2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited

The 2021 Palisade is Hyundai's flagship three-row SUV, slotting above the Santa Fe and competing with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. The V6 pulls smoothly and the transmission shifts unobtrusively, making the Palisade relaxed on the highway and easy to drive around town. The ride is composed and quiet, with a soft edge that soaks up rough pavement without feeling floaty. The cabin is roomy and well finished, with comfortable seats across all three rows and generous cargo space behind the third row. Standard tech includes an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a full suite of driver assists such as forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring. The Limited sits one step below the top-tier Calligraphy, adding quilted Nappa leather, a 10.25-inch navigation screen, and a Harman Kardon audio system that the SEL and SE don't offer. Its 3.8L I6 makes 291 horsepower and pairs with an eight-speed automatic, delivering smooth power that feels effortless on the highway while returning 21 mpg combined. The Limited's available Highway Driving Assist and Surround View Monitor make highway cruising and tight parking noticeably easier than on lower trims.