The Korean-spec Hyundai Palisade gains model year updates. It is available in a taller and more luxurious High Roof variant. Local lineup also gains stealthy Black Ink and rugged XRT trims. Hyundai has launched a few model year updates for the Palisade in South Korea, expanding the flagship SUV lineup and improving the standard equipment. The headline act is the introduction of the new High Roof variant, serving as the most spacious and luxurious member of the range. The new model takes a clear cue from the Kia Carnival minivan which is also available in High Roof configuration. By extending the roofline upward by 240 mm (9.4 inches), Hyundai has created a much roomier interior while maintaining an overall height of 2,005 mm (78.9 inches), ensuring it can still clear standard underground parking structures. More: Hyundai’s One-Off Palisade Isn’t For Sale, And That’s A Shame The Palisade High Roof is visually distinguished by the body-colored roof extension with aluminum-style inserts. It also gets black window surrounds and rides on 21-inch alloy wheels. The flagship trim comes standard with the Preview Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) that’s using the front camera and navigation to scan the road ahead and automatically adjust the shock absorbers. Hyundai Palisade High Roof Inside, the High Roof shines with loads of headroom making it feel like a VIP shuttle bus or a private jet for the road. The custom roof structure has pop-up LED reading lights, climate vents, a climate control panel, a standard 21.4-inch display, and a Starry Sky ambient ceiling adding subtle Rolls-Royce flair. More: Kia’s Carnival Grows 11 Inches Taller In Korea Furthermore, the optional VIP Package 2 adds a second-row multi-console with dual wireless smartphone charging pads, an integrated air purifier, UV-C sterilization function, temperature-controlled cup holders, and VIP plush floor mats. The rest of the interior is carried over from the standard Palisade, with seven or nine seats arranged in three rows. Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink For 2027, the Korean-spec Palisade also gains the previously unavailable dark-themed Black Ink trim and the adventurous XRT grade. More: Hyundai’s Radical New Tucson Makes The RAV4 Look Half-Asleep As with the US-spec equivalent, the Palisade Black Ink is based on the Calligraphy, adding stealthy black accents, emblems, and 21-inch alloy wheels. However, the Korean version comes standard with the Preview Electronically Controlled Suspension and second-row massaging seats. Meanwhile, the XRT is a styling package and doesn’t get the lifted suspension, eLSD, all-terrain tires, and trick electronics of the US-spec XRT Pro. Still, it adds a unique front grille, extra cladding, roof rails, 20-inch wheels, a 14-speaker Bose audio system and second-row ventilated seats. Hyundai Palisade XRT The 2027 model year also brings a few enhancements on the equipment of the entry-level Palisade Exclusive. The SUV comes standard with the panoramic curved display and a more sophisticated ADAS suite. The powertrain lineup remains unchanged with gasoline and self-charging hybrid options. The turbo 2.5-liter engine produces 277 hp (207 kW / 281 PS) and is mated to an eight-speed automatic, while the hybrid is good for 329 hp (245 kW / 334 PS) and is coupled to a six-speed automatic. Both setups are available in FWD and AWD configurations. More: Hyundai’s Ioniq V Looks Like A Lambo, Is As Big As A Camry, And Costs Less Than America’s Cheapest New Car In South Korea, the updated Hyundai Palisade is priced from ₩44.78 million ($32,300) for the entry-level Exclusive nine-seater with the gasoline engine. The XRT starts at ₩52.11 million ($37,700) and the Black Ink at ₩57.67 million ($41,700). The most expensive member of the lineup is the Palisade High Roof Hybrid with a seven-seater cabin priced at ₩81.59 million ($59,000).
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