Verdict
The Palisade has a 81% bigger boot, the Tank 500 is 18% more powerful, while the Tank 500 is about 11% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | RM368,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp✓ | 197 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | 8-speed Automatic with E-Shift |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 170 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,030 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Full Size 20" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Powered for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Rear Seat Reminder, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, Heating and Ventilation, 8-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row with Heating and One-touch Fold, 60:40 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front Tilt and Slide, Rear Fixed |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 2nd Row, 4 3rd Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Manual 2nd Row Sun Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Hill Descent Control |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 50,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.