The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is a full-size three-row SUV that delivers luxury-level refinement, commanding presence, and aggressive value in one unstoppable package. This is Hyundais flagship SUV, built to go head-to-head with premium brands while offering more features, more space, and more comfort for the money. If you want a vehicle that looks upscale, drives confidently, and is loaded from top to bottom, the Palisade Calligraphy is the one to beat.
From the outside, the 2021 Palisade Calligraphy makes a powerful statement. The bold cascading grille, distinctive LED daytime running lights, and sculpted body lines give it a commanding road presence that turns heads everywhere it goes. Exclusive Calligraphy trim details, premium alloy wheels, and refined chrome accents elevate the design and separate it from standard SUVs. This is a vehicle that looks expensive because it is engineered to compete at the highest level.
Under the hood sits a proven 3.8-liter V6 engine delivering smooth, confident power with excellent acceleration and highway passing ability. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the Palisade provides a refined driving experience that is quiet, controlled, and composed. The suspension is tuned for comfort without sacrificing stability, making this SUV perfect for long road trips, daily commutes, or fully loaded family travel. Available all-wheel drive adds extra confidence in rain, snow, and changing road conditions.
Step inside and the Calligraphy trim takes things to another level. This interior is premium in every sense, featuring quilted Nappa leather seating, a suede headliner, soft-touch materials throughout, and a clean, modern layout designed for comfort and convenience. The front seats are heated and ventilated, the driver enjoys memory settings, and the cabin feels spacious and upscale from every angle. The second row offers captains chairs with generous legroom, while the third row provides real space adults can actually use.
Technology is everywhere and seamlessly integrated. A large touchscreen infotainment system includes navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and a premium audio system for an immersive driving experience. A fully digital instrument cluster delivers crisp, easy-to-read information, while a head-up display keeps critical data right in your line of sight. Multiple USB ports, wireless charging, and tri-zone automatic climate control ensure every passenger stays comfortable and connected.
Safety is a major strength of the 2021 Palisade Calligraphy. Hyundai SmartSense includes forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with surround view camera, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, parking sensors, traction control, stability control, and a full airbag system. This SUV is engineered to protect everyone inside without sacrificing performance or comfort.
Cargo space and versatility are equally impressive. With the third row folded, the Palisade offers a massive cargo area ready for luggage, sports equipment, or large hauls. Power-folding seats make reconfiguring the interior quick and effortless, while the hands-free power liftgate adds everyday convenience.
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy delivers luxury design, powerful V6 performance, advanced technology, and top-tier safety in a three-row SUV that refuses to be overpriced or under-equipped. If you want premium without the premium badge markup, this Palisade Calligraphy is the aggressive, smart choice.
Used 2021 HyundaiPalisade Calligraphy
- Exterior Color
- Hyper White
- Interior Color
- Black
- Odometer
- 76,639 miles
- Body/Seating
- Calligraphy AWD/7 seats
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 6
- VIN
- KM8R7DHE1MU318925
- Stock Number
- P60506
Hyundai
Palisade
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera right
- Exterior parking camera rear
Included Packages & Accessories
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Display blind spot view: Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) left and right
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription)
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Moonroof sunshade: manual
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob and smart device (subscription required)
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 245/50TR20.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 245/50TR20.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 20"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 10.3"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Speaker type: harman/kardon
- Speakers: 12
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 7
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: captain
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Seat Upholstery: leather Nappa
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Ventilated rear seats
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: HTRAC all-wheel
- Engine liters: 3.8L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 19mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 24mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 18.8gal.
- Horsepower: 291hp @ 6,000RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: SHIFTRONIC
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5,200RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 201mm (7.9")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 3rd row headroom: 945mm (37.2")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,110mm (43.7")
- 3rd row legroom: 798mm (31.4")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,402mm (55.2")
- Compression ratio: 13.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,990kg (4,387lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 87.0mm x 96.0mm (3.43" x 3.78")
- Engine displacement: 3.8 L
- Engine horsepower: 291hp @ 6,000RPM
- Engine torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5,200RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,976mm (77.8")
- Exterior height: 1,750mm (68.9")
- Exterior length: 4,981mm (196.1")
- Front headroom: 998mm (39.3")
- Front hiproom: 1,476mm (58.1")
- Front legroom: 1,120mm (44.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,554mm (61.2")
- GVWR: 2,663kg (5,871lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 2,447 L (86 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 510 L (18 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,398L (155.3 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 986mm (38.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,466mm (57.7")
- Rear legroom: 1,077mm (42.4")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,544mm (60.8")
- Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.9m (19.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,901mm (114.2")
- 2nd row sun blinds
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left: Surround View Monitor (SVM) yes
- Exterior parking camera rear: Rear View Monitor yes
- Exterior parking camera right: Surround View Monitor (SVM) yes
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Heads up display
- Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist (LKA) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: front and rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) mitigation
- Security system
- Tracker system: Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription)
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.2Out of 5
- 5.0
Great smaller family car
By Yepitsme0 | on 2/22/2026 8:20:15 PM
Our Palisade was a great family vehicle. We really appreciated the safety features and the amount of technology it offered. The only reason we moved on was because our family outgrew it. With three kids in car seats and our oldest being tall, space became tight, especially on family trips. Over time, it simply no longer met our needs. We ultimately decided to upgrade to an extended SUV for the full truck space, 3rd row leg space (fitting adults) and added luxury.… - 5.0
Highly Recommend
By Gp49 | on 1/26/2026 7:42:00 PM
We bought the SUV new after reviewing and comparing it to several SUV's and had received positive reviews. We have had it about 1-1/2 years and pleased with its overall performance. The vehicle handles great and has many safety features. For a larger SUV it has decent gas mileage. I Love the look and absolutely love the beautiful interior style. It has many comfort features, including a lower lumbar massage after driving for 30 minutes. It alerts you if you exceed 80 mph by giving a gently squeeze in the drivers seat. The roof mounted rearview mirror provides an expansive view of traffic in all lanes. The parking assist is great as well as the 360 degree camera. Most importantly, I feel very safe driving in this vehicle and intend to keep it for many years. My only criticism is that I wish the side view mirrors would fold in.… - 5.0
Love love love my new car
By Amers | on 11/29/2025 1:15:00 PM
Bought my 2023 Hyundai Palisade XRT ast week and I still get excited to get in it and drive every time.…
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