Hyundai Palisade: Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022?
Most significant changes: The Hyundai Palisade’s base SE trim now comes with added features previously standard only on SEL and higher trims, including blind spot and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, safe exit assist and side mirrors with turn signal indicators. Dark Brown upholstery is no longer available with the Calligraphy trim.
Pricing: Palisade prices start at $34,375 for a base SE trim with front-wheel drive, rising to $36,725 for an SEL, $46,615 for a Limited and $47,915 for the top Calligraphy trim. Prices reflect an increase of $515 for SE trims, $215 for SEL trims, $155 for Limited models and $530 for the Calligraphy model. All-wheel drive adds $1,700 to any trim. All prices include a $1,225 destination charge, up $40 from 2021.
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Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022? Relatively modest price increases for most trims and increased standard safety equipment for the base SE make the 2022 Palisade the better choice; you’d also avoid a potentially bigger hit on depreciation than with a model-year 2021 version.
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Features and Safety Tech
Base models come with an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Upper trims add a larger 10.25-inch multimedia system with navigation and voice recognition, but a tethered connection is required for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other available features include dual-zone climate control, wireless device charging, a head-up display, remote keyless entry, an in-car intercom, multiple device connection, a power moonroof, a heated steering wheel and heated leather seats.
Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control with full stop-and-go capability; forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection; blind spot and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist; lane-keeping assist; automatic high beams; rear-seat occupant alert; safe exit alert; and driver attention warning. Available safety features include a surround-view monitor and the Highway Driving Assist semi-autonomous highway driving system.
Engine
All Palisade trims use a 291-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and either standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
Interior
The Palisade has a well-equipped, upscale interior with seating for up to eight in three rows. The first and second rows are spacious and comfortable, although third-row room is limited. Cloth seats are standard, while leather seating is available on higher trims. Buyers can choose from captain’s chairs or a bench seat in the second row.
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