Improvements to the Palisade’s safety and driver-assist aids – allowing it to score a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating – include a front centre airbag, autonomous emergency braking with junction turn assist, multi-collision braking and, for the highlander, even reverse light guidance (guidelines projected onto the ground to warn pedestrians you’re reversing). Hyundai Australia says the next model to bring Bluelink tech here will be the incoming IONIQ 6 electric sedan due in 2023.Įlsewhere, a pair of larger 12.3-inch digital displays now take up prime real estate in the dash of every Palisade, but only the Highlander gets access to blind-spot view monitors. The only catch is that access to the clever Bluelink tech is only free for the first five years, and it’s not yet available in other Hyundai vehicles as it requires both software and hardware that the car-maker says will likely only be fitted to new-generation (as opposed to facelifted) models. Via your phone you can remote start the vehicle – even if you’re in another state – put the windows up or down, lock and unlock the car, switch on the climate control and even access live photos of your car using the vehicle’s cameras, which can be particularly helpful for if “you’ve parked in a dodgy area and want to check in”, says Hyundai Australia Connected Services Coordinator, Naomi Channell. The revised Palisade is also the first Hyundai in Australia to debut the brand’s server-based Bluelink connected services suite, which allows the driver to control several vehicle functions directly from a smartphone app. While it’s not new technology within the auto industry, this is the first Hyundai to debut the tech Down Under. The Palisade Highlander’s cabin feels uber-plush now, with a suede headliner, two-tone leather steering wheel and a full-width air-vent panel that runs across the dash.Īgain, a special feature reserved for the top-spec Palisade is a digital rear-view mirror that enables you to switch between a regular mirror or a slightly wider camera view, in case you’ve got luggage (or passengers) piled in, limiting your rearward vision. Those include ‘hidden’ indicators up front, a ‘discreet’ full-width brake light atop the rear windscreen and integrated parking light elements inside each tail-light. There are slimmer headlights, revised front and rear bumpers, a bigger squared-off grille, fresh 20-inch wheel designs and new dark metallic (Elite) or satin chrome (Highlander) trim accents, plus even more design updates to set the flagship Highlander apart. Striking exterior aside, there are loads more improvements to the facelifted 2023 Hyundai Palisade that continue under the metal. Pricing stretches from $65,900 to $79,900 before on-road costs, with the diesel mill commanding a $4000 premium on the front-drive petrol engine as before, but there’s no price difference between the seven- and eight-seat layout, the latter of which replaces the second-row captain chairs for a three-seat 60/40-split bench. Now, the updated seven- and eight-seat SUV is offered in two variants – Elite and Highlander – with the carryover choice of front-wheel drive V6 petrol or all-wheel drive turbo-diesel powertrains. Potentially putting it even further out of reach for cash-strapped Aussies, Hyundai has slashed the line-up to just four variants, culling the previous $60K entry-level option, because only six per cent of Palisade buyers were choosing the previous el-cheapo entry variant, while a whopping 70 per cent opted for the flagship Highlander – a trend Hyundai expects to continue. In showrooms this month, the facelifted 2023 Hyundai Palisade has moved upmarket, bringing a fresh look, more premium cabin materials, extra safety features and the debut of smart new connected-car tech for the South Korean car-maker.īut it comes at a much higher cost, with Palisade prices now up between $3700 and $5000 across the revised range.
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