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About the Hyundai Palisade
Last updated Sep 29, 2025Hyundai has increased the cost of entry to the Palisade range, axing the base model and bumping up prices, but there’s more kit across the board.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade range arrives in August, featuring new safety and driver assist features, updated styling, and the local debut of Hyundai’s Bluelink service.
Hyundai has fitted a centre airbag to the Palisade, and says it has submitted the updated model to ANCAP for testing following the safety authority’s recent report on the current model that saw it receive a four-star rating.
The Palisade receives a raft of features previously introduced on other Hyundai, Genesis and Kia products, such as Remote Smart Parking Assist and backup light guides for the Highlander.
The flagship variant also gets a digital rear-view mirror.
New safety features for all Palisades include safe exit assist, a junction-turning function for the autonomous emergency braking, Multi-Collision Braking, and intelligent speed limit assist, with the Highlander also receiving reverse AEB.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Pros
- Well-appointed, spacious cabin
- Oodles of technology
- Thrifty diesel engine
Cons
- Frustrating traffic sign recognition system
- Still missing some features found in other markets
- It's not cheap
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
71.01 - 109.38 kW/t
60.21 kW/t
155.71 kW/t
Boot Space
704 litres
131 litres
1,152 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 10.7 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
664 - 973 km
638 km
2,248 km
Price
$65,900 - $79,900
$40,490
$227,145
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,670 - 2,755 kg
2,200 kg
3,550 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,200 kg
1,350 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.5°
14.7°
37.5°
Departure Angle
20.3 - 21.2°
15.3°
40°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 mm
176 mm
317 mm
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Hyundai Palisade News
2023 Hyundai Palisade Price
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,900 |
| 3.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $65,900 |
Highlander
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $75,900 |
| 3.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $74,965 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,900 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,370 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Specs
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Boot Space
Boot space is quoted as 311L (VDA) as a seven- or eight-seater, and 704L (VDA) with the third row folded.
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Exterior
The Palisade features a revised front end with a new grille and restyled headlights, while there are also new wheel designs, square-shaped exhaust outlets and LED reverse lights.
The Elite features 20-inch alloy wheels with a similar design to the 2022 Highlander, while the Highlander adopts 20-inch wheels with a turbine style.
The Highlander receives a range of unique styling tweaks to differentiate it from the Elite, including a chrome grille (instead of black), full-width high-mounted LED stop light, slightly different tail lights, and exclusive front and rear skid plate designs.
The revised styling has seen the Palisade grow in length by 15mm, though all other exterior dimensions are unchanged.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Interior
Inside, all models get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster plus a new four-spoke steering wheel design and some detail changes.
The second-row bench in eight-seater Highlanders is now heated and ventilated. Previously, it was heated, and ventilated second-row seats were only available in seven-seater models with the captain’s chairs.
There are also now winged headrests for the second row.
The Elite is available only with a black leather interior, while the Highlander offers three different interior colourways: black, two-tone grey, and two-tone Dark Khaki. The latter two replace the outgoing car’s beige and burgundy options.
All Palisade models come with a five-year subscription to Bluelink, which is transferable should you sell your car during this period.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Infotainment
The Bluelink smartphone app allows you to find the vehicle’s location, remotely lock or unlock the doors, adjust the climate or seat heating and ventilation controls, and start the vehicle. Other functions in the telematics app include:
- Interior SOS call button
- Automatic collision notification
- Infotainment system voice prompts
- Cloud-based navigation
- Live weather information
- User profile cloud backups
- Valet mode
You can also send a destination to the car or sync your calendar with it, among other features.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Safety Rating
Hyundai will have the 2023 Palisade tested by ANCAP, and expects the independent safety authority to publish its score in early August.
“While we don’t predict test results, we are expecting a five-star ANCAP score. The score will apply to both diesel and petrol versions,” said a spokesperson for Hyundai Australia.
“The class leading upgraded safety assist technology and the presence of a centre airbag give the vehicle sufficient points to reach 5 stars for occupant protection judged by ANCAP’s latest protocol.”
The outgoing model has a four-star rating based on testing conducted in 2022. It received an adult occupant protection score of 79 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 88 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection score of 63 per cent and a safety assist score of 63 per cent.
The Palisade wouldn’t be the first car to be re-tested to receive a higher score, with past examples including the Ford Mustang and Jeep Wrangler.
- Standard safety equipment across the 2023 Palisade range includes:
- Front and front-side airbags
- Front-row centre airbag
- Curtain airbags for all three rows
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Junction-turning assist (NEW)
- Blind-spot assist
- Driver attention warning
- Intelligent speed limit assist (NEW)
- Multi-Collision Braking (NEW)
- Safe exit assist (NEW)
- Automatic high-beam
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Rear occupant alert
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
The Highlander also includes a 3D-view 360-degree camera, backup guide lights, and rear Parking Collision Avoidance Assist.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade uses 10.7L/100km on the combined cycle with the petrol V6 and 7.3L/100km with the turbo-diesel four.
| Hyundai Palisade | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| 3.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Palisade?
The first five services each cost $399 with the petrol and $489 with the diesel.
How does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade drive?
Our expert take on Hyundai Palisade drivability.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is available with two powertrains.
The petrol option is a naturally-aspirated 3.8-litre V6 producing 217kW of power and 355Nm of torque. It’s available only with front-wheel drive.
The other option is a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 147kW and 440Nm. It’s available only with all-wheel drive.
Both engines use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Colours
What colours are available for the Hyundai Palisade
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
- Shimmering Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Abyss Black mica
- Sierra Burgundy mica
- Moonlight Blue mica
- Robust Emerald mica
- Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
- Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Warranty
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
2023 Hyundai Palisade vs other Suv Larges to consider
GMC
Yukon
Good
Lexus
RX
Good
GWM
Tank 500
Deals available
Very Good
Lexus
GX
Good
BMW
X5
Very Good
LDV
D90
Good
Nissan
Patrol
Very Good
Isuzu
MU-X
Very Good
Toyota
LandCruiser
Very Good
Ford
Everest
Deal available
Very Good
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Should you buy the 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Hyundai hit the nail on the head with the Palisade in terms of packaging and presentation.
The updates for 2023 serve to burnish the Palisade’s credentials, adding even more technology and even bolder looks.
Its boxy shape maximises interior space, while its exterior is bold and its interior intuitively laid-out yet premium in appearance.
While the Palisade is somewhat unusual in being a large unibody crossover with a diesel powertrain, the small four-cylinder engine has enough grunt for urban and highway driving and noise is well-suppressed.
The Palisade’s large dimensions belie its tidy handling, while its ride is pliant without being floaty.
All of this makes the Palisade a comfortable, economical family hauler, with its raft of USB outlets and cupholders and ample storage making it superb for road-tripping.
All we’re left with are nitpicks: service pricing that could be a bit cheaper, wood trim that could be more convincing, and a traffic sign recognition system that needs to be silenced.
With a five-star ANCAP rating now under its belt, the Palisade’s winning combination of technology, versatility and style is hard to ignore.
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Hyundai Palisade FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Palisade is the Elite that starts from $65,900.
The most expensive Hyundai Palisade is the Highlander that starts from $79,900.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Palisade is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Elite and Highlander.
The largest Hyundai Palisade is the Elite which measures 1975mm wide, 4995mm in length and sits 1750mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Palisade is the Elite which has 217kW of power from its 3.8L V engine.
The Hyundai Palisade is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Palisade is the Elite which weighs 2755 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Palisade may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.