2023 Hyundai Palisade unveiled with new looks and tech

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has been revealed wearing the company’s parametric jewel pattern design language.

Hyundai debuted the facelifted seven-seat SUV at the New York International Auto Show overnight, announcing a host of new technologies to accompany the new looks.

In an unusual move, the Korean carmaker has changed the Palisade’s design to more closely align it with the Grandmaster concept car from 2018 on which it was based, and has adopted a similar look to its sibling, the Hyundai Tucson.

15

Complementing the Palisade’s new front-end is a set of multi-spoke alloy wheels, while inside there’s a new instrument panel, gauge cluster, and steering wheel.

The driver now gets an Ergo-motion seat – borrowed from Genesis models – which offers ‘Smart Posture Assist’ and ‘Smart Support’, as well as providing a massage-like function to help reduce discomfort on long drives and increased bolstering in Sport mode.

For the first time in a Hyundai, the Palisade will offer the driver a digital centre rear-view mirror, while third-row occupants will also benefit from heated seats.

The 12.0-inch infotainment screen offers satellite navigation with 720p resolution, and wireless smartphone charging will now be faster thanks to an increase from five to 15 watts. The Palisade’s USB-A ports have been replaced with smaller USB-C ports, also allowing quicker charging up to three amps.

15

Alongside the new Palisade, Hyundai will launch Bluelink for the first time in Australia, which connects the car with a range of features accessed via smartphone.

As well as being able to open and start the Palisade with Digital Key 2 Touch with Apple iPhones or Android smartphones, Bluelink allows drivers to set up their User Profile to customise the car’s settings to suit their personal preferences.

Bluelink can also be used to establish a connection with an operator in the event of an accident, as can inform the driver if there’s movement in the backseat and the car has been locked – this is designed to prevent children and pets from being left alone in hot cars.

The car can also notify the owner if the doors have been unlocked or windows have been opened, while allowing them to turn on functions such as seat heating in winter.

15

Passengers can use voice commands to change climate settings, seat heating and ventilation, steering wheel heating, or the radio, as well as opening or closing the power-operated tailgate.

Hyundai has also given the Palisade the ability to offer passengers a connection to the internet though a WiFi hotspot.

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade will launch in Australia in the third quarter of 2022 (July to September inclusive), with local pricing and specifications to be announced closer to the date.