Hyundai Palisade has been discontinued — this model is no longer sold new in South Africa. All specifications, variants and pricing shown below are for historical reference. See current Hyundai models still on sale.
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Hyundai Palisade

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2026 Body style Seven-seat SUV
Large Hyundai premium family SUV
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)

Historical pricing is retained for reference, not as a current dealer offer. Verify the exact used vehicle's condition, equipment and build date before purchase.

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Hyundai Palisade

Large Hyundai premium family SUV

The Hyundai Palisade sits in the South African market as a large Hyundai family SUV. It is not a car to understand only by its badge; it makes more sense when viewed through the job it is expected to do. For many shoppers that job is commuting, school runs, family holidays and mixed city-highway use. 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. In the current South African range the Palisade as an SUV with diesel power. That combination gives the buyer a useful starting point. A bakkie buyer will think about payload, towing and surface durability. An SUV buyer will care about seating comfort, visibility and long-trip luggage space. A van or bus buyer will look harder at door openings, uptime and passenger or cargo layout. The same model badge can therefore mean different things to a private owner, a fleet manager and a small-business operator. Buyers should check the latest South African price list for the available derivatives, because stock and equipment can move during a model year. The smart comparison is not only cheapest against dearest. It is whether the derivative has the correct gearbox, drivetrain, seating arrangement and service support. In South Africa, the right vehicle often has to cope with school traffic, highway stretches, rough tar, gravel turn-offs and hot-weather air-conditioning use in the same month. A clean listing should help the shopper narrow that decision before they phone a dealer. Cabin and equipment expectations should stay realistic. Screens, upholstery, wheel design, safety systems and convenience features can vary by grade. That is why the Palisade should be checked against the exact derivative before a buyer assumes a feature is standard. Colours can also move with production batch and dealer stock, especially on new or limited-run vehicles. Neutral colours are usually easier to find, while launch or special colours may need a specific order. The final reason to shortlist the Hyundai Palisade is practical fit. It should make daily driving easier, not merely look good on a comparison table. If it will work for a living, focus on payload, service intervals, tyres and downtime. If it will carry family, focus on rear-seat access, comfort and safety equipment. If it will travel long distances, focus on cruising comfort, fuel range and dealer support outside the big metros. Ownership should also be read through cost and support. A Hyundai Palisade buyer will usually care about more than the monthly instalment: insurance, tyres, servicing, resale confidence, parts availability and dealer proximity all affect the real value of the car. These details are less glamorous than wheels or screens, but they decide whether the Palisade remains easy to live with after the first few months. The best page for this model should therefore explain the buying context in plain language and let the technical rows carry the fine detail. For shoppers comparing alternatives, the Palisade should be placed next to vehicles with the same body style and ownership role. 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. That is the practical way to decide whether the Palisade is the right fit, too much vehicle, or not enough vehicle for the work.

Hyundai Palisade — Quick Facts

Hyundai Palisade Variants & Prices

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Hyundai Palisade Specifications

Ground Clearance (Default)
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Driving fit

Where the Hyundai Palisade Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The best buyer for the Palisade is someone who has a clear use case: commuting, school runs, family holidays and mixed city-highway use. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image.

City
In city use, the Palisade should be judged on raised seating, cabin access, parking confidence and daily comfort. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips.
Highway
On highways, look at ride comfort, luggage space, safety equipment and relaxed long-distance pace. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment.
Off-Road
For rough-road use, check gravel routes, wet roads, holiday tracks and uneven township or rural surfaces. A raised body or tough badge is useful only when the tyres, clearance, drivetrain and load rating support the roads the owner actually drives.

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

Palisade is strongest when its body style and derivative match the buyer’s real work.

The Hyundai Palisade is a sensible shortlist item when its practical role is clear. It should not be bought only because of badge familiarity or a high equipment count. The better approach is to compare the exact grade, price, drivetrain and ownership terms against the job it must do every week.

What's Good
  • ✓Clear SUV role for commuting, school runs, family holidays and mixed city-highway use.
  • ✓Useful body style for South African ownership conditions.
  • ✓Derivative choice can be matched to budget and use.
  • ✓Straightforward comparison when fuel type and gearbox are checked carefully.
  • ✓Good fit for shoppers who prioritise practical ownership over image.
  • ✓Can support clean model pages when prices and specs stay current.
Watch Out For
  • ✕Final equipment can vary by derivative and model year.
  • ✕Colour and accessory availability may differ by dealer stock.
  • ✕Some buyers may need a more specialised grade for towing, payload or rough-road use.
  • ✕Full confidence still depends on the latest local price list and specification sheet.
  • ✕Running costs depend heavily on route, load and driving style.

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 best buyer for the Palisade is someone who has a clear use case: commuting, school runs, family holidays and mixed city-highway use. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image.

In city use, the Palisade should be judged on raised seating, cabin access, parking confidence and daily comfort. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips.

On highways, look at ride comfort, luggage space, safety equipment and relaxed long-distance pace. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment.

Buyers researching the Hyundai Palisade often compare it with rivals such as Toyota bZ4X , GWM Tank 500 , BYD SEALION 7 , Lexus NX , BYD ATTO 8 . 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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