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Hyundai Palisade 3.5 MPi V6 (277 Hp) Automatic
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Hyundai Palisade:
The Hyundai Palisade is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018, replacing the Maxcruz as the flagship SUV under the Hyundai brand.
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Palisade Overview:
Hyundai Palisade (Palisade). With 335 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1879 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.2 s). The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. A vehicle that combines characteristics of SUVs and hatchbacks for versatility. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Hyundai Palisade has not been tested by Euro NCAP. However, it has received top safety ratings from other global organizations like the IIHS and NHTSA in North America, indicating strong safety performance in those regions.
3.5 MPi V6 (277 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers smooth and responsive power delivery, providing good acceleration for daily driving and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, as expected from a naturally aspirated gasoline V6 in a large SUV, but slightly better than the 3.8 GDi.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable three-row interior
- • Strong and smooth V6 engine options
- • Distinctive and upscale exterior styling
- • Good value proposition compared to premium rivals
- • Available AWD enhances versatility and safety
Cons:
- • V6 gasoline engines have high fuel consumption
- • Large size can be cumbersome in tight urban spaces
- • Diesel engine not available in all markets
- • Not tested by Euro NCAP (though strong in other regions)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: April, 2025 year - ).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | Palisade |
| Generation: | Palisade |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 MPi V6 (277 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | November, 2018 |
| End of production: | April, 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV, Crossover |
| Seats: | 7-8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 277 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 79.8 Hp/l [80mm less] |
| Torque: | 335 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Lambda II / G6DC More details about the engine Lambda II / G6DC |
| Engine displacement: | 3470 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 8.9 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.8 sec |
| 100 km/h - 0: | 43.1 m |
| Space: | |
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| Kerb Weight: | 1820-1938 |
| Max. weight: | 2610 |
| Max load: | 672-790 |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4980 mm mm [80mm less] |
| Width: | 1975 mm mm [6mm less] |
| Height: | 1750 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2900 mm mm [69mm less] |
| Front track: | 1708 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1716 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 245/60 R18; 245/50 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 20 |
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