2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
Hyundai Palisade Details
Automatic
V6, 3.8L
Sierra Burgundy
FWD
Gasoline
31,550 Miles
Navy/Beige
46468A
KM8R74GEXPU642610
Nappa leather
Calligraphy
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Discover the epitome of luxury and performance with this stunning 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy! With just 31,535 miles, this exceptional SUV combines style, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, making it the perfect choice for families and adventure seekers alike. Under the hood, you'll find a robust V6, 3.8L engine paired with a smooth Front-Wheel Drive system, ensuring a dynamic yet fuel-efficient driving experience. Step inside, and you'll be greeted by an interior that exudes sophistication and comfort. The plush leather seats provide an indulgent experience for both driver and passengers, while the automatic climate control system ensures everyone remains comfortable no matter the weather outside. Stay connected on the go with the intuitive Apple CarPlay feature, allowing seamless access to your favorite apps and navigation. Safety is paramount, and this Hyundai Palisade doesn't disappoint. With Lane Keep Assist and a Back-Up Camera, you'll have peace of mind knowing you and your loved ones are protected by state-of-the-art technology. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is not just a vehicle; it's an experience. Whether you're navigating city streets or embarking on a cross-country road trip, this SUV delivers unparalleled comfort, safety, and performance. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable vehicle that truly stands out from the crowd!
Features & Options
- Option Group 01
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Head-up display
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated third-row seats
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Nappa leather front seat upholstery
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) remote control parking
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian
- Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Traffic sign recognition with speed limiter feature
- Heated steering wheel
- Keyfob activated door locks
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Ventilated rear seats
- Heated rear seats
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Fixed third-row seats
- Blue Link vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
- External memory control
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Blue Link Remote (3-year subscription) smart device and keyfob engine start control
- Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription) mobile hotspot internet access
- Smart Liftgate proximity cargo area access release
- Rear mounted camera
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Electronic stability control system
- First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Automatic climate control
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion extension
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Second-row sunroof coverage
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Harman/kardon speakers
- LED daytime running lights
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Lambda II 3.8L V-6 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- D-CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 291HP
- Rear pedestrian detection prevention
- Junction Crossing front cross traffic mitigation
- Surround View Monitor (SVM) aerial view camera
- Left and right blind spot view
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
When the Palisade arrived for the 2020 model year it immediately catapulted Hyundai into a higher atmosphere; any residual, cheap car stigma was cast away once and for all. Along with its corporate counterpart the Kia Telluride, the Palisade has upended the 3-row crossover segment with a combination of bold styling, overabundance of features and hard-to-believe pricing. Now in its 4th year of production, Hyundai has given the Palisade the once-over focusing on technology updates and styling tweaks.HYUNDAI’S SECRET SAUCE
The Palisade is offered in 5 trim levels in either front- or all-wheel drive with a starting MSRP of $36,545. In its second model year Hyundai introduced the luxurious Calligraphy trim and that’s the Palisade I’m driving this week, bursting with every goodie the company stocks. The Palisade Calligraphy hits the high notes in terms of comfort and convenience features, some not even found on SUVs with luxury marquees, like Remote Smart Parking Assist – new for 2023. Hyundai has concentrated on creating wow moments like this to emphasize the Palisade’s bargain pricing and it works.
SIGNING WITH CALLIGRAPHY
Since the pair’s introduction, the Telluride’s more butch styling has given it a visual advantage but the Palisade’s new front end is greatly enhanced by a chiseled, wider, more rugged grille and vertical lighting structure. Other nips and tucks to the profile and rear body further its attractiveness. The original’s styling was a little overeager while this one exudes an elegant confidence. The new 20-inch wheel design progresses that narrative.
Highlighting the Palisade Calligraphy’s new features is a larger infotainment touchscreen, a rearview camera mirror, enhanced USB-C ports and quicker wireless device charging, the phone as a key application now includes iPhone in addition to Android, there’s improved voice control, a wi-fi hotspot, a new gauge cluster and electronics interface, a massaging driver’s seat, heated 3rd row seats and a more advanced version of Highway Driving Assist II now with lane change assistance.
BIG SHOT FEATURES ON A BUDGET
And when you draw a Calligraphy, there are soft, Nappa leather seats, heated and cooled 1st and 2nd row seats, 64 colors of ambient cabin lighting, driver’s seat bolsters that automatically adjust depending upon speed and drive mode, and touch-type temperature controls. The feeling of being in a high-priced SUV is convincing and prescient.
PERFECTLY SIZED
Eight-passenger seating is only available on the lowest 2 trims so this one has 2nd row captain’s chairs for accommodating a maximum of 7. The overall sizing couldn’t be more perfect with long travel, slide and recline rear seats and power reclining 3rd row seats. Accessing those farthest back seats is super easy too with multiple one-touch activation points on the captain’s chairs to contort them out of the way. The dual panel sunroof bathes the cabin and its impeccably stitched black leather with a light airiness.
Without lifting a finger or kicking a foot, the Palisade’s rear hatch opens simply on approach. The cargo area is not only generously sized and widely cut but both rows of rear seats can be electronically controlled for easy configurations. There’s no need to slide the 2nd row forward beforehand either; there’s enough room regardless.
STILL NO WIRELESS PHONE PROJECTION
No one does the electronics user interface better than Hyundai. Not only is it intuitive but it’s so smart. For instance, the head-up display integrates your smartphone’s mapping into the windshield projection – most OEMs don’t. The only aspect that Hyundai continues to get wrong is the absence of wireless phone projection on their highest-level navigation units. So even though there’s a wireless charge pad in a covered area in the center console what’s the point if you still need to connect via a cable?
MIDDLING DRIVE
In order to keep the Palisade’s price so surprisingly low Hyundai had to skirt some expenses and that’s most evident in the drive, itself. The 3.8-liter V6 carries over unchanged and though its output of 291-horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque is adequate the same luxurious lacquer applied to the rest of the vehicle is somewhat missing here. With elevated expectations induced by the Palisade’s grandeur, life behind the wheel seems middling. Aggressive gearing and a touchy accelerator pedal can make for clumsy takeoffs. Depending upon the drive mode - for instance Smart which automatically adjusts vehicle parameters to the driving style – the transmission sometimes stutters as if it’s having a difficult time deciding which gear is best. And though the suspension includes a frequency sensing valve to reduce rough road impacts, driving the Palisade on gravel roads and dirt trails feels too brittle. A Tow Mode has been added to the numerous dial selections on the center console intended to optimize acceleration. It complements the standard trailer sway control and an auto-leveling rear suspension. Capacity is maxed at 5,000 pounds. There is a Sport mode but it’s superfluous other than for holding the gears when on the backroads. So, the drive and ride are okay – perfectly acceptable but unspectacular though the cabin is very quiet.
THE VALUE PROPOSITION
There are some heavy hitters in this segment most notably the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer but dollar for dollar the Palisade can’t be beat – a value play like only Hyundai can deliver.