Launched in 2018, the Hyundai Palisade (the domestic equivalent is Paristi) is a mid-to-large SUV that has undergone a mid-life facelift in 2022 with a significantly changed appearance. Recently, foreign media released spy photos of the road test of the second-generation Paristi prototype, although a large number of camouflage packages were used, but it is clear that the design of the new car is inspired by the smaller Shengda model. It is reported that the second generation of Paristi is likely to be launched next year.
A new generation of Shengda
Compared to the current model, the front face of the second-generation Paristi is more square, just like the new Shengda. It also comes with unique headlights and daytime running lights. The grille is still large, and the shape of the A-pillars, roof and side windows is very similar to that of the new generation Shengda, characterized by flat straight lines and sharp corner elements. Although the second-generation Paristi prototype has round wheel arches, it is not excluded that the production model will have square wheel arches similar to those of Shengda in the future.
The second-generation Paristi will be built on a new platform with a longer wheelbase than the current model, which will not only improve interior space, but also allow the new car to be equipped with a new powertrain, including a 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain and a 3.5-litre turbocharged V6 engine, which will replace the 3.8-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine in the first generation.
Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning at Hyundai Motor, said that the appearance of the next-generation Palisade will be significantly different from the current model and will be as striking as Shengda. "We wanted to build an SUV built specifically for the United States," she added. It's more muscular in stance and boxy in styling – which I think is more in line with what Americans expect from an SUV. ”
The launch date of the next-generation Paristi is still uncertain, and foreign media expect that the new car will be released next year, and will compete with Volkswagen Tourang, Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Trailblazer and other models.
Cash Paristi
At present, Paristi is on the market in the form of imports in China, and in view of the sales volume of Hyundai Paristi in China (sales data in recent months is 0), it is expected that the second-generation Paristi may cancel its domestic sales, what do you think?
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