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At $35,200, the Palisade SEL comes with more standard features like second-row cap- tain’s chairs, a proximity key, and remote engine start, as well as options you can’t get on the SE like eight-way heated and ventilated front seats, leather, and a power-fold- ing third row. If you can swallow the fully loaded Limited’s $46,400 starting price, it’s the best of the bunch. Things like LED headlights and taillights, a premium front grille, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, and premium Nappa Leather all come stan- dard. For all that’s mentioned, the Hyundai Palisade is a big step up from the Santa Fe XL it replaces, and a serious competitor in a crowded class. Love it or hate it, the Palisade looks unique. And with a long list of standard features, including advanced tech, better safety, impressive dynamics, and most notably, near-luxury comfort, Hyundai’s new three-row could be the break-out hit the brand’s looking for. 50