In 2019, at the Manila International Auto Show (yeah, we still had physical motor shows then), Hyundai Philippines made a big splash with the arrival of the Palisade SUV. The large SUV, meant to slot above its then available Santa Fe (yeah, that was a thing too), was giving the Korean automaker something to fight against the likes of the Ford Explorer and Mazda CX-9.
Since then, Hyundai Philippines’ interest in competing in that marketspace ebbed and quietly disappeared from their official price lists. That is, until now.
Spurred perhaps by the renewed interest in the segment, following the arrival of the Subaru Evoltis, and to some degree, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, Hyundai Philippines has brought back the Palisade for the same price of P 3.24 million.
For 2022, the Philippine market Palisade continues with a 2.2-liter common rail direct injected diesel engine making 200 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 441 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,750 rpm. It also retains the 8-speed automatic mated to Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive with multi-terrain control.
Feature set is the same to the model first announced two years ago (see details below), but highlights include full LED head- and taillights, 20-inch alloy wheels, a self-leveling rear suspension system, quilted Nappa leather seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, wireless charger, and more.
Aside from a couple of social media posts, the revival of the Palisade has been decidedly lowkey for Hyundai Philippines. But, it does point to a resurgence of sorts which will bring four all-new models—the facelifted Kona and Santa Fe as well as the all-new Tucson and Staria—into the country very soon.
2022 Hyundai Palisade Specifications
- Variant: 2.2 CRDi GLS 8AT 4WD
- Transmission: 8-speed AT
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Engine: 2.2 R CRDi e-VGT (Euro 4)
- Displacement: 2,199 cc
- Maximum Power: 200 PS @ 3,800 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 442 Nm @ 1,750-2,750 rpm
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link with Self-Leveling Shock Absorber
- Front Brakes: Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes: Solid Disc
- Wheels & Tires: 245/50 R 20
- Steering Type: Motor-Driven Power Steering
- Steering Column: Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
- Overall Length: 4,980 mm
- Overall Width: 1,975 mm
- Overall Height: 1,750 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,900 mm
- Curb Weight: 1,942-2,051 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,670 kg
- Headlamps: LED Type with Auto Light Control
- Daytime Running Lights: With
- Hood Insulator: With
- Front Grille: Dark Chrome
- Bumpers: Chrome Molding
- Power Side Mirrors: Electric-Folding & Heated with Puddle Lamps and Side Turn Signal Lamps
- Outside Door Handles: Body Color
- Door Molding: Chrome-Coated
- Sunroof: With
- Roof Rack: With
- Rear Combination Lamps: LED
- Rear Fog Lamps: LED
- Backlite Glass: Tinted & Heated with Timer
- Overhead Console: OLED Console Lamp
- Room Lamp: LED Center Lamp & Luggage Lamp
- Sunvisor: Suede Material with Illumination
- Center Console: Bridge Type
- Rear View Mirror: Electronic Chromic Mirror (ECM)
- Instrument Cluster: Supervision with 7-inch TFT LCD
- Trip Computer: With
- Audio System: 10.25-inch Audio Display with Radio Data System
- Connectivity: 6 USB Charging ports & 1 Multimedia USB Terminal
- Wireless Charger: With
- Steering Wheel: Leather with Paddle Shifters
- Steering Wheel Controls: Audio & Bluetooth with Voice Recognition
- Key System: Smart Key with Push-Button Start
- Multi-Terrain Control: Sand, Snow, Mud
- Drive Mode Select: Eco, Smart, Sport, Comfort
- Cruise Control: With
- Front Door Interior: With Courtesy Lamp and Deluxe Door Scuff
- Rear Door Interior: With Curtain
- Power Door Locks: With
- Seat Material: Leather
- 1st Row: Heated/Ventilated Seats with Lumbar Support and Cushion Extender for Driver
- 2nd Row: 60/40 Split-Type Folding
- 3rd Row: 60/40 Split-Type Folding
- Seat Back Pockets: Driver & Passenger
- Power Windows: With Driver Auto Up & Down + Safety
- Roof Trim: Suede
- Pillar Trim: Suede
- Luggage Trim: Matte
- Air Conditioning: Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- Cargo Screen: With
- Luggage Net & Hook: With
- Power Tailgate: Height-Adjustable
- Airbags: 9
- Parking Brake: Electronic with Auto Hold
- Parking Assist: Yes
- Anti-Lock Braking System: Yes
- Downhill Brake Control: Yes
- Blind Spot Collision Warning: with Blind Spot View Monitor
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning: With
- Electronic Stability Control: Yes
- Hill-Start Assist Control: Yes
- Trailer Stability Assist: Yes
- Immobilizer: Yes
- Around View Monitor: Yes
Hat tip to Rico Soriano.
This absolutely overpriced, under-specced, underwhelming unibody SUV made Mazda CX-9 a better choice.
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Why does it seem like Hyundai is the #1 supplier of repo cars?
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