The writing's on the wall! 2024 Hyundai Palisade adds high-end Calligraphy variants to Mazda CX-90-rivalling range

Hyundai has introduced changes to its Palisade large SUV line-up for 2024, with the high-spec Highlander grade replaced by the Calligraphy, and a new Calligraphy Black Ink flagship rolling out.

The model reshuffle also comes with slight price rises of up to $1530.

Kicking off the line-up as before is the Elite, offered with either a 3.8-litre petrol V6 or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel now priced at $66,800 (+$900) and $70,800 (+$900) respectively.

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As stated before, the Calligraphy supersedes the Highlander, and is positioned at $75,900 for the petrol and $79,900 for the diesel, representing a $935 and $1530 jump over their outgoing equivalents.

The new Calligraphy Black Ink grades then come in as the new top-spec variants, priced at $76,900 and $80,900 but differentiating itself with unique styling touches.

Somewhat justifying the increase to pricing is a longer list of standard equipment, namely deluxe alloy scuff plates, a melange knit headliner that extends to the interior pillars, acoustic front windows, power-adjustable front passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, boot carpet mat and a wood-look dashboard insert.

As stated before, the Calligraphy supersedes the Highlander, and is positioned at ,900 for the petrol and ,900 for the diesel.

This is on top of the Elite's carryover features, with highlights including a 12-speaker sound system, push-button start, powered tailgate, glass sunroof, wireless smartphone charger, frameless rearview mirror, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and LED exterior lighting.

For safety, the 2024 Palisade is fitted with forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, driver attention alert, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, seven airbags, and a tyre pressure monitor.

New to the Calligraphy grade over the outgoing Elite is a water-repellent front door glass, acoustic insulated rear door glass and touch controls for the climate system.

The Calligraphy also boasts a 10.0-inch head-up display, heated and cooled first and second row seats.

The Calligraphy also boasts a 10.0-inch head-up display, heated and cooled first and second row seats, blind-spot monitor, a surround-view monitor, seat memory function, suede headliner, rear window sunshades, and Nappa leather seat trim.

Finally, as the name implies, the Calligraphy Black Ink scores dark-tinted exterior highlights (found on the grille, bumper garnish, skid plates and badging, blacked-out roof rails and 20-inch wheels, and dark-coloured interior for the $1000 premium over the Calligraphy.

As before, the 3.8-litre petrol V6 produces 217kW/355Nm and the 2.2-litre diesel makes 147kW/440Nm, with the former sending drive to the front wheels and the latter to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Hyundai Palisade pricing before on-road costs