2020 Hyundai Palisade AWD Review and Off-Road Test 

I'm laughing and crying... When he said " I think 2020 is gonna amazing " ...😐

we picked the Palisade over the Telluride earlier this summer. 4 months and 8400 miles and still love it. just did a 5 1/2 hr each way road trip and had 25mpg at 75-80mph.

I LOVE the Palisade and Telluride. Telluride wins for exterior. Palisade wins for interior. Overall, I'd probably get the Palisade. BTW, those turn signal cameras on the digital dash are EPIC. I LOVE THAT feature.

Came on this channel for an Outback review, stayed for your excellent methodology of testing off-road vehicles. I actually am using your channel and videos to settle arguments over AWD systems and differences between SUVs and the more serious offr-oaders. Keep up the good work!

Finally Automotive review with good prospective of the driver and the audience in mind and excellent graphics.

I love the turn signal cameras every automaker needs them

I love my 2020 Palisade. I have had it for 4 months and still learning about features. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Thanks for the information!

The Palisade and Telluride are in a league of their own IMO. The engine could be more torquey but there just isn't a vehicle with this much equippment and quality for the money with that amount of user friendly space.

I have watched a ton of Palisade and Telluride videos - your commentary/content is excellent and your video editing is professional standard. I can’t imagine how much work it is to get the tripod out, positioned, keep the vehicle in the shot, drive, review footage, retrieve tripod - you make it look easy and I’m sure it wasn’t!! Subscribed just based on that. Off to watch your Telluride segment. PS Drove a Telluride yesterday and if I buy it or the Palisade, not sure how long I will continue to shoulder check even with blind spot assist. I saw you do it, too, so I feel like I’m in good company.

After what I felt was a very thorough period of research my wife and I purchased the Hyundai Palisade (Canadian) Ultimate (fully loaded), agree with much of your comments in your review... we are very pleased with our decision after 6 months of ownership...I am now since we've experienced snow conditions here in Ontario...the ABS braking system is not as quick a pulsing system compared to some of my previously owned vehicles, it's been a little scary a couple of times when my stopping distance was way more than I anticipated. If you have any comments in regards to their system it would be much appreciated. I've owned many various types of vehicles in my 51 years of driving and I must say I'm very impressed with Hyundai's effort...considering this is the first year for this model...I'm hopeful they take feed back and make a few upgrades...i.e. better power seat for front seat passenger and a little more range of adjustment for the drivers seat (front lift). We did first decide on the Telluride, however changed our mind after driving both top end models...power third row seats, interior and exterior design, auto hi beam just to name a few different features. Loved your review....good job!

A very nicely balance review with a common sense narrative and informative enough for the interested driver.

Wow. This video takes a lot of work. And very high quality i can tell these take days to make this review. Thanks! I'm on the market to buy this suv. As of now looks like no one has awd around Arkansas.

Very solid review. While I was really skeptical about Palisade's exterior design at first, it did look really good in this color configuration. That silver color really works great with that huge chrome grill up front. Nonetheless, I still prefer the rugged looks of Telluride. I think with a bit longer suspension springs (about an inch or two clearance) and all-terrain tires that obstacle course will be a breeze for that all-wheel drive system. It still did good for what it is. And 99% of Palisade owners will probably never take their Palisades through that kind of course. Keep up the good work! 👍

Have watched several reviews of the Palisade and this has been by far the most interesting and well done.

I am a proud owner of 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and I love it.

Palisade has been on my radar for a while now.

Finally a reviewer that knows to just push the 3rd row buttons versus holding them down for the entire trip up/down.

"Just get a Land Cruiser" if you're mud stomping. lmao. Hold on let me just get that extra $90K i have laying around

Hyundai is developing very well in terms of luxury and reliability for a good price. They're serious competition to all current "reliable" brands like Toyota.

Seriously it is by far the best review on RU-vid .. subscribed so fast ..

turn signal camera should be standard safety to all. ;) i love it!

I have owned both brands and am currently a owner of a Kia sorento and love it, so I would have to say I would definitely choose the Telluride. Some of the other reviewers I have seen show the third row it the Kia is slightly bigger (not by much) but with three kids and one of which is a 12 yr old boy that is already over 5 feet tall and still growing. It is nice to know that he would have plenty of room on long trips.

I purchased the same model & colour palisade you tested in this video in September for northern Canada. Really happy with all the safety features.

Don't know why these clips for this car keeps appearing on my site but I think it's a GREAT CAR just the same. 👍 💯

Our family loves our palisade! We have this same trim in Burgundy and it’s really eye catching. Was thinking of getting telluride but ended up getting one of these bad boys! Just took a 6 hr trip going avg 81 mph getting 25-28 mpg mostly highway

I’d take the Hyundai. Just more luxury and features for the everyday.

I have a 2020 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD. And i believe the older dynamax AWD system is a bit more competent then this new Htrac system. Just my personal experience.

The adaptive cruise is not meant for the driver to let go of the wheel. I use it all the time with mine but never let go of the wheel. I find it assists my driving very well but I never want to trust it over my own judgement. I hope that folks understand it isn’t self-driving in the purest sense.

The answer is the Lexus GX460 aka, the Landcruiser Prado. 3 rows, goes anywhere... not as much as the full size LC

I personally prefer the Telluride; been a fan since they debuted. However truly, though perhaps more refined in some ways, I would still opt for the Subaru Ascent purely because I currently own a lifted Outback that I wheel presently, and though not perfect, has impressed me beyond measure, and has huge aftermarket support.

this route is your fav to test the vehicles and i think it's best . keep going

Enjoyed the "off-road" portion of the video. Haven't seen anyone else demonstrate those functions.

Refreshing to see a northwest reviewer in my neck of the woods.

Inlaws bought one. Great vehicle that fits all of us comfortably. 1st rule of business is change the tires. Bridgestone Dullers are horrible in the snow. We put on Toyo Celcius CUV, it handles amazing. It's well planted in any conditions.

Really enjoyed your in detailed off road review. Great job! Look forward to the next one!

Hey buddy excellent reviews on all different types of car & suv etc plus off-roading amazing 😉 I have one request on your next review please show us breaking power and body rolling

Your road to offroad is better than our highways 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for the great video! This gives more clear picture to me that I should go for Palisade.

this channel is really underrated. great content i subbed!

Just came across this competent review. I have a 2020 diesel Santa Fe with HTrac also. The "trick" is to shift the auto to "manual", engage 1st with the paddle shifter and "lock" ...it will "walk"over surprising terrain! In this mode also, hill descent is very good ...well as good as you'll get without a transfer case! The only thing I need is an extra 50mm (2") clearance all around ...not for rock climbing but to navigate sand tracks to the beach camping spots...

Best review I’ve seen so far! Thank you.

"I think 2020 will look amazing" Me: Just wait.......

Your reviews are outstanding but I recommend you invest in a GPS performance timer to get exact 0-60 times.

This was extremely well produced and informative. Thanks for the video!

Just bought a calligraphy. Very happy. Got out of a Subaru Ascent and not looking back.

Hey man! I really appreciate your videos! So much work you put in them! Don’t know though why your channel doesn’t have too many subscribers. Maybe because you don’t upload videos too often Thanks again! Your awd test series are the best!

thanks to do this,here on Brasil we dont have tests like this.

very nice review. i just purchased the sel with convenience package and so far love this suv

Palisade for sure. Going to look at one Tuesday.

LOVE YOUR DETAILED REVIEWS!! showing the AWD system

"2020 is looking amazing ! " 😂😂😂😂

Driving Sports TV is Back :) Congrats, and Keep up the Great work :) -James

This is REALLY a great review video, with so many comparisons, especially your demonstrations of various driving modes!! I just subscribed ! Look forward to more....please test drive the new 2021 Kia Sorento :)!!

Really enjoyed your in detailed off road review. Great job! Look forward to the next one!

Awesome field demonstration & commentary! So helpful!!! Subscribed and shared!

Great Review! We are just over a year with our 2020 limited. You get A LOT for the money. Interior is beautiful, love the exterior design, tons of room in the third row, the ride is great and does great in the snow. There are features we still are finding out about, example you can raise and lower the 3rd row from the infotainment screen. A few complaints: I wish the heated seats would come on when using auto start or we just aren't doing it right. The car seat latches are hard for kids to use in a car seat or booster as it falls into the seat crack. In our house, we are split in the gear selector. I thought I would come around on it, but still not a fan. I wish we had folding mirrors like the Telluride, we drove both and didn't realize it wasn't a feature until after we bought it. Wish list item, I wish it had duel exhaust tips on both sides to clean up the look in the back. Other than that, wonderful car.

2020 looking amazing... 10 months later 🙃

Looks like I’ll be buying this next well reviewed awesome purchase : )

Recently purchased a 2022 Palisade Calligraphy AWD; there are still some areas for product improvement: add power folding exterior side mirrors, add sunglass holder in interior and add illumination for the overhead light buttons above driver and front passenger (the POI buttons are illuminated but the light buttons aren't, that's odd and an omission in form/function) and those rims on calligraphy trim are a bit 'loud', design something more classy the ones on current and previous Limited trim); and last but not least, consider adding hybrid powertrain as is offered on many other Hyundai products.

Your channel is great. Keep up the good work.

You asked," Why isn't this a Genesis?" You said that twice. I guess you haven't seen the Genesis GV 80 because the GV 80 blows it away.

The side cameras are great...just takes a bit of adapting. Took me awhile to adapt to a camera image in my rear view mirror but now find it superior.

The review was going well until he compared Hyundai Palisade to the Toyota Land Cruiser. These are totally different cars with a drastic price difference. The Palisade starts at $31,550 versus the Land Cruiser starts at $85,315. That's a huge gap between the two and comparing them for the same reason is unfair. Personally, I think that the Palisade offers the best bang for your buck and I do love the turn signal cameras.

LOVE the turn signal cameras!!!

That was an awesome review : ) Well done.

love your review so much,,,Hello from Cambodia,...

I really like real life reviews you provide on your channel I have question you didn’t do any review of 2019-2020 Hyundai Santa fe

17:28 wow, I didn't even think of that! That is actually some awesome engineering to provide variable momentum to the other 3 wheels by spinning the free wheel and feathering the brake on that wheel! Edit: it's also worth noting that this is a dual clutch transmission, so this method may be required to avoid heavily slipping the first gear clutch of the transmission.

Bought my 2020 Palisade the month it came out. Love Love it. Only 1 thing I hate is the automatic front driving security. It brakes when you are close and almost caused more problems when doing it. I have to manually shut it off everytime I get in it. Other than that. So many accessories you can put on. Mine looks nothing like when I bought it. Love it. I do not like the look of Telluride either.

*2020 is looking amazing* Me: *Say Sike*

Best review so far.Thank you

sounds like you got a solid answer on the manga powwertrain issue we were talking about. seems like it does pretty well, though i still think Hyundai/kis is still a little overzealous of its capability.

Just bought a 21 Palisade Calligraphy from Obrien Hyundai in Normal IL. Absolute love it. Give them a call for a great deal and experience. Ask for Kevin Burlin.

Nice! I might take the palisade. It’s just more luxurious.

I had tested both top trims of the palisade and Telluride. The palisade has more wind noise.

Your review was perfect

Some all-terrain tires would make such a difference for tests like these.

It's cool thath Hyundai is actually responding to you...

Great video, fun to see it go off-roading

2020 is looking amazing !!!!!

0:59 - P!ATD approves. Anyway, I love the Palisade (it has been around for a year now), but I bet the Palisade will do really good on off-road courses.

I REALLY hope they make a Genesis version of this with a Panoramic Roof found in the Tucson and 5.0 engine in it.... Compete with the Big Dogs such as Land Rover and Mercedes!

Because Genesis is coming out with a 2021 GV80, and it is amazing!!!

Funny - "2020 looks amazing" little did he know what was coming!

I have a turn signal camera in my pilot, and it make it easier to switch lanes in city traffic and highway speeds, but the Honda has distance markers

2020 is looking amazing! Famous last words. LOL!

With the $5,000-$10,000 "Market Adjustment" Kia is charging for the privilege of buying a Telluride, it's definitely a no brainer for almost an identical vehicle. That's why I'm buying a Palisade Limited tomorrow, for real! Hyundai's electronic gauge cluster and extra bells and whistles make for more creature comforts for us old guys. Since neither one is a serious off-roader and both have just about the same driving capabilities, again it's a no brainer. I suppose when Kia finally gets the message, they will stop ripping their buyers off and leaving a "bad taste" in their customers' mouths and wallets! I mean, seriously? Paying $10,000 extra just because they can't (or won't) make them fast enough!

Perfectly reviewed __subscribed 🙌🏻

Perfectly reviewed __subscribed 🙌🏻

Awesome reveiw! Pallisade seems to be alot of lux for the $. Caligraphy offroad pkg? Hmmm ...would be sweet

Telluride is pronounced like Tell-you-ride Not Tella-ride

Of course Hyundai said it’s wheels spinning is working as intended 😂 get that Subaru test video up. I wasn’t impressed with this one.

Palisade is an awesome car

4:10 wait a minute... did he just call the palisade a telluride?

What was the bluish smoke from when you were on the off road trail and front wheels slipping? Tires or brakes?

Would be great to watch about Hyundai Santa Fe 2020-2021😎

I was all set to buy Telluride but MSRP price had a $10,000 adder due to supply and demand. One I was looking at was sticker priced at $44,450 + $10000 to $54450. If the Palisades fully equipped is $47000 . It's a no brainer Palisades all the way. I'll check it out.

It does need to be noted that Palisade does NOT offer, blue link, XM radio or Navigation on anything less than the Limited, found that out the hard way.

if you're gonna do a 0-60 take off TC and leave the button held down for 5 seconds, it will disable all that stuff that make acceleration slow.

Excellent off road review.