Highlights
- The 2026 Hyundai Palisade combines upscale design with advanced technology for a premium experience.
- With versatile features and spaciousness, it's perfect for families seeking luxury and practicality.
2026 Hyundai Palisade Overview
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a midsize three-row SUV featuring a larger footprint with an extended wheelbase and length for improved comfort and spaciousness. Its bold exterior includes a prominent grille, sleek LED lighting, and wider D-pillars for enhanced structure and visibility. Inside, the cabin adopts a midcentury modern-inspired modular layout with premium materials like Nappa leather and Relaxation seats offering extended recline and leg support. The SUV seats up to nine, with power-folding, sliding, and heated third-row seats.
Powertrain options include a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and a hybrid combining a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with electric motors. Suspension features MacPherson struts upfront, multi-link rear, optional self-leveling, and electronically controlled dampers for a smooth ride. Technology highlights include Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium, wireless smartphone integration, Amazon Alexa voice control, built-in dash cams, and Hyundai Pay® for in-car payments. Safety systems encompass Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, and a comprehensive Hyundai SmartSense suite.
Safety Features
The Palisade is equipped with Hyundai SmartSense, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking. Additional aids include adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, parking sensors, and Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control. The 2025 model earned a five-star NHTSA frontal crash rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick, with expected similar performance for 2026.
Trim Levels and Powertrain Options
The 2026 Palisade is available in six trims: SE, SEL, SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy. The new XRT PRO focuses on off-road capability with unique styling, H-Tex leatherette seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a Bose 14-speaker audio system, ambient lighting, and enhanced clearance and traction features. The hybrid model is offered in SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy trims, starting around $48,000, with premium features such as Nappa leather and a dual-pane sunroof on higher trims.
Pricing and Market Availability
Starting MSRP is approximately $44,160, excluding freight, taxes, and fees. The 2026 Palisade debuted at the New York International Auto Show, introducing the XRT PRO and updated trims. Community forums provide additional insights on pricing, specifications, and regional availability.
Competitive Positioning
The Palisade builds on a strong 2024 sales increase by offering enhanced size, features, and technology to compete in the midsize three-row SUV segment. Its competitive pricing, spacious interior, and advanced amenities make it attractive for families seeking value and quality. The larger dimensions improve passenger and cargo space over many rivals, reinforcing its market appeal.
Reception
The 2026 Palisade has been praised for its upscale interior, innovative Relaxation seats, and thoughtful design enhancements. Reviewers note its high-quality materials, refined aesthetics influenced by Hyundai’s luxury division, and comfortable, spacious cabin. The model continues to uphold and improve upon the ride comfort, handling, and technology standards set by previous generations.
Updates and Future Outlook
The 2026 model features modest dimensional increases and a more angular, assertive exterior design with distinctive lighting. It maintains capable performance, advanced driver assistance, and a tech-forward interior, ensuring competitiveness in the midsize SUV market by balancing functionality, comfort, and modern technology.
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