2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Hyundai Palisade | SUV Comparison | Driving.ca

Well, we¬hing if not persistent. Back when we set up our comparison test of the Hyundai Palisade and the Acura MDX, we mentioned that there was another head-to-head that we truly wanted to see. And just like that, here it is: the Palisade is back for one more round, pitted against one of the longest-running SUV nameplates in the industry, the sixth-generation 2020 Ford Explorer. For this one, we welcome back the Palisade&top Ultimate trim with its naturally aspirated 3.8-litre V6 making 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm -- it&the same equipment as our long-term tester right down to the colour, but this is a different unit -- and found an equivalent Ford Explorer to pair it up with. The top-trim Explorer Platinum comes with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, which is good for a fair bit more power than the Palisade musters at 365 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque that peaks at 3,500 rpm. However, it&also good for a bigger hit to the bank account, priced at $66,849 plus an $1,850 destination fee, as opposed to the Palisade&$53,999 plus $1,905. That leaves the Explorer with a fair bit more ground to make up than its power advantage might give it. Follow Driving!