Hyundai Palisade 2020: debut – flagship 8-seat SUV, 3.8-liter V6, 8-speed automatic, equipped with security system

It's official. Hyundai has finally unveiled its upscale three-row SUV, the Palisade, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The huge design of the SUV does not seem too far from Grandmaster's original concept, and can accommodate up to eight people. The palisade will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and will be marketed in the United States from June 2019.

First, let's talk about design. The bulky SUV features a powerful, bold front fascia, thanks in large part to the cascading grille with a thick outline. According to its latest design language, the headlamps of the headlamp (placed underneath, LED lighting is optional) and the thin, upper LED diodes are separated.

Only when you view the side profile of the car can the actual size of the Palisade be visually digested. Here, the large windows give an impression of space and panorama, and the nearly flat roof narrows slightly to give a very sloping windshield. Once again, the D pillars hide their almost non-existent appearance, putting more emphasis on the size and space of the car.

The palisade is 4,981 mm long, 1,976 mm wide, 1,750 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. To put this into perspective, this is almost the size of the Audi Q7, with the exception of the German SUV which has a longer overall length and a longer wheelbase (+71 mm and +94 mm respectively).

At the rear, things stay tidy with thin LED taillights and an elegant application of chrome trim. Besides the insignia and the name of the Hyundai model, there is not much that turns one's eyes away. The SUV is based on 18-inch alloys with standard 245/60 tires, but owners can choose to upgrade to 20-inch (245/50 rubber).

The square design gives a drag coefficient of 0.33 (Cd), achieved with a rear spoiler side trim, an optimized front cooling zone with extended internal air guidance, aerodynamic bottom panels (underbody lids front and central complete) and rear aerodynamic baffles.

Inside, the driver receives a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 12.3-inch full digital TFT instrument cluster. In the center, an eight-inch audio display system is standard, but you would like an optional 10.25-inch widescreen monitor that supports two Bluetooth devices simultaneously: one for connecting to a mobile phone and the other for streaming audio. The features of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, although the largest display allows GPS navigation with traffic updates.

Further down the dash are the usual controls for media and HVAC functions, as well as access to the Hyundai HTRAC AWD system (we'll talk later). If you find that the central tunnel is cleaner than usual, it is probably the 'gear lever' with cable clutch with automatic parking logic that puts the car in P position when the engine is stopped. This arrangement also frees the central tunnel, allowing convenient storage space below.

Fabric seats are offered as standard and high quality quilted Nappa leather is optional. The second-row seat features a one-touch tilt operation, allowing easy entry and exit to the third-row seat. For convenience, the third row consists of power tilt and recline seats. The seven-seater models have captain's seats with heating and ventilation for the second row.

Each Palisade has seven USB charging ports, convenient for all passengers, as well as 16 cupholders and seat belt notification for all seats. In addition, a conversation mirror allows the driver to clearly see passengers in the back. There is also a sophisticated intercom system in the car that allows it to communicate separately with passengers in the second or third row.

Standby mode is another unique feature that allows the driver and front passenger to listen to their own sound, without transmitting it through the second and third row speakers.

Speaking of loudspeakers, the Palisade is compatible with the 12-speaker and 630-watt Infinity Premium audio system with Clari-Fi and QuantumLogic Surround Sound technology. The first one works in real time to reconstruct lost audio details in digitally compressed music, while QuantumLogic extracts the signals from the original recording and redistributes them into a multi-dimensional sound scene for clear, refined and detailed playback.

In addition, the large SUV is equipped with a vent diffuser, the first on the market, to provide the rear passengers with a concentrated, partially diffused or diffuse air. Optional equipment includes a Qi wireless charging tray for mobile phones, sun visors with lights, a Blue Link connected car system, a panoramic vision monitor and a power moonroof.

Now, the Palisade is available with the only gasoline V8 3.8 liter Atkinson direct injection. It produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a torque of 355 Nm at 5,000 rpm. According to the manufacturer, the Palisade offers more power than its closest rivals, namely the Toyota Highlanders, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder and Ford Explorer.

A good reason to buy such a vehicle is its load capacity and, with all rows of seats, a space of 510 liters is available, far surpassing the competitors of the Palisade, with the exception from the Explorer (595 liters). second-row seats, there are 1,297 liters of space.

Power is reduced on the ground via an eight-speed automatic transmission with multiple-disc torque converter. The Palisade can be used in two-wheel and HTRAC AWD configurations, the latter being developed as a multimode system with electronically variable torque split clutch with active torque control between the front and rear axles.

The three driving modes – Normal, Sport and Smart – offer a wider range of variability in torque distribution than that of many competing systems and have been adapted to conditions such as straight-line acceleration, cornering at medium or high speed and sloping starts. .

AWD models benefit from the new snow mode developed with special traction control for winter driving. This optimizes traction by adjusting the front and rear torque distribution, left and right wheel slip control, engine torque and shifting patterns based on available traction levels. The AWD HTRAC system also includes an AWD differential lock function for demanding gripping situations.

For safety, the Palisade uses Hyundai's SmartSense technology as standard, which combines assistance to avoid pedestrian-detection collisions, collision avoidance assistance, track assistance, and collision avoidance assistance. the rear traffic, a safe exit assistance, a high beam system, warning of the driver's attention and intelligent cruise control with stop and go. The Palisade also features a class-exclusive invisible vision monitor, which complements Blind Spot Collision Prevention assistance to provide easy-to-see side views when the turn signal is on.

In addition, there is a rear occupant alert system that uses an ultrasonic sensor in the cabin to detect the movements of children and pets. If a motion is detected after the driver has left the vehicle and locked the doors, he will sound a horn and send an alert to the driver's smartphone via Hyundai's connected Blue Link car system. The system is designed to prevent children and pets from being forgotten in the car, but it is also useful in case of accidental confinement of children.

The secure output assistance system is standard on all models. This system uses a radar to detect cars approaching from the rear and provides a visual and audible warning when a passenger tries to open the door. Even when electronic child safety is disabled, the system is able to disable it and ensures that the rear doors remain locked until the approaching vehicle passes.

Finally, the SUV can be purchased in black, cream white, silver lagoon, steel graphite, burgundy sierra, moonlight cloud and Rain Forest Beckets. Inner combinations include unique accent colors for the outer suit. So, does the Palisade make you hungry for big SUVs?

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Keywords: Los Angeles Auto Show 2018