Hyundai’s New SUV is way more modern and technologically ahead; and directly aimed at the Toyota Fortuner!

Hyundai is gearing up to launch a formidable rival to the Toyota Fortuner in India with its massive and feature-loaded SUV, the Palisade. Known for its bold presence, spacious cabin, and powerful hybrid engine, the Palisade is expected to offer more comfort, technology, and performance than the Fortuner. With plans for local production, Hyundai aims to position the Palisade as a premium yet value-driven alternative in the full-size SUV segment.

New Hyundai Palisade: Design

The new Hyundai Palisade features a bold, premium design with a boxy SUV stance and smooth curves. Up front, it sports a tall grille with five horizontal slats, vertical slatted headlamps, and a U-shaped brushed aluminum bumper. The clamshell bonnet with a rectangular indent adds road presence. On the side, it gets a large glass area, flared arches, sharp lines, and 21-inch turbine-style alloys. Silver accents on the D-pillar and roof, along with a sloping roofline and upright tailgate, enhance its profile. At the rear, vertical tail-lamps with six slats and Range Rover-inspired styling complete the look.

Inside, the new Palisade looks more luxurious than ever. The cabin uses premium materials and a layered dashboard layout. There are two wide screens placed side-by-side for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. The steering wheel has a wood finish and multiple controls, again giving a hint of Range Rover styling. Oval-shaped AC vents are placed at the corners, while the central ones sit above the climate control panel. The wide centre console has a dual-opening armrest, extra storage space, and a wireless charger. Interestingly, the console can also be lifted to create a middle seat in the front row, turning it into a 9-seater in some variants.

New Hyundai Palisade: Engine Specifications

When Hyundai introduces the Palisade in India, it’ll launch as a model in India. Here are it’s specifications –

• 2.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol Hybrid – 329.4 bhp and 460 Nm torque – 6 Speed AT – 1015 KM Range – 14.1 KMPL Mileage

The SUV internationally comes with Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) which an optional All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) variant. It is possible, Hyundai may offer both the variants in India given it plans to locally produce the SUV here in India.

New Hyundai Palisade: Features

The Hyundai Palisade will come with the following features such as –

• Ventilated and Heated Seats – First and Second Row Seats
• Massage Seats – First and Second Row Seats
• Dual 12.3-inch seats – Digital Driver’s Display and Infotainment System
• Heads-up Display (HUD)
• Dual Sunroof
• Fingerprint Sensor which lets you start the SUV too
• Powered Seats – First and Second Row Seats
• Wireless Charging Pad
• Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Heated ORVMs

Safety-wise it’ll have –

• 8 Airbags
• ADAS
• 360 Surround View Camera
• Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
• TPMS
• Rain-Sensing Wipers
• Front, Side, and Rear Parking Sensors
• Automatic Headlamps
• Electrochromic IRVM with Homelink
• Trailer-Sway Control

New Hyundai Palisade: Final Thoughts