A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Which One's Right for You?
EXTER
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Palisade
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not confirmed
Generation
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Compact SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
999 kg
1952 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Length
3815 mm
Not confirmed
Width
1710 mm
Not confirmed
Height
1631 mm
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
2450 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
71 l
Boot/Cargo Space
391 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
999 kg
1952 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
-
2200 kg
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Smart power tailgate
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Cloth
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
exter
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic
Rim Size
Not Available
20 Inches
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
5 kW
142 kW
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
440 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
5 kW/tonne
72.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.1 Nm/tonne
225.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Gearbox
AMT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Automated Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
AMT
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
AMT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
8.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
6.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
9.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
71 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
8.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
71
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
6
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
6
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Cruise Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Seat Material
Cloth
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Infotainment System
SYNC
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
DRL
H-signature LED
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Roof Type
-
Dual sunroof
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
20 Inches
Wheels
-
20 Inches
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 105 000 km
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
5
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EXTER
Palisade
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
1204500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
334900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
334900
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This EXTER and Palisade comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: EXTER 19 vs Palisade 74.
Efficiency index: EXTER 66 vs Palisade 40.
Safety-equipment index: EXTER 84 vs Palisade 90.
Practicality index: EXTER 65 vs Palisade 79.
Ownership-cover index: EXTER 65 vs Palisade not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Palisade leads by 15 points
Palisade holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over EXTER.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Palisade
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Palisade leads. However, EXTER may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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