2022 Hyundai Palisade review

1. Family-friendly

Family means different things to different people, but whether that's blood relatives or friends, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade is the ideal vehicle for bringing loved ones together for trips and vacations. Not only does it seat eight (or seven if you opt for the captain's chairs in the second row), but there's 18 cu-ft of cargo space with all seats up and ample leg room in the first two rows. Plus, it has exciting connectivity features for passengers' devices, and an estimated towing capacity of 5,000 lbs with the standard V6 engine when properly equipped.

2. Roomy

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is mighty impressive when it comes to the smart use of space. This midsize SUV boasts a total passenger volume of 155.3 cu-ft, plus an enormous amount of storage with both rows of rear seats folded—86.4 cu-ft to be exact. The vehicle seats eight comfortably in its base configuration, and even tall adults can rest assured they'll be able to stretch out in the first two rows. In the front, the headroom and legroom are especially generous, at 40.7 inches and 44.1 inches, respectively. In the back, headroom is 40.1 inches and legroom is 42.4 inches.

3. Powerful

To make sure a vehicle capable of carrying eight people has the grunt it needs to take them where they need to be, each version of the 2022 Hyundai Palisade has a V6 engine with 291 hp and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is also speedy, so you can overtake with confidence, and the engine is pleasantly quiet. Not only that—it's also a pleasure to drive, responsive and smooth, with an AWD version capable of tackling fairly rough terrain. This makes it ideal for adventuring road trips. The 2022 Hyundai Palisade also gets decent mileage, achieving an EPA-estimated 22 combined mpg.

4. High tech

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is excitingly modern, with an eight-inch touchscreen as standard that responds quickly and is simple to use. There are still physical buttons for the climate controls, though, and you'll find standard features such as HD radio, five USB ports, Bluetooth^® connectivity, and wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ integration. The Limited trim and above upgrades the touchscreen to a 10.25-inch version and adds a premium sound system. These are the types of creature comforts that make the 2022 Hyundai Palisade a joy to travel in.

5. Lots of driver aids

One of the strengths of the 2022 Hyundai Palisade is its abundance of driver aids. This is a priority for many drivers—especially those looking for a family vehicle—and Hyundai has excelled in making these available. The impressive roster of standard features includes vehicle exit warning, driver drowsiness monitoring, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and more.