The Nissan LEAF battery electric vehicle has been on the global market since 2010 and has endured through two generations in a hatchback body style.
However, for the third generation, the Nissan LEAF has been redesigned as a crossover to align with the market demand, which leans more towards larger-bodied models.
Built on the CMF-EV platform owned by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, the new LEAF features increased overall dimensions, though it is slightly shorter compared to the existing LEAF.
From the showcased design, it is evident that the LEAF borrows many styling elements from the Ariya EV and boasts a drag coefficient of 0.25.
Nissan has not disclosed further specifications for the LEAF.
However, according to Nissan Europe’s product chief, Francois Bailly, the new LEAF is capable of offering a real-world driving range exceeding 598 km.
He added that the LEAF will also receive the latest Google-based infotainment system, complemented by advanced driver assistance systems.
Whether one realizes it or not, the Hyundai Palisade has now entered a new generation after making its debut in 2018.
Unlike its predecessor, the second generation of the Hyundai Palisade 2026 boasts a sturdier design without overly busy body lines.
In terms of dimensions, the Hyundai Palisade 2026 is now 5,060 mm long (+65 mm), 1,980 mm wide (+5 mm), 1,805 mm tall (+55 mm), and has a wheelbase of 2,970 mm (+70 mm).
From the side profile, the added dimensions result in a shorter front overhang and a longer rear overhang.
It resembles a Range Rover.
This luxurious appearance is further enhanced by a relatively large and wide grille, followed by a cluster of gigantic LED daytime running lights that also serve as turn signal indicators visible from a distance.
The layered lighting theme continues at the rear, though without the transverse LED bar that is currently in trend.
Inside the cabin, the Palisade features a layout that is far more luxurious, akin to a Genesis brand vehicle.
The dashboard houses a twin 12.3-inch screen in a single curved panel, adorned with wooden trim, ambient lighting, a steering wheel similar to the Range Rover model, and a cluster of controls for the infotainment and cabin temperature systems.
In Korea, the Hyundai Palisade is also available in a nine-seat version, where the ninth seat is a small bench between the front seats that can be converted into a center console.
For other markets, the Palisade remains available in seven- or eight-seat versions.
In the seven-passenger version, the second-row seats come with electric adjustability (including reclining and folding), massage functions, and a tilting walk-in feature for easy access to the third row.
Cargo space can also be maximized to 615 liters simply by moving the third-row seats slightly forward.
Drivers are also given the freedom to adjust the position and angle of the second and third-row seats through the infotainment screen menu.
It is worth noting that the Hyundai Palisade 2026 still retains the same unibody platform as its predecessor, although it has been upgraded.
Despite sharing the same platform, the new Hyundai Palisade does not retain the 3.8-liter V6 engine, instead replacing it with a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that produces 277 hp and 422 Nm of torque.
The hybrid version, which consists of the 2.5-liter turbo engine, a single electric motor (72 hp/264 Nm), and a 1.65 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, can generate up to 330 hp, with a driving range exceeding 1,000 km!
In addition to the new engines, the Hyundai Palisade is the first Hyundai SUV to feature a technology known as Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS).
This ECS system uses navigational data and sensors to adjust vehicle movements throughout the journey, prioritizing enhanced passenger comfort.
Furthermore, the new Palisade offers a quieter cabin using thicker glass and additional sound insulation around the windows.
The second-generation Hyundai Palisade 2026 is set to be sold in the Korean market starting at ₩43,830,000 (approximately RM135,724).
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