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2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink Diesel AWD review
It's a hefty unit with a hefty price tag, but the Hyundai Palisade is a solid choice if you look past the annoying safety tech.
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Max Davies
Hyundai Palisade vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (7 SEAT)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
71L
518 to 760 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$66,800 - $81,719
$139,900 - $168,800
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mean blacked-out exterior
- Tough diesel powertrain
- Plenty of space inside
Misses
- Annoying driver assist tech
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- A bit pricey
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2199 - 3778 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.8L, 2.2L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 217kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6000 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5200 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 16 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
