
In our 200-mile highway test route, our all-wheel-drive SEL model managed just 23 of its claimed 24 mpg rating. When equipped with all-wheel drive, the Palisade gets 19 city and 24 mpg highway.

still offers much of the SUV's best tech and luxury features, including the larger 10.3-inch infotainment system, in-dash navigation, and Hyundai's semi-autonomous driving mode. With the Premium package, our SEL Palisade slides in just under $40,000. All-wheel drive costs $1700, but consumers in more temperate climates could forgo this choice. Our Palisade of choice would be the mid-range SEL with the Premium package.
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All models now come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, and HD radio. Elsewhere in the lineup, the larger 10.3-inch infotainment display, in-dash navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, the in-car intercom, and a semi-autonomous driving mode have all been rolled into the mid-range SEL's Premium package. What isn't included is the executive-level second row seats with the dual-screen entertainment system that's part of the Calligraphy package in Hyundai's home market of Korea. Inside, buyers of the enhanced model will notice a faux-suede headliner, quilted-leather upholstery on the doors and seats, and a perforated leather wrap on the steering wheel. The Calligraphy model adds unique exterior lighting elements, boldly-designed 20-inch wheels, a distinct grille finish, and standard all-wheel drive. What's New for 2021?įor its next trick, Hyundai will turn its already luxurious Palisade SUV into an even more upscale three-rower with the addition of the top-spec Calligraphy trim for 2021. Its long warranty coverage and standard driver-assistance tech are yet two more reasons to have the Palisade at the top of your shopping list. Along the way, its cheaper value-minded trims still offer a generous set of convenience and infotainment features made to suit the modern family. The Palisade takes a more upscale approach, with its top trims offering almost Genesis-like levels of comfort and refinement, which helped it earn an Editors' Choice award. That allows it to appeal to a different subset of the SUV-buying public while offering much of what we like about the Telluride, including a smooth-running powertrain, spacious cabin, and composed on-road demeanor.

Although the 2021 Palisade shares a platform with the Kia Telluride, the Hyundai's distinct styling cleverly carves out its own niche.
