The new 2023 Hyundai is new, but not brand-new which means that it is mostly a carry-over model with only minimal changes. The first change is the price as virtually all 2023 cars tend to cost more when compared to 2022 cars due to global inflation and supply chain issues. Be that as it may, Hyundai did introduce a brand-new trim level for the 2023 model.
The new trim level for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is called the “XRT” which adds an exterior black trim package, new 20-inch wheels, and darker roof rails besides other minimal styling changes. Besides these additions, the 2023 Hyundai Palisades remains unchanged from the 2022 model. In this article, we will tell you all about 2023 Hyundai Palisade, so stick around and find out!
As far as powertrains are concerned, the Palisade gets fairly powerful yet fairly efficient and sophisticated engines. The exterior design has been appropriately “Americanized” which means that it looks huge, boxy, and commanding. The interior is nicely laid-out with large screens, easy-to-use controls, and nice materials.
Reliability is also really good, but there are some issues we are going to list in this article. As far as value is concerned, the Palisade is one of the cheapest full-size SUVs on the market. Practicality is also great as the Palisade offers a humongous seating area with up to 7 seats without making sacrifices when it comes to trunk space.
2023 Hyundai Palisade – The Powertrain
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade offers a 3.8L direct-injection 6-cylinder engine that offers a hefty 295hp and 216lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission that shifts gears seamlessly. You can buy the Palisade with either FWD or AWD, but I strongly suggest going for AWD as this is a full-size SUV after all.
As far as efficiency is concerned, you can expect the Palisade to return around 19MPG in the city and 25MPG on the highway which is decent for its engine size and general heft. The Palisade is also offered with a smaller 2.2L 4-cylinder engine in other markets while there are no diesel engines available anywhere.
The 3.8L 6-cylinder is the largest engine Hyundai currently offers and can also be seen in previous Hyundai Equus and certain Genesis models. It is a naturally aspirated engine which is rather rare these days which means that it offers a really smooth and linear powerband.
2023 Hyundai Palisade – Design and Driving
The 2023 Palisade remains unchanged from the 2022 model except for the added new trim level which aims to look a bit more purposeful and sporty. This is no bad thing because the 2023 Palisade looks really commanding on the road as is the case with all the other large SUVs on sale. The interior is nicely laid out and gets everything you’d expect from a 2023 family SUV.
The driving experience is nothing to brag about because this is a full-size SUV after all. As such, you do feel the weight while going through corners and the Palisade feels fairly boat-like to drive. Either way, it feels stable and safe which is exactly the feeling you want from a full-size SUV.
2023 Hyundai Palisade – Reliability and Common Issues
When it comes to reliability, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade manages to be more reliable than most mid-size and full-size SUVs out there but is as not as good as its smaller brothers, the Santa Fe and the Tucson. Some issues do keep popping up, but most are associated with less-than-ideal maintenance and higher-mileage examples of previous models.
The most common issues include complaints about the engine being overly loud which is likely because it produces most of its power higher-up as it isn’t a turbocharged engine. Other issues are tied to certain advanced driver assistance systems being overly assertive, the in-car electrics, and possibly smaller pieces of equipment.
2023 Hyundai Palisade – Value and Practicality
You can expect to pay around $35,000 for the 2023 Palisade while highly specified examples can go up to $50,000. There really aren’t too many competitive SUVs in this price range which makes the Palisade a worthy consideration. Used pre-2023 models can be had for a decent discount which is also a good idea s these are fairly the same.
With up to three rows of seating, a large trunk space, great all-around visibility, the Palisade is also a really practical car. It gets a whole host of family-friendly features which make it perfect for family use.
FAQ Section
Is the Hyundai Palisade the same as Kia Telluride?
The Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride share most parts with each other, but there are some obvious differences between the two. The Telluride is a slightly larger SUV with more space in the trunk and in the rear seats due to its boxier design. The price gap is mostly marginal and isn’t likely to be important to most buyers.
All in all, they are the same more or less, but design plays a great role in differentiating these two models. The Telluride is as boxy as large SUVs get while the Palisade is a bit more rounded around the edges but still fairly boxy.
Is the Hyundai Palisade a luxury car?
A full-size SUV segment is a luxury segment on its own which means that these SUVs are typically bought by people with higher net incomes. However, there are levels to this game and even though the Palisade is a really good car, it can’t even come close to cars like the Range Rover, the BMW X7, or the Mercedes GLS.
Even though the Palisade does get lots of luxury kit, it is not nearly enough for it to be compared with those. That is also to be expected considering that true luxury full-size SUVs sometimes cost double the money.
Is the Hyundai Palisade a good off-road SUV?
An AWD Hyundai Palisade can tackle mild off-roading and has no problems being effective on gravel roads, and subpar roads. However, it is not an off-road SUV nor it has ever been presented as such. It is primarily a family SUV and everything else comes later.
