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2022 Hyundai Palisade

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade was already one of our top-recommended three-row SUVs. Its well-executed combination of space, technology, refinement and design helped it stand out in the crowd. But then we began living with one on a daily basis as part of our long-term Palisade review, and hey, we started liking it even more. Sure, it's the fancy-pants Calligraphy model, but plenty of time spent with "lesser" Palisades had already proven there wasn't really anything "lesser" about them. They just didn't have the swank wood trim and quilted leather. Of course, one of our editors liked those elements enough that he made sure the Palisade he personally bought was a Calligraphy. That's right, we liked the Palisade enough that one of us actually put his money where our mouth is. Now, the 2022 Palisade isn't the only three-row crossover SUV in town. We consider it the 1b choice to the mechanically related Kia Telluride's 1a – we generally prefer the Kia's design, and its boxier shape makes it a bit more spacious. Then again, it's a lot harder to find a Telluride these days, so the Palisade is not a terrible fallback position. Neither are other desirable choices like the Mazda CX-9 (good for those coming out of a sportier car), the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (good for those prioritizing fuel economy) and new Jeep Grand Cherokee L (good for those seeking rugged capability and a luxurious cabin). But if you can find one at a decent price, take it from those who really know, the Palisade is a great choice. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Features   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2022? The base Palisade trim now comes standard with blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning systems. You can read about the far more substantive changes coming for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade here.  What are the Palisade interior and in-car technology like? The Palisade boasts a uniquely elegant cabin highlighted by a wide, Mercedes-like infotainment panel, distinctive trim types and a center console that rises to meet the dash, leaving extra storage underneath. It's both attractive and functional, and it can provide quite the "wow" moment if you've just come from test driving a Honda Pilot or Subaru Ascent – competitors that are well constructed but score a zero in charisma. The Palisade's quality is also shockingly good, inching awfully close to genuine luxury territory (and that was our opinion before we got our beautiful long-term Calligraphy and its swanky quilted leather interior). Every Palisade comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen that's easy to use and to see. A 10.25-inch widescreen unit is available on upper trim levels, much as it is in most Hyundais now. You can devote the entire thing to one function, split it 70/30 between two (such as the navigation map and audio system information), or leave it on the home screen that shows three functions. …
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