The midsize SUV has emerged as the most popular category of people movers across the country. By taking the full-size SUV and compressing it into a more fuel-efficient and flexible package, it offers the best options for most drivers. You can fit 6 or 7 people, or haul plenty of cargo, but without the wallowing handling and cumbersome footprint of a full-size SUV.

When it comes to midsize SUVs, it’s nearly impossible to beat the 2023 Hyundai Palisade when it comes to the complete package. A spacious cabin, some of the best safety features in the category, and the most bang for the buck as its pricing have made the Palisade a favorite of families and commuters. The 2023 edition gets some refreshes inside and out, stepping it up another notch for the new model year!

Every 2023 Hyundai Palisade comes equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that turns out 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, it has a fair amount of get-up-and-go, capable of hitting 60 miles per hour from a standing start in only 6.9 seconds. At the same time, it’s rated to tow up to 5000 pounds. Front-wheel drive models get 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, while all-wheel drive models offer better poor weather performance while still getting 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.

For a vehicle of its size, the Palisade is surprisingly athletic. The steering is accurate and responsive, and the suspension offers a smooth ride. Even though most modern SUVs are meant to stick to the road, the Palisade is comfortable for light off-road travel.

A new front fascia and bumper lead the mid-cycle refresh on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, along with updated wheels. These provide the SUV with a cleaner, updated look while sticking with the Hyundai theme. Daytime running lights blend better with the new grille, while the profile seems a bit more balanced. The new XRT trim offers rugged, off-road themed cosmetic upgrades. 

Inside, the new Palisade is also updated with more comforts and conveniences than ever before! The instrument panel is revised for upgraded ergonomics and offers a better look thanks to added trim. There’s room for up to 8 passengers with the available 2nd-row bench seat, with plenty of room for full-sized adults in the front as well as the second row. There’s space for 18 cubic feet of cargo with all the seats in place – if you need to maximize cargo, you can fit up to 86.4 cubic feet of it with the second and third rows stowed.

The 8-inch infotainment screen is gone – every Palisade now rocks the big and bright 12.3-inch touchscreen, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration across all models! HD Radio and SiriusXm are standard across the line-up, while a Harman Kardon premium audio system with 12 speakers and QuantumLogic Surround is available.

Standard safety features put the 2023 Hyundai Palisade on a pedestal. Even at its base level, it includes a ridiculous amount of driver assistance. The SmartSense system features a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle exit warning, and driver drowsiness monitoring. This is just the start – available on the SEL trim and standard on the Premium and Calligraphy trims are features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car, Pedestrian, and Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning; Junction Crossing; Lane-Change Oncoming; Lane-Change Side; and Evasive Steering Assist.

The new 2023 Hyundai Palisade offers five familiar trim levels with a great range of options including the new XRT trim!

The highly affordable entry-level Palisade SE trim features plenty of standard comforts and conveniences. Cloth upholstery is standard, and the driver gets a 6-way adjustable seat. Five USB ports are provided, with three in the first row and two in the second row. Air conditioning comes with second-row controls and vents for comfort throughout the cabin. Surprising for a base level trim, navigation is also included.

Stepping up to the SEL is a great move, adding some excellent features for a moderate price bump. A hands-free liftgate is added to the package for easy loading and unloading. H-Tex synthetic trimmed seats are standard across the cabin, while front-row passengers get heated, 8-way power-adjustable seating. The available upgrade package adds heated second-row seating, as well as ventilated seating in the first and second rows. The steering wheel gets leather wrapping, while tri-zone automatic temperature control is provided with automatic second-row controls. The premium package, on top of the upgraded seats, also provides a 115-volt power outlet, a heated steering wheel, a surround-view monitor and blind-spot view monitor, dual 3rd-row USB outlets, a sunroof, and the Harman Kardon premium audio system.

A new variant for the 2023 model year, the XRT trim adds some off-road styling on top of the standard SEL trim comforts. This includes a dark-finish grille, unique skid plates and door garnish, bodycolor door handles, and black roof rails.

For the premium-minded owner, the Limited trim offers plenty of chrome across the exterior, and leather upholstery throughout the inside with a mélange headliner. A thigh cushion extension and 4-way lumbar adjustment offer great comfort for the driver. Heating and ventilation are standard in the first and second-row seats, while heated seats are standard in the third row. The third row also has power folding, unfolding, and reclining for comfort and versatility. The premium audio system is standard at this level. A dual-panel sunroof opens up the cabin, and the steering wheel is heated.

Loaded with luxury, the Calligraphy trim tops off the model line-up. Building on top of the Limited trim, the exterior gets satin chrome skid plates and a premium grille with satin chrome coating. Premium Nappa Leather upholstery is highlighted by a microfiber headline, quilted leather door panels, and a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel. Ambient 64-color lighting provides an upscale hint to the cabin.

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is a segment-leading vehicle that continues to improve year after year. Combining comforts and conveniences with incredible safety packages at an affordable sticker price, it’s a winning formula for almost every driver checking out a new SUV. Come get in a Palisade today and find the right trim for you! So check out the 2023 Palisade at  Haddad Hyundai in Pittsfield, MA!