2026 Hyundai Palisade

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade shows off its award-winning design in 6 trims to suit the needs of your family and your tastes. All trims now feature advanced, extensive LED lighting, including horizontal projector headlamps, a center positioning light, a roof-mounted stop light, and door handle welcome lights, starting with the base SE trim. The SE commands attention with those bold headlamps around a black grille with silver accents, 2-tone bumpers, and robust features like heated side mirrors. The SEL Convenience and SEL Premium trims add luxuries and conveniences inside and out, including a hands-free smart liftgate, roof rails, and a sunroof. The new off-road-ready XRT Pro brings a more rugged design to the Palisade with darkened, burly features. All-terrain tires wrapped around black XRT 18-inch wheels, exclusive bumpers with red recovery hooks in front and back, higher ground clearance, an integrated tow hitch, and black-on-black cladding makes it a standout presence on or off-road. The luxurious Limited boasts unique 20-inch wheels, high-gloss black and silver accents, and high-end features throughout the cabin, but the top-tier Calligraphy trim stands out with its exquisite design elements, including a distinctive front grille, silver trim and massive 21-inch wheels. Each trim is crafted to cater to specific needs, from everyday family use to sophisticated, off-road exploration.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is powered by a 3.8L V6 engine, delivering 287 hp with 260 lbs.-ft. of torque. This engine is perfectly matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters, ensuring smooth and responsive gear changes and an engaging drive.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade offers impressive performance across all conditions. Standard front-wheel drive delivers exceptional handling, while the available HTRAC all-wheel-drive system provides superior grip on any surface. Drive modes include Eco, Sport, and a customizable My Drive, with AWD configurations adding Terrain Mode Select. The added Mud, Snow, and Sand modes, especially coupled with the XRT Pro trim’s increased ground clearance, burly tires, and limited-slip differential, make this SUV a beast in PA’s worst weather and when braving the uncharted. High-performance suspension balances comfort with precise handling, ensuring a refined drive, even when towing up to 5,000 lbs. The combination of powerful engine performance and versatile drivetrain options makes the Palisade capable of handling diverse driving scenarios, including off-road adventures, with ease.

This cabin indulges you and your passengers across all trims. With Best-in-Class spaciousness, everyone has the best seat in the house. Up to 8 passengers over 3 rows are treated to premium materials, including leather upholstery in higher trims, soft-touch surfaces, and elegant trim elements give the Palisade a refined atmosphere. The sliding second-row seats can be upgraded to captain’s chairs, while the available 1st and 2nd-row relaxation seats embrace you with heating, ventilation, and the ability to recline when parked. Both rear rows fold flat to maximize an incredible 86.7 cu. ft. of cargo space with under-floor storage, ideal for transporting larger items. Dual 12.3-inch touchscreens provide Onboard Navigation, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Rear Seat Quiet Mode, wireless smartphone integration, and an available 14-speaker Bose® audio system for an immersive, user-friendly, connected experience. Acoustic-laminated glass lends to the serenity. With amenities such as a panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting, you’ll be eager just to run errands.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is packed with advanced safety technologies, offering peace of mind for everyone on board. The Hyundai SmartSense suite includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Monitoring which give you real-time alerts and step in when you need it most. Additional features such as Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a surround-view camera provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings to assist in parking and low-speed maneuvers. Trailer Sway Control, Downhill Brake Control, Electronic Stability Control, and multiple trailering technologies let you tow confidently and safely wherever the road takes you.