The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is a relative newcomer to the midsize SUV market. It’s only been around for a few years but in that time it’s racked up an impressive list of accomplishments, including too safety awards and status as a family-friendly vehicle. So what’s new for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and how much will it cost? Let’s look at its price and what you’ll get for your money.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade price starts at $36,545 for the base model SE. You’ll get a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. This is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. You can upgrade to all-wheel-drive on all trim levels.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade also comes equipped with LED headlights, keyless entry, and push-button start. In addition, you can use your smartphone as a key, which is convenient for those times you don’t want to bring your keys with you. In addition, you’ll get a second-row bench seat on the SE, according to Edmunds. The SE also comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and android auto. There’s also a navigation system.
If you want to spend a little more and get extra features, you might want to opt for the SEL. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade SEL comes with simulated leather upholstery, roof rails, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and heated front seats. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade SEL also comes with a wireless smartphone charging pad, and second-row captain’s chairs, though you can choose a bench seat instead. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade SEL price starts at $39,545.
The XRT adds a specialized look to the new Palisade. This trim level includes 20-inch wheels, A dark exterior trim that is unique only to the XRT trim level, and black roof rails. It also includes a sunroof. The XRT price starts at $41,545.
If you want your 2023 Hyundai Palisade to feel like a luxury SUV, you may want to consider buying the Limited or Calligraphy trim levels. The Limited costs $48,095, and it includes a dual-pane sunroof, automatic windshield wipers, and a head-up display.
The Calligraphy is the most expensive version of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. It has a starting price of $50,495. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy comes with everything in the SEL trim level as well as what is in the Premium package. The Calligraphy also has a faux suede headliner and leather seats, and a massaging ability for the driver’s seat.
In addition, the Palisade Calligraphy has a digital display rearview mirror, which lets you see what’s behind you. There is also a smart parking assist, which allows you to use your phone to help park your car remotely, and we are parking collision avoidance. The Calligraphy trim level is the most popular of the Hyundai Palisade trim levels.
Pros & Cons
- Capable V6 engine
- Balanced ride and handling
- Lots of passenger and cargo space
- A long list of standard features
- Average fuel economy
New for 2023
- Refreshed exterior styling
- Reshuffled standard features
- XRT trim debuts
Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade a Good SUV?
Yes, the 2023 Palisade is a great midsize SUV. With a focus on family hauling, the Palisade comes packed with standard features that make the SUV a fantastic value. Beyond that, the Palisade impresses with an upscale cabin, a good amount of passenger space, and a smooth ride. Aside from mediocre gas mileage, there aren’t many negatives to be found in this Hyundai.
Should I Buy the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
The Palisade is one of the most well-rounded vehicles in the segment and is absolutely worth a look if you’re in the market for a family-friendly three-row SUV. However, if you want an SUV that can handle serious off-road adventures, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L might be more your speed. If you’re willing to sacrifice some interior space for sharper handling, the upscale Mazda CX-9 is a good choice. If you’re willing to forgo an SUV for a minivan, the Honda Odyssey has a similarly long list of standard and available features. It also provides much more cargo room than the Hyundai.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Versus the Competition
The Kia Telluride is Palisade’s corporate cousin, which means they share many traits. Both midsize SUVs offer three rows of seating and have the same powertrains. They also have similar dimensions and features. However, the Telluride doesn’t have as many available features as the Palisade, and each has a different interior and exterior styling. Choosing between them will likely come down to preference.
Palisade Interior: Tried-and-True Comfort
2023 Palisade Interior Quality
The interior of the 2023 Palisade is one of the nicest in the segment. It combines an attractive and modern design, high-quality build materials, and good fit and finish.
2023 Palisade Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation
The Palisade’s infotainment system is easy to operate. The standard touch screen is visually appealing, and response times are quick. A few well-placed physical buttons and knobs enhance the system’s ease of use.
- Standard infotainment features: a 12.3-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, voice recognition, satellite radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth, and five USB ports
- Available infotainment features: a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, wireless device charging, an in-car intercom, a 115-volt household-style power outlet, and additional USB ports
- Additional standard features: proximity keyless entry, remote start, and push-button start
- Other available features: a power sunroof, a dual-panel power sunroof, interior ambient LED lighting, the Hyundai Digital Key, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?
2023 Palisade Cargo Space
The Palisade offers pretty good cargo space for the midsize SUV segment, though it’s not class-leading. There are 18 cubic feet of room behind the third row, 45.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and a maximum of 86.4 cubic feet. A hands-free power liftgate is available.
How Many People Does the 2023 Palisade Seat?
The Palisade seats up to eight people when equipped with a second-row bench seat. Seating capacity drops to seven for models equipped with second-row captain’s chairs. The first two rows of seats are spacious, well-padded, and comfortable. Even the third row can accommodate adults on shorter trips, though there’s significantly less legroom and support than what the first two rows offer.
2023 Palisade and Child Car Seats
There are three complete sets of LATCH connectors for the Palisade’s second-row outboard seats and the third-row passenger-side seat. There’s also a tether anchor for the third-row middle seat.
Palisade Performance: Solid and Well-Rounded
2023 Palisade Engine
All 2023 Palisade models feature a 291-horsepower V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain offers decent acceleration and is sufficient for highway merging and passing. It’s not a powerhouse, but it’s refined and won’t leave you longing for extra juice in most driving situations. The eight-speed automatic offers smooth and prompt shifts.
2023 Palisade Gas Mileage
The 2023 Palisade gets OK fuel economy for the class. It gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway when equipped with front-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive models get an estimated 19/25 mpg city/highway.
2023 Palisade Ride and Handling
A comfortable ride is a highlight of the Palisade, and those behind the wheel will also appreciate the Hyundai’s quick and well-weighted steering. It handles with confidence in most situations, but it does display some minimal body lean around corners.
2023 Palisade Off-Road Performance
Thanks to 8 inches of ground clearance and available all-wheel drive, the Palisade can tackle the occasional dirt or gravel road. It’s not designed for serious off-road adventures, though.
2023 Palisade Towing Capacity
The Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
2023 Palisade Crash Test Results
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn’t fully crash tested the 2023 Palisade, but it did give the Hyundai five out of five stars in the frontal crash test and four stars in the rollover test.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not yet crash-tested the 2023 Palisade.
2023 Palisade Safety Features
Standard driver-assistance features:
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian-, cyclist- and junction-turning detection
- Stop-and-go adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-centering assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Vehicle exit warning (alerts exiting passengers of vehicles approaching from behind)
- Rear-seat alert (reminds you to check the back seats for kids or pets before you exit the vehicle)
- Driver-attention monitoring
Available driver-assistance features:
- Reverse collision warning
- Reverse automatic emergency braking
- Front parking sensors
- The surround-view parking camera system
- Park Assist
- Head-up display (shows pertinent driving and navigation information directly on the windshield)
2023 Palisade Dimensions and Weight
The Palisade is 16.4 feet long. Its curb weight ranges from 4,171 to 4,506 pounds.
Which 2023 Hyundai Palisade Model Is Right for Me?
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade comes in five trims: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy. All trims come standard with a 291-horsepower V6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available on any trim for $1,900.
The base SE trim is a great choice for most shoppers. It comes packed with standard tech and driver-assistance features, and it’s one of two trims (the other being the SEL) that can seat up to eight people.
Hyundai Palisade SE
The entry-level SE is priced from $34,950. Standard features include cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 12.3-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, voice recognition, satellite radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth, five USB ports, proximity keyless entry, remote start, and push-button start.
Standard driver-assistance features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, vehicle exit warning, rear-seat alert, driver-attention monitoring, and forward pedestrian-, cyclist- and junction-turning detection.
No notable options or packages are available for the SE trim.
Hyundai Palisade SEL
The SEL has a base price of $37,950. This trim adds synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, wireless device charging, a universal garage door opener, dual-zone automatic climate control, the Hyundai Digital Key, and a hands-free power liftgate.
This model also comes standard with second-row captain’s chairs (reducing occupancy to seven people), though these can be swapped out for a second-row bench seat. Note that adding the bench seat requires opting for the available Premium package ($4,950), which includes 20-inch wheels, an adaptive rear suspension, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, third-row USB outlets, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a 115-volt household-style power outlet, ventilated front seats, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a power sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and an in-car intercom. This package also comes with driver-assistance features like a surround-view parking camera system and front parking sensors.
Hyundai Palisade XRT
The XRT is priced from $40,250. This trim comes with unique interior and exterior styling, and its standard features carry over from the SEL. There are no notable options or packages available for this model.
Hyundai Palisade Limited
The Limited has a starting price of $46,500. This model gains genuine leather upholstery, a dual-pane power sunroof, a head-up display, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and heated third-row seats. All features included in the SEL’s Premium package are standard in this trim.
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
The flagship Calligraphy has a base MSRP of $48,900. It gains Nappa leather upholstery, a massaging driver’s seat, park assist, and all of the features included on the Limited trim. It also gains unique interior and exterior styling.
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Why You Can Trust Our Reviews
U.S. News & World Report has been ranking the best cars, trucks, and SUVs since 2007, and our staff has more than 75 years of combined experience in the auto industry.
This 2023 Palisade review combines 25 professional reviews with concrete data like performance specs, fuel economy estimates, and cargo space dimensions and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched in 2020.
Check out excerpts from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.
“The 2023 Palisade refresh doesn’t mess with what already made the SUV beloved. Instead, with a few design tweaks and just enough useful added technology that hopefully more people will find helpful, the Palisade is a great SUV made better.”
The Drive
“This 2023 refresh is a textbook example of what an update should look like for an already successful car. A long list of tiny tweaks and improvements make the Palisade that little bit better than before, and instantly noticeable styling changes ensure you know that you’re looking at the refreshed Palisade, not the old one.”
Autoblog
“The Palisade remains one of our favorite SUVs in the segment. It’s usable every day, quiet on the highway, and loaded with tech you’d actually use. Even though it’s Hyundai’s priciest product, the 2023 Palisade presents as a great value for money.”
Edmunds
