2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$32,675 |
Listings1 | Listings80 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reviews Summary | |
2021 Hyundai Palisade Reviews SummaryCritically acclaimed and selling well, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade enters its sophomore year with more standard equipment, expanded infotainment capabilities, and a new luxury-themed trim level. The 2021 Palisade lineup includes Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and the new Ultimate Calligraphy trim, with pricing ranging from an MSRP of $41,399 to $54,899 Canadian—not including a destination charge of $1,925. For this review, we evaluated a Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy, which is priced at the top end of that spectrum. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space18.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight4127 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height68.9 in |
Length227.0 in | Length196.1 in |
Width81.1 in | Width77.8 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1605 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $32,675 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Critically acclaimed and selling well, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade enters its sophomore year with more standard equipment, expanded infotainment capabilities, and a new luxury-themed trim level. The 2021 Palisade lineup includes Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and the new Ultimate Calligraphy trim, with pricing ranging from an MSRP of $41,399 to $54,899 Canadian—not including a destination charge of $1,925. For this review, we evaluated a Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy, which is priced at the top end of that spectrum. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 18.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 4127 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 196.1 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 77.8 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1605 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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