If you’re looking for a vehicle for your new or growing family, Hyundai has an enticing array of cars to consider. Dublin Hyundai in Dublin, CA, has an extensive selection of vehicles with the family-friendly features you want priced to fit your budget. And you’ll love the style, performance, and safety these vehicles offer. So to help you find the perfect fit for your family, we had our new vehicle experts review their favorite Hyundai family vehicles.
2023 Hyundai Palisade
Our top pick goes to the Hyundai Palisade, a full-size SUV designed with your family in mind. Hyundai makes the Palisade in five trim levels ranging from the budget-friendly SE at $35,900 to the top-tier Calligraphy model priced at $49,850.
The spacious cabin seats eight with a second-row bench, which is great for larger families. Alternatively, you can opt for captain’s chairs, which drop your seating capacity to seven but create more space and comfort for preteens and teenagers, giving you a walk-through lane to the third row.
Heating and ventilating seats come standard in the first two rows for top models, along with a heated third row. Your second-row seats tilt and slide for easy access to the third row, and all the seats fold flat to accommodate multiple passenger and cargo configurations. The cargo area measures 18 cubic feet. When you need more space, folding the third row gives you 45.8 cubic feet, increasing to 86.4 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded flat.
In-vehicle tech runs on an expansive 12.3-inch touch screen, and you can sync smart devices through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technology. Your Palisade also turns into a Wi-Fi hotspot, letting multiple devices connect so the kids can stream different content. In addition, Hyundai’s Driver Talk intercom system allows mom and dad to communicate with the rear passengers through the audio system.
Hyundai uses its 3.8L V-6 engine that makes 291 horsepower and tows up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. As a result, you can take the boat or camper on your next family trip. You have a capable front-wheel-drive platform standard and Hyundai TRACtion All Wheel Drive available on every trim. And for those adventurous families, the XRT model features rugged off-road equipment and style.
You also get Hyundai SmartSense — a suite of driver-assist technologies designed to elevate your Dublin-area commute and keep you safe. These systems scan, alert, and respond to emergencies using advanced technologies.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
We absolutely love the Hyundai Santa Fe as a great fit for smaller families. Hyundai makes the Santa Fe in five gas-powered models. And for families looking to lower their carbon footprint, they have three hybrid trims and two plug-in hybrid versions. So there’s a model to suit any budget or lifestyle.
The Santa Fe boasts spacious seating for five people. A 60/40 split-folding back seat gives you flexible cargo space. Behind the back seat, you have 36.4 cubic feet of cargo space and 72.1 cubic feet with the rear seat folded flat. Heated front seats with premium leather upholstery come standard on the top two trims. In the XRT trim, you get H-Tex upholstery — a beautiful and durable synthetic fabric.
The base model SE comes nicely equipped and, at $28,750, will keep you on budget. The Santa Fe lineup runs the same trims as the Palisade, so you get more features as you move to the top-of-the-range Calligraphy model, priced at $42,600.
Lower trims have a 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder that makes 191 horsepower and can tow up to 2,000 pounds. Limited and Calligraphy models have a turbocharged 2.4L engine that produces 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. As a result, this powertrain can tow 3,500 pounds.
A front-wheel-drive system comes standard, with Hyundai TRACtion All Wheel Drive available as an upgrade. Of course, every model has the SmartSense suite of driver-assist systems.
2023 Hyundai Tucson
Our next top pick is the Hyundai Tucson, newly redesigned and ready for the modern family. Like the Santa Fe, the Tucson lineup offers five gas trims, three hybrid, and two plug-in hybrid models. However, Hyundai doesn’t make a Calligraphy trim, leaving the Limited as the top tier. But the automaker has added a performance-tuned N-Line version with exciting driving dynamics.
The updated cabin fits five people in premium comfort. Behind the split-folding back seat, you get 41.2 cubic feet to stow gear for your next family trip to the beach. Folding the seat flat opens up 80.3 cubic feet to haul more oversized items for your DIY projects.
Front seats heat and ventilate on the top trims and come wrapped in premium leather. H-Tex is available on the lower models, or you can stick with premium cloth upholstery in various colors. You can also enjoy a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with a refined look and feel.
The 10.25-inch touch screen operates your infotainment. Bluetooth, dynamic voice recognition, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay compatibility let you sync up your smartphone and enjoy hands-free operations. An available premium audio system from Bose ups your music game to theater-quality performance. A wireless charging station and USB ports in both rows keep everyone connected and powered up.
Every Tucson runs with a 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain makes 187 horsepower and enables 2,000 pounds of towing. The Tucson hybrid combines a 1.6L turbo and an electric motor to boost horsepower to 226. Plug-in hybrid versions use the same turbo engine and a larger electric motor and battery to raise output to 261 horsepower.
Like the other SUVs we reviewed, the Tucson has front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive as an available option. And you get the full Hyundai SmartSense suite of driver-assist systems.
Explore Family-Friendly Hyundai Vehicles in Dublin, CA
If you’re ready to explore the lineup and find your next family vehicle, Dublin Hyundai has the inventory to match any taste or budget. We recommend you start by searching our online inventory to get an idea of what you might like. Then, you can visit our showroom on Scarlett Court, and one of our friendly, professional staff will answer your questions and let you and your family test out your favorite models.
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