New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander

New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander

The all-new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row, upscale SUV from the Hyundai lineup. This full-size SUV comes with the optional AWD system, up to 291 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 26 highway mpg. When compared to the 2021 Toyota Highlander, the two SUVs have similar performance specs—including a V6 engine and towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs—but the new Hyundai Palisade does a bit more with its interior, adding quilted leather seating and door surfaces and other luxury elements, and has an exterior look that will, well, never go out of style.

Every Hyundai driver near Orlando, FL, will have the opportunity to feel more confident and on top of the world with the new 2021 Hyundai Palisade. You can’t control your circumstances, but you can control the SUV you drive. Choose the 2021 Hyundai Palisade when you visit Headquarter Hyundai of Sanford, FL.

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New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander

  • Performance
    New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander Performance

    The all-new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is an upscale SUV with a high-powered performance, thanks to its advanced 3.8L GDI V6 engine that produces up to 291 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 19 city and 26 highway mpg. The new Toyota Highlander comes equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine and has an EPA-estimated 21 city and 29 highway, but both models ultimately produce a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs.

    With a payload capacity of up to 1,650 lbs, as well as additional performance specs like trailer sway control and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, the new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is more capable and prepared to give you the performance you need as a Hyundai driver near Orlando, FL.

      2021 Hyundai Palisade:

    • EPA-estimated 19 city and 26 highway mpg
    • 291-hp 3.8L GDI V6 engine
    • HTRAC All-Wheel Drive
    • Heavy-duty transmission oil cooler
    • Trailer sway control
    • Towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs
    • Payload of up to 1,650 lbs

      2021 Toyota Highlander:

    • EPA-estimated 21 city and 29 highway mpg
    • 295 horsepower
    • Drive modes, including Normal, ECO, Sport, EV Mode and Trail Mode
    • Towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs
    • Payload ranging from 1,485 to 1,685 lbs
    • 3.5L V6 engine
  • Technology
    New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander Technology Features

    The all-new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is an intelligent luxury SUV. While the 2021 Toyota Highlander offers the JBL® audio system with 11 speakers, the new Hyundai Palisade boasts the 630-watt Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 12 speakers and QuantumLogic® Surround with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology.

    The 2021 Hyundai Palisade also offers smart technologies like the available Driver Talk in-car intercom which allows the driver to speak directly to the 2nd- and 3rd-row passengers via the Palisade’s audio system. Hyundai drivers near Orlando, FL, can also utilize the available 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster and hi-res 10.25-inch touchscreen, two screens which allow you to easily control your experience from the driver’s seat.

      2021 Hyundai Palisade:

    • Driver Talk in-car intercom
    • 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster
    • Hi-res 10.25-inch touchscreen
    • Wireless device charging
    • 2nd-row and available 3rd-row USB ports
    • 630-watt Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 12 speakers
    • Heads-Up Display
    • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility

      2021 Toyota Highlander:

    • JBL® audio system with 11 speakers and surround sound
    • Digital rearview mirror
    • Dynamic Navigation
    • Wi-Fi connectivity
    • Five USB ports
    • Apple CarPlay® compatibility
    • Android Auto™ integration
  • Safety
    New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander Safety Features

    When it comes to safety and security, the all-new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is always prepared. This Hyundai SUV comes equipped with Hyundai SmartSense, a package that includes a host of safety and security technologies designed to ensure you get to your destination in one piece.

    Hyundai drivers near Orlando, FL, can utilize features like Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go—a system that automatically maintains a safe distance from the cars ahead of you—as well as Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist and many more. While the 2021 Toyota Highlander offers some similar standard and available features, such as Blind Spot Monitor, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade always makes safety a necessity with features like Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert, Safe Exit Assist and Driver Attention Warning.

      2021 Hyundai Palisade:

    • Hyundai SmartSense
    • High Beam Assist
    • Driver Attention Warning
    • Safe Exit Assist
    • Highway Driving Assist
    • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
    • Rear Occupant Alert
    • Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert

      2021 Toyota Highlander:

    • Road Sign Assist
    • Automatic High Beams
    • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
    • Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
    • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
    • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
    • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Interior
    New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander Interior Features

    The all-new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row upscale SUV with seating for up to seven or eight passengers, depending on the model, as well as premium materials throughout the cabin. The Toyota Highlander also offers three-row seating and SofTex-trimmed or leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats, but with the Hyundai Palisade’s quilted leather interior door panels, quilted Nappa leather seating surfaces and versatile seating configurations, the Hyundai model offers a more comfortable, luxurious experience for everyone involved.

    Customers near Orlando, FL, can choose from different seating configurations with the Hyundai Palisade, whether it be the 8-passenger seating configuration with the 2nd-row bench or the optional 7-passenger seating with the 2nd-row captain’s chairs, and utilize an impressive maximum cargo volume of up to 86.4 cubic feet with the seat area—or up to 18 cubic feet in the trunk. Down to the last detail, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade hits the mark.

      2021 Hyundai Palisade:

    • 18 cubic feet of cargo volume; 86.4 cubic feet of cargo volume with seat area
    • Underfloor storage compartment
    • 8-passenger seating configuration with the 2nd-row bench
    • 7-passenger seating with 2nd-row captain’s chairs optional
    • Dual sunroof
    • 8-way power driver seat
    • Quilted leather interior door panels
    • Quilted Nappa leather seating surfaces

      2021 Toyota Highlander:

    • Panoramic moonroof
    • Third-row seating
    • Seating for 7 to 8 passengers
    • Heated and ventilated front seating
    • Center console
    • Qi-wireless charging
    • 12.3-inch touchscreen display
  • Exterior
    New 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander Exterior Features

    The exterior of the all-new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is as upscale as it gets. This full-size Hyundai SUV comes sporting exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels, while customers can opt for the Calligraphy model and find an exclusive grille and front bumper. Hyundai drivers near Orlando, FL, can enjoy premium lighting features as well, including rear LED accent lighting, LED Daytime Running Lights and LED headlights.

    The 2021 Toyota Highlander offers a 20-inch alloy wheels and auto-leveling LED projector-beam headlights, but the body is a bit too bulky and doesn’t exactly hit the mark. And with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade’s additional convenience features, including the roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light, premium skid plates in the front and rear and side mirrors with LED turn-signal indicators, this SUV is prepared to take you further and do it in style.

      2021 Hyundai Palisade:

    • 20-inch alloy wheels
    • LED accent lighting
    • LED Daytime Running Lights
    • LED headlights
    • Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light
    • Premium skid plates in front and rear
    • Side mirrors with LED turn-signal indicators

      2021 Toyota Highlander:

    • Mesh front grille
    • Blacked-out accents and lower side skirts
    • Twin-tip exhaust
    • Auto-leveling LED projector-beam headlights
    • Hands-free power rear liftgate with Smart Key fob
    • 20-inch alloy wheels
    • LED Daytime Running Lights
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