Hyundai Palisade vs Kia EV9 Comparison

    Hyundai Palisade

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    2025 Hyundai
    Palisade
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    EV9
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    Very Good
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    Based on the Hyundai Palisade ELITE (8 SEAT)
    Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    71L
    518 to 760 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $66,800 - $81,719
    $98,683 - $129,883
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Class-leading packaging
    • Bold styling
    • Nicely appointed interior
    Misses
    • Diesel engine a bit unrefined
    • Santa Fe offers a similarly spacious cabin
    • Infuriating speed limit assist
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Show-stopping style
    • Great ride, handling balance
    • Beaten many brands to the punch
    Misses
    • Third row a bit tight
    • Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
    • Can be a pain to park

    Colours Available

    Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:

    • Shimmering Silver metallic
    • Graphite Grey metallic
    • Abyss Black mica
    • Sierra Burgundy mica
    • Moonlight Blue mica
    • Robust Emerald mica
    • Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
    • Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)

    Premium paint is a $695 option.

    While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.

    Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.

    Standard: $NCO

    • Flare Red

    Premium Paint: $990

    • Iceberg Green
    • Pebble Grey
    • Snow White Pearl
    • Aurora Black Pearl
    • Panthera Metal

    Matte Paint: $3495*

    • Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION-
    Size (cc)
    2199 - 3778-
    Size (L)
    2.2L, 3.8L-
    Cylinders
    4, 6-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 24-
    Power
    147kW - 217kW160kW - 283kW
    Power RPM
    3800 - 6000-
    Torque
    355Nm - 440Nm350Nm - 700Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 5200-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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