2021 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2021 Honda Pilot: The New Kid on the Block Strikes an Impression

The Palisade is here if you need the ultimate in mid-size SUV room along with modern styling and technology. Designed to carry up to eight passengers, the Palisade provides quiet comfort and convenience that is difficult to find among modern SUVs. Four models complete the lineup for 2021.

There are several known competitors in the Palisade's segment. Here, we compare it to the 2021 Honda Pilot and demonstrate why the Palisade is gaining popularity.

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has the right powertrain

Each Palisade features a 3.8-litre, naturally aspirated V6 that produces a generous 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The edges out the Honda Pilot's similar powertrain by 11 horsepower. 

If you are looking for fuel efficiency and prefer front-wheel drive, you are in luck. The Palisade features the Essential model with both, achieving a fuel consumption rating of 11.9/8.8 L/100 km (city/highway). This is a best rating among any model in this comparison. The Pilot does not offer FWD on any of its models, and the Palisade offers AWD on the Essential and all other trims. 

Each AWD Palisade also features a slightly better city fuel economy of 12.3 L/100 km. 

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is family friendly

The Hyundai Palisade is also an IIHS 2021 Top Safety Pick +. That means it hits the highest available marks in crash avoidance and mitigation, crashworthiness, and more. The Palisade's vehicle-to-vehicle crash avoidance systems rank higher than the Pilot's, including results from the small overlap front passenger-side crash test. The Palisade also features more standard driver assistance technologies across its lineup than the Pilot. 

If you need passenger space for longer trips, the Palisade knows that driver and passenger comfort are important. Front / second row leg room add up to 1,052 mm / 1,077 mm, but in the Pilot they reduce to 1,040 mm / 976 mm. Hip room also differs greatly between the two vehicles. The Palisade features 1,476 mm / 1,466 mm of front / second row hip room. These also reduce in the Pilot to 1,501 mm / 1,456 mm. 

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