Pros

• All three rows are spacious.
• High-tech elements are standard and optional.
• Excellent ride and comfy chairs

Cons

• Less accurate than competitors.
• No hybrids exist.

Palisade driving. The Palisade’s many valuable skills more than makeup for its slow pace. Three-row SUVs take 7.6 seconds to reach 60 mph. High-speed passing is easy. The Palisade braked well in emergency stopping testing. Driving frequently makes stopping smooth.

The giant Hyundai isn’t as good at turning and driving but appears normal around curves. The Palisade’s eight-speed automatic powertrain makes city and highway driving easier.

Palisade opinion? Since three-row SUVs only sometimes contain six or seven people, going alone can be peaceful. The Palisade’s wind and road noise is low, and its temperature control system works effectively.

Long drives and curves are comfortable and supported by the front seats. They should please most. The second-row captain’s chairs are superior to comparable automobiles’ front seats. The third row contains comfy couches and forms.

The interior? The Hyundai Palisade’s interior blends luxury with near-luxury. Even though some middle stack settings are hard to reach, everything is straightforward. The driving position provides good front and side vision, and the optional surround-view camera system can improve rear visibility.

Backseaters enjoy the Palisade. A button moves the second-row captain’s seats. Back doors open fully. The third-row place will be easy to reach afterward.

Tech quality? Most of Palisade’s high-tech driver-aids work. The Palisade’s driver-assist technology and adaptive cruise control performed admirably in traffic. Most driving aids are quiet, but the turn-signal camera display is gimmicky and hard to operate, and the blind-spot warning system can be too sensitive.

Smartphones use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; all three rows have many USB-C connectors. Only an old USB-A port can connect a phone to the automobile—a beautiful 12.3-inch central touchscreen with several navigation tools.

The Limited and Calligraphy grades have head-up displays and back-seat speakers—an excellent 10-speaker sound setup.

Are you storing things? Two rows folded down to give the trunk 87 cubic feet. The third row folds down to 18 cubic feet. The hatch opening is spacious and inviting. Underfloor storage is practical. The class-average Palisade can draw 5,000 pounds when fully equipped.

A primary centre console, a second-floor bin between the front passenger seats, and a vast centre bin with a retractable lid provide very little storage. Smaller bottles rattle in cup holders that can be removed. Seat anchors are easy to find, and even large vehicle seats fit.

Gas mileage? The EPA estimates 21 mpg for an all-wheel-drive Palisade in city and highway driving. Our test car matched traffic on our 115-mile trip. Fuel-efficient SUVs exist. However, unlike some competitors, the V6 can run on regular gas.

Palisade logic? Palisade and Telluride, created by the same manufacturer, are the finest buys in their class. The drive, interior, and primary and extra equipment are all superb. The base model has extras, and the top trims are nearly sumptuous. The Palisade is comfortable and well-made. Hyundai’s 5-year, unlimited-mile roadside assistance and 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain guarantee are included.

The Palisade blurs the luxury-regular car boundary. Quality and value are everywhere. This Hyundai is versatile and will likely remain a class leader.

Hyundai has yet to announce the 2024 Palisade. If anything changes, we recommend the SEL, based on last year’s Palisade. Its heated front seats, imitation leather upholstery, and hands-free liftgate make it more expensive than the SE. Upgrade to the Premium package for ventilated seats and a 360-degree video system to help you turn tight curves.

Hyundai Palisade

Three-row SUV Hyundai Palisade. SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy are its trims. Each has an eight-speed automated transmission and a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft. All frames have all-wheel drive, but the front-wheel purpose is standard.