The writing's on the wall! 2024 Hyundai Palisade adds high-end Calligraphy variants to Mazda CX-90-rivalling range

Hyundai has introduced changes to its Palisade large SUV line-up for 2024, with the high-spec Highlander grade replaced by the Calligraphy, and a new Calligraphy Black Ink flagship rolling out.

The model reshuffle also comes with slight price rises of up to $1530.

Kicking off the line-up as before is the Elite, offered with either a 3.8-litre petrol V6 or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel now priced at $66,800 (+$900) and $70,800 (+$900) respectively.

As stated before, the Calligraphy supersedes the Highlander, and is positioned at $75,900 for the petrol and $79,900 for the diesel, representing a $935 and $1530 jump over their outgoing equivalents.

The new Calligraphy Black Ink grades then come in as the new top-spec variants, priced at $76,900 and $80,900 but differentiating itself with unique styling touches.

Somewhat justifying the increase to pricing is a longer list of standard equipment, namely deluxe alloy scuff plates, a melange knit headliner that extends to the interior pillars, acoustic front windows, power-adjustable front passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, boot carpet mat and a wood-look dashboard insert.

As stated before, the Calligraphy supersedes the Highlander, and is positioned at $75,900 for the petrol and $79,900 for the diesel.

This is on top of the Elite's carryover features, with highlights including a 12-speaker sound system, push-button start, powered tailgate, glass sunroof, wireless smartphone charger, frameless rearview mirror, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and LED exterior lighting.

For safety, the 2024 Palisade is fitted with forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, driver attention alert, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, seven airbags, and a tyre pressure monitor.

New to the Calligraphy grade over the outgoing Elite is a water-repellent front door glass, acoustic insulated rear door glass and touch controls for the climate system.

The Calligraphy also boasts a 10.0-inch head-up display, heated and cooled first and second row seats.

The Calligraphy also boasts a 10.0-inch head-up display, heated and cooled first and second row seats, blind-spot monitor, a surround-view monitor, seat memory function, suede headliner, rear window sunshades, and Nappa leather seat trim.

Finally, as the name implies, the Calligraphy Black Ink scores dark-tinted exterior highlights (found on the grille, bumper garnish, skid plates and badging, blacked-out roof rails and 20-inch wheels, and dark-coloured interior for the $1000 premium over the Calligraphy.

As before, the 3.8-litre petrol V6 produces 217kW/355Nm and the 2.2-litre diesel makes 147kW/440Nm, with the former sending drive to the front wheels and the latter to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Hyundai Palisade pricing before on-road costs