Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd (HSDM) has officially launched the all-new Hyundai Palisade here, which arrived as a fully-imported model from Ulsan, South Korea.
The luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) comes in two power trains, the R 2.2 common rail direct injection (CRDI) turbo-diesel engine and the 3.8 gasoline direct injection (GDI) petrol engine.
Priced from RM328,888, the Hyundai Palisade will be available in four variants—the EXEC 7 and EXEC 8 for the diesel engine variants, and LUXE 7 and LUXE 8 for the petrol engine variants.
Sime Darby Motors Malaysia managing director (retail and distribution) Jeffrey Gan said the demand for family-friendly SUVs continues to grow, as discerning vehicle owners look for versatility and comfort in tandem with smart safety features.
“The launch of the new Palisade is well-positioned in the Malaysian market, in line with Hyundai’s strategy in leading the way with innovation.
“We are optimistic that the introduction of Palisade will be a game-changer for this segment,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, HSDM managing director Low Yuan Lung said the recent range of new launches has placed Hyundai on a strong footing as “we solidify our position as a premium choice, driven by innovative expertise”.
At 4,980 mm long, 1,975 mm wide and 1,750 mm, the Palisade is certainly a big SUV, larger even than the other three-row SUV offered by HSDM, the Sante Fe. With a wheelbase spanning 2,900 mm, there is also a lot more legroom on the inside, specifically for passengers in the second and third rows.
To make it easier for passengers to get into the said third row, there are one-touch buttons on the top and bottom areas of the second-row seats, which make it easy to tilt and slide them forward for access. For even greater convenience, the second-row seats can also be folded down completely using dedicated buttons in the boot area if you’re looking to maximise storage space.
The Palisade is equipped with Hyundai’s cutting-edge SmartSense™, an advanced driver assistance system that includes safety features such as forward collision avoidance assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, and safe exit alert.
For more information, visit https://www.hyundai.com.my/showroom/palisade/
