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Join Reddit r/HyundaiPalisade  Hi Guys, I wanted to check here if anybody has any insights about the new palisade 2023 model and worth waiting for it. When will the newer model be announced and be available for the delivery? level 1 I heard it will have similar daytime lights as tucson. Im sure it will gain some new features like smart park and bigger infotainment screen. level 2 What infotainment are you referring to that is bigger? The 10.2 inch is their biggest. Did they announce something? level 2 Won't hurt..I'd wait. I picked up a 2022 caligraphy in September of 21...I love it...time flies so much though that...I think of how I could have waited a year to see what the 2023s would look like. Down side is I'm sure they won't sell them at MSRP if it's a new body/new look. level 1 Heard there may be a “hybrid” engine level 2 I heard the same but not sure if it’s worth waiting. I don’t want to keep spending money on maintaining my old car, but at the same time I don’t want to rush and miss out stuff on a newer models. level 1 I hope they fix broken seat belts. level 2 I didn’t choose that option on my palisade. level 1 I’ve been talking to a salesperson and he told me the “production start date” for 2023 is June this year. He also said Hyundai will stop taking orders for 2022 models soon. Not sure how much to trust him on the latter but former does sound a about right level 2 Which dealership was that? I'm also planning to confirm this with him level 2 I placed an order for a 2022 earlier this month, the next day my sales guy called me and said mine would be a 2023 and that Hyundai wasn't taking anymore 2022 orders. No other details besides the green color will be called emerald. 😬 level 1 I heard that a hybrid version is supposedly in the works level 1 My wife ordered a Palaside on Friday 3/4/2022 and the dealer wrote it up as a 2023. Not sure when it will arrive, but the dealers seem to have switched to ordering 2023s at this point. level 2 Which dealership is this? Hyundai stopped taking orders for 2022 model in end of Feb but afaik, they haven't opened up orders for 2023 model. Curious which model did your wife put the deposit down and if you were quoted a price?
Go big, on the way to and from home. If you want something properly commodious and capacious – but you can't stand the idea of a people mover – then the Palisade will be your new best friend. What we love
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How much does the Hyundai Palisade cost in Australia?As long as the long-maligned people mover remains on the nose for Australian buyers – despite being excellent these days – there will be ripe opportunity for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade to thrive. It's Hyundai's biggest SUV and offers room for up to eight inside across three spacious rows. It's bigger than your average large SUV, and it does it without a sliding door in sight. Why has the Palisade already been refreshed, I hear you ask? Although the big Korean first came to the Australian market in late 2020, the model dates back to 2018 globally. That means this is a midlife refresh. The basic recipe is still the same, but this updated Palisade does bring some important upgrades and updates. Firstly, it's now a five-star ANCAP car after picking up additional safety equipment and going through subsequent testing. It's got a new interior with bigger infotainment display, more technology, and a refreshed look. The refreshed range comes in only two flavours: Elite and Highlander, both of which have relatively high levels of standard equipment. Both are available with either all-wheel-drive diesel power or with a less expensive petrol front-wheel-drive set-up. In this case, we've got the less expensive Elite specification coupled with the more expensive diesel powertrain and priced at $69,900 before on-road costs.
How much space does the Hyundai Palisade have inside?This is the main strength and calling card of the 2023 Palisade: space. Not only is this hulking Hyundai markedly bigger than the Santa Fe sibling, it can be had in either an eight-seat or seven-seat format. The difference between the two set-ups is the second row, which can be a conventional seat with room for three, or with two captain's chairs and a narrow aisle in between. There is definite merit in the seven-seat set-up. While having an extra seat in the middle row has obvious appeal, the extra space in the middle can pay dividends if you're planning on having baby seats fitted more often than not.
Even with a bulky rearward-facing capsule, one can slink along in between the seats and get into the back. Not something easily done with a conventional three-seat middle row. Because of the sheer size of the Palisade – and its squared-off shape – the amount of space available is good. A sliding second row (with room to burn) can allow adults to fit into the third row quite comfortably and with good amenities. Get a great deal todayInterested in this car? Provide your details and we'll connect you to a member of the Drive team. If you're planning on carrying more than four full-sized adults in proper spacious comfort, then the Palisade delivers. Updates for this 2023 Hyundai Palisade are seen inside through the new dashboard design, updated infotainment display, and refreshed steering wheel. It feels fresh and modern, especially with that full-length air vent, but still has a strong eye on practicality. There's good storage available underneath the gearshifter, and a big topside storage cubby (with trick fold-away cupholders) can also fit a lot of stuff. There are loads of power outlets dotted throughout the cabin, along with cupholders and bottle holders. The twin cupholders in the second-row doors make a lot of sense, and make me wonder why more cars like this don't have such a thing. You don't get the nappa leather seat trimming in this Elite specification, but the leather-appointed seats (heated up front) are comfortable nonetheless. They're broad and cushy, and just the ticket for a vehicle like this one. They have 10 different directions of electric adjustment (including lumbar support), which is bested by 12-ways in the Highlander. Highlander also gets an eight-way electric passenger seat and heating/ventilation for front and rear outboard seats, while this Elite slums it with a basic four-way manual front passenger seat and heating for the front seats only. The mix of materials and build quality all seems very good in this case, and suited to the application of family usage. Overall, it makes for a family vehicle that is – let's face it – too big for most Australian families, but hits the nail on the head for those with a super-size appetite.
Does the Hyundai Palisade have Apple CarPlay?The 12.3-inch infotainment display in this Palisade, up from 9.5 inches before the facelift, is a clear improvement. Sitting proud of the dashboard and draped in a piano-black surround, it allows the Palisade to keep pace with the competition – whose screens are all growing at a startling pace.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available through the USB-A connection near the cupholders. You'll notice there is a mix of USB-A and USB-C outlets as well, which helps modernise the experience a little. The infotainment display has native navigation and digital radio, and is essentially unchanged from the more expensive Highlander variant. Also unchanged is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is seen in a variety of other high-spec Hyundai vehicles. It mimics analogue gauges for the most part, with a large speedometer and tachometer dominating the pixels. There are some additional bits of information to dig through here, including tyre pressure monitoring. What does the Elite miss out on, then? The adjustable head-up display is a major one, as is the good quality surround-view monitor system. Elite also misses out on rain-sensing wipers and stainless steel speaker covers. Although, the sound system is the same Infinity-branded unit with 12 speakers and an external amplifier. Is the Hyundai Palisade a safe car?Hyundai used this update to grow the Palisade's previous four-star ANCAP safety rating to a full five-star score thanks to some important upgrades. There are now eight airbags inside, including a new front centre airbag. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) includes cyclist and pedestrian detection, and now is improved with junction turning functionality. There's also driver attention warning, high-beam assistance, intelligent speed limit assistance, lane-keep and lane-follow assistance (which has been improved), rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. The Palisade Elite nearly doesn't miss everything, but Hyundai has chosen to keep the low-speed reverse autonomous braking – which works in carparks and driveways, for example – reserved for the more expensive Highlander specification. The traffic sign recognition – now a system that uses cameras to read traffic signs as you go past them – is more sophisticated than the old GPS-based set-up. However, the execution is a bit lacking. I noted times where the system misread signs, missed them completely, or got bogus information from the back of a bus or school zone out of hours. That's not a deal-breaker, but the incessant boinging and dinging from the system can be infuriating. The only way to cease the noise is to turn the system off completely. It would be better if one could just turn off the aural alerts. How much does the Hyundai Palisade cost to maintain?After five years of servicing – using Hyundai's pre-paid service scheme – you're looking at an average of $489 per year to keep this Palisade's logbook correctly stamped. That's decent value overall for a big all-wheel-drive SUV with diesel power, but you can find cheaper vehicles to service. Toyota's Kluger is a clear winner in this regard for cheap servicing costs over the first five years. Service intervals are set at every 12 months or 15,000km, which means your pre-paid service schedule will last you 75,000km.
Insuring this Palisade Elite worked out to be $1795 for 12 months of comprehensive cover. This is based on a comparative quote for a 35-year-old male driver living in Chatswood, NSW. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history, and personal circumstances.
Is the Hyundai Palisade fuel-efficient?At least the diesel-powered Palisade manages to get through a tank of fuel at a relatively relaxed kilter. It logged 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres of usage, in comparison to the official claim of 7.3L/100km that Hyundai publishes, in combined-cycle testing. For our time with the car, it was an even split of town and highway driving.
For comparison's sake, the petrol-powered Palisade Elite uses a claimed 10.7L/100km on the combined cycle; a good few litres more overall. However, don't forget that this petrol powertrain costs $4000 less to initially purchase – so unless you're dead-set on all-wheel drive, the most cost-effective option here will boil down to how many kilometres you're going to cover.
What is the Hyundai Palisade like to drive?The most important aspect to cover off here is the suspension, which has been updated with this facelifted Palisade. New, more sophisticated shock absorbers have been used, along with a new suspension tune. Whereas Hyundai Australia used to hang its hat on implementing a locally developed suspension tune on its vehicles, that seems to be less of a focus these days. But don't worry, because the ride quality of this new Palisade feels bang-on. These new shock absorbers effectively allow for a broader operating range, with a soft and near wafting ride quality around town, but maintaining decent levels of control through corners and over bigger lumps. For a vehicle that is set for a life of pounding over speed bumps and potholes – with a load of family members on board no less – the suspension tune feels quite bang-on. Overall steering feel and performance are on the money as well. Unlike newer siblings and cousins (like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento), this Hyundai Palisade continues to use a torque converter automatic transmission. This is because the Palisade is persisting with an older-generation platform underneath, whereas those with newer bones have picked up a dual-clutch automatic transmission and updated (but similar) powertrains. Newer examples also have the option of electrification and hybrid powertrains; something that this Palisade with have to live without until a full model change in approximately four years. While a more efficient hybrid powertrain would never go astray, this 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 147kW and 440Nm does prove to be punchy and frugal enough to suit the application. It's quite muted, save for the distinctive muffled rumble of a four-cylinder diesel that is quietened down effectively. Even when you punch the throttle and get above 3000rpm, the engine noise isn't what I would call onerous. And while the dual-clutch automatic gearbox used in other Hyundai and Kia vehicles is good, this eight-speed torque converter automatic is a completely painless and predictable operator. You do feel the size of this Palisade a little while driving. Visibility is good overall, but the big rig doesn't tend to shrink around you like slightly smaller SUVs do. The Palisade is slightly longer and wider than most other large SUVs in the segment, and its big boxy shape doesn't feel as slinky as others. It's by no means unbearable or even a negative point, and you mostly get used to piloting the big Palisade. However, it's worth noting for tight town driving. There are various drive modes to choose from in this Palisade, including the newer Smart mode that responds to driver inputs (mostly throttle) to adjust parameters. The all-wheel-drive system now also picks up a range of off-road driving modes, which help tailor the traction-control system to assist with slippery road surfaces. Naturally, this Palisade is never going to compete with a proper off-roader, but the additional versatility is handy.
Should I buy a Hyundai Palisade?The main drawcard of this Palisade is undoubtedly the space on offer. Aside from people movers, this Palisade is as good as it gets for space across all three rows and seven (or eight) seats. It's practical and well proportioned, with enough cupholders and power outlets to sink a ship. The overall driving experience and execution are good as well. The diesel powertrain is adequately refined, fairly frugal, and punchy enough for traffic. And the ride quality – refreshed with this facelift – is another highlight. However, it does come at a stiff price overall. That additional acreage will cost you at the end of the day, especially in comparison to slightly smaller mid-range and top-spec large SUVs. And maybe it's more my propensity to outrage against useless noises, but the traffic sign recognition system in this Palisade is a recipe for contempt. Ratings Breakdown2022 Hyundai Palisade Elite Wagon7.4/ 10Infotainment & Connectivity Interior Comfort & Packaging Insurance from $1,135/yr Estimate details Sam Purcell has been writing about cars, four-wheel driving and camping since 2013, and obsessed with anything that goes brum-brum longer than he can remember. Sam joined the team at CarAdvice/Drive as the off-road Editor in 2018, after cutting his teeth at Unsealed 4X4 and Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures. Read more about Sam Purcell Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade coming out?The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is currently expected to arrive in the second half of 2022.
What is the difference between the 2022 and 2023 Palisade?For 2023, the Palisade introduces a new trim level to the mix. The new XRT adds exterior equipment like 20-inch alloy wheels, dark accents, and black roof rails. Other than these trim-specific updates, the 2022 and the 2023 Palidsade SUVs are identical.
What are the changes for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?For 2023, Hyundai has added new driver assistance technology, including Remote Smart Parking Assist and Parking Collision Avoidance Assist. There are also new second-row side impact airbags.
Does 2023 Hyundai Palisade have heads up display?2023 Hyundai Palisade Limited
A head-up display, a 360-degree surround-view camera, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster are standard.
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