Hyundai Palisade priced lower

The Hyundai Palisade range has been expanded with a new mid-spec Elite model grade that has in turned lowered the entry level to the large SUV range to $55,000 plus on-road costs – albeit with less equipment on offer.

The opening V6 petrol model was previously set at $60,000 plus ORCs, marking a $5000 reduction for the updated MY22 Hyundai Palisade due for release in September.

The new Elite model kicks in at $61,500 plus ORCs, while the flagship Highlander continues to start at $71,000 plus ORCs, but does pick up a few more features.

A turbo-diesel engine is also offered across the range for an extra $4000 – the same increment as before.

While the eight-seat-only base-grade Hyundai Palisade is cheaper and now gains a wireless phone charger, it loses its 12-speaker Infinity audio system and the driver talk function that allows front and rear seat communication.

The 10.25-inch central touch-screen has also been swapped for a smaller 8.0-inch unit and sat-nav is gone too, but Hyundai has emphasised that it still has three-zone automatic climate control, leather-appointed seats (power-operated for the driver), adaptive cruise control and 18-inch alloy wheels.

For the extra $1500, the mid-spec Palisade Elite can be had in seven- or eight-seat configuration and adds back satellite navigation via the bigger 10.25-inch touch-screen display and other features deleted from the base model.

A smart power tailgate, heated front seats, sunroof, tinted rear windows, dual LED headlights, LED tail-lights and 20-inch alloy wheels are also part of the package.

The top-spec Palisade Highlander continues to offer heated and cooled front and second-row seats, a head-up display and 360-degree parking camera system.

Extra features for MY22 Highlander variants include new-look 20-inch Calligraphy alloy wheels and body-coloured bumpers and side cladding, plus the option of black Nappa leather upholstery (in addition to beige and burgundy).

Six colours are available across the range: Abyss Black, White Cream, Steel Graphite, Sierra Burgundy, Moonlight Cloud and Rain Forest. Premium paint costs $695 extra on all colours except White Cream.

See below for full equipment levels across the model range.

There’s no change to the powertrains, which compromise a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine (217kW/355Nm) and 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (147kW/440Nm). Both combine with an eight-speed automatic transmission but the drivelines differ; the V6 petrol is front-drive only, while the diesel is AWD.

Key rivals for the Palisade include the top-selling Toyota Prado, the new Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9 and, not least of all, carsales’ 2020 Car of the Year and 2021 Best Family SUV, the Kia Sorento.

Hyundai Palisade equipment levels:

Palisade

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Multi-Bluetooth Connection
8.0-inch touch-screen display
Quiet Mode Function
Leather-appointed seats and steering wheel
Power adjustable driver’s seat
Parking sensors front and rear
Electronic park brake
Smart key with push-button start
Wireless charging pad
Rear-view camera
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Trailer stability assist
Automatic dusk-sensing headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED rear fog lights
Self-dimming interior mirror
7.0-inch digital driver display
Three-zone automatic climate control
Cabin air filter
Roof air vents in 2nd/3rd rows
Floor air vents in 2nd row
Six airbags (including 3rd row curtain)
Three ISOFIX child restraints
Five top tether child restraint anchorages
18-inch alloy wheels
Full-size alloy spare wheel
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R)
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – camera and radar
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Palisade Elite (in addition to the above)

Satellite navigation
10.25-inch touch-screen display
Driver talk function
12-speaker Infinity audio system
Rear privacy glass
Smart power tailgate
Heated front seats
Single panel sunroof
Dual LED headlights
Rear LED combination tail-lights
20-inch alloy wheels
Available in seven- or eight-seat configuration

Palisade Highlander (in addition to the above)

Nappa leather seats (three colour options)
Integrated Memory System (IMS) on driver’s seat
Suede roof lining
Dual sunroof with tilt function
Heated front and second row seats
Ventilated front and second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Rear door blinds
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
Rain sensing wipers
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
20-inch ‘Calligraphy’ alloy wheels
Body-coloured bumpers
Body-coloured cladding

How much does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade cost?
Palisade petrol FWD – $55,000
Palisade diesel AWD – $59,000
Elite petrol FWD – $61,500
Elite diesel AWD – $65,500
Highlander petrol FWD – $71,000
Highlander diesel AWD – $75,00
*Prices exclude on-road costs