The 2023 Hyundai Palisade made its first appearance at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. Hyundai?s flagship seven-seat family SUV now wears a more aggressive face with plenty of updated luxury, convenience, and safety tech. Managing Editor Carl Anthony got the privilege of test driving the outgoing Palisade in Detroit a few years ago, and the SUV?s comfy and quiet ride made a lasting impression. Although the bothersome driver assistance systems could benefit from a retune, the Palisade offers plenty of bang for the buck in one of the most hotly contested segments in the industry.

2023 Hyundai Palisade: What?s New"

You can think of the Palisade as the Telluride?s brainy cousin that prefers golf or polo over sports like rugby or football. Yet the 2023 Palisade?s styling updates have made it look meaner than ever. It has new front and rear bumpers, a wider cascading front grille, revised LED daytime running lights, new vertically-oriented taillight clusters, and new 20-inch wheels.
Hyundai claims the redesign has aerodynamic benefits thanks to rear spoiler side garnishes, aero-optimized underside panels, rear-wheel aero deflectors, and an optimized front cooling area. We hope these will cure the Palisade?s sensitivity to crosswinds on the open highway.

Meanwhile, the 2023 Palisade also has a 12-inch infotainment system with standard navigation, Wifi hotspot, USB-C ports, an updated steering wheel, 15-watt wireless smartphone charging, and different ...