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Hyundai Palisade

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Body style Seven-seat SUV
Palisade is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 1,204,500 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 1,204,500
Engine:2199cc (2.2L) Torque:440Nm (325 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:203mm (8.0″) Power:142kW (190 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 8.2 km/l (19 mpg)
City 6.7 km/l (16 mpg)
Highway 9.6 km/l (23 mpg)

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Hyundai Palisade

Palisade is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.

In the current South African range the Palisade as an SUV with diesel power. An SUV with diesel power is not always cross-shopped against the cheapest car in the brand range; it is usually compared with models that solve the same transport problem. Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. In city use, the Palisade should be judged on raised seating, cabin access, parking confidence and daily comfort. A proper look at the Palisade begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a Automatic transmission sits beside a AWD drivetrain, while towing capacity of 2200 sets a practical boundary. The Palisade has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 142 kW; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. The Palisade is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Diesel power and a South African price reference of R1,204,500. For a buyer searching the Palisade price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A South African price reference of R1,204,500 describes the opportunity; engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 142 kW describe the conditions around it. Palisade is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. Here, a South African price reference of R1,204,500 sits beside engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel, while a power output of 142 kW sets a practical boundary for Palisade. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for Palisade. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for Palisade. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a Automatic transmission, a AWD drivetrain and towing capacity of 2200 for Palisade. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Palisade

Hyundai Palisade — Quick Facts

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2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater Discontinued Flagship Diesel Efficiency8.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,204,500last listed
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2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater Discontinued Flagship Diesel Efficiency8.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,204,500last listed
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Hyundai Palisade Specifications

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Where the Hyundai Palisade Fits Best

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The Hyundai Palisade sits in the South African market as a large Hyundai family SUV. A shopper researching Palisade should separate need from showroom appeal

City
The final reason to shortlist the Hyundai Palisade is practical fit. Around town, Palisade should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of the. Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data generation becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while local history of Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
Focuses on cabin space, comfort and a premium road feel, so the strongest buying case comes from matching the body style, fuel type and grade to the week the vehicle will actually live through. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Palisade out with the load it normally carries. A AWD drivetrain gives context, but a number cannot show how towing capacity of 2200 feels on a gradient
Off-Road
If the Palisade will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check local history of Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Palisade. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Palisade. A AWD drivetrain may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Palisade. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Palisade

Hyundai Palisade 2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater — Should You Buy It?

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A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

That is why the Palisade should be checked against the exact derivative before a buyer assumes a feature is standard. Palisade is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a Automatic transmission and accept the limitation represented by a listed ground clearance of 203. A fair review of Palisade should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 142 kW, a Automatic transmission and a AWD drivetrain can be valuable for the right driver for Palisade. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Palisade. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Palisade

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R1,204,500
  • ✓Engine: 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 142 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: Automatic
  • ✓Drive layout: AWD
  • ✓Towing Capacity: 2200
  • ✓Ground clearance: 203
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Palisade can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Palisade depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Palisade quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Palisade budget.
  • ✕A short Palisade test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Palisade capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Palisade grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Palisade figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Palisade stock and support terms.

Hyundai Palisade FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Hyundai Palisade 2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater shows R1,204,500, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

The Hyundai Palisade sits in the South African market as a large Hyundai family SUV. A shopper researching Palisade should separate need from showroom appeal

The final reason to shortlist the Hyundai Palisade is practical fit. Around town, Palisade should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

Focuses on cabin space, comfort and a premium road feel, so the strongest buying case comes from matching the body style, fuel type and grade to the week the vehicle will actually live through. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Palisade out with the load it normally carries.

Buyers researching the Hyundai Palisade often compare it with rivals such as BMW X4 , BMW iX1 , Toyota bZ4X , GWM Tank 500 , BYD SEALION 7 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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