2024 Hyundai Palisade XRT AWD Review and Off-Road Test

Ryan checks out all the features on the latest Hyundai Palisade and then takes it through a new off-road course in development.
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[@eganfo]

I really like these more appropriate tests for each car. Those overhangs are challenging with the Pallisade. Good stuff Ryan.

[@charlesnickell7257]

I love the new test track that you have and are making it better better just like the one over the mountains you have

[@rwest5386]

I look forward to you finishing the new course and all future testing on both the old and new.

[@jrp8430]

Really enjoying your videos,all the time you put in the details is amazing!Would be nice if you could put your hands on an Acura RDX…

[@GCMoto97]

I enjoyed watching this test and look forward to seeing more from the new test track!

[@tallll70]

Roller testing would show the intended AWD capability, but of course still dependent on clutch strength, it seems some vehicles get really good on rollers then overheat in heavy testing anyways, but it tells us it will do it's wonders on wet and snow just not for rough climbs were something like A-Trac with better clutches would do better

[@elkofcanada5003]

Pretty sure A-TRAC just aggressively clamps down on the spinning wheels which is why it does so much better (not overheating) vs clutch based AWD. Also helps A-TRAC vehicles are all either 4WD with a always on centre diff lock or mechanical locking centre diff.

[@tallll70]

@@elkofcanada5003 i see what you mean...braking wheels have nothing to do with any clutches, what overheats is clutch in center because it's not true locker like sr5 4 runner has

[@JT-fq2bl]

This XRT trim on the Palisade and Tucson are for looks only. If you want a more capable Palisade and Tucson for moderate off-roading, I suggest you wait for the next-generation models which will be similar to the Santa Fe. Also, Hyundai need to do a XRT trim for the Venue and Kona.

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

And at the end of the day it’s still another crappy Hyundai.

[@moloono1]

I suggest you don’t wait and just go with a more reliable and well-known brand for off-roading.

[@j.coursol5249]

@@bidenwearsdiapers4026 In 2023, Hyundai finished 11th position out of 30 among all the brands so not so crappy after all.

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

@@j.coursol5249 👈🏼🤣 11th out 20th in what? And which model? And according to who? Tell me. Oh & liking your own comments on social medial = laughable desperation.

[@j.coursol5249]

@@bidenwearsdiapers4026Hey grand pa you need new glasses, I said 11th out of 30 not 20 and this is according to the latest survey conducted by Consumer Reports based on CR member surveys dated 29 Nov 2023. I bet you never owned a Hyundai before so you don't know what you are talking about. And no I did not click on "Like" my comments. GROW UP BUDDY.

[@Yansanchez89]

I think it did great, more than anyone ever will do with it. Considering this was the first vehicle in the course I think it did great

[@ellocalcrew613]

I drove one of these for a week and man , they are waayyy nicer than people think . Super smooth , solid , and the engine is perfectly tuned . They aren’t slow at all . 😊

[@lukiw7044]

You told the true "lock button". People thinks that they have proper locker but this is just multiplate clutch lock. Great review as always. Merry Christmas. Greetings

[@TimeMariner]

I gotta admit...I love the "can you sleep in it" part!

[@Deetroiter]

It’s a nice looking vehicle for sure, but for the price and utility I’d had to go with the Subaru Ascent. Great video and presentation as usual! I have to say that I really enjoyed the roughed in section because it’s realistic to what many owners will experience…no private courses, etc (nothing wrong with that!) but uncut trails with a lot of vegetation and other ‘raw’ types of trails

[@gregkramer5588]

Nice, roomy and very good IMO. The Grand Highlander is nice also for sure but it is quite a bit more money.

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

I´ve admired the tires work, because without them nothing happen.

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

Great machine, specially under the hood and its infotainment.

[@NewPixel-oo7jl]

👍 Great job with the reviews! If you guys were to recommend a winter tire for the Palisade, what brand and model would it be? And where would you buy it from?

[@nealsweeney9383]

Pretty tame test , is there a 2026 model with a proper locked differential ? Is there an air suspension option for height clearance .

[@jtrex2249]

Its getting a bit annoying with all these badge only trims that try to give the impression of some sort of sporty or offroad capabilty only to be black badges and grill. Whooptee doo. Lol Seems the Honda Pilot is the only "reliable but sorta bland crossover from Asia" that has a badge and actual off road changes. Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, and Kia are fakin it. Even US brands dont have much except like the Z74 on Tahoes. Otherwise: solid crossover! Always liked the look of these and they have some pretty good details and features. If I needed a 3 row family SUV I'd look at this as a major contender for sure.

[@dawsongranger4940]

Don’t forget about Subaru. Their wilderness package does actually mean something, even if their cars are already a step above the rest for light off roading

[@Brotherhood676]

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk brings it for the most part, Locker, disconnectable sway etc...just no third row. But nobody whose buying these cars are actually using something like a locker.

[@EricBishard]

I will admit, the wheel/chassy set means that it can't handle crazy offroad. But dirt and even mud roads. There is a lot that you can do with a new set of tires. I'm buying one and there are some changes you can do to get a better offroad profile. But yeah it's extra.

[@SifLawdKethen]

If you could reply with your experience I am very curious for your personal opinion, two very different cars but considering the palisade vs the toyota crown curious which drive experience you prefer. Both videos were great

[@amangeldijumanaliev877]

Does this Palisade or the Grand Highlander have a softer ride, particularly on rougher surfaces?

[@tylernephew4898]

I just bought one and it rides super smooth on rough highway.

[@michaelhefford6420]

It has a front camera which you can turn on when you want it. Not just a backup camera. At least my model does.

[@drivingsports]

True for upper trims. Ours didn’t have it.

[@ghostindamachine]

It would be awesome if manufacturers can make a combined clutch and mechanical locking system. So Full auto AWD is clutch based on/off,. At the moment one selects 4H 4L, or manually engages a locker (center, rear, front), it's switches from the clutch pack to fully mechanically locked.

[@fartman10284]

Like a Porsche Cayenne, back when it had a transfer case to get into low range and locking differentials?

[@germanjimenez5968]

That button in the middle is what defines vaguely, off-road, 4WD. My opinion

[@matthewr.33]

Sport mode then downshift then gas. It still might not be that fast, but that’ll be your fastest “launch”

[@ahmadalqawasmi1987]

Nothing like a Subaru 👌

[@andrewshaw8206]

Can you rock these new "push-button" automatic transmissions when stuck in mud or snow? An old fashioned gear shifter seems like a better solution (ie. No searching for the reverse/drive buttons, etc.).

[@adamblakeley5865]

Could never talk myself into buying a Hyundai/Kia. I’ve know two people who owned them. Both had to have engines replaced before hitting the 4 year mark. Not a bad looking rig though.

[@skotward]

I've been a fan of the new Palisades for about a year now. I actually like the styling of the regular version of the Palisade more than this XRT version. That being said, I think it's ridiculous when car companies make a car look off road capable when it's not. If it doesn't bring the goods, don't make it look like it does.There's no point to that!

[@germanjimenez5968]

I understand this vehicle is designed for soft off-road. But, still, it needs a skid plate to protect underneath.

[@germanjimenez5968]

True. It's designed for light off-road. Still, it needs a skid plate.

[@emmalab02]

How is a 3.8L V6 “on the smaller side for a V6” when the rest of the class has 3.6L or smaller displacements?

[@drivingsports]

Thinking of the 4Runner's 4.0 V6.

[@emmalab02]

@@drivingsports fair enough but the Hyundai/Kia twins still have the 2nd largest in the class, not on the smaller end.

[@garganega]

The 50 series rubber is the tell.

[@alvilla701]

At the very minimum, it should have a one inch lift, proper tires and slightly better tuned transmission

[@aaronbehindbars]

The body and greenhouse looks like a Chevy Traverse.

[@MannsWoodlandPerspective]

So.. Street tires off road?

[@bohan9957]

The only advantage Hyundai has over the competition is price.

[@al151]

Lol not just price. High end interior materials, great space, more technology and the best warranty! I am a professional manufacturing engineer and a vehicle enthusiast. I chose the 24 palisade calligraphy over the competition, and when i say competition, I reviewed all of them before making the decision. Palisade is also made in Korea, to me it should be more reliable than the ones made in US and trust me, i know!

[@hershlawfirmpc]

Ryan, would you get this over the Subaru Ascent?

[@germanjimenez5968]

So, basically, Hyundai is deceiving the consumers. It's claims it's off-road but has no off-road capabilities??? Hmmm, so what is it if it's not off-road capable??? It's a beautiful SUV. Why not just stick to AWD. It's more truthful than saying it's off-road capable when it doesn't have off-road capabilities. 🤭

[@germanjimenez5968]

True about that. But I believe Hyundai means for light off-road capabilities. But, still, it's basically AWD.

[@derrickschultz6871]

Explorer timberline deserves another chance to redeem itself. Off road tires, 8.7" ground clearance, rear limited slip, skid plates, and off road modes. The last test was garbage, not soley due to the car.

[@ychongy]

Trading my hyundai tucson for a honda pilot for more versatility. Had to take my hyundai in multiple times and won't be going back. The gimmick features won't get me this time.

[@chrissanders541]

12in min on ground clearance for a 3 (they are so long.)row suv. they could have went another 4in. just need room for 4 more inches of tire room ( for taller sidewalls), and bam 12in ground clearance . lol.s.

[@arslaniqbal8424]

Add chapters

[@clauskellermanpov3004]

Let me do that trail in my Subaru Outback Wilderness! Please!

[@drivingsports]

Too easy for Wilderness.

[@clauskellermanpov3004]

Yes I know!@@drivingsports

[@gazelom]

You could do that trail in a Honda Civic

[@tritchie6272]

Seems to me like the Palisade is mostly made to get people home in bad weather and an occasional rough road. Personally, I'm okay with that if that's all its supposed to be. I work nights and I'm rather Partial to the idea of getting home after work. Grocery getter? Well I do like to eat no matter the weather. As long as we know what is and isn't an offroader so we can decide,I'm okay with BOTH being available.@@drivingsports

[@tkgmattk2770]

I had previously believed all these videos on how nice Subaru's are and purchased Outback for myself. Never again! I traded in after one year and bought a Palisade, and I'm so much more satisfied.

[@bscabl]

I've commented on this action here before.. no one offroads in smart mode... no one.

[@rafal4052]

I’ll cx90 any day

[@terrencesoltz8943]

Haha, 20” wheels on a rough-roader? Who are they kidding?

[@TinLeadHammer]

A 2WD Sienna (with chains just in case) would be a much better alternative.

[@galexymitzelplik9560]

Whole video looking at his stomach instead of the car.

[@LongIslandMopars]

Back in the 80s we'd call a vehicle like this a "poser".….

[@TypicalGuy84]

You need to tell us your height and get in the 3rd row if you're going to talk about it.

[@tomcharbonneau9788]

Could never trust the reliability of Hyundai or Kia, awful reputation.

[@michaelnoah3795]

And from experience their warranty only exist on paper, when something breaks in the powertrain good luck getting anything replaced.

[@magniarot]

They have been top 5 in JD powers for the past 5 years in a row

[@brokeboy87]

​@@magniarotdepends on the make and model Hyundai has gotten a bit better on consumer reports.

[@michaelnoah3795]

Considering they ranked MINI, BMW, Buick in the top 10, what can I say? @@magniarot

[@DiroPhoenixFan]

almost buy the KIA stinger😥😥😥😥 almost

[@visionedmad88]

You're not reviewing the models with some of the shit you are saying is missing....

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

That thing better run back to the mall quick. That was painful to watch rolling over pebbles and twigs.

[@lane5686]

Hyundai/Kia are flashy with their design but them engine fire risks are out of pocket. I would not risk buying one and park it in my garage because of those spontaneous combustions even when the car is turned off. Not to mention the horrible customer service and warranty after it ends.

[@th003g]

Does not apply to V6 cars.

[@jamestorregrossa1185]

Boring

[@Baldingbry]

Never buying another Kia / Hyundai….

[@j.coursol5249]

Why?

[@w0251605]

Why ?!

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

That massive black grill is horrendous. Speaking of black, the black trim and wheels are so outdated.

[@j.coursol5249]

The front grill is super nice looking better than any other crappy SUV.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@j.coursol5249 oh I definitely agree when it comes to the satin chrome grill on the Calligraphy trim level. The black looks cheap and outdated.

[@j.coursol5249]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 I agree, I own a 2023 Calligraphy with the Silver/Chrome front grill and it's beautiful.

[@_jessienicole_]

Chrome to me is very ugly. I prefer the black.

[@moloono1]

Hyundai should just stick to building questionable engines and transmissions. Leave the real off-roading vehicles to Toyota, Subaru, and Jeep.

[@bwmclaurin]

Subaru with Toyota and jeep? LMAO... #StayOnFireRoadsPlease

[@moloono1]

@@bwmclaurin Oh yeah, and what do you take off fire roads?

[@michaelhefford6420]

Not an off-road vehicle. Not marketed as one, has absolutely no place off-roading. So why test it off-road? Just because it is awd, does not mean it’s capable anywhere but on pavement. Why not compare it to similar vehicles on pavement where it belongs.

[@TimeMariner]

Because why the hell not?

[@michaelhefford6420]

⁠@@RRr-yl8zrit’s an 8 seater SUV that has 20” wheels and 50 series tires. It is NOT an Off-road vehicle! Not designed to be, not marketed to be, not sold as one. Not ALL SUVs are built with off-road terrain in mind. Most that LOOK like they are, only have appearance packages, nothing special that adds to their off-road capability. It’s not a Ford Bronco or a Jeep Wrangler…it’s a family SUV that can handle most any place you need to take a family in a normal day. Sure, any vehicle can handle a few dirt roads, my Honda Civic can if I drive carefully, probably do just fine in most cases as well.

[@michaelhefford6420]

If you ever owned a true off-road vehicle you wouldn’t even ask the question. Drive a Jeep for a few years and then drive a Palisade. See how far you get..lol. I have and I’ve tested the 2023 Palisade off-road many times. It’ll get you where you need to go in most any conditions…it’s still a grocery getting, family SUV though.

[@michaelhefford6420]

Just because it’s in the SUV category doesn’t mean it is suitable for any sort of serious off-roading. The fact that this model completed the course in this video with the stock, crappy, all season tires is actually impressive. But on a woods trail isn’t where this vehicle is at home and isn’t where it shines. Take it on a long highway drive and you’ll know why I say that. From Wiki: “Only about 15% of SUV owners ever go off-road. According to Jeep Wrangler brand manager Kevin Metz, 60% of Jeep Wrangler owners go off-road while around 80% of Rubicon owners do.” Jeeps are overpriced, but the very high resale makes up for that fact. As for reliability, I’d probably pick a Jeep over a Hyundai, but I currently own a Hyundai because I was so impressed with the features and comfort for the price.

[@cinetic81]

That offroad test was very mid :/

[@drivingsports]

Work in progress.

[@Orion-zx7tg]

ダイナミックシールドをパクったな

[@下田洋介-w4z]

まあそもそも今の現代を築いたのは三菱だからね、何かと三菱とはつながりがある....

[@セトラキアン-n2r]

Hyundai imitated Mitsubishi.

[@akhl7195]

My Toyota highlander 2019 is better then this suv

[@gazelom]

Kia and Hyundai are cheap junk. $45k for this thing? I'd glady pay the extra $5k for the Toyota Sienna you mentioned in the video.

[@MikesReviews]

😂😂😂😂

[@reserva120]

so you bought More land somewhere else z' in addition too?"...

[@drivingsports]

In addition too. We still have the Mountain course.