HYUNDAI PERSIST IN CALLING IT A large SUV, but we (and most people) consider it an MPV. Whatever you decide to call it, the latest iteration of the Palisade has just arrived in showroom, with luxurious design, a spacious, practical cabin, and first-ever hybrid power.
Launching as a single flagship Calligraphy Hybrid model, all-new Palisade is available in eight-seater or optional seven-seater configuration with a choice of eight exterior colours and four interior trims.
A next-generation 2.5 T-GDi Hybrid powertrain featuring an innovative dual-motor design brings optimal regenerative braking and superb efficiency, to set the benchmark for all-electric range in a hybrid, while providing an appealing EV-like experience.
The new Palisade features an interior Vehicle 2 Load (V2L) function to charge devices and power appliances, along with the new Stay Mode which uses the high-capacity Hybrid battery to power the infotainment and climate control while parked with the engine off.
It delivers a carefully honed blend of comfort, refinement and handling with the benefit of a bespoke Australian damper tune developed locally with HMC engineers.
“All-new Palisade is a thoroughly evolved successor to an SUV that has proven a hit with families over its first five years in Australia,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Don Romano.
“Palisade launches in the overwhelmingly popular Calligraphy grade as our premium family SUV flagship, bringing an electric vehicle-like feel courtesy of a next-generation dual-motor Hybrid powertrain,” he said.
All-new Palisade Model Line-Up Overview
All-new PALISADE is offered in a single highly equipped Calligraphy variant with next-generation 2.5 T-GDi Hybrid powertrain and a choice of eight optional seven-seater cabin configuration.
| All-New PALISADE Calligraphy Hybrid |
| 2.5 T-GDi Hybrid |
| 245 kW / 460 Nm |
| 6-speed AT AWD |
| 8-seats (7-seat optional) |
Pricing
| Powertrain | Palisade Calligraphy |
| 2.5 T-GDi Hybrid (6-speed A/T AWD) | $89,900 |
| Option pricing | Palisade Calligraphy |
| Premium paint | $750 |
| Dark Charcoal / Brown / Dark Navy & Light Grey Interior | $295 |
| 7-Seat Option | $1000 |