Hyundai is pushing the Palisade into a much more luxurious direction with the new High Roof version, a model designed to bring limousine style comfort into a large SUV body. The new variant focuses heavily on rear passenger comfort, making it especially appealing to executives and VIP customers who want more space without moving to a traditional luxury sedan.
Hyundai has raised the roof by 240 millimeters, bringing the total vehicle height to 2,005 millimeters. The extra height creates significantly more headroom and gives the rear cabin a more open and lounge like atmosphere.
The model also comes with exclusive 21 inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires. An electronically controlled suspension system is fitted as standard and can anticipate road conditions before adjusting the damping to improve ride comfort.
The second row is the main focus of the High Roof package. A large 21.4 inch roof mounted display gives rear passengers their own entertainment setup, while ambient lighting and a starry headliner create a more premium atmosphere.
The available VIP Package 2 adds a dedicated rear center console with two wireless chargers, cupholders with heating and cooling functions, and an integrated air purifier.
Hyundai also adds a UV C sterilization system designed to reduce bacteria and viruses inside the cabin.
The combination of extra vertical space, dedicated rear technology and comfort focused suspension changes the character of the Palisade significantly.
Instead of simply offering a larger family SUV, Hyundai has created a version centered around passengers in the second row. Features such as the roof mounted display, lounge focused lighting and dedicated climate related amenities make it feel closer to an executive transport vehicle.
The result is a more private and relaxed rear cabin that targets buyers who value comfort as much as practicality.
The Palisade High Roof launches in South Korea with a starting price of 72,440,000 won, equivalent to around 52,300 dollars.
That makes it around 62 percent more expensive than the entry level Palisade, which starts at 44,780,000 won, or roughly 32,300 dollars.
For now, Hyundai is targeting the South Korean market, and availability in other regions has not been confirmed. Even so, the High Roof version shows how Hyundai is expanding the Palisade beyond the traditional family SUV formula and into a more exclusive luxury space.
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