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Hyundai Santa Fe XRT & Hyundai Palisade AWD: Rugged SUVs for Real-World NJ Driving
Some SUVs are built to conquer the wild, but what about the everyday chaos of New Jersey roads? Sure, the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler (recently featured in a Wrangler vs Bronco comparison article by Nielsen Editorial) can climb boulders and plow through rivers, but for most drivers, the real challenges are sudden downpours, rush-hour traffic jams, and neverending construction. If you want an SUV that delivers off-road confidence without sacrificing comfort, the Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and Hyundai Palisade AWD are the perfect balance of rugged capability and real-world practicality.
The Hyundai Santa Fe XRT is built for adventure, with extra ground clearance, rugged skid plates, and an available HTRAC AWD system that adjusts power delivery for snow, mud, and slippery conditions — because NJ weather likes to keep us on our toes. Whether you're heading to a trailhead, navigating winding backroads in the rain, or just trying to survive an I-80 monsoon, the Santa Fe XRT delivers without making you feel like you need a helmet and a roll cage.
For those who need three-row space with all-weather strength, the Hyundai Palisade AWD offers multi-terrain control modes, advanced traction technology, and a powerful V6 engine — because sometimes you need to haul kids, sports gear, and enough snacks to survive a traffic jam. Whether you're taking the family to Mountain Creek for ski season, hauling a trailer to your favorite camping spot, or tackling an unpaved road to that one Airbnb your friend swore was “super easy to get to,” the Palisade keeps you in control and comfortable.
While the Bronco and Wrangler are designed for hardcore off-roaders who measure their weekends in mud splatters, the Santa Fe XRT and Palisade AWD offer a balance of adventure, comfort, and all-weather capability — perfect for New Jersey’s unpredictable roads and the people who drive them.
Check out our inventory to find a Hyundai Santa Fe XRT or Hyundai Palisade AWD for sale at our Hyundai dealership in New Jersey.
Read the full Nielsen Editorial article: Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler
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