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2022 Hyundai Palisade
The new Hyundai Palisade is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $75,700 for the Highlander.
There are 3 variants of the Palisade available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2021.
Engine options include 3.8L petrol direct injection (217kW/355Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/440Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2022 Palisade is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$55,000 - $75,700†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
$55,000 - $75,700†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
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2022 Hyundai Palisade
Available Variants
The Hyundai Palisade comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Highlander.
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Power to Weight
71.39 - 114.39 kW/t
59.37 kW/t
115.65 kW/t
Boot Space
704 litres
131 litres
1,069 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 10.7 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
10.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
664 - 973 km
638 km
4,188 km
Price
$55,000 - $75,700
$38,937
$83,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,580 - 2,755 kg
2,200 kg
3,150 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,200 kg
1,350 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.5°
14.7°
36.6°
Departure Angle
20.3 - 21.2°
15.3°
34°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 mm
176 mm
260 mm
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Hyundai Palisade
Dimensions
4,980 mm
1,975 mm
1,750 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,980 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,975 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 773 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai Palisade is the Base that starts from $55,000.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Palisade is the Highlander that starts from $75,700.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Palisade is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Elite and Highlander.
See all Hyundai Palisade towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Palisade is the Base which measures 1975mm wide, 4980mm in length and sits 1750mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Palisade is the Base which has 217kW of power from its 3.8L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Hyundai Palisade is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Palisade is the Base which weighs 2755 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Palisade may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.
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