Price: R1 099 900 Engine: 2,2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbodiesel Transmission: 8-speed automatic Power: 142 kW@ 3 800 r/min Torque: 440 N.m @ 1 750–2 750 r/min 0–100 km/h: 10,5 seconds* Top speed: 190 km/h Fuel consumption: 8,2 L/100 km* CO2 emissions: 192 g/km* Rivals: Ford Everest, Kia Sorento, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 VX, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3 V6, Toyota Land Cruiser 76 4.D
+ More space and features and greater value for money than equally priced BMW X3 and Audi Q5
- Only one engine and transmission choice; exterior styling won’t be for everyone
In parenting terms, because I can is the ultimate argument-ending put-down against headstrong offspring. That said, such obstinacy is seldom a satisfying conclusion to any family fight, and after all, an arm around the shoulder generally achieves more than a threat of violence. There's also a second, less frequently considered option: pampering your brood in the new Hyundai Palisade.
Freshly updated for 2023 after first landing on local soil in 2021, the most expensive and lavishly equipped Hyundai will now be available either as an eight-seater or a seven-seater, the latter option configured with a pair of captain's chairs accommodating the middle i row passengers amid acres of legstretching space. Both versions are priced at R1 099 900.
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BAND OF BROTHERS
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