Hyundai Palisade

Last Updated on 26th Feb'24: Hyundai Palisade is the brand’s answer to the critically acclaimed Toyota Fortuner. While it is a premium offering from the brand, it is still away from Indian shores and might land here sometime in the near future.

What do we expect?
We expect Hyundai Motors India to introduce the Palisade as a premium SUV which fulfils the purpose of not being just an SUV, but also a family SUV. As the Hyundai Palisade is already being offered in the international markets, Hyundai is evaluating the decision of following a CBU or CKD route as per the volumes before heading towards localisation. The Indian version of the Palisade is likely to remain unchanged with the same platform, chassis, design language and minimum alterations in the equipment list as well!

Engine: The global-spec Palisade features a 3.8-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 petrol engine, generating 291PS and 355Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with a multi-plate torque converter. It's available in both front-wheel-drive and 4WD versions.

Mileage: It has a claimed mileage of 9 kmpl.

Dimensions: Hyundai Palisade has dimensions of 4980 mm in length, 1976 mm in width, and 1750 mm in height.

Ground Clearance: The ground clearance of Palisade stands at 203 mm.

Features: The Palisade offers premium features including leather upholstery, dual-panel sunroof, power-folding and reclining second and third-row seats, ventilated front seats, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with BlueLink connected car technology, wireless phone charger, multiple USB charging ports across all rows, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, heads-up display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a surround-view monitor for easier navigation in tight spaces.

Safety: Palisade comes with a range of safety and driver assistance systems, such as blind-spot collision avoidance, driver attention warning, and lane-keeping assist. It also features ABS with disc brakes on all four wheels, a tyre pressure monitoring system, traction control, and vehicle stability management. Additionally, the Palisade is equipped with seven airbags for enhanced safety.

Colors: It comes in arange of colour options namely, White, Silver, Grey Mettalic, Graphite Gray Metallic, Sierra Burgundy Pearl, Gaia Brown Pearl, Abyss Black Pearl,and Moonlight Blue Pearl.

Price: The expected price of Hyundai Palisade is around Rs. 40 lakhs.

Rivals: It rivals the likes of Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and other Big size SUVs.