By james art 
Hyundai as a brand has always presented its cars as premium offerings on a budget. It has created this image by offering premium features and interiors at an affordable price. However, as the market matures, Hyundai is looking to up its game. It wants to really position itself as a premium brand with cars like the Tucson and the IONIQ-5. Outside India, Hyundai has premium SUVs like the Palisade. Can Hyundai bring the Palisade to India? In today’s article, let’s talk about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.
Hyundai Palisade 2023 – Dimensions and Design
In terms of dimensions, the Palisade is 4980mm long, 1976mm wide and 1750mm tall. It sits on a wheelbase of 2900 mm and has a ground clearance of 200 mm. How about the design? The Palisade recently received a facelift, giving it a more aggressive look. The Venue facelift’s front design draws heavily from the Palisade. From the side you can see the large overhang and the large size of the palisade. At the rear, we have C-shaped taillights and dual exhausts.
Specifications
Globally, the Palisade is available with a 3.8-liter V6 engine. It would be a dream if Hyundai brought it to India. However, this is unlikely to happen given the costs involved. So which engine could it get? Hyundai may bring back the 2.2-litre diesel engine that once powered the Santa Fe in India. Hyundai will simply have to retune the engine to meet the needs of the Palisade. We expect it to be offered only with an automatic transmission.
Hyundai Palisade 2023 – Interior and Features
Hyundai vehicles are known for their performance, and the Palisade is no different. The dashboard is neat, with the only distraction being the floating infotainment system. This 10-inch infotainment system is connected to the dashboard. Hyundai has given it a greyish interior, giving the cabin an airy look. What about features? Globally, the Palisade comes with a 12-speaker Harman audio system, wireless connectivity, ventilated seats, ambient lighting and more. It also comes with ADAS features for that extra level of safety.
Will it come to India?
Now we come to the most important question, can it make it to India? In 2020, Hyundai was evaluating the Palisade for India. However, this never materialized and looks set to remain so for several more years. But as the Indian market grows, Hyundai will have to diversify its portfolio by bringing cars like the Palisade to India.
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