Hyundai Palisade vs Polestar 4

The Hyundai Palisade starts from $76,500 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 4 opens at $78,500. That makes the Hyundai Palisade the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,150 and $86,350 respectively.

The Polestar 4 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Hyundai Palisade, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Hyundai Palisade and Polestar 4 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Hyundai Palisade and 92% for the Polestar 4.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Polestar 4, against 7 on the Hyundai Palisade.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Hyundai Palisade and 7 in the Polestar 4.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Palisade stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Palisade uses a Petrol producing 245kW and 460Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Hyundai Palisade has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 200kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Palisade measures 5,065mm long on a 2,970mm wheelbase, 225mm longer than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Hyundai Palisade and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 226L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Hyundai Palisade leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 4). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.