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2021 Hyundai Palisade
SUV · 2020–2027 · Palisade, Palisade Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$150 to +$1,400 (3 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Calligraphy
- Headlights: Halogen → Bi-LED Projector (SE, SEL)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (SE, SEL)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (SE, SEL)
- Remote start: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start → Key Fob Remote Start (Limited)
2021 Palisade trims
| Calligraphy | Limited | SE | SEL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | from $46,200 | from $45,275 | from $32,675 | from $35,325 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 22 mpg | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 22 mpg | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 22 mpg | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 22 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 + option |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 18 cu ft | 18 cu ft | 18 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 86.4 cu ft | 86.4 cu ft | 86.4 cu ft | 86.4 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 196.1 in | 196.1 in | 196.1 in | 196.1 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 4,387 lb FWD: 4,231 lb | AWD: 4,387 lb FWD: 4,231 lb | AWD: 4,284 lb FWD: 4,127 lb | AWD: 4,387 lb FWD: 4,231 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 8 in | 8 in + option |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in + option |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | Windshield HUD | — | — |
| Audio | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — | — |
| Speakers | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | — | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | — | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Rear | Rear + option |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth + option |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | Front | Front + option |
| Ventilated seats | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs + option |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 18 in + option |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (30)
| Calligraphy | Limited | SE | SEL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Passenger Bench Seating | — | — | — | Optional |
| Cargo Package $225 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Convenience Package $2,400 | — | — | — | Optional |
| Premium Package $3,100 | — | — | — | Optional |
| Winter Package $335 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bumper Applique $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $120 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Cross Rails (Non-Pano) $315 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $475 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Season Fitted Liners $215 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| ECM with HomeLink and Compass $295 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cargo Block $20 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover / Screen $190 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $215 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Becketts Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hyper White $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moonlight Cloud | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rainforest | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sierra Burgundy | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steel Graphite | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Typhoon Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beige | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Brown | Optional | — | — | — |
| Gray | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Light Beige | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Palisade 2020–2025, Palisade 2024–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 120 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 120 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 248 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 248 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Palisade SUV Later Release AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Palisade SUV Later Release FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Palisade SUV Early Release AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 5 | 387 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Palisade SUV Early Release FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 5 | 387 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 5 | 400 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 5 | 400 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 309 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 309 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 439 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 439 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 157 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 537 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2027 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2027 | Palisade Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2027 | Palisade Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2027 | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2027 | Palisade XRT Pro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2026 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2026 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2026 | Palisade Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2026 | Palisade Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2026 | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2026 | Palisade XRT Pro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2025 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2025 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2024 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2023 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2022 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2021 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2020 | Palisade AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Palisade FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.