2023 Hyundai Palisade SEL

The 2023 Palisade is Hyundai's three-row flagship SUV, slotting above the Santa Fe with room for up to eight. It squares off against the Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot in the family hauler segment. The V6 pulls strongly from a stop and the transmission shifts smoothly, making the big SUV feel lighter than it is. The cabin is quiet and upscale, with soft-touch materials and a wide digital display across the dashboard. Three rows of seating and a generous cargo area make the Palisade a practical choice for growing families. The SEL gives you a power driver's seat and heated front seats versus the SE, plus the option of AWD that the SE doesn't offer. Its 3.8L V6 makes 291 horsepower and pairs with an eight-speed automatic; with all-wheel drive you get sure-footed traction in rain or snow and 21 mpg combined. You can add the premium package for a power liftgate and sunroof, or swap the second-row captain's chairs for a bench to carry eight.