Our article compares two mid-size SUV offerings that both offer three-row seating and accommodation for up to eight passengers.
One a truly bred American brand and the other from South Korea, both these SUVs compete for the same shoppers' money who may be scouting for a family vehicle that can handle not just the daily work and shopping routine but also be able to whisk the family away in comfort when holiday time comes around.
Read on as we take a closer look at 2024 Hyundai Palisade vs. Chevrolet Traverse to see what these two modern SUV vehicles have to offer.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
In the automotive world, the Hyundai Palisade is a relatively new model, having only debuted in 2019. With such a young pedigree, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade is available with a few minor changes after a recent refresh seen for the 2023 model year.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet's Traverse family-size SUV has always been accepted as a good choice for, excuse the pun, traversing suburban blacktops rather than tackling any off-road trails. Now in its next generation, the 2024 Traverse remains a three-row crossover that has been updated with an emphasis on all-around capability.
For 2024, the Traverse lineup has been beefed up with more rugged looks, and a new off-road-oriented trim level has been added.
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Hyundai Palisade vs. Chevrolet Traverse Interior
Both SUV's fit about the same number of people and so comparisons are down to the features that best catch buyers attention.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade offers an upscale interior with plentiful standard features regardless of trim level.
SE and SEL trims accommodate eight passengers, with Limited and up trims offering second-row captain's chairs that drop passenger capacity to seven. Features such as dual automatic temperature control with second - and third-row automatic HVAC controls, plus a rear window defroster, are standard.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
The Traverse is nicely set up for hauling passengers and cargo thanks to its massive interior. A classy cabin featuring a huge 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment display as standard, plus several large storage bins, including one on the center console ahead of two large cup holders.
Palisade vs. Traverse Exterior
The Chevrolet Traverse is much wider and slightly longer than the Hyundai Palisade, so for those who subscribe to the bigger is better philosophy, then the Chevy is clearly the one for you. However, there are those who don't read too much into size and base their decisions on refinement and features.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade's big squared-off front grille features Hyundai's now familiar aesthetic black chrome finish on the rectangular grid-like inserts. Front-end treatment extends to LED headlights with LED accents and LED daytime running lights.
Heated, body-colored exterior mirrors, which are also auto-dimming with LED turn-signal indicators, are standard on all trims, with handy door handles welcoming lights on upper trims and a gloss black shark fin roof antenna at the rear.
Alloy wheels from 18 inches to 20 inches are standard across the trims.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2024 Traverse's new rugged looks extend to LED headlights, molded splash guards, rocker moldings, and black wheel moldings. Depending on the trim option, alloy wheels range from 18 inches to 22 inches.
Hyundai Palisade vs. Chevrolet Traverse Performance
Family SUVs are tasked with hauling a full load of passengers and luggage and are asked to tow a trailer occasionally. This requires some decent power.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade lineup is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 making 291 horsepower @ 6,100 rpm and 262-pound feet of torque @ 5,200 rpm mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC, shift-by-wire and Drive Mode Select functions.
Power is sent to the front wheels as standard, with an all-wheel drive system optional.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
All 2024 Traverse trims are fitted with the same 315-hp 2.5-liter turbo-boosted four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. AWD is standard across the range.
Palisade vs. Traverse Fuel Efficiency
Making power costs dollars; however, owners of both these SUVs should not be badly punished at the gas station pumps.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
EPA estimates for the front-wheel-drive Palisade fuel economy rating are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway and 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for AWD-fitted trims.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
At the time of writing, the EPA had not released any fuel economy figures for the 2024 model.
Traverse vs. Palisade Safety and Technology
Keeping your family and yourself safe is always a priority and both models feature modern high-tech safety and driver assistance equipment.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
Standard 4-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system, drive mode select, electronic stability control with the traction control system, plus brake assist all help make the Palisade that much safer.
A full suite of airbags of six airbags for driver and passenger in front and mid-level, side curtain airbags for driver and passenger, plus front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters all work together to keep passenger safe:
Driver assistance features include Hyundai SmartSense as standard, including applications such as Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist, and more.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet provides a standard host of safety and driver-assistance features, including eight airbags, forward collision alerts, enhanced automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and bicyclist detection systems, and automatic high-beam headlamps.
Pricing and Value
Let's take a look at Hyundai Palisade vs. Chevy Traverse pricing. Always a deal breaker, budgets dictate your purchase, and both models offer a decent lineup of trim levels to suit different budgets.
2024 Hyundai Palisade
With six trims available for 2024, the Hyundai Palisade lineup starts at $36,650 MSRP ending up at the range-topping Calligraphy Night trim at a starting $53,850 MSRP with top luxury features such as dark premium leather seating, 20-inch Calligraphy Night Edition exclusive alloy wheels and Hyundai's HTRAC all-wheel drive system.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2024 Chevy Traverse offers four trim levels starting at $39,495 with the top-of-range RS trim costing $57,595 that offers such items as 22-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof and a Bose premium audio system.
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Choosing the Right Model For You
Buyers need to carefully consider their options, compare vehicle features for features, trim level by trim level, and arrive at a purchase decision on what vehicle best suits both their budget and priorities.
Buyers will do well to not forget about the all important standard warranties attached to the vehicles on their shopping list of which Hyundai leads the industry.
Get Your Hyundai Palisade at Granite Hyundai
Visit the team at Granite Hyundai to discover more about the 2024 Hyundai Palisade range.
Book a test drive and allow us to get you behind the wheel of this refined family SUV.
