Hyundai Palisade vs KIA Sorento
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Hyundai Palisade
Discontinued model
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Hyundai Palisade
2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater
Diesel
Discontinued model
ZAR 1,204,500
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 142 kW
🔧 440 Nm
⛽ 8.2 km/l
VS
KIA Sorento
2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT
Diesel
8-Speed DCT
Current
ZAR 1,299,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 148 kW
🔧 440 Nm
⛽ 15.6 km/l
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Decision summary
Hyundai Palisade vs KIA Sorento: the short answer
Palisade and Sorento are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Palisade:
last listed from
ZAR 1,204,500
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Sorento:
current from
ZAR 999,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Palisade142 kW | Sorento148 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Palisade440 Nm | Sorento440 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Engine Size | Palisade2199 cc | Sorento2151 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Palisade8.2 km/l | Sorento15.6 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Palisade203 mm | Sorento185 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA Sorento
2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Palisade
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Sorento
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Palisade
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Sorento
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. | Fourth generation (MQ4); global launch 2020, SA 2021 |
| 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. | Fourth generation (MQ4) launched SA 2021; updated spec 2024 |
| Body Style | Seven-seat SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | discontinued | active |
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1952 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Gravity Blue |
| Model Introduced Year | Not confirmed | 2021 |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not confirmed | 2024 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 4810 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1900 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 2815 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 203 mm | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 176 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 l | 67 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 219 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1952 kg | 1960 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 2550 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 620 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2200 kg | 2000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 11.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1010 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 955 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1040 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 855 mm |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Yes |
| Power Windows | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | Smart power tailgate | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| AC Type | Automatic | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic | Yes |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 20 Inches | 255/45 R20 |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | No |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | No |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 6.4 |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.35 |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 100 kg |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 616 l |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | Normal |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | No |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | No |
| Spare Wheel | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | No |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Digital Cluster |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | No |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leather Seats |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Remote |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | Remote |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Window Defroster | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | No |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Sliding Doors | Not confirmed | No |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 8.5 sec |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | No |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | No |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| TPMS | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sound System | Not Officially Disclosed | 12 |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | sorento |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Unlocking | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | No |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | No |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 616 l |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | D4HB |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 2199 cc | 2151 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 15.4:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 85.4 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 94 mm |
| Maximum Power | 142 kW | 148 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| 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 | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | Not Officially Disclosed | 8-Speed DCT |
| Top Speed | Not Officially Disclosed | 200 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed | 8.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 72.7 kW/tonne | 75.5 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 225.4 Nm/tonne | 224.5 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 | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Automatic | 8-Speed DCT |
| Drivetrain Layout | AWD | FWD |
| LSD Available | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 3.63 |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Dry Dual Clutch |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 8-Speed DCT |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | AWD | AWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Engine Position | Not confirmed | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | 15.2:1 |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 8.2 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| City Mileage | 6.7 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 9.6 km/l | 18.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 l | 67 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Officially Disclosed | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 8.2 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 71 | 67 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Driver, passenger, side and curtain | 7 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| Traction Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| AEB | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| BA | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| TCS | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Whiplash Protection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Safety Rating | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Alarm System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 7 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 7 |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Around View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Leather |
| Heated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 8-Way Power |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Way Power |
| Seat Trim | Not Officially Disclosed | Leather |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1405 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1350 mm |
| Steering Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | 4-Way Power |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Folding Rear Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Map Pockets | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cup Holders | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | Black |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 12.3+12.3-inch panoramic curved display, Bose Premium Sound, dual panoramic sunroof (SX/SXL), 360-degree AVM (SX/SXL), ventilated front seats, heated second row, highway driving assist, 7 seats |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 616 |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | Black |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | Not Officially Disclosed | 12 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Infotainment Screen | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3 |
| Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3 |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 12.3 |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3 |
| Navigation System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Yes |
| AUX Input | Not confirmed | No |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not confirmed | No |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| FM Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | Not Officially Disclosed | 12 |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not Officially Disclosed | Multiple |
| Roof Type | Dual sunroof | Standard |
| Headlights | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 900 mm |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 1095 mm |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 20 Inches | Alloy Alloy |
| Wing Mirror Type | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | No |
| Led Headlights | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| DRL | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Body Cladding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not confirmed | No |
| Door Handle Finish | Not confirmed | Body Colour |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Colour |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 20 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 17 deg |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 17 deg |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 19 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | No |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Min | Not confirmed | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance Max | Not confirmed | 185 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R20 | 255/45 R20 |
| Front Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 20 Inches | 255/45 R20 |
| Wheel Diameter | 20 Inches | 255/45 R20 |
| Handbrake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Electronic |
| Wheels | 20 Inches | Alloy Alloy |
| Brake Type Front | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 340 mm |
| Brake Type Rear | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 305 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Wheel Type | 20 Inches | Alloy Alloy |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Radial |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | 107 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | Not confirmed | H |
| Spare Tyre | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wheel Material | 20 Inches | Alloy Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Temporary Spare |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 255/45 R20 |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Not Officially Disclosed | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Not Officially Disclosed | Multi-Link |
| Front Track Width | Not confirmed | 1640 mm |
| Rear Track Width | Not confirmed | 1644 mm |
| Chassis Type | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Shock Absorber Type | Not confirmed | Telescopic |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Front Suspension Type | Not Officially Disclosed | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Multi-Link |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Multi-Link |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty | 5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 167 g/km |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Not confirmed | B7 Diesel |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | No |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | DPF |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Not confirmed | No |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | 175 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Start Stop System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 6 |
| Noise Level | Not confirmed | 69 dB |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 167 |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan Duration | 7 years / 105 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 7 years / 105 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan | 7 years / 105 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 6.0 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Maintenance Plan | Not confirmed | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| First Service At | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | Not confirmed | R4,200 per service |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Intervals | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Battery Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private and family | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 1204500 ZAR | 1299995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Historical listed price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 1204500 | 1299995 |
| Starting Price Zar | 1204500 | 1299995 |
| Spec | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 10.9 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 14.1 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 16.7 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 19.4 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Palisade and Sorento comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Palisade 74 vs Sorento 74.
Efficiency index: Palisade 40 vs Sorento 61.
Safety-equipment index: Palisade 90 vs Sorento 100.
Practicality index: Palisade 79 vs Sorento 64.
Ownership-cover index: Palisade not separately scored vs Sorento 71.
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.
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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-index readout
Sorento leads by 2 points
Palisade and Sorento are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
75
/100
Lead
2
points
Data
99%
source coverage
75
#1
Evidence leader
Sorento
99% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 100
Check
Efficiency 61
Performance
74
Efficiency
61
Safety
100
Practicality
64
Ownership
71
Leads by 2 points
73
#2
Palisade
51% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 90
Check
Efficiency 40
Performance
74
Efficiency
40
Safety
90
Practicality
79
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Level
Efficiency
Sorento +21
Safety
Sorento +10
Practicality
Palisade +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Sorento
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
71/100
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
KIA Sorento
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for Palisade
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sorento leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Palisade vs Sorento questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.