Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018, replacing the Maxcruz as the flagship SUV under the Hyundai brand.
The term palisade means a fence of defensive stakes or a series of coastal cliffs — the latter recalling the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles or the nearly forty-mile Hudson River palisade, running north from opposite Manhattan.
First generation (LX2; 2018)
Overview
The Palisade debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on 28 November 2018, having been previewed by Hyundai's Grandmaster concept of June 2018. The Palisade is Hyundai's largest passenger vehicle to date, measuring long with a wheelbase of inches. It has of cargo space behind the third row and with both rows folded down. Like its predecessor, the Palisade features three rows of seating, with seating for up to eight passengers when equipped with a second-row bench seat or seven passengers with the optional second-row captain seat.The vehicle rated a coefficient drag of 0.33, achieved with an optimised front cooling area with extended internal air guide, aerodynamic underside panels with full front and centre underbody covers, and rear wheel aero deflectors.
Introduction of the right-hand drive model started in December 2020 in Australia and Indonesia. CKD assembly in Russia started in 2020 by Avtotor for domestic sales.
Markets
Asia
Indonesia
The Palisade went on sale in Indonesia in January 2021 after December 2020 introduction. It is offered in Prime and Signature trim levels with all-wheel drive only available for the latter trim and all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The facelifted model debuted in July 2022. The XRT variant was made available in June 2024.Malaysia
The Palisade was launched in Malaysia on 16 December 2021. At launch, it is offered in Luxe and Exec variants with available 7- and 8-seater configurations and available with two engine option; a 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive. The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 with same seating configuration and engine options as the pre-facelift model.Philippines
The Palisade was launched in the Philippines in April 2019. At launch, it was offered as a sole variant with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 7-seat configuration. The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 only available on special order.Singapore
The Palisade was launched in Singapore on 30 April 2021 in a sole variant with a 8-seater configuration and uses a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine. The facelifted model debuted in January 2023 as a 7-seater configuration.South Korea
Ahead of its official launch on 11 December 2018 in the country, the Palisade was first seen by the public through the third and fourth episodes of the Korean drama Encounter starring Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum which aired on 5–6 December 2018, respectively. The K-pop group BTS was chosen as the brand ambassador for the new model of Hyundai and have since been involved in numerous commercials and ad campaigns in South Korea and U.S. The car sold faster than expected in South Korea, with over 52,000 units sold by February 2019. The unprecedented demand led to significant delays in supply throughout 2019, with customers having to wait up to 9 months to receive their vehicle.Thailand
The Palisade was launched in Thailand on 8 November 2024 with a facelifted model. Imported from Vietnam, it is offered in Exclusive 2WD and Prestige AWD trim levels all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.Vietnam
The Palisade was launched on 15 September 2023 in Vietnam as a local assembled model at HTMV plant in Ninh Bình. It is offered in Exclusive and Prestige trim levels with 6 and 7-seater configurations and all variants use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.North America
Trim levels available for the Palisade in the United States and Canada are the base preferred, essential with optional Convenience Package or Convenience and Premium Package, Limited, and top-of-the-line Calligraphy. Powering all Palisade models is a 3.8-litre Atkinson cycle V6 engine with Idle Stop & Go.Oceania
Australia
The Palisade was released in Australia in December 2020, after the right-hand drive model was finalized. At launch, It is available in either 7- or 8-seater configuration on the Highlander trim and 8 seater on the standard trim. The Palisade is available with either a 3.8-litre V6 petrol front-wheel drive or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive. The Elite trim was added in August 2021. The facelifted model debuted in August 2022, with the standard trim discontinued. The Highlander was replaced by the Calligraphy trim and the Calligraphy trim is available with the Black Ink styling package.New Zealand
The Palisade was launched in New Zealand on 13 January 2021, with two trim levels: Elite and Limited. For engines, both trims were available with either a 3.8-litre V6 petrol or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel.Russia
The Palisade was launched to the Russian market in December 2020 with 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine rated at. It was locally assembled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.South Africa
The Palisade was launched in South Africa on 13 August 2021. It is offered in a sole Elite trim with available 7- and 8-seater configurations and use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The facelifted model debuted in February 2023.Facelift
The updated Palisade debuted for the North American market at the New York International Auto Show on 13 April 2022, for the 2023 model year. It features a revised front end, and an enhanced infotainment system with 12-inch navigation.In South Korea, the updated Palisade was released on 19 May 2022, following its physical release at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. The thickness of the sound-absorbing material was increased and the shock-absorbing device was improved. In addition, technologies such as Digital Key 2 and second-row ventilation seats became an option.
Safety
The Palisade was awarded "Top Safety Pick" and "Top Safety Pick+" by IIHS.Second generation (LX3; 2024)
The second generation Palisade was unveiled on 6 December 2024. Pre-orders began on 20 December 2024, and deliveries in South Korea commenced in January 2025.The Palisade has a boxy shape for the exterior design. The exterior design elements includes vertical rectangular LED headlights with LED DRLs, and a thin LED light strip across the upper section of grille, silver-finished D-pillar trim piece on the side, the rear fascia features a minimalistic design, the vertical taillights resembles the headlights, the rear wiper is hidden underneath the roof spoiler, and a faux skidplate on the lower part of the rear bumper with the exhaust pipes tucked away. The Palisade has a longer wheelbase compared to its predecessor, with a shorter front overhang and stretched rear overhang.
Inside, the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment and instrument cluster screens are housed within the wraparound design of the upper dashboard. The lower part of the dashboard features the air-con vents and the physical switches. The centre console is disconnected from the dashboard, providing additional storage space below and features a wireless charger, 100W USB charging outlet and storage cubby. The gear selector used for the automatic transmission is relocated from the centre console to the steering wheel column.
The Palisade is available as a 9-seater configuration for the first time in addition to the 7-seater configuration, with the front centre console doubles as an additional seat, therefore making it eligible to drive through bus lanes in South Korea. The second row comes as either with captain seat or a bench seat, while the third row gets a 60:40 split bench seat as standard.
In the pre-orders month, approximately 45,000 orders were made, with 70% accounted for the hybrid model and 40% accounted for the 9-seater configuration model.
Markets
Brunei
The second generation Palisade was launched in Brunei on 12 December 2025, in sole variant: Calligraphy AWD, powered by the Smartstream G 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine powertrain.Indonesia
The second-generation Palisade was launched in Indonesia on 13 June 2025, with three variants: Signature, Calligraphy and Calligraphy AWD, powered by the Smartstream G 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.Philippines
The second-generation Palisade was launched in the Philippines on 23 July 2025, in the sole HEV Calligraphy variant, powered by the Smartstream G 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.Middle East
The second-generation Palisade was launched in the Middle East on 10 September 2025.North America
The 2026 Palisade was revealed for the North American market during the New York International Auto Show on 16 April 2025. Powertrain options for the North American market include a 3.5-litre V6, the same Smartstream G3.5 as the fourth-generation Kia Carnival, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and an all-new hybrid powertrain containing a 2.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 paired with electric motors and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The V6 powertrain can tow 5,000 pounds and the hybrid powertrain can tow 4,000 pounds.Additionally, a new XRT Pro trim was revealed, promising improved off-road capability over the previous XRT trim. Specs include 8.4 inches of ground clearance, a 20.5-degree approach angle, a 22.4-degree departure angle, and an 18.3-degree breakover angle, and front and rear recovery hooks.