Hyundai palisade vs toyota kluger

The Hyundai Palisade is for people that think big. Will it fit my big family and all the big stuff that goes with it? How big will the fuel bills be?

Architectural fast food, stamped out by the hundreds at our suburban frontiers, they trade subtlety and sophistication for other objectives. But contain thy smugness, for as maligned as they are, these dwellings are also a reflection of what the average Australian wants. We want as much room and as many features as possible, but we also want value for money. Editor's note: Just days before this story was published online, Hyundai announced MY22 updates to the Palisade. The Palisade Highlander tested here is barely changed, however, with only minor cosmetic differences and no price change. These days the family vehicle of choice tends to have three rows of seats, a big wagon bodystyle and all-wheel drive. Aussie appetite for hybrid powertrains has been on a steady rise.

Hyundai palisade vs toyota kluger

Standing in its way of SUV range dominance, though, is Toyota , which is a brand that commands a comfortable lead over its rivals in the large SUV segment. The model that the incoming Palisade really has to worry about is the Kluger. One immediate way that the Palisade stands out among its competitors is that it offers both seven and eight seats; an uncommon occurrence in the large SUV market. That extra size translates to extra space inside for passengers, and extra storage space with litres of volume in the boot with the third row stowed. The Toyota Kluger is also designed for the American market, but still finds considerable success in Australia, regularly notching up more than sales a month. Space in the Kluger is great for both first and second rows, but filling it full of adults can be squeezy. The Kluger is an accomplished cruiser and has an abundance of space for a family, though we reckon the Palisade might just pip it and cater more comfortably in terms of space — especially with that bigger boot. Hyundai is going big on catering for the whole family with the Palisade. Additionally, it gets a Comparatively, the Toyota Kluger looks a bit old-hat.

The Palisade's six-potter is the newest that Hyundai has in the cupboard, so the two will be pretty evenly matched. Renault Arkana. Will it fit my big family and all the big stuff that goes with it?

From school runs and drive-throughs to road trips and bush trekking, the large SUV cannot be done without for growing, active families. And here we compare the segment dominating Toyota Kluger against the up and rising Hyundai Palisade. A household name for decades, the Kluger needs no introduction. On test were the mid-tier models from either camp. Both vehicles have all-wheel drive and are more fuel-efficient alternatives to their thirsty V6 petrol-powered counterparts.

Architectural fast food, stamped out by the hundreds at our suburban frontiers, they trade subtlety and sophistication for other objectives. But contain thy smugness, for as maligned as they are, these dwellings are also a reflection of what the average Australian wants. We want as much room and as many features as possible, but we also want value for money. Editor's note: Just days before this story was published online, Hyundai announced MY22 updates to the Palisade. The Palisade Highlander tested here is barely changed, however, with only minor cosmetic differences and no price change.

Hyundai palisade vs toyota kluger

The Hyundai Palisade is for people that think big. Will it fit my big family and all the big stuff that goes with it? How big will the fuel bills be? How big is the price tag?

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Holden Equinox. We want as much room and as many features as possible, but we also want value for money. Range Rover Evoque. Find out more. By Richard Berry. Subaru Forester. Infiniti QX Both powertrains will use a traditional eight-speed automatic transmission; there will be no manual transmission offered in the Palisade range. Despite some mid-life updates it still makes do with an 8. Storage includes a large and small cupholder in each door, as well as a bottle holder underneath, map pockets on the front seats backs with smartphone-sized pouches built-in , and another pair of cupholders on the centre armrest on eight-seat versions. The front seats remain comfortable in the face of long stints behind the wheel, although the rear seats feel relatively flat and firm. The Kluger was given the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in and all grades through the range come with the same high level of safety tech.

Standing in its way of SUV range dominance, though, is Toyota , which is a brand that commands a comfortable lead over its rivals in the large SUV segment. The model that the incoming Palisade really has to worry about is the Kluger.

Smooth, easy, comfortable. The cabins of the Elite and Highlander are filled with leather and modern tech. Their car-like demeanor makes them excellent daily driven family SUVs. The Kluger Hybrid has a litre fuel tank which means a range of approximately km is technically possible. The front two electric motors make Nm and Nm of torque while the rear motor produces Nm. Things have changed inside, too. The Kluger is an accomplished cruiser and has an abundance of space for a family, though we reckon the Palisade might just pip it and cater more comfortably in terms of space — especially with that bigger boot. Safety The Kluger was given the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in and all grades through the range come with the same high level of safety tech. The continuously variable transmission keeps the motion smooth and sends the drive to all four wheels , so yes, the hybrid is all-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain with the continuously variable transmission means motion is smooth with no jerky gear changes and at lower speeds the Kluger glides in silence under the power of just the motors. That extra size translates to extra space inside for passengers, and extra storage space with litres of volume in the boot with the third row stowed. The front two electric motors make Nm and Nm of torque while the rear motor produces Nm. The rear doors also open tall and wide making entry and exit easy. Next BMW X1 pricing and specification. Engine Type.