2023 Hyundai Palisade Updates, Pricing and New Rugged XRT Trim

The Hyundai Palisade is joining Hyundai's XRT family. The updated 2023 model, available this summer,  adds the more rugged, dark-themed XRT trim already available on the Santa Fe and Tucson models.  (You can check out our 2022 Santa Fe XRT review here.) The entire 2023 Palisade lineup also receives some enhancements that include design tweaks along with new convenience and safety features. The lineup continues to offer all-wheel and front-wheel drive. If you want to compare it to a 2022 model check out our review of the 2022 Palisade Calligraphy here.

2023 Hyundai XRT. Credit: Hyundai.

New XRT Trim

The new 2023 XRT trim is available with either FWD or AWD.

XRT FWD

• SEL FWD Equipment 
• Dark 20-inch wheels with rugged styling
• Rugged lower bumpers and skid plate accents
• Rugged lower door garnish
• Dark grille finish
• Black roof side rails
• Cross rails
• Body colored outside door handles
• Power sunroof
• Black H-Tex leatherette seating surfaces
  
  Credit: Hyundai.

XRT AWD

• XRT FWD Equipment
• HTRAC ® All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• HTRAC® liftgate badge
• Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
• SNOW mode
• TOW mode
• AWD lock
  
  

2023 Model Year Updates

The entire 2023 Palisade lineup receives some updates.  As far as design goes, the SUV gets a new front and rear bumper fascia, new front grille, new headlamps and daytime running lamps, a new wheel design and auto-dimming mirrors. Inside enhancements include a new instrument panel, gauge cluster and audio interface design, a new steering wheel design, new seating surfaces and materials, an ergo-motion driver’s seat and two new Hyundai firsts: a 2^nd-row armrest angle adjuster (8 passenger, first for Hyundai) and Heated 3^rd row seats (first application for Hyundai).

Tech and safety additions include:

• New Convenience Technologies: 12-inch Navigation, WiFi Hotspot, Digital Key 2 Touch, New Bluelink Features and Driver’s Ergo Motion Seat
• New Driver Assistance Technology: Remote Smart Parking Assist, Enhanced Forward Collision Avoidance and Highway Driving Assist

Here's a look at 2023 pricing (which doest include $1,295 for destination).

2023 Hyundai Palisade Pricing:

Photo credit: Hyundai.