The 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is Hyundai’s nicest trim level of its popular three-row SUV. With a starting price of $49,985, the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is on the pricier side for a non-luxury SUV. Yet the Palisade is a highly-rated SUV, and the Calligraphy features make it one heck of a nice ride. So is the 2022 Hyundai Calligraphy worth it? Let’s take a look at what it has to offer.

What is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy package?

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy starts off by looking different from the regular 2022 Hyundai Palisade. Its grille has a triangle design instead of the regular Palisade mesh grille and there are chrome exterior accents. The headlights are also unique with LED headlights that wrap around.

The Palisade Calligraphy has different 20-inch alloy wheels that separate it from the lower Palisade trim levels. It comes with quilted Napa leather and leather trim on the doors. Interior materials, in general, are nicer, with bamboo-esque wood trim and high-quality stitching. It comes with four-way lumbar support.

As far as technology and infotainment, the 2022 Palisade Calligraphy has a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, and a perforated steering wheel. The Palisade Calligraphy also has 12-volt outlets and plenty of USB ports. It also has a 12-speaker sound system, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, the Calligraphy comes with an intercom.

How much does a Palisade Calligraphy cost?

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy price starts at $49,985, but with add-ons it can get more expensive. For example, the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy colors can change the price. If you get the 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy in white, you can expect to pay an additional $400.

Adding on all-wheel-drive, cargo and interior accessories, a roof rack, and towing accessories drives the price up another $4,350. This brings the total Palisade Calligraphy price to $51,390.

Is the Palisade Calligraphy worth it?

You definitely don’t need the 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy to get all the benefits of the Palisade. However, if you have the money for it you may enjoy all the bonus features of the Palisade Calligraphy.

In fact, you may want to avoid the Calligraphy if you need the eight-passenger seating that the Palisade offers. Both the Limited and Calligraphy Hyundai Palisade models only come with second-row captain’s chairs that reduce the Palisade’s capacity to seven.

All Hyundai Palisades come with important safety features, so you don’t need to spend more for the Calligraphy to get them. They all also have a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 291 hp. It gets 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway for a total of 22 mpg combined. In addition, all Palisade trim levels have heated seats.

All in all, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is a very nice SUV. If you need the added space that the Palisade offers over other SUVs, you’ll want to avoid the Palisade Calligraphy. However, if you don’t mind spending the extra cash and you want a Palisade that feels like a luxury SUV, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is a great SUV.