Hyundai has reintroduced the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink as the flagship version of its three-row hybrid SUV.

As with the previous-generation Palisade, the new Calligraphy Black Ink shares its key equipment with the already well-equipped Calligraphy model, but replaces the exterior brightwork with an all-black styling theme.

The Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink features black finishes on the grille surround, lower bumpers, sill mouldings, window surrounds, D-pillar trim, roof rails and badges. The standard 21-inch alloy wheels are retained, but trade their two-tone machined finish for gloss black.

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Exterior colour choices for the Black Ink model are limited to Abyss Black or Creamy White, with the regular Calligraphy’s six other exterior colour choices off-limits for the monochrome Black Ink.

On the inside, the Calligraphy Black Ink retains a nappa leather interior, but again only in black, with no access to the Calligraphy’s optional brown, dark charcoal, or two-tone navy and light grey interior trims.

To complement the black leather, interior trim pieces, including the door handles, dashboard decor strip, air vents and switchgear, also feature a metallic black finish. The Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink is available with eight seats, in a 2+3+3 layout, or a seven-seat version with 2+2+3 seating, including second-row captain’s chairs.

Engine and drivetrain specifications remain unchanged with a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid producing 245kW and 480Nm combined, a six-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and claimed fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km.

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The Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink also includes standard Calligraphy equipment such as 18-way driver and 12-way passenger electrically adjustable front seats, first- and second-row seat heating and ventilation, heated third-row seats, rear door sunshades, privacy glass, a powered steering column, and more.

Pricing for the flagship Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink start from $2572 more than the regular Calligraphy but includes premium paint (normally a $750 option).

The Pallisade Calligraphy Black Ink is priced from $92,400 plus on-road costs with eight seats, or $1000 more with seven seats. The Calligraphy starts from $89,828 +ORCs, or $1000 more with seven seats, while the base model Palisade Elite starts from $76,500 +ORCs.

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