Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Palisade vs 2027 Infiniti QX60
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 97.3 to 80.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo.
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2027 Hyundai Palisade
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
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A2027 Infiniti QX60
The 2027 Infiniti QX60 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the QX60 AWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 97.3 to 80.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 38.2
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 29.6
Space & cargo 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 11.7
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 97.3 | 2027 Infiniti QX60overall 80.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 61.8 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92 | 91.4 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 88.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97 | 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 70.4 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 97.3 | 80.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD · Infiniti QX60: base trim PURE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 25.
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,400).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 44 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Infiniti QX60 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 5 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 286 lb-ft of torque against 260.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,735 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,470 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder | 2.0L I4 DOHC Turbocharged DIG |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 286 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | 4.334 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 198 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 86 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft | 75.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft | 41.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft | 14.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 141 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 35.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 37.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | 28 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,872 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,327 lbs | 6,603 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Multilink independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted | Vehicle speed variable assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic, switch on console |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H | P255/60R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | INFINITI InTouch Services |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in | 60.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | 59.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | 55.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
218 features · differences first, then sharedSafety43 differ · 56 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with full speed range, stop and hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | — |
| Front central seat-mounted air bag | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | std | — |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake assist | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Cruise controls, smart | std | — |
| Easy Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic brake force distribution | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake | — | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – Direct Oncoming (DO) | std | — |
| Front pre-crash seatbelts | — | std |
| Front Wide View | — | std |
| Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors 4X / Top Tethers 5X (7-passenger configuration) | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Parking Brake – Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Prevention system | std | std |
| Rear View Monitor and rear sonar system | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for first, second, and third-row outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Anti-lock braking system | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist with Auto Hold capability | std | std |
| LED headlights: full (low/high beam) with auto light and High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system–Direct sensor type | std | std |
Infotainment28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | std | — |
| 5 USB ports (Type C) | — | std |
| 9-speaker AM/FM audio | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Google Built-in with Google Maps | — | std |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | std | — |
| INFINITI InTouch™ 12.3-inch Interactive Display | — | std |
| INFINITI InTouch™ Controller | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| MyQ® Connected Garage | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| Sirius XM | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L (subscription required, sold separately) | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Voice Recognition with Natural Language Understanding | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ integration | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi2) | — | std |
| INFINITI InTouch™ Services with 5G Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | std | — |
| Front door capacitive lock/unlock sensors | — | std |
| Intelligent Key (front and rear doors and liftgate) with push button start | — | std |
| Intelligent Key memory stores occupant seat memory position, and last used audio and climate control settings | — | std |
| Power door and liftgate locks | std | — |
| Power liftgate | — | std |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | std | — |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Remote release – Hood | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | — |
Climate7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | std | — |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | std | — |
| Air conditioning | std | — |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
| Rear air vents: headliner-mounted, second and third row outboard positions | — | std |
| Rear heater ducts: under front seats and on third-row right-hand lower trim panel | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control system with microfilter | std | std |
Seating23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | std | — |
| 8-way power (driver's seat) | — | std |
| Heated (driver's and passenger's seats) | — | std |
| Dual occupant memory system for seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 4-way power lumbar | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | std | — |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| 60/40-split folding, sliding second-row bench seat | — | std |
| 7-passenger seating capacity | — | std |
| 8-way power (passenger's seat) | — | std |
| Leatherette third-row seating | — | std |
| Materials – Cloth | std | — |
| Multi-mode second-row seat with one-touch release for easy third row entry/exit | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | std | — |
| Passenger's seat 2-way power lumbar | — | std |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | std | — |
| Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | std | — |
| TailorFit™-appointed seats (first and second rows) | — | std |
| Third-row seats 60/40-split fold with manual recline | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | std | — |
Interior32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (steering wheel) | — | std |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | — |
| Auto-dimming frameless inside mirror | — | std |
| 10 cup holders and 4 bottle holders | — | std |
| Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | std | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | std | — |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | std | — |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| Front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | std | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | std | — |
| Illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| INFINITI 12.3-inch Dynamic Meter Display | — | std |
| Interior accents – Silver metallic weave | — | std |
| Kickplates (first and second rows) | — | std |
| LED interior cabin lights | std | — |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | std | — |
| Steering wheel – Grained leather-wrapped | — | std |
| Steering wheel – Leatherette-wrapped | std | — |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | std | — |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | — |
| Carpeted floor mats | opt | std |
| Overhead sunglass storage | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior31 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic moonroof with power open/close/tilt and power sunshade | — | std |
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | — |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | — | std |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| 18 x 8-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with dark silver finish | — | std |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | std | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | std | — |
| Black Side sills | std | — |
| Body-colored door handles | — | std |
| Bodyside moldings – Black | — | std |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | std | — |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | std | — |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | std | — |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| Illuminated front grille emblem | — | std |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED center positioning light | std | — |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| P255/60R18 all-season tires | — | std |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | — | std |
| Rain-sensing front windshield wipers | — | std |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | std | — |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | std | — |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | — |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
| LED signature daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED tail lamps and center high mounted stoplight (CHMSL) | std | std |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | std | std |
| Windshield, acoustic-laminated and UV-reducing | std | std |
| UV-reducing solar glass and rear privacy glass | std | std |
| Temporary spare | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front engine, Intelligent AWD | — | std |
| 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine, Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | std | — |
| 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and shift-by-wire gear selector | — | std |
| Electronic shift lock system | std | — |
| Engine Type: KR20DDET | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | — |
| Transmission oil cooler | — | std |
| Front engine, front-wheel drive | std | std |
| Drive mode selector (Standard, Sport, Eco, Tow and Snow modes) | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | std | — |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | opt | — |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | std | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | std | — |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | opt | — |
| Roof cross bars | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Infiniti QX60
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (2), Engine (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,735 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | QX60 FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950 | $3,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Infiniti QX60?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 97.3 to 80.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 97.3 and the 2027 Infiniti QX60 80.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Infiniti QX60?
2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Infiniti QX60: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Palisade and the 2027 Infiniti QX60?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 25, costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,400), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 44 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Infiniti QX60 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 5 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 286 lb-ft of torque against 260. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.