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Hybrid 3-Row SUV Battle: Hyundai Palisade vs. Toyota Grand Highlander

2025-11-11 Autos & Vehicles
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If there’s one thing we didn’t love about the latest Hyundai Palisade, it was the powertrain. Now, though, Hyundai has introduced a hybrid model, boasting more power and better fuel efficiency. But how does it stack up against the excellent Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid? In this video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts the two 3-row SUVs head-to-head to find out. Hyundai Palisade: https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/palisade/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Toyota Grand Highlander: https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/grand-highlander/2025/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:37 Grand Highlander Interior, Tech, & Storage 06:39 Grand Highlander Driving Impressions 09:28 Palisade Interior, Tech, & Storage 17:21 Palisade Driving Impressions 20:22 Value & Fuel Economy 23:37 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@TheRealGSEchen 2025-11-11

great review, I chose the Palisade hybrid and I'm loving it so far!

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@Genie98997 2025-11-11

No question the Palisade HYBRID will be the version to get for added HP, quicker acceleration AND better fuel efficiency..

134 6 replies
@genggui 2025-11-14

cabin tech... same score? man I think you may need to check your eyes

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@JohnLee-db9zt 2025-11-12

You forgot to mention the built in front and rear live camera that Toyota lacks. Hyundai has better highway lane keeping assist, on screen blind spot camera, much more intuitive infotainment, etc. The tech in Hyundai has always outpaced Toyota, so I don’t know why you gave both the same score.

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@edmundscars 2025-11-11

Do you agree with us that the Palisade took the crown from the Grand Highlander? What features of these SUVs matter most to you? Let us know in the comments!

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@ayushmalpeddi2793 2025-11-12

The in cabin tech score is typo right? While the grand highlander is fine (maybe average), the Hyundai is clearly much better: HDA2 which can do auto lane changes Blind spot view cameras Massage driver seat Powered 2nd row slide and recline Powered 3rd row slide and recline Being able to power the seats from the infotainment and cargo space High wattage USB ports Built in Dash Cam UV sanitation box Cooled Rear seats Heated third row (never mentioned in the video I believe) Remote Smart Parking Self leveling rear suspension ...

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@crazy8310 2025-11-14

Hyundai Palisade so pretty omg

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@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj 2025-11-11

That's not a cup !! That's a whole day of water for the rest of the world 😆 🤣

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@sayedengine 2025-11-13

Did you know the material quality used in Palisade is better than Mercedes S class?

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@terryolay4613 2025-11-25

The Palisade wipes the floor with the Toyota

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