2022 Genesis GV80 vs Hyundai Palisade Highland Park

Since they’re closely related corporate cousins, you might expect the 2022 Genesis GV80 and Hyundai Palisade to be strikingly similar. If that’s the case, you’re in for a very big surprise. The new midsize luxury SUV from Genesis is packed with features you won’t find on the Palisade. On the other hand, though, the Palisade has its own attractions. Read on for all the info you need to choose the best midsize SUV for your needs.

Most Attractive Price: 2022 Hyundai Palisade

Whereas Hyundai has developed a reputation for producing quality vehicles available at very affordable rates, the Palisade represents something new for the automaker. It’s the first Hyundai designed to compete head-on with vehicles like the Ford Explorer, price point and all.

And the Palisade has been very successful, giving shoppers everything they want in a midsize crossover SUV, from hefty towing capabilities to family-friendly comfort. And, while it’s not priced like the Santa Fe, it is thriftier than the luxurious GV80, with an estimated starting price in the low $30,000 range.

Genesis hasn’t announced the MSRP for the upcoming 2022 GV80, either, but we expect it to start just under $50,000. Compared to the Palisade, that may seem high. But, compared to luxury competitors, you’re getting much more for your money.

High-End Luxury: 2022 Genesis GV80

The 2022 Genesis GV80 is inescapably luxurious. Every model comes standard with heated front seats and a power liftgate, features that are available for the Palisade at an extra cost. The GV80 also offers creature comforts you won’t find on the Palisade, such as high-end Nappa leather upholstery and two rows of heated and ventilated seats.

Modern Infotainment: 2022 Genesis GV80

Once again, the Genesis GV80 leads the way. Every trim level comes with the same 14.5-inch infotainment touch screen, which sits atop the dash, making it easy to view the standard navigation technology. And this midsize luxury SUV also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity for worry-free access to apps. Available features, like the 12.3-inch 3D digital gauge cluster and 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio system, make your tech experience even more luxurious.

The Hyundai Palisade doesn’t offer quite as many high-tech luxuries. But it does come standard with a helpful infotainment system, including an 8-inch touch screen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technology. You can’t add a 3D gauge cluster or a 21-speaker sound system, but you can upgrade your listening experience with the available 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

Maximum Safety: 2022 Genesis GV80

Both the 2022 Hyundai Palisade and the Genesis GV80 come standard with safety aids designed to help you avoid unseemly incidents. But the GV80 comes with a wider range of driver safety aids, including the first-ever adaptive cruise control system with machine learning to cater to your driving style. 

The GV80 also includes Safe Exit Assist, technology that warns you when it’s not safe to open the vehicle doors. And the Driver Attention Warning system keeps an eye on you, the driver, to make sure you’re as focused on the road as you should be.

Features that come standard on both SUVs include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist, and rear parking sensors.

End Tally

Genesis might be a spinoff of Hyundai, but the 2022 Genesis GV80 is unlike anything Hyundai has ever created. Choose the new Genesis luxury SUV for its all-encompassing tech and safety features, rich interior style, and eye-catching exterior.