Hyundai Palisade facelift 2023 launched in Malaysia – 8 and 7 seats, 2.2L diesel and 3.8L petrol, priced at RM369,000
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade upgraded version was launched in Malaysia and the three-row SUV will come in two powertrain options – a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel and a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine – and two trim levels. trim (seven or eight seats) on four variants, as with Palisade before the upgrade has been launched in Malaysia in December 2021.
Prices start from RM368,888 for 8-seat Palisade Executive 2.2L Diesel, RM378,888 for 8-seat Palisade Executive 3.8L Petrol, RM389,888 for Palisade Luxury 2.2L Diesel 7 seats or more RM399,888 for seven-seat car Palisade Luxury 3.8L Petrol; All prices are for Peninsular Malaysia, excluding insurance.
Measuring 4,995 mm long, 1,975 mm wide and 1,750 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, the Palisade remains largely the same size as the pre-upgraded version, although now has increased by 15 mm in length thanks 20mm longer front overhang, offset by 5mm shorter rear overhang.
The 3.8-liter NA V6 petrol engine is rated to produce 295 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 355 Nm of torque at 5,200 rpm, while the 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine makes 295 hp at 6,000 rpm and 355 Nm of torque at 5,200 rpm. outputs 200 hp at 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm.
Both the Lambda II 3.8 GDI petrol engine and the R2.2 CRDi diesel engine are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, albeit with different powertrains; In Malaysia, the petrol version is offered with front-wheel drive only, while the diesel version is offered with HTRAC all-wheel drive.
In the AWD-equipped diesel variant, the HTRAC system automatically changes the torque split between the front and rear axles, from 100:0 (full FWD) to a 50:50 split AWD.
On both powertrain options, drivers have access to drive modes – Comfort, Eco, Sport and Smart – via the rev selector and in diesel-powered variants. with all-wheel drive, the rev selector combines further with the HTRAC terrain management system with additional modes for Snow, Mud and Sand.
Aesthetically, the 2023 Palisade upgrade codenamed LX2 PE – suffixed with Product Enhancement – features slightly more square, upright shapes than the previous version of the upgrade, which now has a grid. a more rectangular radiator, a redesigned set of headlights and DRLs, as well as a redesigned front bumper and skid plate trim.
Located next to the grille in the Parametric Gem design are colored indicator units, which form a visual extension of the blocks from the grille. Meanwhile, the LED DRL strips have been moved to the outside of the LED high beam and high beam, compared to before the renovation.
Changes to the rear of the Palisade for the facelift include rear combination lights, reflectors, rear bumper and skid plates, as well as new 20-inch alloy wheel designs wrapped in tyres. size 245/50. The rear lights are where the petrol and diesel variants can be distinguished visually; The diesel has a halogen brake light along with LED taillights and indicators, while the petrol engine has a full LED taillight setup.
Inside, the facelift Palisade is offered in a choice of black synthetic leather and fabric interior trim, burgundy Nappa leather with fabric interior trim and as shown in the images here, colored Nappa leather. Warm gray combined with laminated wood interior decoration. Along with the six available exterior paint colors – Creamy White Pearl, Graphite Gray Metallic, Shimmering Silver Metallic, Moonlight Blue Pearl, Abyss Black Pearl and Gaia Brown Pearl – any pair of interior and exterior paint finishes can be used. designated, Hyundai Malaysia said.
Heated and ventilated front seats, 12-way adjustment (plus padded extension and lumbar support) and memory for the driver’s seat and 8-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat. Like the version before the upgrade, this updated Palisade has heated and ventilated second-row seats for the seven-seat version, while the second-row seats for the eight-seat version are heated only.
Access to the third row of seats is facilitated by the one-touch release of the second row, which can also be folded flat from the rear of the vehicle by pressing a button in the luggage compartment. Cargo space on the Palisade facelift is 1,297 liters when the second and third rows are folded, or 509 liters when all three rows are upright.
The infotainment system has now been upgraded to a 12.3-inch AVN unit, up from the 10.25-inch entry in the Palisade prior to the upgrade, and features split-screen, vehicle setup assist functions. as well as Bluetooth for up to two devices at the same time to stream audio .
Apple Carplay and Android Auto now require a wired phone connection for both, compared to wireless functionality in the SUV before the facelift. Sound in the facelifted Palisade comes through a six-speaker sound system.
To power mobile devices, each of the three rows of the Palisade facelift has two USB-C charging sockets, rated for a maximum of 27 W and 3 A. There are also four 12-volt electrical outlets throughout the cabin, located in the center console, front and rear seats and in the luggage compartment. Meanwhile, the mobile wireless charging dock has been upgraded in this upgrade to 15 watts, up from the Palisade’s 5 watts before the upgrade.
The driver also gets a larger head-up display, now a 2.6-inch, 800×480-pixel HUD in this upgrade, up from 1.8-inch, 480×240 resolution. pixels of the previous version. Contrary to international market specifications, the HUD for Malaysia does not include navigation/turning arrows.
Active safety equipment in the facelift of the Palisade now includes Multi-Collision Braking (MCB), which will slow the vehicle in the event of an accident, which deploys the vehicle’s airbags to prevent the appearance of secondary, subsequent effects. The MCB operates when the vehicles are traveling below 180 km/h at the time of impact and if the brake and accelerator pedals are pressed to a minimum.
In addition, part of the Palisade facelift ADAS suite includes forward collision avoidance assist with vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and intersection detection, lane keeping assist, and lane keeping assist. navigation, intelligent cruise control with stop and go, high beam assist, driver attention warning and vehicle departure alert navigation.
There’s also blind-spot collision warning, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, safe exit assist, rear cross-traffic assist and forward/reverse distance warning (parking sensor). As for the child seats, a total of three are offered in the Palisade upgrade, with two ISOFIX mounting positions in the second row and one in the third row.
Supplied as standard is a two-year, 50,000 km warranty, while an optional extended warranty offering 5-year, 300,000 km coverage is priced at RM11,000 for gasoline variants, and RM12,000 for diesel variants, a three-year service package will then also be included.
