2020 Hyundai Palisade vs. Its Competition

2020 Hyundai Palisade - Best Car To Buy 2020
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are closely related; the Telluride’s a little rock and roll, the Palisade is a little yacht rock.

(Read: The Hyundai’s softer of the two.) The Subaru Ascent is another newcomer to the segment and boasts standard all-wheel drive, but a smaller engine and less space.

The Honda Pilot is the segment standout but is showing its age.

It's spacious and comfortable, but also bulkier.

The VW Atlas is chiseled and covered by a better warranty, but relatively boring.

The Ford Explorer is new for 2020 and larger than the Palisade, but also much more expensive in top trims.

2020 Hyundai Palisade - Best Car To Buy 20202020 Hyundai Palisade
2020 Ford Explorer ST - First Drive - Portland OR, June 20192020 Ford Explorer
2020 Honda Pilot2020 Honda Pilot
2020 Kia Telluride - Best Car To Buy 20202020 Kia Telluride
2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent
2020 Toyota Highlander XLE2020 Toyota Highlander
Quick Specs
7.3
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a value-packed three-row crossover coming to a garage near you.
7.0
The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.
6.3
The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class.
7.5
There’s substance to the 2020 Kia Telluride’s style.
6.8
The 2020 Subaru Ascent is nearly as rational a family hauler as a minivan.
7.2
The 2020 Toyota Highlander puts practicality above all else, but handling and styling make worthwhile cameos.
MSRP From     
$31,975$32,765$31,650$31,890$31,995$34,600
Gas Mileage     
19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded V-6
EPA Class     
Standard SUV 2WDStandard SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDStandard SUV 4WDSmall SUV 2WD
Style Name     
SE FWDBase RWDLX 2WDLX FWD8-PassengerL FWD (GS)
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
878888
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2020 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2020 Ford Explorer2020 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2020 Honda Pilot2020 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2020 Kia Telluride2020 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2020 Toyota Highlander