Verdict
The EV9 is 48% more powerful, while the Palisade has a 35% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,888 | RM368,668✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM515✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 197 hp at 3,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 440 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 85 mm × 96 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 99.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 505 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic with E-Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 170 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,975 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,100 mm |
| Weight | 2,030 kg | 2,648 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 333 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 20" Alloy | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Powered for Rear Doors | Automatic For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Rear Seat Reminder, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, Heating and Ventilation, 8-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat with Heating and Ventilation | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row with Heating and One-touch Fold, 60:40 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide, Rear Fixed | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 2nd Row, 4 3rd Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual 2nd Row Sun Shades | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Remote Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Hill Descent Control | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 50,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
