Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Palisade vs 2027 Rivian R1S
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 81.2 to 76.7, on price, tech & comfort. The Rivian R1S is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and it flips.
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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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The 2027 Rivian R1S is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1S Premium Long Range (22in),…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Palisade edges it, 81.2 to 76.7, on price, tech & comfort. The Rivian R1S is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and it flips.
Price 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 52.7
Fuel & range 2027 Rivian R1S leads by 55.9
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 49.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 81.2 | 2027 Rivian R1Soverall 76.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 47.3 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 44.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84 | 86.8 | ||||||||||||
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 | 96.6 | 96.9 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 50.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 50.4 | ||||||||||||
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 | 81.2 | 76.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD · Rivian R1S: base trim R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and the answer flips.
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 19.
- It starts $44,255 lower ($39,735 against $83,990 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 31.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Rivian R1S answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 5 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 85 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,735 | $83,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,470 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder | Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 533 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 85 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | AWD |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 14.7 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 77.3 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 201 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 88.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 121 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft | 90.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft | 48.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft | 17.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,872 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,327 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | — | 2,119 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Independent air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Independent air suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 22 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | Connect+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 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
244 features · differences first, then sharedSafety51 differ · 57 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| 360 View | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | — |
| Front center airbag (1) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | std | — |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | 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 | — |
| 11-camera surround view system | — | std |
| 12 ultrasonic surround sensors | — | std |
| 6 front-row and 2 side-curtain airbags | — | std |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Autonomy+ (60-day trial included) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | — | std |
| Brake hold | — | std |
| Cruise controls, smart | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Dynamic Brake Support | — | 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, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Gear Guard Security System | — | std |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| Highway Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | 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 child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Warning | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist | std | std |
| Automatic High Beams | std | std |
| Electronic stability and traction control | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | std |
Infotainment28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| SOS emergency response | — | std |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | — |
| Wireless charging for up to 2 phones | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | std | — |
| 12.3" driver display screen | — | std |
| 15.6" infotainment screen | — | std |
| 6.8" digital rear screen | — | std |
| 8 (USB-C charging ports) | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Connect+ (60-day trial included) | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Hands-free Bluetooth interface | — | std |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | std | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | 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 | — |
| Rivian navigation | — | std |
| Rivian Premium Audio (Available in Sound + Vision Package / Included) | — | opt |
| Sirius XM | std | — |
| Sound + Vision Package (Optional / Included) | — | opt |
| Voice assistance | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | std | — |
Convenience15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | std | — |
| 2 (120V three-prong outlets) | — | std |
| Air Compressor (Included) | — | std |
| E-latch door release | — | std |
| Garage door opener | — | std |
| Ignition-free drive | — | std |
| Power door and liftgate locks | std | — |
| Power front trunk release | — | 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 | — |
| Starting price (USD): $83,990 / $106,990 / $121,990 | — | std |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | — |
Climate8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | — |
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | std | — |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | std | — |
| Air conditioning | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control | — | std |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| Pre-entry climate control | — | std |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | — | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | — | 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 | — |
| 8-way power driver and passenger lumbar adjustment with memory settings | — | std |
| Capacity: 7 seats | — | std |
| Captain's Chairs (Optional) | — | opt |
| Materials – Cloth | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | std | — |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | std | — |
| Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | std | — |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | std | — |
Interior29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | — |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | — | 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 | — |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | std | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | std | — |
| Illuminated door sills | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| Integrated door flashlight | — | std |
| Interior: Black Mountain; Ocean Coast / Black Mountain Signature; Ocean Coast Signature; Slate Sky Signature | — | std |
| Knitted textile headliner / Soft-touch sueded textile headliner | — | std |
| LED ambient lighting | — | std |
| LED interior cabin lights | std | — |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | 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 | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior49 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | — |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | std | — |
| Accents and badging: Bright Package; Darkout Package / Darkout Package | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | std | — |
| All-Terrain Package: 20" All-Terrain Wheels, Compact Spare, Reinforced Underbody Shield | — | opt |
| Black Side sills | 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 | — |
| Heated auto-folding side mirrors | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED brake and taillights | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED entry lights | — | std |
| LED front light bar with RGB design | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | — |
| LED rear lightbar | — | std |
| LED stadium headlights | — | std |
| Length: 200.8 in | — | std |
| Lightbar charging indicator | — | std |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | std | — |
| Max height: 77.3 in | — | std |
| Min height: 71.8 in | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Paint: Esker Silver; Glacier White; Forest Green; Half Moon Grey; Rivian Blue; Midnight [+ Storm Blue; Canyon Red on Perf/Quad] | — | std |
| Panoramic glass roof / Dynamic Glass Roof | — | std |
| Rain-detecting variable intermittent wipers | — | std |
| Rear fog lights | — | std |
| Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package / Included) | — | opt |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | std | — |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | std | — |
| Tire mobility kit | — | std |
| Wheels and tires: 22" Sport Bright; 22" Sport Dark; 22" Range; 20" All-Terrain Dark / 22" Super Sport; 20" Dune Satin Graphite All-Terrain; 22" Sport Burnished Bronze | — | std |
| Width (with mirrors folded): 82.0 in | — | std |
| Width (with mirrors): 88.4 in | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | std | — |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | — |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
Powertrain20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | 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 | — |
| Acceleration: 4.5 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.9 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.6 sec (0–60 mph) | — | std |
| Battery / Range: 329 mi (EPA est.) (Large battery) / 371 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) / 374 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | — |
| Drive modes: All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve | — | std |
| Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) / Tri-Motor AWD (1 in front, 2 in back) / Quad-Motor AWD (2 in front, 2 in back) | — | std |
| Electronic shift lock system | std | — |
| EPA efficiency (22" wheels/tires): 85 MPGe / 76 MPGe / 76 MPGe | — | std |
| Horsepower: 533 hp / 850 hp / 1,025 hp | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Life cycle carbon footprint: 321 g CO2e/mi / 360 g CO2e/mi / 358 g CO2e/mi | — | std |
| Max battery upgrade: 410 mi (EPA est.) | — | opt |
| NACS Charging Port (Included) | — | std |
| Power Upgrade: 3.4 sec (0–60 mph); 829 lb-ft (Torque); 665 hp (Horsepower); Sport; Soft Sand; Rally | — | opt |
| Powered by renewable energy: First 10,000 miles | — | std |
| Regenerative braking system | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | — |
| Torque: 610 lb-ft / 1,103 lb-ft / 1,198 lb-ft | — | std |
Chassis10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | std | — |
| Independent air suspension with 4 ride heights / Independent air suspension with 5 ride heights | — | std |
| Kinetic roll control | — | std |
| Max approach angle: 35.8° | — | std |
| Max departure angle: 34.4° | — | std |
| Max ground clearance: 14.7 in | — | 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 | — |
| Wheelbase: 121.1 in | — | std |
Cargo12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper-matched trailer hitch | opt | std |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | std | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | std | — |
| Cargo volume (second row folded): 90.7 cu ft | — | std |
| Cargo volume (third row folded): 48.6 cu ft | — | std |
| Cargo volume (third row up): 17.6 cu ft | — | std |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | opt | — |
| Payload: 2,119 lb / 1,702 lb / 1,724 lb | — | std |
| Roof cross bars | opt | — |
| Total interior storage: 105.8 cu ft | — | std |
| Towing: 7,700 lb | — | std |
| 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.
Rivian R1S
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,735 (base trim) | $83,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims | $83,990 – $121,990 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | R1S Premium (22in) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 85 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950 | $900 |
| EV range | — | 329 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 81.2 to 76.7, on price, tech & comfort. The Rivian R1S is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 81.2 and the 2027 Rivian R1S 76.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,735 against $83,990, a gap of $44,255 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Rivian R1S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 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 Rivian R1S?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 19, starts $44,255 lower ($39,735 against $83,990 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 31.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Rivian R1S answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 5 filed with NHTSA) and is rated 85 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).