Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Palisade vs 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.6 to 66.8, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
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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 Toyota Land Cruiser is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV. The most efficient version, the Land Cruiser, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.6 to 66.8, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 70.4
Price 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 31.3
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 40.9
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 94.6 | 2027 Toyota Land Cruiseroverall 66.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 68.7 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 59.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84 | 71 | ||||||||||||
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 | 89.2 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 83 | 99.9 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 29.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 94.6 | 66.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD · Toyota Land Cruiser: base trim Land Cruiser 1958 4WD. 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 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 18.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,550).
Where the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 5 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 260.
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 | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,735 | $57,880 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,470 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder | i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged, DOHC 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | 3.583 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 76.1 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft | 82.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 43 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 36.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,872 lbs | 5,038 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | 5,038 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,327 lbs | 6,725 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | 20 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 315 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 312 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H | 245/70R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 17.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | Toyota Audio Multimedia |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in | 58.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | 59.2 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
175 features · differences first, then sharedSafety44 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | 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 Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Cruise controls, smart | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | 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, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| High Beam 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 | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | — |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 14-speaker Premium JBL® Audio, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | opt |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | 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 | — |
| Sirius XM | std | — |
| Six USB ports | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | std | — |
| 2400W AC inverter | — | std |
| One center console-area 12V auxiliary power outlet and one rear cargo area 120V AC power outlet | — | std |
| Power door and liftgate locks | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down with jam protection in all positions | — | 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 | — |
| Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | std | — |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | std | — |
| Air conditioning | std | — |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
| Three-zone automatic front and rear climate control, push-button controls, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | std | — |
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | std | — |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | 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 | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | std |
Interior28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | std |
| 7-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | 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 | — |
| Eight cup and bottle holders | — | 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 power window switches | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed shift lever | — | std |
| LED interior cabin lights | std | — |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | std | — |
| Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination | — | 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/telescopic steering wheel with TOYOTA badge | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior34 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | — |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | std | — |
| 18-in. dark gray metallic alloy wheels w/ 245/70R18 | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | std | — |
| Black "TOYOTA" heritage grille | — | std |
| Black Side sills | std | — |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | std | — |
| Circular LED headlights | — | std |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | std | — |
| Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks | — | std |
| Front LED integrated fog lights | — | std |
| Front skid plate with engine, transmission and transfer case protection | — | std |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| High Mounted Air Intake | — | opt |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED center positioning light | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | — |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Rain-sensing aerodynamic variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper | — | 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 | — |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | std | — |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | — |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
| Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | std | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | — |
| Electronic shift lock system | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism | — | opt |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (1)
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V673000 · 105,794 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,735 (base trim) | $57,880 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims | $57,880 – $62,725 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | Land Cruiser |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950 | $3,550 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 1 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.6 to 66.8, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 94.6 and the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser 66.8. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,735 against $57,880, a gap of $18,145 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 Toyota Land Cruiser?
2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 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 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 0, lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 18.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,550). Where the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 5 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 260.