Drivers in Birmingham, AL who are searching for one of the best midsize SUVs are likely comparing the 2021 Hyundai Palisade and 2021 Toyota Highlander. These popular three-row SUVs have caught the attention of many drivers in Central Alabama by offering large cabins, comfortable accommodations, and great technology features. Which should you choose? Compare the 2021 Palisade and 2021 Highlander to find out.
One of the most important parts of an SUV of this size is the interior space it offers. While both the 2021 Palisade and 2021 Highlander have three rows, the Palisade has more interior passenger space in every single measurement. More headroom and legroom in every row? Check. Roomier seats? Check. While the Palisade is able to accommodate even adult passengers in any row thanks to its generously sized cabin, the Highlander’s quarters are quite cramped – even for children.
The palatial dimensions of the Palisade’s cabin extend to the cargo space, too, where the Palisade offers 86.4 cubic-feet of cargo space compared to the Highlander’s 84.3 cubic-feet space. However, both SUVs offer similar infotainment technology including touchscreen displays, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay®.
Though these two three-row crossovers have similar power outputs, that’s not all there is to this story. The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a 3.8-liter V6 with 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque while the 2021 Toyota Highlander has a 3.5-liter V6 with 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. However, critics and reviewers often note that the Palisade has a much more cushioned ride and more responsive steering in comparison to the Highlander, which has a stiffer ride that absorbs fewer bumps.
The 2021 Palisade comes with a number of standard driver assistance features, including rear parking sensors, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, driver drowsiness monitoring, automatic high beams, and a rear seat reminder for your most precious cargo. The features in the 2021 Highlander are similar, though you’ll need an upgrade to access the parking sensors, and no Highlander model is available with a driver drowsiness monitor.
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