Midsize SUV Crossover

Video: 2023 Hyundai Palisade Road Test

In the 3-row SUV category, the Kia Telluride tends to hog all the awards. It even took home our own Best Buy trophy in its class.

That’s a little strange, though. Because the Telluride isn’t unique. It shares all its important parts with the Hyundai Palisade. The difference between the two SUVs is mostly cosmetic. Yet one twin gets all the accolades.

So the other has gotten a makeover.

Did it work? Our Mike Danger got to spend some time with the updated 2023 version of Hyundai’s biggest vehicle, even fitting his 6-foot-4-inch frame in the third row.

And what did he find up front? A quick, responsive multimedia system that limits distractions, predictable handling, and easy road manners for a big vehicle.

He even took it off-road. See how it handles in the video.