2021 Hyundai Palisade Reviews

A big family means lots of kids, lots of friends, and lots of activity. We've lined up two of the best three-row SUVs on the market to assess their relative merits, and hopefully make your next transport decision easier.

You have three or more kids and you need a car. Do you, a) get an SUV, b) buy a people mover van, c) seriously consider a bus? We can help answer that question in this comparison review of the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz Valente.

The Hyundai Palisade is the biggest yet from the Korean maker, with a seven- or eight-seat interior, diesel or petrol engines, and a whole lot of tech.

The Hyundai Palisade has transcended boundaries to create a full-size eight-seat SUV, for a stylish and comfortable drive. Does it work compared to a van? And would you buy it over a seven-seat SUV?

There are two grades in the Palisade range and the Highlander is the top one with its list price of $71,000 for the V6 petrol variant and $75,000 for the diesel.  Coming standard on the Highlander are Nappa leather seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen media display, 12-speaker stereo, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone climate control, proximity key, push button start, dual LED headlights, head-up display, Nappa leather seats, heated and ventilated front and second row seats, dual sunroof, heated steering wheel and a hands-free tailgate and 20-inch alloy wheels.All Palisades come standard with eight seats, but the Highlander can be had with seven, at no extra cost, for more comfort and space.There are two engines in the Palisade line-up: a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine making 217kW and 355Nm and a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel producing 147kW and 440Nm.The V6 petrol is only available with front-wheel drive, while the diesel comes exclusively with all-wheel drive.Both engines have an eight-speed automatic transmission.There’s a full suit of advanced safety tech, including AEB which can detect pedestrians and cyclists. There are also airbags that cover the entire third row. 

Can't bring yourself to own a people mover? Hyundai's big eight-seater Palisade flagship SUV has arrived to save you from driving a bus.