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2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited: All that's missing is a Genesis badge

This three-row SUV's avant-garde styling may be an acquired taste, but everything else will win you over.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
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The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is the Korean automaker's biggest ever SUV.

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This new model is designed to compete against the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer and Subaru Ascent.

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It's also got a corporate cousin, the equally all-new 2020 Kia Telluride.

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This is the top-shelf Limited all-wheel-drive model, which starts at $46,400 plus delivery, but base models carry $31,550 (plus destination fee).

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The Palisade's design won't be for everyone, particularly this bold front end, with its oversized grille and split-element "crocodile-eye" headlights.

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The Palisade's rear end is its most traditional aspect.

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It's hard to tell from this dark color scheme, but the Limited spec is seriously upscale inside.

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Controls are intuitive and feel high quality.

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Limited models feature rich, quilted Nappa leather.

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There's good room in all three rows, but the front seats are still the best in the house

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The second row sits slightly higher than the front row for better forward visibility. 

Heated and cooled seats are even available back here.

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Third-row access is decent, and even the way-backs get USB ports, cupholders and air vents.

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You won't mistake this mug when it's bearing down on your rearview mirror.

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There's that grille again.

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Limited models feature massive 20-inch wheels. Fortunately, despite low-profile tires, the ride quality is good.

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