2021 Hyundai Palisade Gains More Equipment And Luxurious New Calligraphy Trim

The Hyundai Palisade has been overshadowed by the fantastic Kia Telluride, but the company is looking to grab some attention with a new Calligraphy trim.

Introduced in South Korea a few months ago, the Palisade Calligraphy is a range-topping model that features a number of exclusive details.

Starting with the exterior, the Calligraphy has a unique grille, additional chrome trim and special 20-inch alloy wheels. The crossover also comes equipped with puddle lights, a unique lighting “signature” and an ultra-wide LED third brake light.

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Bigger changes occur in the cabin as buyers will find an upscale interior with a microfiber-suede headliner and quilted-leather door panels. There’s also a perforated leather steering wheel and a special cargo sill protection plate.

Since the model is based on the Palisade Limited, it also comes equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and heated / ventilated Nappa leather seats.  Other highlights include second-row captain chairs, a Harman Kardon premium audio system and a 10.25-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation.

Power is provided by a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 291 hp (217 kW / 295 PS) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which is paired to a standard all-wheel drive system.

Besides the new range-topping variant, the 2021 Palisade has “undergone significant content repackaging to give buyers of all trim levels added comfort and convenience.” In particular, the entry-level Palisade SE now comes equipped with LED headlights, HD radio and support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The mid-level Palisade SEL gains a sunroof and LED map lights, while the Premium package has been expanded to include GPS navigation, Highway Drive Assist, SiriusXM satellite radio and an in-car intercom system.

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade will arrive at U.S. dealerships later this month, but there’s no word on pricing at this point.