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By Callum Hunter, carsales.com.au
Hyundai Australia has confirmed full local details for its upgraded 2023 Palisade large SUV that arrived in showrooms in August.
The South Korean brand has built on the success of the original model with a revised model range that introduces new safety and connectivity features, striking exterior design changes and the choice of seven- or eight-seat configurations across all model grades.
Four Palisade variants are available now, defined by two trim levels – Elite and Highlander – and the choice of either a 3.8-litre petrol V6 or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel, with prices starting at $65,900 plus on-roads for the Elite V6.
That marks a $5000 increase over the previous entry-level eponymous Palisade model, which has been discontinued. But the extra outlay is justified by more standard equipment and significantly enhanced safety credentials, which should be enough to rectify its predecessor’s lacklustre four-star ANCAP safety rating.
Diesel versions still carry a $4000 premium over their petrol counterparts while the more lavish Highlander trim starts from $75,900 (up from $71,700).
Key among the new safety features, the Palisade’s comprehensive suite of advanced driving functions now includes Junction turning assist for the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, intelligent speed limit assist, safe exit assist, overtake acceleration assist for the adaptive cruise control, multi anti-collision braking, a centre airbag, and an electronic child safety lock system.
Highlander models improve on that further with rear parking collision avoidance and a 3D view for the 360-degree camera.
All Palisade models are compatible with Hyundai’s new Bluelink smartphone app, which provides owners with a multitude of connected car services including automatic collision notification where the system will call emergency services and pinpoint the location of the accident in any event when the airbags are deployed.
Bluelink also offers improved cloud-based navigation guidance, localised weather information and calendar sync for Google and iCloud users plus the ability to remotely activate certain functions such as the ignition, door locks, air conditioning and heated seats.
The Hyundai Bluelink services are provided free of charge for the first five years of ownership and can be transferred within that time period.
Beyond the stylish new exterior design, the Palisade Elite’s cabin design has also been stepped up through the addition of a new 12.3-inch infotainment interface and a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Interior ambience is further boosted by new leather trim for the dash, armrests, doors and seats.
Other new features comprise a ‘custom’ shortcut button on the steering wheel, revised seat stitching design, remote window open/closing with soft opening/closing, LED indicators, reverse and glovebox lights, lower console ambient lighting and back-lit overhead console switches.
The Highlander gets all these goodies plus remote smart parking, second row wing-type outer head restraints, luxury quilted and perforated door trim, a two-tone steering wheel, gloss black trim on the dash, diamond pattern console trim, a digital rear-view mirror, 10-inch head-up display, LED tail-lights and brake light strip, as well as ventilated second-row seats and automatic demister.
No changes have been made to either powertrain, with the front-wheel drive 3.8-litre V6 configuration still developing 217kW/355Nm while the all-wheel drive turbo diesel continues with 148kW/440Nm outputs.
Both powerplants are hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard, which Hyundai claims has come in for a few software revisions, as has the retuned suspension and power steering systems.
Noise, vibration and harshness levels have also been improved throughout the cabin, says Hyundai, thanks to a series of subtle tweaks to material thickness and redesigned seals.
“With a bold new style, enhanced luxury, and additional segment-leading safety technology for 2023, Palisade continues its place as the SUV flagship of the Hyundai range,” Hyundai Australia chief executive officer Ted Lee said.
Hyundai says high demand for the range-topping Highlander model – which has accounted for more than two thirds of sales volume to date – led to the company rationalising the model range and dropping the entry-level variant.
In terms of powertrains, the gutsier diesel option has accounted for a huge 80 per cent of sales, presumably because it offers superior fuel economy and the security of all-wheel drive.
How much does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade cost?
- Elite (a) – $65,900
- Elite CRDi (a) – $69,900
- Highlander (a) – $75,900
- Highlander CRDi (a) – $79,900
* Prices exclude on-road costs
Disclaimer: Images supplied by Hyundai Motor Company Australia.
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