Korean automakers, Hyundai have attacked the last decade with surprising, yet refreshing vigor. The carmakers have upped their game with quality designs and steadily squeezed the Hyundai brand into mainstream recognition. For 2021, the firm aims to cement its status with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The Hyundai Palisade shares the same platform with the Kia Telluride, its distant cousin, and would be competing with models like the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.
One major takeaway from Hyundai's latest offering is the attention to detail that is evident throughout the vehicle. A posh interior, the type that is usually reserved for high-end models graces the Palisade. There are four trims for the 2021 model year, the SE, Limited, SEL, and a new addition, the Calligraphy. Each trim provides a feel of what Hyundai has to offer. These are the best features on the Palisade.
10 Spacious Interior
In a Hyundai Palisade, there's enough room for everyone. This 3-row seater can comfortably accommodate seven to eight persons. The Palisade has 18.0 cubic ft behind the third row, 45.8 cubic ft behind the second, and 86.4 cubic ft with all the gears folded down.
With a total of ten cup holders on all doors (excluding the two flips out units in the front center), each holder is large enough to hold an American-sized big gulps soda can. For easy access, the cup holders can pop out at just the push of a button.
9 HTRAC All Wheel Drive
When it comes to road trips, the Palisade is a monster. Whether on the highway, in the snow, sand, mud, hills, or roughest terrain, you never have to worry about getting stuck. The multi-terrain control and H-TRAC 4-wheel all-drive system allow a leisurely cruise on any terrain with confidence.
The HTRAC system is segmented into three modes; Comfort, Smart or Eco, and Sport. Each mode sends different levels of power to the front and rear wheel, and with simple clicks on the multi-terrain control, every terrain is conquerable.
8 Trailer Sway Control
Apart from being a capable family vehicle, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a workaholic. The SUV can tow boats, trailers, off-road equipment, and heavy loads up to about 5000 lbs with ease. Not only is towing easier, but it is also safer with Palisade's variety of towing features such as the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, and Downhill Brake Control.
Additionally, the Trailer Sway Control ensures that your haulage is firmly hitched and does not pose a danger to mother road users.
7 Best-In-Class Warranty
Hyundai's warranty package is one of the best you can find anywhere, and that legacy is extended on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. With a three-year or 36,000 miles complimentary scheduled maintenance, your vehicle is primed to be in top working condition. And that's just getting started.
The South Korean carmakers offer a mouth-watering New Vehicle limited warranty for five years, or the first 60,000 miles, while the limited powertrain warranty is set at ten years / the first 100,000 miles. Like every other Hyundai vehicle, the Palisade enjoys a five-year/ unlimited miles 24-hour roadside assistance package.
6 Five Star Safety Rating
Aside from the Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, and Lane Keeping Assist, Palisade also has airbags for driver and front passenger and left and right curtain for all occupants, bringing the number to a total of six airbags.
Also, the first in class Safe Exit Assist enables the child lock to keep passengers from falling out once it senses a vehicle approaching from the rear. Little wonder the Hyundai Palisade earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and bagged a Top Safety Pick + from the IIHS.
5 Powerful Engine
Fitted with a 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDO D-CVVT 24-Valve 5-Cylinder engine, the Hyundai Palisade churns out a healthy 291 horsepower at 6000 rpm and a torque of about 262 lb-feet at 5000 rpm. The eight-speed automatic transmission can also be operated manually, using the paddles mounted on the steering wheel.
Front-wheel-drive comes standard on all trims of the Palisade, while owners of the SE, Limited, and SEL trim levels can opt for an all-wheel drive. For speed, the vehicle can move from a standstill position to 60 mph in about 6.9 seconds. In addition to that, when equipped with a trailer hitch, the Palisade can tow 5000 pounds effortlessly.
4 Premium Infotainment
The Hyundai Palisade is a bundle of user-friendly technologies. The infotainment features include wireless Apple car play, an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and Bluetooth, which can pair two devices simultaneously. Also, the driver talk-in intercom, which allows easy communication between the driver and rear passengers without yelling, the smart one-touch walk-in buttons, are part of the Palisade's infotainment system.
The vehicle is also equipped with a sleep mode system that quiets the rears whiles allowing the driver to listen to music and seven standard USB charging ports with pockets for convenient charging.
3 Smart Cruise Control
The 2021 Palisade takes the stress of driving off the driver, giving him the chance to feel at home while rocking the steering wheel. Packed with many smart sense abilities such as adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, and front parking sensors that match standard rear parking sensors, driving is more engaging and effortless.
The 360-degree surround-view cameras and Ultrasonic rear occupant reminder system are other features that beef up the package, making it one of the best Hyundai models.
2 Fuel Economy
The fuel performance of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade is put at 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined city and highway, equivalent to 4.8 gals/ 100 miles.
This surpasses the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse (which has 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway) and the Kia Telluride (which has the same mpg as the Palisade for combined city and highway but falls short by 1mpg in mixed driving). This makes it a lot more efficient than most of its SUV colleagues.
1 Highway Drive Assist
Hyundai provides a level 2 advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) for highway users. This system allows the driver to keep a comfortable distance from leading vehicles while maintaining the set speed and center lane of the highway.
It also incorporates adaptive cruise control features with stop-and-go capability, GPS data, and route information gotten from the navigation system. With this system, driving is, easy, fatigue-free, effective, and safe.