2024 Hyundai Palisade SEL

The 2024 Palisade is Hyundai's three-row flagship SUV, slotting above the Santa Fe and competing with the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride. The V6 pulls strongly from low speeds, and the transmission shifts seamlessly, making the Palisade feel more eager than its size suggests. The ride is composed and quiet on highways, though the suspension can feel firm over sharp bumps; that is the trade-off for its stable handling. The cabin is roomy for seven or eight, with comfortable seats in all rows and generous cargo space behind the third row. Standard tech includes a large touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a full suite of driver assists. The SEL is the trim that adds the big 12.3-inch touchscreen and heated front seats, so it's the one most families pick over the base SE. Its 3.8L V6 makes 291 horsepower and pairs with a smooth eight-speed automatic, and with all-wheel drive it handles rain and snow confidently while returning 21 mpg combined.