Yes…the lines between “Middle Market” and “Genuine Luxury” get a bit blurry when you venture to the higher end of most models…and this week’s test Palisade is a perfect example.
Like its corporate cousin, KIA’s Telluride, Hyundai’s Palisade has earned an excellent reputation as a “family-mover”….filling up the parking lots at youth sports activities across America for more than a few years now.
And rightly so. Holding 7-8 people quite comfortably…offering a solid 291 HP from a 3.8 liter V-6…decent 19 – 25 MPG…and starting in the mid-to-high $30s, Hyundai’s Palisade offers some hard-to-resist family values.
But what if your budget will allow you to stretch into the low to mid $50s?
In range-topping Calligraphy trim, you’ll have the now almost-expected Nappa leather…and it’s heated and ventilated in both front and the second-row captain’s chairs…with even the third row getting heat.
Then add 20” alloys, AWD, LED lighting, a dual panoramic sunroof, heads-up display, roof rails, memory drivers’ seating, heated steering, rear side window shades, Harman Kardon premium audio, a hands-free tailgate, ambient lighting, auto-dimming and heated side mirrors, remote start parking assist, surround view, and just about every safety alert/driving aid available these days.
So…if you want to keep your investment in the mid to high $ 30’s, Hyundai’s entry-level Palisade is a solid family value.
And if you want it all, Hyundai’s Palisade in Calligraphy trim delivers just about every one of today’s most desired features…plus Hyundai’s exceptional warranty…all in the low to mid $50s.
Your call…….
