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2023
Fuel Economy
21 - 22 combined mpg
Horsepower
291 hp
Seating
7 - 8
Engine
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Review

Eric Brandt

By Eric Brandt

Updated June 16, 2022

Eric Brandt is a Senior Editor for Cox Automotive, specializing in expert reviews for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader. Eric helps shoppers find the right car for their needs, wants, and budget. Eric started writing for Cox Automotive as a freelancer in 2017 and entered his current role in 2022. In addition to car reviews, Eric’s work on KBB and Autotrader has included lists, comparisons, advice, Oversteer articles and videos, and even motorcycle and ATV content.

Pros

  • Spacious, upscale interior
  • Excellent standard and optional features
  • Value pricing
  • Luxurious upper trims
  • IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Cons

  • Just one engine option
  • Controversial styling

What's New?

  • Exterior and interior refresh
  • More available tech features
  • Standard rear side-impact airbags
  • XRT model has arrived

The Hyundai Palisade is a top choice in midsize 3-row SUVs. This family SUV has a roomy interior, great safety scores, and premium features. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade starts at $34,950.

The Hyundai Palisade is one of the newer competitors in the arena of midsize 3-row SUVs, and it’s quickly become one of our favorites. It does almost everything well as an SUV alternative to a minivan. It has a roomy and upscale interior with 3-row seating and a generous list of standard features. Also, this SUV can get pretty luxurious in the upper trims with premium comfort and tech features. Families will appreciate its IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status.

The Palisade primarily competes with midsize SUVs like the Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Traverse, and the mechanically similar Kia Telluride. A couple of SUVs have more seating space, and some offer a hybrid option, but the Palisade is one of the most well-rounded SUVs in this competitive segment.

The Hyundai Palisade is relatively new, but it’s already received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 model year. Updates include an aesthetic refresh inside and out, more optional tech features like a camera mirror and a WiFi hotspot, and standard rear side-impact airbags. This facelift took a good SUV and made it even better.

New for the 2023 model year is the Palisade XRT, a rugged-looking model with dark 20-inch alloy wheels, a dark grille, revised bumpers, black roof rails, a power sunroof, and synthetic leather upholstery in black.

2023 Hyundai Palisade Pricing

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has a starting sticker price of $37,235, with the range-topping Palisade Calligraphy kicking off at $51,185. But Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing currently suggests paying $2,391 to $2,749 less than MSRP, depending on trim and equipment. These prices are updated weekly.

MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average)
$37,235
$34,688
$40,235
$37,571
$41,585
$38,836
$48,785
$46,394
$51,185
$48,508

Driving the Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade does an excellent job of providing a minivan-like driving experience in the form of an SUV. That’s not a bad thing — this is a comfortable family cruiser on city streets and highway road trips.

The standard V6 engine delivers satisfying thrust, but the overall performance is about average for this class. The 8-speed automatic transmission provides quick and smooth shifts. The handling is composed for an SUV this size, but you’ll still get some body roll if you take a turn too fast.

All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional on the Palisade, but don’t expect rugged off-road capabilities. AWD gives it more confidence-inspiring traction on snowy roads, making it a good option for families in cold climates with harsh winters.

Interior Comfort

The inside of the Hyundai Palisade feels like a more expensive SUV. The interior design is upscale, the materials are lovely, and the seats are comfortable. A new option is an Ergo Motion driver’s seat derived from the Genesis luxury brand. It’s a specially designed seat with air cells inside for enhanced support and comfort.

Hyundai updated the interior design for 2023 with a new instrument panel, gauge cluster, steering wheel design, and seating surfaces. These updates keep the Palisade fresh, modern, and high-tech.

The Palisade can seat up to eight people, which drops to seven if you opt for second-row captain’s chairs. The second row is roomy and comfortable, and even the third row is spacious enough for adults. On top of the roomy seating space, the Palisade has a pretty big cargo hold.

Exterior Styling

The styling of the Hyundai Palisade is a bit controversial. It has a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it aesthetic, but we think it looks pretty nice. For 2023, it gets a new front and rear bumper fascia, a new front grille, a new headlight design, and new wheel designs. The higher you go in the model range, the more premium the aesthetic.

The size of the Palisade is about average for a midsize 3-row SUV. The dimensions are very similar to the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander.

Favorite Features

HEATED THIRD-ROW SEATS
This is an uncommon comfort feature in midsize SUVs. If you regularly have passengers in the third row and live in a cold climate, your passengers will appreciate this available feature.

REMOTE SMART PARKING ASSIST
With this available tech feature, you can remotely park or exit a parking spot from outside the vehicle using the key fob.

Standard Features

The base Hyundai Palisade is well-equipped for its price point. Standard features include alloy wheels, LED projector headlights, 3-row seating for up to eight, one-touch sliding second-row seats, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and new USB-C ports in the first and second rows.

The Palisade comes with many standard safety and driver assistance tech features. These include automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, driver attention warning, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, full-speed adaptive cruise control, rear occupant alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Assist. You also get nine standard airbags.

Factory Options

The Palisade has many desirable options available throughout the model range, some of which are new for 2023. Interior comfort and convenience options include an Ergo Motion driver’s seat, heated seats in all three rows, leather upholstery, second-row captain’s chairs, and a dual-pane sunroof.

Some optional tech features include a 12-inch screen with navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, a camera mirror, Digital Key 2 Touch, a wireless charging pad, and Hyundai’s Remote Smart Parking Assist.

Whether you want an affordable family SUV with nice standard features or a near-luxury SUV without a premium price tag, there’s something in the Palisade model range for just about everyone in the market for a 3-row SUV.

Engine & Transmission

The sole engine option in the Hyundai Palisade is adequate but nothing special. This 3.8-liter V6 engine is par for the course in this segment regarding performance and fuel economy. It’s linked to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Like most SUVs in this class, front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.

3.8-liter V6
291 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
262 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/26 mpg (FWD), 19/24 mpg (AWD)


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2023 Hyundai Palisade Styles

Lowest-Priced

SE

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
8
Seating
291 @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
Engine

SEL

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
8
Seating
291 @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
Engine

XRT

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
7
Seating
291 @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
Engine

Limited

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
7
Seating
291 @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
Engine

Calligraphy

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
291 @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
Engine
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2023 Hyundai Palisade 5-Year Cost to Own

$57,471
A 2023 Hyundai Palisade has a 5-year cost-to-own of $57,471. After 5 years a 2023 Palisade will depreciate $17,772 and have a residual value of $19,463. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $39,699.
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The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is in the better 10-25% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.

2023 Hyundai Palisade 5-Year Depreciation: $17,772
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Maintenance:
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$17,772
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$39,699

5-Year Cost To Own$57,471
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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4171 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
18.8 gallons
Front Head Room
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room
44.1 inches
Max Seating Capacity
8
Minimum Ground Clearance
7.9 inches
Overall Length
196.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room
61.2 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
5000 lbs.
Turning Diameter
38.7 feet
Wheel Base
114.2 inches
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
5732 lbs.

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Privacy Glass
Available
Roof Rails
Port Installed
LED Headlights
Available
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg
Combined
22 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
8 speed
Available
Recommended Fuel
Regular
Hill Start Assist
Available

Performance

Horsepower
291 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
262 @ 5200 rpm
Engine
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter

Warranty

Basic
5 years / 60000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / Unlimited miles

Comfort & Convenience

  • Climate Control Air Conditioning

Entertainment

  • Satellite Radio
  • Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • 12V Power Outlet
  • Power Outlet
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Tilt Steering Wheel
  • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Third Row Seat
  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Cloth Seats

Security

  • Alarm System

Technology

  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Internet Access
  • Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
  • Push-Button Engine Start
  • Remote Engine Start
  • Smartphone Interface
  • USB Port

2023 Hyundai Palisade Safety

2023 Hyundai Palisade Safety Technology

Highway Driving Assist

This system helps maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you while keeping you centered in your lane.

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control

Adaptive cruise control has become pretty common, but in the Palisade, it uses navigation data to adjust your speed for upcoming curves if necessary.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

The Palisade can automatically apply the brakes if it detects a potential accident with forward collision-avoidance assist and available rear collision-avoidance assist.

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0

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Price
$37,235
$35,955
$33,700
$29,620
KBB.com Rating
4.6
4.4
4.8
4.6
Consumer Rating
4.2
4.6
4.2
3.9
Fuel Economy
City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG
City 40/Hwy 37/Comb 39 MPG
City 28/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG
City 26/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
N/A
Gas
N/A
5 Year Cost To Own
5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation).
$57,471
N/A
N/A
$42,930
Safety Rating
N/A
5.0
5.0
5.0
Seating Capacity8555
Basic Warranty
5 years or 60000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
291 @ 6000 RPM
219 @ 5700 RPM
190 @ 6000 RPM
182 @ 5800 RPM
Engine
V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter
4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
2WD
AWD
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FAQs

How much is a 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade ranges in price from $34,950 (SE FWD) to $50,800 (Calligraphy AWD).

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade a good SUV?

The Hyundai Palisade is a top choice in midsize 3-row SUVs for its roomy, upscale interior, excellent standard tech features, and luxurious options.

How much can a 2023 Hyundai Palisade tow?

The Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

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