2023 Hyundai Palisade
The refreshed Hyundai Palisade is now available in South Africa.
The South African range consists of the 7-seater Palisade R2.2 Elite and the 8-seater Palisade R2.2 Elite – both equipped with Hyundai’s H-Trac All-Wheel Drive system and a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine that delivers its power via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 2023 Palisade has undergone several design treatments that gives it a premium, bold appearance. They include:
- New front and rear bumper fascia;
- A new front grille;
- New headlamps and daytime running lights; and
- A new multi-spoke alloy wheel design.
“The new Hyundai Palisade has been given a fresh design appeal and features worthy of Hyundai’s flagship SUV,” says Stanley Anderson, sales and operations director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
“The 2023 Palisade is now, more than ever, a perfect luxury family vehicle for daily use as well as memory-making road trips. The design, fit and finish of the Palisade are of a very high standard.”
Enhanced interior
Hyundai’s designers and engineers have also enhanced the driving and ride experience in the 2023 Palisade with new luxury and utility features. Among them are:
- A new instrument panel, driver’s instrument gauge cluster and audio interface design;
- A new steering wheel design;
- New seating surfaces and materials; and
- Second-row armrest angle adjusters (in the 7-seater derivative).
The infotainment system and technological features have been thoroughly upgraded. It includes:
- A wider high-definition infotainment display screen (with a split-screen function);
- Enhanced USB-C ports replace USB-A ports (with quicker cell phone charging up to 3 amps);
- Enhanced wireless device charging (from 5W to 15W);
- Enhanced dynamic voice recognition;
- An Infinity 12-speaker sound system; and
- New customisable user settings.
Diesel power
The Palisade’s power comes from a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 142kW maximum power at 3 800 r/min., and peak 440Nm peak torque between 1 750 and 2 750r/min.
The frugal turbodiesel, with a claimed real-life fuel consumption figure of 8.2-litres/100km, passes the power to the four-wheel-drive system through an 8-speed automatic transmission which constantly stays on the maximum torque band.
McPherson struts at the front wheels and multilink suspension at the rear deliver not only firm and responsive road handling, but also excellent ride quality that is to be expected from a luxury SUV, according to Hyundai.
Colour and price
The new Palisade is available in South Africa in 5 exterior colours: Shimmering Silver, Moonlight Blue, Graphite Gray, White Cream and Abyss Black.
Both the 7-seater and 8-seater derivatives are priced at R1 099 900. Included in the package is:
- Hyundai’s 7-year/200 000 km warranty (consisting of the 5-year/150 000 km manufacturer’s warranty, with a 2-year/50 000 km powertrain warranty extension);
- Roadside assistance for 7 years or 150 000 km; and
- A 7-year or 105 000 km service plan (service interval is 15 000 km).
