2022 Hyundai Palisade on sale: New variant drops entry price

The big and bold 2022 Hyundai Palisade is now a more affordable proposition, thanks to the arrival of a familiar trim grade as a new mid-range variant.

This week’s announcement of the Palisade Elite grade sees the price of entry for this model-year 2022 range drop to $55,000 (before on-road costs), compared to the MY21 line-up’s $61,000 starting price.

The Elite essentially takes over the pricing position of the previous entry model, with a small increase on the petrol model (now $61,500) and a moderate step up for the diesel (now $65,500 instead of $64,000).

2022 Hyundai Palisade pricing for Australia

Available from September 2021. Prices exclude on-road costs.

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The eight-seat-only entry model still gets standard leather trim and 18-inch alloy wheels as standard, while gaining wireless charging – however, its new price position is underscored by the change from a 10.25-inch infotainment display to an 8.0-inch unit.

A full table of key specifications for the entry Palisade is below.

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Stepping up to the Elite returns that bigger display to the features list, along with 20-inch alloy wheels, LED tail lamps, integrated satellite navigation, 12-speaker sound, heated front seats, a single-panel sunroof, tinted rear windows, and “smart” powered tailgate.

The Elite also adds the choice of seven- or eight-seat configurations.

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Reach for the top-shelf Palisade Highlander and you’re treated to the following:

• Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
• Surround View Monitor (SVM)
• Suede roof lining
• Nappa leather seats (beige standard, black a no-cost option)
• Dual sunroof with tilt function
• Rear door blinds
• Integrated Memory System (IMS) Driver’s seat
• Heated front and second row seats
• Ventilated front and second row seats (rear ventilated only available on 7-seat Highlander)
• Heated steering wheel
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
• 20-inch alloy ‘calligraphy’ wheels
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Body-coloured cladding

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The Palisade range’s mechanical package is unchanged for the 2022 model year, meaning petrol models get a naturally-aspirated 217kW/355Nm 3.8-litre V6 engine driving the front wheels, while diesel variants get a 147kW/440Nm four-cylinder turbo engine matched to all-wheel drive.

All variants get an eight-speed automatic transmission, with fuel consumption listed at 10.7L/100km for the petrol models and 7.3L/100km for the diesels.

The Palisade shares its platform with the Santa Fe, but measures a whopping 210mm longer and 85mm wider. With the third seating row folded down, the Palisade boasts a generous 704 litres of storage space. A full-size spare wheel lives under the rear floor.

Should you need to haul additional cargo, each Palisade variant has a braked towing capacity of 2200kg and 750kg unbraked.

Service intervals are every 15,000km or 12 months and, like any Hyundai, it comes with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

The updated 2022 Hyundai Palisade range is on sale from the start of September 2021.