The New Hyundai Palisade Gets a Weird High Roof Version

It's not the first time Hyundai raises the roof in the literal way.

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By: Adrian Padeanu

Apr 7, 2025 at 5:49am ET

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While America is still waiting for Hyundai to bring the second-generation Palisade, Korea is already getting a special version of the family hauler. It’s called the Highroof and does exactly what it says on the tin. It raises the ceiling compared to the standard model. It’s certainly not the most attractive SUV due to the bulge on the roof, but it’s a compromise some are willing to make for that extra room inside an already cavernous cabin.

How do we know if customers are interested in these specialized models? Well, this Palisade isn't Hyundai's first rodeo in this unusual niche segment. The Staria has had a taller roofline version called Lounge Limousine for years, and so has the Kia Carnival for its Hi-Limousine derivative. While those two are minivans with sliding doors, the Palisade does things differently by starting as an SUV.

So, how tall is it? Standing 78.8 inches tall, the Palisade Highroof is 9.3 in taller than the regular model. Length remains unchanged, at 199.2 in. As if the raised roof didn’t already make it stand out, there are different 20-inch wheels not shared with the regular version. We imagine fuel consumption is worse, not just because of the added weight but also because of the less aerodynamic body. Wind resistance is undoubtedly more pronounced after raising the roof.

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Hyundai doesn’t allow people to hop inside the vehicle at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show because this Palisade Highroof is a pre-production car. However, we can see a folding center screen in the ceiling for rear passengers, who get heated and cooled cup holders, and a wireless charging pad. The roomier variant is expected to have a six-seat layout and a more luxurious four-seat cabin.

The Palisade Highroof shares the spotlight at the Korean show until Sunday with the next-generation Nexo hydrogen crossover and the facelifted Ioniq 6 electric sedan, now with split headlights and an N Line version.