New Hyundai Palisade Near Chicago

The new Hyundai Palisade cuts a wide, imposing figure on the road with its large cascading grille that clearly places it in the middle of the premium SUV segment. The Palisade's bold grille includes available LED headlights, LED turn signals, and LED daytime running lights that present a bold leading edge. The bold look continues down the side flanks, offering a clear window view for up to eight passengers in the three rows. Up above, a panoramic sunroof visually "opens up" for an airy feeling inside the rear of the vehicle.

Sporting a wind-cheating profile, the new Hyundai Palisade slices its way up the highway with a slippery drag coefficient of 0.33 Cd. With an assist from a swept-back A-pillar/windshield combination, as well as an internal air guide, the Palisade's design manages to keep a smooth-flowing airstream over the top. Underneath, the aerodynamically-smoothed underside panels and rear wheel deflector do their part to keep a free flow of air underneath. As an added bonus, they also manage to keep highway noise intrusion to a minimum.

Inside, the new Palisade Hyundai has room for up to eight passengers. A cocoon of serenity is ready to carry your family in uncompromising comfort. Featuring a luxurious leather-appointed interior, you can option your Palisade with premium quilted Nappa leather, accented by a smooth wraparound woodgrain-trimmed instrument panel.

We found ample storage space in both the lower-level console and the under-elbow bin between the front seats. Speaking of front seats, they are perfectly contoured for the long haul. The second row includes one-touch easy-access seating to slide forward and out of the way for third row access. The third-row seats offer power fold and recline functions for those who enjoy a nap in the "way back."

Face it: everyone is connected today. That begs the question: Are there enough US outlets? In fact, there's seven of them throughout the cabin. Then, there's the infamous conversation mirror that truly does give mom or dad eyes in the back of their head. The mirror allows the driver to see the passengers they are talking to in the back and the way back (the second and third rows). The new Hyundai Palisade near Chicago also includes class-exclusive Blind View Monitors to complement the standard Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist. The system provides easy-to-see body-side views with the use of your turn signals.

The Hyundai Palisade's glass cockpit, from Napleton River Oaks Hyundai, features a 12.3-inch fully digital TFT screen and a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. These help to control climate, audio, navigation, and drive controls. The audio system can connect two Bluetooth devices, one for streaming audio and the other for telephone connectivity, through its connectivity suite. Seven available USC ports will help to keep nearly all passengers occupied inside. But what if they're thirsty? The Palisade has you covered! How does 16 cup holders sound to you? That means each passenger gets space for a juice box and a Super Big Gulp. Just be prepared for the inevitable stops that will occur after that. Oh, and did we tell you the Palisade is also loaded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? If you are a real power user, there is an available Qi Wireless charging pad for compatible smartphones.

There are several in-car entertainment systems available, but in order to really make your Palisade into a concert hall on wheels, may we suggest outfitting in with a premium audio system with Clari-Fi. Clari-Fi restores audio recording nuances that have been lost because of the digital recording process. Take a listen and you'll be sold. And did we tell you the Palisade can haul all your things too? Behind the third row, there is 18.0 cubic feet of storage space. Fold the third row forward, and that area opens up to 45.8 cubic feet.