2021 Hyundai Palisade Review - Palisade comes with a sturdy appearance typical of an SUV. The large body at a glance is similar to the Toyota Fortuner, but the front appearance is much fuller and modern through the large grille. Not only that, the firmness of the design also emphasizes its luxurious and elegant side. The presence of composite LED headlights that are separate from the hood of the car and have a long thin shape, give a distinct impression, while at the rear, there are vertical lights with a unique appearance.
The thick nuances of luxury are increasingly visible and the dual sunroofs also affect the nuances of spaciousness for passengers in the middle and rear rows. In the sector of the legs, Hyundai pinned two rim dimensions, namely 18 inches for the Signature and 20 inches for the highest variant.
As per its status as a luxury SUV, the interior packaging is designed quite luxuriously with premium nuances. The dashboard appearance is also no less modern with a variety of interesting features, not to mention that it is wrapped in woodgrain accents that create a broad but elegant impression.
The Hyundai Palisade is equipped with captain seat seats in the second row, and is claimed to have a comfortable enough cabin space, even up to the third row.
In terms of power, Hyundai has installed a turbo diesel e-VGT with a 2,200 cc CRDi which is claimed to be capable of producing 200 ps or 197.3 tk of power and a rhino's torque of 440 Nm. The Hyundai Palisade is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission which can be adjusted with a shift-by-wire (SBW) type button.
Not only that, drivers are also spoiled by the choice of four driving modes, Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Smart to use a learning algorithm that automatically adjusts the gear shift interval based on the driver's driving pattern. Hyundai also equips the Palisade with Multi-Terrain Control which can be activated by simply pressing a button to switch from Drive Mode and Terrain Mode.
Meanwhile, in terms of technology and safety, this premium SUV from South Korea has also been tested with a 5-Star Overall Safety rating from the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 202 United States. There are six airbags that will provide protection for the driver and front passenger, as well as passengers. Carrying the latest smart driving technology, Palisade also features a blind-spot collision warning (BCW) and rear cross-traffic collision warning (RCCW).
There is also safe exit assist (SEA) to detect vehicles coming from behind and automatically lock the door, preventing passengers from getting out. In addition, this car is also equipped with rear occupant alert (ROA) to detect movement in the car and alert the driver when getting out of the car to notify that there are still passengers behind.
Hyundai also complements the Palisade with additional smart features, such as the smart power tailgate. For added convenience, the entire seating row offers 7 USB ports available to all passengers. There is also a wireless charger and an 8-inch touch display audio.
If the driver and passenger want to enjoy music during the trip, then the driver can activate Quiet Mode which will mute the speaker on the back with just one button press. The all-new Palisade is also equipped with a 3-zone automatic air conditioning control system with independent controls and a Cluster Ionizer, besides that the first and second rows are also equipped with heated & ventilated seats for comfort during the trip.