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What’s New for 2023?
A facelift for the 2023 model year to gives the Palisade a more squared-off appearance. The new look is enhanced by updated wheel designs and the cabin has received some new features. The Palisade’s instrument panel has a higher-resolution 12.0-inch infotainment display, a redesigned steering wheel, and updated upholstery options. New features include a Wi-Fi hotspot, heated third row seats, and a massaging driver’s seat. A rugged-looking XRT model joins the lineup and comes with 20-inch wheels, blacked-out exterior trim, and other design flourishes. The Palisade’s biggest competitor has always been the mechanically similar Kia Telluride, but that model is also due for a refresh this year, which means the rivalry is sure to continue.
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2020-22 models
Tested vehicle: 2020 Kia Telluride LX 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to both the Kia Telluride (tested) and the structurally similar Hyundai Palisade.
Overall evaluation G Curb weight 4,243 lbs Peak force 19,634 lbs Strength-to-weight ratio 4.63
How the roof strength test is conducted
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On top of the standard safety equipment, nearly every advanced safety system can be added on higher trim levels. For more information about the Palisade’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Standard adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode
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These features have been either verified by NHTSA or reported by the vehicle manufacturers as meeting NHTSA’s performance criteria.
How did the 2022 Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade do on the updated side crash test?
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For the new IIHS test (referred to as side: updated test), the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade received an overall score of “marginal.” From best to worst, the IIHS grading scale goes: good, acceptable, marginal, and poor. Similarly, the structure and safety cage scores for both midsize SUVs were also “marginal.”
| IIHS Test Name | Score |
| Overall evaluation | Marginal |
| Structure and safety cage | Marginal |
| Driver injury measures: Head/neck | Good |
| Driver injury measures: Torso | Good |
| Driver injury measures: Pelvis | Poor |
| Driver head protection | Good |
| Rear passenger injury measures: Head/neck | Good |
| Rear passenger injury measures: Torso | Acceptable |
| Rear passenger injury measures: Pelvis | Good |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good |
Most of the other tests performed for the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade SUV received scores of “good.” Similarly, other tests such as the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and roof strength received good scores. Both SUVs also qualified for the IIHS Top Safety Pick award.
Child seat anchors
Applies to 2020-22 models
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Vehicle trim | Limited |
| Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 3 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Vehicle trim | Limited |
| Seat type | leather |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
| thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
| lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| shared lower achors symbol | Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position 1 Tether anchor easy-to-find location no other hardware could be confused for anchor Lower anchors too deep in seat not too much force needed to attach easy to maneuver around anchors 3 Tether anchor easy-to-find location no other hardware could be confused for anchor Lower anchors too deep in seat not too much force needed to attach easy to maneuver around anchors 5 Tether anchor easy-to-find location no other hardware could be confused for anchor Lower anchors none available 6 Tether anchor easy-to-find location no other hardware could be confused for anchor Lower anchors not too deep in seat not too much force needed to attach difficult to maneuver around anchors
Technical measurements for this test Seat position 21 3 Lower anchor A Open access rated No Depth (cm) 2-4 Force (lbs) 16 Clearance angle (degrees) 78 Lower anchor B Open access rated No Depth (cm) 2-4 Force (lbs) 20 Clearance angle (degrees) 75 Tether anchor Location Middle seatback Confusing hardware present Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor Yes Seat position 23 1 Lower anchor A Open access rated No Depth (cm) 2-4 Force (lbs) 22 Clearance angle (degrees) 72 Lower anchor B Open access rated No Depth (cm) 2-4 Force (lbs) 16 Clearance angle (degrees) 72 Tether anchor Location Middle seatback Confusing hardware present Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor Yes Seat position 31 6 Lower anchor A Open access rated Yes Depth Visible Force (lbs) Clearance angle (degrees) 53 Lower anchor B Open access rated Yes Depth Visible Force (lbs) Clearance angle (degrees) 52 Tether anchor Location Middle seatback Confusing hardware present Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor Yes Seat position 32 5 Lower anchor A No lower latch for this seat position Lower anchor B No lower latch for this seat position Tether anchor Location Middle seatback Confusing hardware present Yes Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor Yes
How child seat anchors are evaluated