2023 Hyundai Palisade

The new Hyundai Palisade has five trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy. The base trim is an excellent choice for most shoppers as it comes with multiple driver-assistance features, and it's one of the trims that can seat up to eight people. The Calligraphy, the latest addition to the 2023 model, has Nappa upholstery, park assist, a massaging driver's seat, and all the other features included in lower trims.

The 2023 model got a refreshed exterior styling with top trims acquiring a luxury panoramic sunroof, quilted leather upholstery, and in-dash navigation. The new grille pattern with narrow headlights gives the Palisade a sharp look, while the 20-inch alloy wheels and handsfree liftgate complete the look.

The new 2023 Hyundai Palisade gets power from a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that generates 291 horsepower with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on all trims. All-wheel drive is optional on the lower trims such as SE, SEL, and Limited trims, and it's standard on the Calligraphy. Passing on the highway is easy, thanks to the decent mid-range punch.

The Hyundai Palisade is one of the most comfortable family-friendly SUVs you will come across in the market. It has well-weighted and quick steering and handles every road situation with confidence. The Palisade can tackle occasional dirt or gravel roads with 8 inches of ground clearance and is available in all-wheel drive. The ride feels smooth and quiet, with enough muscle to handle rough terrains. It also delivers exceptional acceleration that's sufficient for highway passing and merging. When properly equipped, the Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

What stands out most about the Hyundai Palisade is space. Apart from offering a seating space for up to eight people, it has an impressive 18 cubic feet of room behind the third row for cargo and a maximum of 84 cubic feet. The second row features a button to move the seat forward for easy access to the third row. The third row is great for teens and okay for adults during short-distance drives. The dash features a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, in-dash navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The 2023 Hyundai has many driver-assistance and safety features to keep you and your family safe. Standard features you can expect include lane-keep assist, rearview camera, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, forward automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-centering assist.