2021 Palisade Calligraphy AWD

CARFAX CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD is the flagship version of Hyundais three-row SUV, built for someone who wants family space without giving up luxury. Finished in Hyper White over Black, this Calligraphy brings Nappa leather, heated and ventilated first- and second-row seating, a Head-Up Display, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Harman Kardon Premium Audio, Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor and HTRAC AWD. Original MSRP was $50,215.

CALLIGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS

The Calligraphy trim adds the features that separate this Palisade from the rest of the lineup: 20-inch Calligraphy-exclusive alloy wheels, unique grille and exterior trim, premium Nappa leather, premium headliner, quilted interior detailing, ambient lighting, Head-Up Display, full digital gauges, premium audio and advanced camera technology.

$300 HYPER WHITE PREMIUM PAINT Premium factory exterior finish that gives the Palisade a clean, upscale look.

Power comes from Hyundais 3.8L GDI V6 producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive. Drive Mode Select includes Snow Mode and AWD Lock, while the V6 delivers smooth, confident power for highway driving and a full cabin. EPA estimates are 19 MPG city / 24 MPG highway / 21 MPG combined.

Inside, the Calligraphy is designed around comfort for all three rows. You get heated and ventilated front seats, heated and ventilated second-row captains chairs, a heated steering wheel, driver memory, power front seating, rear side-window sunshades and three-row climate control. The Hands-Free Smart Liftgate and power-folding third row make family and cargo duty easier.

Technology includes a 10.25-inch Navigation touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Head-Up Display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging, Hyundai Bluelink Connected Services, Driver Talk and Harman Kardon Premium Audio.

ADVANCED SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist • Blind-Spot View Monitor • Driver Attention Warning • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist • Highway Driving Assist • Lane Following Assist • Lane Keeping Assist • Parking Distance Warning Forward & Reverse • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist • Rearview Camera • Safe Exit Assist • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go • Surround View Monitor

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, with Good ratings across its major crashworthiness evaluations and Superior ratings for standard vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime pedestrian front-crash prevention. The original window sticker also shows a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA. Car and Driver rated the 2021 Palisade 9.5/10 and named it an Editors Choice.

NICOS TAKE

This is the Palisade Id buy if you need a real three-row family SUV but still want it to feel special every time you drive it. The 291-horsepower V6 is smooth, HTRAC AWD adds confidence, and the Calligraphy cabin gives first- and second-row passengers genuine luxury instead of making comfort a driver-only feature.

The Head-Up Display, full digital cluster, Harman Kardon audio, surround-view cameras, ventilated second-row seats and premium interior materials are the features that make this trim worth owning. Add the no-accident CARFAX Certified history, Hyper White finish and $50,215 original MSRP, and this is a flagship family SUV with the comfort, technology and road manners to make daily driving and long trips equally easy.