Palisade 3.8L Highlander – Last week I drove the Hyundai Palisade Highlander. The version I had was the 3.8L petrol version. The Highlander comes in both seven and eight seat models.
The 3.8L V6 petrol engine comes with 217kW of power and 3550Nm of torque. It’s a front wheel drive only model and has a smooth 8 Speed automatic transmission.
It’s a reasonable combination, but I definitely prefer the 2.2L diesel engine and AWD combination.
Palisade is a large family-based SUV that showcases the best features in the Hyundai SUV range.
Its stylish and spacious. Little features such as heated and ventilated front seats, Hyundai BlueLink connectivity, large 12.3 inch driver instrument cluster and same central touch screen. This has excellent resolution and clarity. A clever Hyundai/Kia feature is the indicator camera in the dash dials.
Safety is catered for by the Hyundai smartsense system. There is also a digital reverse mirror, 3D surround camera and a wireless phone charge pad.
For a large SUV the Palisade rides and handles smoothly. Its tight and responds well to driver inputs. With large windows everywhere it has an open feel and good visibility.
Hyundai Palisade Highlander is priced from $75,900 plus the usual costs.
This is a Motoring Minute
I’m Rob Fraser
TO LISTEN TO THE PALISADE 3.8L HIGHLANDER RADIO REVIEW, CLICK BELOW
Some other Palisade articles.
- Hyundai Palisade AWD SUV 2022 Motoring Minute Review
- 2022 Hyundai Palisade 2.2L CRDi AWD SUV 2022 Motoring Minute Review
- Hyundai Palisade 2.2L CRDi AWD 2021 Review
- 2021 Hyundai Palisade 3.8L V6 GDi 2WD 2021 Review
- Hyundai Palisade 3.8L V6 GDi 2WD 2021 Review
- OzRoamer’s Car of the Year Award winners Announced
- OzRoamer 2022 Family AWD SUV Under $80,000 COTY Award
- OzRoamer COTY 2022 Awards list of nominees
What is good? |
|
What is not so good? |
|
Also look at.
Big SUV’s are now common and there is a wide choice
Buyers could also look at the diesel sibling the Palisade 2.2L.
Otherwise the Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Kluger, Peugeot 5008 GT, Kia Carnival,
Hyundai Palisade 3.8L Highlander | |
Model | Highlander 3.8L FWD |
| Model Price | $74,965 MLP* |
| Engine | 3.8L 4 Cyl petrol Euro 5 |
| Drivetrain | 8 Sp AT 2WD |
| Battery Capacity / type | N/A |
| Power | 217kW @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 355Nm @ 5,200rpm |
| Range (WLTP) / ADR | 855Km max |
| Economy / efficiency | ADR 10.7L/100k |
| Economy on test | 12.5L/100k |
| Fast Charge / Home | N/A |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP (tested Aug 2022) |
| CO2 Emissions | 251g/100km |
| 0-100kmh/Top Speed | N/A |
| Servicing | 12mth / 10,000km Capped Price |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km |
| Roadside Assist | 5Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating | 83/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 7 |
| Ride and Handling | 8 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Towing / AWD Capability | 5 (AWD – N/A Towing 5/10) |
| Technology/connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
*Towing and AWD Capability is compared to other similar vehicles in the same class.
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 4995mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900mm |
| Width | 1975mm |
| Height | 1750mm |
| Wheels | 20×7.5 Alloy |
| Tyres | 245/50 R20 |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 203mm |
| Wading Depth | TBA |
| Approach | 18.5 degrees |
| Rampover | 17.9 degrees |
| Departure angle | 20.3 degrees |
| Turning Circle KTK | 11.8m |
| Boot Min | 311Lmm |
| Boot Max | 1297mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1984kg |
| Payload (kg) | 686kg |
| GVM (kg) | 2670kg |
| GCM | 4870kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2200kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 100kg |
Radio Segments Motoring Minute
Motoring Minute is heard around Australia every day on over 50 radio channels through the Torque Radio network.
Motoring Minute has an average daily audience of over 550,000 listeners. They are also syndicated through various news sites around Australia.
Additionally Motoring Minute is also broadcast as part of Overdrive Radio Program on the Community Radio Network across Australia.
- Overall Rating - 8.3/108.3/10
Summary
Palisade is a large family-based SUV that showcases the best features in the Hyundai SUV range.
The version I had was the 3.8L V6 petrol version. The Highlander comes in both seven and eight seat models.
Hyundai Palisade Highlander is priced from $75,900 plus the usual costs.
