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The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?
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James Wong
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?
James Wong
It's a hefty unit with a hefty price tag, but the Hyundai Palisade is a solid choice if you look past the annoying safety tech.
Max Davies
Type | ||
TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1950 - 2999 | 2199 - 3778 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.8L, 2.2L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
180kW - 280kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 - 5500 | 3800 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm - 750Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1200 - 1600 | 1750 - 5200 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 15.5 | 13 - 16 |