Item: Hyundai Palisade
Rating: 4.8
Author: CarMax

Our older car was 12 years old with 158,000 miles and it no longer fit our needs. We wanted durability, reliability and comfort. Also we needed a 3 row SUV for the grandkids. we started looking at the...

Our older car was 12 years old with 158,000 miles and it no longer fit our needs. We wanted durability, reliability and comfort. Also we needed a 3 row SUV for the grandkids. we started looking at the Telluride but did not want to wait 4 to 6 months for one. So, we started shopping and found the Hyundai Palisade. After talking with the salesman and reading Motor Trend we learned that the Telluride and Palisade are essentially the same vehicle with some styling differences. Here is what we read in Motor Trend magazine “The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade are built on the same platform. They have the same engine, with the same output, connected to the same transmission. They have the same number of seats, similar features and technology, as well as near-identical practicality.” After taking the Palisade for a test drive, we fell in love with the car. We love the styling of the Palisade and the roomy interior. I like the bold styling of the body and the grill. Makes me feel like I am driving a solid and powerful car. We appreciate the slightly higher position of the driver’s seat since it gives us fantastic view of the road. After driving the Palisade for 5 months, we still love the SUV. Also, the vehicle has plenty of room. We easily fit the grandkids with car seats and their parents in rows 2 and 3 and everyone had lots of legroom and space. Personally, knowing that the Palisade and Telluride are essentially the same vehicle, we made the best choice going with the Palisade. Comfort. Reliability. Style. Roomy Interior.

Pros

Interior Space: Plenty of room and room to spare for 2 car seats, 2 grandkids, our son, our daughter in law, a stroller, a cooler filled with lunch, and several stuffed animals.
Power: The V6 engine has lots of get up and go. I always feel like I can get out of any situation because of the Palisade’s power.
Value: With the comfortable seats, technology, dashboard styling, and smooth ride, I feel like I am driving a luxury car.

Cons

Fuel Economy: Fuel economy is not really a con. We get the gas mileage I expected. When we set the drive to economy and use cruise control we get excellent gas mileage.
Visibility: We love the back up camera and wish there were side cameras to increase the peripheral vision especially in parking lots.
Dashboard: Not really an issue. We wish some of the controls were easier to see and use.

The Palisade is perfect for me. It has 8 seating positions. Some cars with a third row seem to have them just to be able to say they do, but the Palisade's rear seats are comfortable and functional. I...

The Palisade is perfect for me. It has 8 seating positions. Some cars with a third row seem to have them just to be able to say they do, but the Palisade's rear seats are comfortable and functional. If I have a lot of cargo, I can fold down two rows, or portions of two rows. The V6 engine is excellent, and the AWD adds better control for safer driving. The instrumentation is clean and uncluttered. Very comfortable ride. Hyundai has done a great job in the Palisade. My car from Carmax was sparkling clean, everything worked like new, and the buying/shipping was easy. I highly recommend Carmax and the Hyundai Palisade!

Pros

Interior Space: Plenty of room for people and cargo.
Power: Plenty of power; I do a lot of mountain driving, and the Palisade doesn't break a sweat.
Visibility: Laid out very well; visibility all around is convenient and complete.

Cons

Styling: Push-button shifter is fine; just takes a little getting used to.

They thought of everything in this SUV and love how everything is electronic. I highly recommend the model with captain chairs as it's very easy to get in and out of the third seat. The intercom featu...

They thought of everything in this SUV and love how everything is electronic. I highly recommend the model with captain chairs as it's very easy to get in and out of the third seat. The intercom feature is my favorite as it lets the driver converse with people in the back seats without having to shout. This SUV beats all the luxury SUVs i looked at while I searched for a vehicle and to top it off, it cost half the price of all others! This is my vehicle for life!

Pros

Interior Space: The space and comfort of the captain chairs is superb. The third row seat is decently roomy for an adult but perfect for kids.
Dashboard: The Dashboard has everything available at your fingertips. Very well laid out and the screen has a large display.
Styling: I love the fine stitched seats and the light colored interior is very classy!

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