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Hyundai Palisade Price in Nepal
About the Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade GLS 4WD AT sold in Nepal is a large, premium three-row SUV aimed at buyers who want full-size space, diesel efficiency and an upmarket cabin without moving into traditional luxury brands. With its 2.2‑litre turbo‑diesel, 8‑speed automatic and HTRAC all‑wheel drive, it is positioned as a flagship family and chauffeur-driven SUV for Nepal’s urban elites and long‑distance travellers.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 29 Jul 2026.
Design & styling
In Nepal, the Hyundai Palisade comes across as a full-size SUV with strong road presence thanks to its nearly five‑metre length, generous width and tall stance. The GLS 4WD AT variant gets the more premium exterior package, typically including larger alloy wheels (up to 20 inches in the Palisade range), distinctive LED lighting signatures and bold chrome detailing that help it stand out in city traffic and on highways. The upright front grille, long wheelbase and high bonnet give it a confident, almost mini‑luxury‑SUV look that appeals to buyers moving up from midsize SUVs. This mix of size and sharp detailing plays well in Nepal’s premium SUV segment, where visual presence and perceived status carry as much weight as the badge.
Performance & drivetrain
The Palisade sold by Laxmi Hyundai in Nepal uses a 2.2‑litre four‑cylinder turbo‑diesel (2,199 cc) producing 193 PS at 3,800 rpm and 45 kg·m of torque between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm, paired with an 8‑speed automatic and all‑wheel drive in GLS 4WD AT trim. Hyundai quotes a 0–100 km/h time of 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h, which is more than adequate for Nepali highways. Strong mid‑range torque is expected to help on steep gradients and when the SUV is fully loaded. The HTRAC all‑wheel‑drive system in this top variant is tuned to improve traction on wet or broken surfaces, so it is more suitable for hilly routes and occasional rough patches compared to front‑wheel‑drive alternatives. Official combined fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100 km, with city and highway figures of 9.6 and 6.3 respectively. Buyers can reasonably expect diesel running costs to be much lower than similarly sized petrol V6 rivals in India or international markets.
Variant-wise price list
Every Hyundai Palisade trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
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| GLS 4WD AT | रु 2,35,96,000 |
Ex-showroom prices researched from official Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. sources. Rows marked ✓ have been cross-checked against the distributor's own price list on the date shown.
What it actually costs
Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.
Ex-showroom prices as published by Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.
Based on a 2199 cc engine/motor. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).
Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule.
Full specifications
Full spec table across all 1 Nepal variant.
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Amber rows mark a genuine difference between variants. Grey italic means the figure has not been published for Nepal — we leave the gap visible rather than filling it from another market's spec sheet. Specs researched from official sources and Nepali auto portals.
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Hyundai Palisade in the news
All Nepal auto news →What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Hyundai Palisade
Compiled from Reddit, Quora, YouTube comments, Nepali auto groups and forums.
- Laxmi Hyundai sells the Palisade in Nepal in two AWD diesel variants (GL and GLX) priced around Rs 1.95–2.26 crore, positioning it as Hyundai’s flagship SUV locally.
- The Nepal‑spec Palisade uses a 2.2L turbo‑diesel with 8‑speed automatic and AWD, which offers better torque and efficiency for mountainous roads than the US V6 but still not ‘economy car’ mileage.
- Official combined fuel consumption is about 7.5L/100 km for the Nepal‑spec diesel (roughly mid‑teens km/l), which buyers compare against other large diesel SUVs for long‑route use rather than city commuting.
- Ground clearance and AWD are sufficient for most blacktop highways and moderate rough sections, but buyers do not see it as a hardcore off‑roader; it is viewed more as a comfortable highway cruiser for routes like Kathmandu–Pokhara or East‑West Highway.
- Service and parts are expected to be handled by Laxmi Hyundai’s existing network, but real‑world owner discussion on service quality and parts wait times for Palisade specifically is still minimal due to low unit sales.
- Resale is perceived as uncertain because the Palisade is new, expensive, and in a small niche; Nepali buyers often compare resale expectations to Fortuner/Prado, where Toyota traditionally has a stronger used market.
- Price sensitivity is high: several online comments and threads question whether a Hyundai at ~Rs 2 crore can compete with used or lower‑spec Land Cruiser/Prado/Fortuner options for status and resale in Nepal.
- Limited availability of spare parts
“Over priced car ho India ma 30 lakh ma milxa”
“मलाई यो गाडी धेरै नै मन परो तर येस्को दाम मन परेन। us मा about 50000$ छ । तर याहा येति धेरै महँगो ।🤒🤧🤧🤮”
“I driven this car. Interior is stunninga nd drive is awsome”
“Hyundai bringing Palisade at nearly 2 crore feels expensive when Fortuner and used Prado are in the same range; it looks premium but resale is a big question in Nepal.”
“Diesel engine and AWD in Palisade make more sense for our highways than the petrol V6 version abroad, but it’s still a big SUV for Kathmandu’s tight roads.”
“For long family trips like KTM‑Pokhara, Palisade’s comfort and features are tempting, but at 2+ crore I’d rather look at Fortuner or a used Land Cruiser for resale.”
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 19 Jul 2026. Quotes are paraphrased summaries of common opinions, not verbatim. Sources: youtube.com, youtube.com, youtube.com, techlekh.com, nepaldrives.com, laxmihyundai.com
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Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last verified August 5, 2026 · how we verify