2025 HYUNDAI PALISADE XRT

The vehicle is a 2025 Hyundai Palisade XRT, identified by VIN KM8R3DGE8SU893050. NHTSA decoding identifies it as a four-wheel-drive SUV with a 3.8-liter gasoline GDI Lambda II engine, manufactured in South Korea. The auction record lists a Salvage Certificate with FRONT END as the primary-damage classification. Based on the provided Stage 1 assessment, the visible missing and broken front-end components and the deformed hood support the stated front-end damage claim. The salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front end has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely deformed, with a raised and uneven leading edge, a wide irregular gap above the front fascia, and front corners that no longer align with the surrounding body contours. The front bumper cover is missing across most of the front end, exposing the radiator, mounting components, wiring, and other internal parts. The grille and surrounding trim are broken or absent, leaving open cavities across the center and side grille areas. Additional severe damage is visible at the front-right corner and lower fascia, where black plastic components are broken or displaced, mounting areas are open, and internal parts are exposed. The leading edge of the front-right fender is moderately deformed near the hood and headlamp junction, with an irregular contour and an open adjoining gap. Multiple detached bumper, grille, trim, and plastic fascia pieces are shown on the ground in front of the vehicle; several have broken edges or separated sections. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of the cooling system, lighting, wiring, structural components, engine, transmission, restraint systems, or driver-assistance sensors. A complete inspection and repair estimate should include hidden front-end damage, mounting points, radiator and condenser condition, electrical systems, air bags, alignment, and calibration of safety systems. NHTSA records list three recalls for 2025 Palisade vehicles: recall 25V291000 concerns a possible electrical short in the automatic-transmission electric oil-pump controller that may result in a fire; recall 25V607000 concerns rear seat-belt buckles that may fail to latch; and recall 26V034000 concerns possible improper deployment of the third-row side-curtain air bags. The completion status and VIN-specific applicability of these recalls should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.