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Hyundai Kona
Discontinued model
Hyundai Palisade
Discontinued model
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Which One's Right for You?
Kona
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Kona
Palisade
Model Introduced Year
2018
Not confirmed
Generation
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
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
2023
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1460 kg
1952 kg
Body Style
Not confirmed
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Length
4355 mm
Not confirmed
Width
1825 mm
Not confirmed
Height
1570 mm
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
71 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1952 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
2200 kg
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Power Windows
All
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Smart power tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
12V
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Boot Opener
Inside
Not confirmed
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Not confirmed
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
Not confirmed
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
Not confirmed
Headlamp Washer
No
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Service Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Steel
Not confirmed
Tachometer
Yes
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
No
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Yes
Not confirmed
Trip Computer
Yes
Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
20 Inches
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Yes
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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
998 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
142 kW
Maximum Torque
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.3 kW/tonne
72.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.8 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
Kona
Palisade
Engine Position
Front
Not confirmed
Gearbox
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
8
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
8
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Claimed Mileage
15.5 km/l
8.2 km/l
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
9.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
71 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not confirmed
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
50
71
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not confirmed
Central Locking
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Speed Alert System
Yes
Not confirmed
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
No
Not confirmed
Eco Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
EV Mode
No
Not confirmed
Sport Mode
No
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Seat Material
Leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Front
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not confirmed
Steering Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not confirmed
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Armrest
No
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
4
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
Not confirmed
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Cooled Seats
No
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Headrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Leather Seats
No
Not confirmed
Memory Seats
No
Not confirmed
Rear Headrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
Not confirmed
Navigation System
Yes
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Not confirmed
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
FM Radio
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Voice Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
AUX Input
Yes
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Not confirmed
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
Yes
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
20 Inches
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Yes
Not confirmed
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
DRL
LED
Not confirmed
Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Full LED
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Full LED
Not confirmed
Headlight Type
Full LED
Not confirmed
Headlights
Full LED
Not confirmed
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Dual sunroof
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
No
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
245/50 R20
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
20 Inches
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Tyre Load Index
91
Not confirmed
Tyre Speed Rating
H
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
20 Inches
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
Not confirmed
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Not confirmed
Spare Tyre
Steel
Not confirmed
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
20 Inches
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
20 Inches
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Power Steering
Electric
Not confirmed
Steering Column
Tilt
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
4
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
7 years / 105 000 km
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Service Plan
4
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
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
Spec
Kona
Palisade
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
No
Not confirmed
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Not confirmed
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Kona
Palisade
Price Zar
Not confirmed
1204500 ZAR
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kona 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: Kona 40 vs Palisade 74.
Efficiency index: Kona 62 vs Palisade 40.
Safety-equipment index: Kona 87 vs Palisade 90.
Practicality index: Kona 67 vs Palisade 79.
Ownership-cover index: Kona 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 9 points
Palisade has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kona remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Palisade
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 64 pts for Kona
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Palisade leads. However, Kona may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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