When the Philkotse.com team first came into the 2019 Manila International Auto Show’s manufacturer’s area, what immediately greeted us was Hyundai’s pavilion. It had loads of lined up cars that was immediately recognizable.
Two were covered up, one was smaller (a story for another time) while the other was a hulking shape that suggested only one thing; an SUV. When it was unveiled, what we saw was a beautiful, almost futuristic looking vehicle which to us immediately screamed of luxury, comfort, camping trips, and long road trips. It’s the Hyundai Palisade 2019
Taking Hyundai’s flagship SUV role, the Palisade is meant to eventually replace the Santa Fe XL outside of Hyundai’s home country. And like its predecessor, the hulk of a vehicle will have seven seats lined up neatly to well-spaced rows. It also has about 500 liters of cargo space hence the impression of comfy long trips.
Headspace and knee space inside the new Palisade is also excellent as even our tallest and widest team member (the writer of this article) didn’t actually have any issues with any seat or portion of the vehicle.
The 2019 Hyundai Palisade is a huge SUV and is now the company's flagship model
1. Hyundai Palisade 2019: Exterior
Outside, the Palisade can be intimidating to look at, at first. It seems to be larger than it is due to the design of the grille, the length of the hood, and of course; the Palisade’s massive doors. That isn’t the case as the Palisade is actually sized at about 4980mm long, 1975 mm wide, 1750 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2900 mm. Those figures are not much different from what the Ford Explorer has, the Palisade would be a competitor.
Hyundai Palisade is sized at about 4980mm long, 1975 mm wide, 1750 mm high
Now the grille, except being very large, is of the signature Hyundai design. It is Y-shaped and it enjoys the attention to detail any premium vehicle has because once you touch it, it’s solid. Moving on towards the Palisade’s LED headlights, one cannot help but notice that their shape are almost slit thin giving the vehicle a sleek look.
The Hyundai Palisade feels large and looks luxurious.
The fog lights below are three individual lights stacked up on each other and encased in a square shaped container which is seemingly integrated with the headlights into a single shape.
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2. Hyundai Palisade 2019: Interior
After sitting comfortably inside the 2019 Hyundai Palisade, our eyes were drawn towards the dashboard’s neatly spaced instrument controls and knobs. What dominates the dash however is the ten-inch touchscreen for the vehicle’s infotainment system which of course has Apple Carplay and Android Auto, an AUX port, numerous USB charging ports at the second and third rows, a CD player, and a wireless charging system.
2019 Hyundai Palisade inside cabin
Upon moving downwards, we then found a beefy but unobtrusive center console which contains controls for your transmission, driving modes, and of course the air conditioning. The AC is also distributed evenly for the entire length of the vehicle, as such people at the last row can still enjoy it.
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3. Hyundai Palisade 2019: Engine
Under its hood, the 2019 Hyundai Palisade is powered by a 2.2 liter R-Line CRDi inline-four turbodiesel engine which can produce about 197 horsepower and 441 nm of torque. These are decent enough figures for the Palisade’s size and weight but we also hope that the Philippines can also get the 3.8 Lambda II V6 engine in the future.
The 2019 Hyundai Palisade is priced at Php 3.23 million and as such places it as a premium vehicle. Overall, Hyundai’s new flagship SUV is a force to be reckoned with and will definitely have a considerable presence on Philippine roads.
A view of the Hyundai Palisade's open rear door revealing a very large trunk
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Know more about Hyundai Palisade 2024
The refreshed 2024 Hyundai Palisade is a midsize, three-row crossover. It’s coming to the Philippine market, and it is joining the new local Hyundai lineup.
Size-wise, the new Palisade is 4,995mm long, 1,975mm wide, and 1,760mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,900mm.
Under the hood of the updated Palisade, at least for the US market, is a 3.8-liter V6 that can produce up to 291 horsepower and 355 Nm of torque. The local market will likely receive the 2.2-liter turbo that was used on the previous version. At most, this mill can make up to 197 horsepower and 441 Nm of torque.
The Palisade uses an eight-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels.
Locally, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade will compete against the Ford Explorer, Mazda CX-9, Korea Sorento, among others.
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Hyundai Palisade Launch
Initially, the Palisade debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Its refreshed model then came later at the 2022 New York Auto Show. The 2024 Hyundai Palisade for the local market will then be previewed at the upcoming Philippine International Motor Show.
Hyundai Palisade Exterior
The refreshed Hyundai Palisade for the model 2024 assumes the current Hyundai design language. This is apparent on its front end, which is now given a grille that looks like an upscaled version of the one on the current Creta and Tucson.
Also, it gets a pair of new LED daytime running lamps, as well as a set of spoked alloy wheels.
Hyundai Palisade Interior
Like the previous version, the refreshed Palisade can seat up to eight. The new one gets more tactile controls and a sleeker steering wheel. The AC vents also come with a different design as well. Its seats are also wrapped in more premium materials.
Tech and Safety
Most improvements on the refreshed model concern the Palisade’s tech features. For starters, it gets a revamped digital gauge cluster, as well as a better wireless charging pad. The infotainment system has also grown to 12 inches, and it now has more integration for a variety of gadgets.
For safety, this Hyundai-made crossover is kitted out with adaptive cruise control, forward collision assist, rear-cross traffic collision-avoidance assist (PCA-R), and plenty of other safety features. It also gets additional airbags as well.
Hyundai Palisade Chassis
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is a midsize crossover. It still shares a platform with the Kia Telluride, and it uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a multi-link with self-leveling shock absorbers for the rear. It then uses disc brakes for all four wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake.
Hyundai Palisade Engine
The upcoming Palisade is likely to get the same 2.2-liter CRDi engine that was present on the pre-facelift version. At most, this mill can churn out 197 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque.
In other markets where it was released though, it is also available with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that can make 291 horsepower and 355 Nm of torque.
Hyundai Palisade 2024 Price List
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade 2.2 CRDi GLS 4WD AT | ₱3,780,000 |
Hyundai Palisade FAQs
1. Does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have wireless Apple CarPlay?
Yes, with wireless Apple CarPaly, you can connect and control every drive.
2. Is the Hyundai Palisade an MPV?
No, it isn't. The Hyundai Palisade is positioned as a premium midsize SUV.
3. What are the dimensions of the Hyundai Palisade 2024?
New Palisade dimensions are 4,980mm long, 1,975mm wide and 1,750mm in height.
4. Does the Hyundai Palisade have a remote start?
Yes, it helps you feel comfort and convenience right at your fingertips.
5. Is the Hyundai Palisade 2024 automatic?
Yes, all Palisade variants come with automatic transmission.
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