We certain hope you want your Hyundais boxy, as a result of if these spy images are something to go by, the next-generation Palisade might be shedding its smooth, curvaceous exterior in favor of straight strains and an incredible huge grille. We anticipate the up to date automotive to debut later this yr or early subsequent prematurely of an on-sale date by the tip of 2025, and judging by the superior state of this prototype, Hyundai seems to be proper on schedule.
This isn’t the primary time we have seen Hyundai’s new three-row, but it surely’s the one look we have gotten with out heavy camouflage. The disguise was complete sufficient to cloak the Palisade’s broader strokes. This time round, it is carrying nothing however a vinyl wrap, revealing its (kind of) remaining form. In a phrase, it is boxy. Here is the prototype alongside a manufacturing Palisade for comparability functions:
When it was final noticed in February, we acquired a glimpse at its new inside. In contrast to the angular physique, the inside seems to be leaning within the path of the brand new Kona and Hyundai’s battery-electric choices, which embrace a much less hard-edged aesthetic. There are components hidden by the vinyl that will add some definition to the fenders. Then there’s the grille, which appears virtually comically extensive on this take a look at automotive. Hopefully the ultimate physique work will de-emphasize {that a} bit. Because it stands, that blows proper by “a bit a lot” and straight into “yikes” territory.
Hyundai seemingly will not go too aggro with the brand new Palisade; that is actually extra the Kia Teluride’s gig. It is the large Hyundai’s sportier twin, in any case. That stated, we have seen a few of Hyundai’s new SUV styling path already within the type of the 2024 Santa Fe. If that is something to go by, the look we’re seeing on the Palisade might be near manufacturing. We should not have to attend too lengthy to search out out for certain.
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