There is a good reason for this.
According to our best knowledge, the 1996 Buick Roadmaster estate was the last car that you could buy from the factory with woodgrain sides. Your humble author may have owned one of these magnificent machines. Therefore, anything with woodgrain sides is bound to attract the attention of at least a few Motor1.com writers. This Hyundai Palisade has been presented in all of its woody glory or as close to vinyl wrap as possible.
Matthew, the Car Guy is to be thanked for his discovery and use of his photos. To answer your burning brain question, this is not a factory option that you can order on your Palisade. It’s also not an option for SUVs dealers to upgrade. This Hyundai woody was created by Century Hyundai in Nova Scotia for a Christmas parade. It follows the theme of a holiday movie where the main character drives a stunning first-generation Ford Taurus station wagon with woodgrain sides. Your author might have owned a Taurus wagon once. A Mercury Sable wagon. He is well aware that his addiction to Mercury Sable wagons is not healthy. He doesn’t care.
We are referring to the Chevy Chase holiday classic Christmas Vacation. We could also refer to the Vacation flic which introduced the world the Wagon Queen Family Truckster. It was a true metallic green monster with eight headlights and four taillights. There is enough fake wood trim to upset environmentalists. It was built from an early 1980s Ford Country Squire wagon. This wagon was itself based upon an early ’80s Ford LTD Crown Victoria. Guess who also owned an LTD Crown Victoria from the ’80s? This is embarrassing.
If you’re in Canada’s Nova Scotia province of Truro this weekend, you will be able to see the Clark Griswold-approved Palisade live. We wouldn’t be surprised if this creation is bought by more woody enthusiasts.