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september 12, 2019 - Hyundai

Hyundai Palisade Earns Wards 10 Best User Experiences™ Award

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 – Recognized for its host of driver convenience and technology features, the all-new #hyundai #palisade lands a spot on the competitive 2019 Wards 10 Best User Experiences list. The honor evaluates the user-friendliness of the driver-assist technologies and the access to information and entertainment options without distraction. The well-equipped #palisade was acknowledged for its host of convenient technology features including a 10-inch navigation display, 12-inch TFT cluster, wireless charging, seven USB outlets, second-row ventilated seats and innovative roof-based diffuser vents – making it easy for both driver and passengers to interact with the vehicle. 

“The Wards 10 Best UX recognition reaffirms the importance of convenient and helpful technologies inside a vehicle,” said #scottmargason, director, Product Planning, #hyundai Motor America. “The hours of research and real-world evaluations by our engineering community are seen in the all-new #palisade with the user-friendly displays, high quality materials and a suite of advanced safety systems all at an outstanding value compared to the competition.”

The focus of the Wards 10 Best UX competition, which is a microcosm of Wards 10 Best Interiors, is to identify driver interfaces that are user-friendly, navigation systems that are easy to program, collision-avoidance technologies that are dependable and smartphone integration that is simple, allowing drivers safe access to text messages, emails and phone contacts while on the road.

“The new #hyundai #palisade stands out as a value leader in the three-row utility segment with smartly-designed, user-friendly displays and controls up front and tons of family-friendly connectivity features and creature comforts in back,” said Drew Winter, Wards senior content director. “A long list of available driver-assist features, charging outlets in all three rows of seats and innovative technology such as an intercom system that enables the driver to speak with third-row passengers, means the #palisade is ready anytime to take a family on a long trip.”


Some of the convenience features found in the all-new #palisade include:

  • One-Touch second row seat and power-folding/unfolding reclining third-row seats
  • Seven available USB outlets
  • Conversation mirror for driver to clearly see passengers in the rear
  • Driver Talk in-car intercom system with rear seat conversation and sleep modes
  • Class-exclusive Blind View Monitor that complements the standard Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
  • 25 inch navigation touchscreen in widescreen format, coupled with a 12.3-inch fully-digital TFT center instrument cluster
  • Heads-Up Display (HUD) projects a virtual image onto the windshield, helping the driver to better keep his or her eyes on the road.
  • Industry-first, innovative new roof vent diffuser design that can provide a focused, partially-diffused or fully-diffused stream of air to rear passengers.
  • Available Qi wireless charging pad for compatible Android devices as well as recent Apple iPhones.
  • Infinity® audio system features Clari-Fi™ and QuantumLogic™ Surround Sound technology


In July and August, editors evaluated and scored 23 vehicles available in the U.S. with all-new or re-engineered UX features such as display screens, interfaces or applications. There is no price cap, but overall value is a consideration. Honored automakers will receive their trophies on October 1 during the WardsAuto User Experience Conference at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.