship Calligraphy grade (pictured) in the hybrid-only SUV line-up.
The Key Details
- Cheaper base-model Palisade Elite Hybrid coming
- Here within weeks, no word on pricing yet
- Will slot below flagship Calligraphy ($89,900 plus ORCs)
- Cheaper IONIQ 9 also being considered
The Finer Details
Confirmed by Hyundai Australia executives at the recent launch of its all-new Elexio electric SUV, the Palisade Elite could be here within weeks, while a more affordable version of the brand’s flagship IONIQ 9 electric SUV is also “under study”.
“Palisade Elite is on the way, we’re probably going live on the website soon [and] customers will be able to order that really soon,” said Hyundai Australia product planning and development manager Tim Rodgers.
At this stage, it will remain hybrid-only as per the Palisade Calligraphy which arrived late last year with a 245kW/460Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric drivetrain.
The more rugged Palisade XRT Pro is also set to join the Palisade family in the coming months sporting all-terrain tyres, revised bodywork to help negotiate off-road terrain, an electronic limited-slip rear differential and more.
Meanwhile, the Korean brand is looking to make its flagship IONIQ 9 – currently available only in a single high-spec Calligraphy grade from $119,750 – more accessible.
“IONIQ 9, [there’s] lots of activity under study at the moment. Our view is always to start with our best foot forward and then sort of bring in variants that make sense underneath,” said Rodgers.
“I think it’s time for IONIQ 9 to have a look at what can be done there [with pricing].”
The Road Ahead
Pricing and specifications for the new Palisade Elite – which is all but certain to retain the same hybrid powertrain and much of the same equipment, save for a few niceties – is expected to be announced imminently.
* Calligraphy model shown
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