2026 Hyundai Palisade: Spacious, Refined, and Ready to Impress

Discover the 2026 Hyundai Palisade with its new design, V6 and hybrid options, premium interior, and advanced tech. A family SUV that rivals luxury brands.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is no longer just a practical family hauler — it’s Hyundai’s bold attempt to blur the line between mainstream and premium. The refreshed design is striking: a taller, boxier profile, an assertive grille, and proportions that give off a mini–Range Rover vibe. The extra 2.7 inches in length make the SUV look more planted and open up even more cabin space.

Under the hood, buyers still get a V6 — now a 3.5-liter with 287 hp — paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic that quietly does its job. For the first time, there’s a hybrid option: a 2.5-liter turbo four producing 329 hp while delivering an impressive 34 mpg combined. It’s the kind of powertrain that might just convince road-tripping families to finally ditch the minivan.

Inside, the Palisade feels like a rolling lounge. Second-row captain’s chairs offer heating, ventilation, and limo-like legroom, while even the third row gets available heated seats. In the Calligraphy trim, the front seats massage and recline with extendable leg rests, turning traffic jams into spa sessions. One-touch power folding seats add a sense of theater — slow, but satisfying — and the cabin brims with clever storage spaces, wireless charging, and even a built-in UV-C sanitizer for phones.

On the road, the Palisade is tuned for serenity. The suspension is plush without feeling floaty, road noise is nearly absent, and even on 21-inch wheels, it glides over bumps. Push past 4,300 rpm and the V6 makes its presence known, but it’s more eager growl than complaint.

The new XRT Pro trim brings a touch of adventure: a one-inch suspension lift, bright tow hooks, and an electronic limited-slip differential give it extra confidence on gravel or snow. It’s not an off-road warrior, but it’s willing to play outside city limits.

With its blend of space, tech, and refinement, the Palisade now feels like a legitimate alternative to far pricier luxury SUVs. At just under $60K for a fully loaded Calligraphy, it delivers near-premium experience without the premium badge tax — and that might be its most compelling feature of all.