Hyundai Palisade I (LX2)
Hyundai's flagship 3-row crossover debut delivering palatial cabin room, standard SmartSense safety technology, available HTRAC all-wheel drive, and silky-smooth Lambda II V6 power across SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy grades.
Generation Quick Facts: The Hyundai Palisade I (LX2) was manufactured from 2020 – 2022 (2020, 2021, 2022 model years) as a suv. Across 2 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 291 to 291 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 22.0 MPG combined (3.8L V6 FWD).
Power range
291 hp
Quickest 0–100
6.8 s
Best combined
22 MPG
Length
4.98 m
01Decision support
Which Palisade I (LX2) suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
3.8L V6 FWD
22.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 5% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest Palisade I (LX2).
Performance · quickest
3.8L V6 FWD
0–100 km/h in 6.8s · 291 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
022 powertrains (2 petrol)
Full specifications
| Specification | 3.8L V6 AWD (HTRAC)Petrol | 3.8L V6 FWDPetrol |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine code | Lambda II G6DN | Lambda II G6DN |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3.8L (3,778 cc) | 3.8L (3,778 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
| Power & Performance | ||
| Power | 291 hp / 217 kW | 291 hp / 217 kW |
| Torque | 355 Nm / 262 lb-ft | 355 Nm / 262 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||
| City | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100km) | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100km) |
| Highway | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100km) | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100km) |
| Combined | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100km) | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Battery | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | — | — |
| Weight & Body | ||
| Curb weight | 2,020 kg (4,453 lbs) | 1,920 kg (4,233 lbs) |
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Model years | 2020-2022 | 2020-2022 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Width
1,975 mm
77.8 in
Height
1,750 mm
68.9 in
Wheelbase
2,900 mm
114.2 in
Curb weight spans 1,920–2,020 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Palisade I (LX2): questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Hyundai Palisade I (LX2)?
The Hyundai Palisade I (LX2) lineup offers 2 petrol: 3.8L V6 AWD (HTRAC) (291 hp), 3.8L V6 FWD (291 hp).
How quick is the Hyundai Palisade I (LX2) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the 3.8L V6 FWD, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8s, reaching a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) with the 3.8L V6 AWD (HTRAC).
What is the most fuel-efficient Hyundai Palisade I (LX2) trim?
The 3.8L V6 FWD delivers the highest fuel economy at 22.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 2 powertrains, fuel economy spans 21–22 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Hyundai Palisade I (LX2)?
The Hyundai Palisade I (LX2) was produced from 2020 – 2022, spanning the following model years: 2020, 2021, 2022.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Hyundai Palisade I (LX2)?
4980 mm long, 1975 mm wide, 1750 mm tall on a 2900 mm wheelbase (196.1 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Hyundai PalisadeCertification data, 2020–2022
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2020 Hyundai Palisade, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Hyundai official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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