The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has lastly debuted for the American market. Hyundai revealed the SUV’s new design and powertrains at this yr’s New York Worldwide Auto Present, however it additionally took the chance to launch a brand new off-road-oriented trim. It’s referred to as the XRT Professional and is greater than only a visible makeover.
It comes with a trim-exclusive rear digital limited-slip differential, and the Palisade XRT Professional has 8.4 inches of floor clearance—one inch greater than non-XRT Professional fashions, in keeping with the corporate. The automaker additionally says the SUV has improved off-road angles: 20.5 levels method, 22.4 levels departure, and 18.3 levels breakover. The trim incorporates a distinctive decrease entrance fascia and purple restoration hooks entrance and rear.
Photograph by: Hyundai
Photograph by: Hyundai
Photograph by: Hyundai
The XRT Professional is just accessible with a brand new 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 287 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel-drive system is commonplace and options new Mud, Snow, and Sand terrain settings.
Hyundai elevates the XRT Professional’s styling with unique 18-inch alloy wheels—wrapped in 255/60R18 all-terrain tires. It additionally options darkish XRT exterior trim accents on the grille, cladding, and window surrounds. Inside, the SUV will get H-Tex leatherette seats with warmth and air flow and a heated steering wheel.
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Professional will go on sale early this summer time with the remainder of the V-6 trims. The Palisade can be accessible with a brand new hybrid powertrain. The automaker hasn’t revealed the Professional’s value, however the 2025 Palisade XRT begins at $44,525, together with the $1,475 vacation spot cost, and we might anticipate a extra rugged model to value extra.
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