Hyundai Palisade launched in Pakistan: Price revealed

Hyundai has positioned the Palisade SUV in direct competition with GWM Tank 500 HEV
An undated image of Hyundai Palisade. — Hyundai
An undated image of Hyundai Palisade. — Hyundai

Hyundai on Monday launched its most awaited flagship SUV, Palisade, in Pakistan to direct compete with the GWM Tank 500 HEV, which is currently priced at Rs2.05 crore. 

The company, during the launch event, said the locally assembled Palisade comes with a 2.5-litre Turbo Hybrid setup producing 329 horsepower and 460 Nm of torque, which places it firmly in the “big SUV with serious shove” category.

The flagship Palisade SUV is available in two variants, including: 

  • Palisade Smart (lower-trim)
  • Palisade Calligraphy (top-trim)

Hyundai Palisade price in Pakistan

The Palisade Smart (lower-trim) — comes with eight seater capacity  — is priced at Rs20,999,000 (2.1 Crore), and Pakistanis can easily book their SUV with payment of Rs3,000,000 (30 Lakhs), while the Palisade Calligraphy (top-trim) — comes with seven seater capacity — costs Rs22,999,000 (2.3 Crore), and citizens can book the flagship SUV with payment of Rs3,300,000 (33 Lakhs).

Palisade specs

Palisade SUV comes with some key features, which include:

  • Premium Nappa leather upholstery
  • 14-speaker Bose audio system
  • Power-adjustable seats across all three rows
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Soundproof glass for a quieter cabin
  • 21-inch alloys (notable because these are often optional internationally)
  • Dual panoramic sunroof spanning from the first to third row
  • Self-damping suspension that adjusts based on load

Pakistan is the first country outside South Korea to locally assemble the Palisade SUV, which is a major milestone for country's automotive industry.