The 2024 Hyundai Palisade has officially launched today, continuing its reputation as a bestseller that sets the standard in the domestic large SUV market. While there are no changes to the exterior or interior design, the new special trim "LeBlanc" adds high value and competitive pricing, along with the powerful top-spec "Black Edition" trim.
The LeBlanc trim incorporates the most popular options favored by customers as standard features, and it introduces a new interior color called Cool Gray, enhancing the luxurious atmosphere inside the vehicle.
The options included in the LeBlanc trim feature a smart power tailgate, 20-inch wheels, Michelin tires, a 12.3-inch large cluster, power seats in the front row, natural leather seats, wireless smartphone charging, blind-spot collision warning/prevention, a surround view monitor, and a blind-spot monitor.
The starting price for the 2024 Palisade LeBlanc trim is 4,168,000 won (approximately $3,100 USD). While you could drive it as is, adding a few more preferred options would still keep the price in the mid-$30,000 range, making it quite competitive.
The luxurious leather seats and interior ambiance usually associated with the higher-end trims, priced around 5 million won ($3,700 USD), can now be experienced in the LeBlanc with the new Cool Gray color. This offers an incredible value.
Hyundai strategically set the pricing of the Palisade to dominate the domestic large SUV market, making the introduction of the new LeBlanc trim excellent news for potential buyers considering the Palisade.
For reference, the 2024 Palisade enhances its appeal by adding safety and convenience features across different trims. The entry-level Exclusive trim now includes options like second-row safety power windows, auto defogging, rain sensors, and UV-blocking glass. The popular Prestige trim features standard items such as quilted Nappa leather seats, driver’s ergo motion seats, first-row relaxation comfort seats, second-row manual door curtains, and suede interior materials.
Additionally, the 2024 Palisade introduces a new top-of-the-line option: the Calligraphy Black Edition. This edition gives the vehicle a completely transformed look that feels almost like a full model change.
The front radiator grille, skid plate, bumper garnish, lower door garnish, and emblem all feature a "black chrome" finish, creating a strikingly bold appearance for the Black Edition.
The wheels also match this bold theme. As a result, the Black Edition boasts a much heavier and more commanding exterior presence compared to the standard Palisade. Remarkably, selecting the all-black color option incurs no additional cost over the existing Calligraphy starting price, which is a welcome feature.
With the full model change potentially arriving next year, the 2024 Palisade stands out as a highly competitive offering. While the striking exterior design of the Calligraphy Black Edition is impressive, the LeBlanc trim's affordability and comprehensive convenience options make it an attractive family vehicle for those with four or more members, expected to be popular in the mid-$30,000 range.
