2020 Hyundai Palisade

Everything. Built in South Korea for the North American market, the Palisade rides on a new platform, and is longer, wider and taller by about three inches in each dimension than the Santa Fe XL that it replaces, and rides on a 114.2-in wheelbase (four inches longer than Santa Fe XL). It uses a bigger, more powerful V6 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, adding two speeds to Santa Fe XL's capability. The Palisade's interior is more spacious, including 4.5 additional cu ft. behind the third row and an additional inch of third-row legroom. Hyundai has simplified its packaging for Palisade, with a well-equipped base SE model and loaded Limited model bracketing a more configurable mid-trim SEL model, designed to address both value and aspirational buying trends. See the 2020 Hyundai Palisade models for sale near you

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is an elegant, competent, midsize 3-row crossover SUV that is a worthy successor to the Santa Fe XL. At $31,550, the SE FWD base model represents a solid value, while the loaded Limited at $44,700 approaches luxury qualification. If you're in the market for a new family vehicle, add the Palisade to your list for consideration. Find a Hyundai Palisade for sale

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All Palisade models come with a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V6 engine with gasoline direct injection and four valves per cylinder with variable valve timing. Running on the Atkinson Cycle, the V6 puts out 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. An 8-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission with FWD or available AWD puts the power to the ground.

SE (starting at $31,550 with FWD; $33,250 with AWD) models are well-equipped, with automatic headlights with high-beam assist, LED daytime running lights, heated power outside mirrors, 8-passenger seating, cloth seating surfaces, second-row power folding seats, a tilt-and-telescoping haptic feedback steering wheel, remote keyless entry, radar cruise control with stop and go, an 8-in display audio system with rear seat quiet mode, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

SEL (starting at $33,500 with FWD; $35,200 with AWD) models add no-charge second-row captain's seats or bench seat choice, heated front seats, a remote engine starter, and proximity key entry with push-button start. Available features include LED headlights and taillights, a sunroof, a hands-free lift gate, an 8-way power driver's seat with integrated memory function, ventilated front seats, leather seating surfaces, heated second-row seats, third-row power seats, a heated steering wheel, a 10.25-in color touchscreen with onboard navigation and traffic flow via HD Radio, a 7-in high-resolution TFT LCD multi-information display, multiple device connection, Driver Talk in-car intercom, a QI wireless charging pad and Blue Link Connected Car System.

Limited (starting at $44,700; $46,400 with AWD) models include all of the standard and available features from SEL, plus additional standard features including side-mirror approach lights, a dual sunroof, heated and ventilated captain's seats in the second row (no bench option), premium Nappa leather seating surfaces, a 630-watt Harmon Kardon premium audio system with 12 speakers, QuantumLogic Surround and Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology, a 12.3-in full digital display instrument cluster, a head-up display, a surround-view monitor, blind spot monitoring and ambient lighting.