Hyundai may have found the answer to the mid-size SUV segment with the Creta, but it still hasn’t quite mastered 7-seater SUVs. The likes of the Santa Fe, Alcazar, and Terracan never really caught on with the Indian market. Hyundai will be hoping things will change for the better with this new upcoming 7-seater SUV – the Palisade.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Upcoming Hyundai Palisade – Looks
One thing we can be for certain of is that the Palisade commands road presence. It is a 5.05-m-long SUV, almost 300mm longer than the Fortuner. The dimensions aren’t the only thing that makes it stand out; overall, the design language is striking. Hyundai’s design team has come under scrutiny in recent years, but you can’t fault the designers for the Palisade. The slab-like headlights and tailights, 21-inch alloys, and gigantic front grille make it an absolute delight to the eyes. Not to mention, it looks particularly striking in the Robust Emerald colour scheme.
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Hybrid tech
The US-spec model is offered with two engine options: a 3.5-litre V6 NA petrol (287bhp & 260Nm) and a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid (329bhp & 339Nm). Hyundai is likely to introduce the hybrid system in India. This engine would be offered with a 6-speed AT and AWD. Despite being a hybrid, it has quite unimpressive mileage figures. Its claimed figures range between 13 kmpl (AWD) and 15 kmpl (FWD).
Upcoming Hyundai Palisade – Interior
Being the flagship Hyundai SUV, the Palisade will be loaded with as many luxuries as possible. Some of the expected features include –
Level-2 ADAS
12.3-inch infotainment screen
12.3-inch digital driver’s display
Powered front seats with ventilation and memory function
Electric tailgate
Wireless charging
360-degree camera
Ventilated 2nd row seating
Power-folding 3rd row seats
Importantly, thanks to the 2.9-m wheelbase, interior space is plentiful, and practicality is abundant. It could be offered in 7- and 8-seater configurations. Moreover, the quality of materials throughout the cabin is top-notch.
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Pricing
The Palisade won’t be cheap by any means. Hyundai loves to price its models aggressively, but it would be quite difficult to do the same with the Palisade. We expect it to be priced between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 80 lakh. It would sit in the D+ segment due to the length, which is one above the popular Toyota Fortuner.
Upcoming Hyundai Palisade – Launch
If you are planning to buy the Palisade, you would have to wait quite some time. Speculation suggests it could launch in the latter half of 2027 or by early 2028. Hyundai has other launches in its pipeline at the moment, including the Bayon-based SUV, the next-gen Creta, the Santa Fe, and a couple more.
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