2022 Hyundai Palisade SE

The 2022 Palisade is Hyundai's three-row flagship SUV, slotting above the Santa Fe and competing with the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander. The Palisade drives with a composed, refined demeanor; its V6 provides ample thrust for merging and passing without feeling strained. The ride is supple over most surfaces, and the cabin stays quiet at highway speeds, making long trips a genuine pleasure. Inside, the Palisade offers a spacious, well-appointed cabin with comfortable seating for up to eight, and the third row is actually usable for adults on shorter trips. Standard tech includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Hyundai SmartSense safety features like forward collision warning and lane keeping assist. It uses the same 3.8L V6 as every other Palisade, making 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. You still get the full SmartSense safety suite standard, but the SE rolls on 18-inch wheels and cloth upholstery, which is the honest trade for the lower price.