The 2023 Hyundai Palisade facelift has made its debut at this 12 months’s New York International Auto Show, bringing with it a refreshed design in addition to a revised equipment record. The massive, three-row SUV first made its debut back in November 2018 and was launched in pre-facelift form in Malaysia just last December.
The most notable adjustments are seen on the entrance, beginning with a wider cascading grille with outstanding parametric defend parts that stretch in the direction of the bonnet shut line. This creates a a lot bolder look and is complemented by a wider decrease consumption that includes a extra encompassing silver encompass.
The Palisade’s vertically-related LED composite lights have additionally been redesigned to now characteristic thicker bars that make up the daytime operating lights, whereas the principle headlamps (recognized by their twin parts) are tucked inwards of the DRLs and nearer to the grille than earlier than.
At the rear, we discover acquainted-wanting taillights and a flippantly tweaked bumper, with the latter now sporting a giant skid plate within the decrease apron. This is accompanied by sq. exhaust finishers in addition to reflectors and reverse lights which can be positioned in a single file quite than being on the corners of the bumper. New 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels are additionally out there, relying on choices or trim degree.
As for the inside, Hyundai determined to offer the Palisade slim air vents that span almost the complete width of the dashboard to “add a sense of spaciousness” in addition to a new steering wheel. A brand new interface design can also be utilized to the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and central touchscreen infotainment system, with the latter now out there at a measurement of 12 inches.
A extra delicate revision is the management panel beneath the centre air vents, which now has black buttons to match these on the centre console – these have been beforehand completed in silver. Hyundai additionally added an Ergo Motion driver’s seat that it says supplies higher consolation and helps cut back fatigue throughout lengthy drives, whereas these within the third row can now get pleasure from a heating operate (that is apparently a first for Hyundai).
Meanwhile, the second row of seats now gives wing-out headrests and seat air flow, together with an angle-adjustable armrest for the eight-passenger model (additionally one other first for Hyundai). The Korean carmaker additionally swapped out the USB-A ports for USB-C that may provide faster charging as much as three amps, and the wi-fi charger now pushes out 15 watts as an alternative of 5 watts.
In phrases of kit enhancements, the Palisade turns into the primary Hyundai within the United States to be out there with a digital rearview mirror and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality. The SUV additionally helps the newest Digital Key 2, permitting house owners with appropriate iPhone, Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy gadgets to unlock and begin their car while not having a key fob.
The model’s Bluelink telematics system is current too, and never solely permits house owners to examine on their car standing, but additionally obtain alerts ought to the Rear Occupant Alert system detects the actions of youngsters and pets left behind within the rear seats.
New for the 2023 mannequin 12 months is an XRT variant that comes with darkish-completed 20-inch alloys, rugged-look fascias with skid plate design parts and decrease door rims, a darkish entrance grille, black roof rails, a powered sunroof and black leatherette upholstery.
On the security entrance, rear aspect-affect airbags at the moment are included as normal gear and a suite of lively programs are additionally out there. These embrace Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, navigation-primarily based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
What hasn’t modified on the Palisade within the US is the engine, which remains to be a 3.8 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol V6 engine. Mated to an eight-pace computerized transmission with a selection of two- or HTRAC all-wheel drive, the mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 355 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm.
