2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Interior, Exterior and Drive

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is officially coming to the United States in July, confirming a rumor from last week. This variant is the new range-topper in the lineup with a position above the existing Limited grade. The automaker&announcement doesn&mention the price, but the leak from a dealer guide suggests that it starts at $48,890 (plus a $1,140 destination fee). The Palisade Calligraphy comes exclusively with the 3.8-liter V6 with 291 horsepower (216 kilowatts) and 262 pound-feet (355 newton-meters) of torque. It runs through an eight-speed automatic with all-wheel drive. The Calligraphy looks slightly different than other Palisades. There&a revised grille mesh design with triangular elements. The side mirrors gain puddle lamps. At the back, there&accent lighting and an ultra-wide LED center high-mounted brake light. It rides on trim-exclusive 20-inch wheels with a complicated, asymmetrical spoke pattern Inside, the Calligraphy has all of the features of the existing Limited trim, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation. It comes exclusively with a seven-passenger layout with two captain&chairs in the second row. This trim level adds a perforated leather steering wheel, quilted door panels, microfiber-suede headliner, and cargo sill protection plate In South Korea, Hyundai offers a version of the Palisade that&one step above the Calligraphy. The VIP model makes the second-row passengers even more...