HYUNDAI has pulled the covers off its MY26 Palisade in New York, the three-row SUV introducing a brand new turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid powertrain and rugged XRT PRO variant alongside added amenity and security applied sciences.
A closely revised exterior sees the Palisade presents distinctive vertical LED daytime working lights and a horizontal centre positioning gentle signature, daring new-look grille with lively aero shutters, a shorter entrance overhang, and lengthened wheelbase geared toward delivering a “substantial, premium silhouette”.
The up to date Palisade rides on massive diameter alloy wheels, as much as 21 inches, whereas the D-pillar and bigger aspect glass are altered to offer a extra spacious third row and improved outward visibility.
From the rear, a distinguished high-mount brake gentle is “visually balanced with a decrease fascia ingredient for perfect design concord”, the upper shoulder line additional contributing to “a stronger street presence”, says Hyundai.
Now 63mm longer than earlier than, and with a 68mm extension in wheelbase, the Palisade is alleged to supply simpler entry and exit for passengers. The redesigned cabin boasts a horizontally themed dashboard format, extra soft-touch supplies, a reshaped centre console with wi-fi machine charging pad, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and out there 14-speaker Bose audio.
Twin 12.3-inch shows for infotainment and instrumentation dominate the dashboard and are loved from “leisure seats” that goal to cut back fatigue throughout longer drives. Eight-passenger seating is customary, with captain’s chairs out there optionally. The third row of seats is obtainable with power-folding, sliding, and reclining mechanisms, together with heating, whereas second row seats add air flow to the deal.
Cup holders and 100-watt-capable USB-C ports can be found to each occupant.
Importantly, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade presents an expanded suite of Hyundai SmartSense lively and passive security applied sciences together with a built-in sprint cam, out there digital rear-view mirror, superior rear occupant alert, digital key entry, and up to date adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot warning, driver consideration alert, excessive beam help, lane conserving, rear cross-traffic avoidance, and distant good parking applied sciences.
The Palisade will probably be provided with the selection of petrol or petrol-electric hybrid drivelines. The previous is a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine growing an anticipated 214kW/353Nm paired with an eight-speed computerized transmission, the selection of two- or all-wheel drive configurations, and a braked towing capability of 2250kg. The latter is a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol with twin electrical motors providing 245kW/450Nm and as much as 996km of driving vary. Braked towing for the HEV possibility is listed at 1800kg.
Lastly, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade will probably be out there as a rugged XRT PRO variant for the primary time.
With extra muscular styling and extra off-road-capable {hardware}, the Palisade XRT PRO incorporates a daring decrease grille design bookended by distinguished canyon purple restoration hooks and a beefier decrease fascia, 214mm of floor clearance, improved strategy (20.5 levels), departure (22.4 levels), and break-over (18.3 levels) geometry, all-terrain tyres on 18-inch alloys, 360-degree digital camera know-how, downhill brake management, rear restoration hooks, and HTRAC all-wheel drive.
The variant is additional characterised by dark-finished alloy wheels, bespoke badging, darkened exterior accents (grille, window framing, and physique cladding), leatherette upholstery with entrance seat heating and air flow, a heated steering wheel, 14-speaker Bose audio, LED ambient cabin lighting, 115-volt energy outlet, and a powered moonroof.
Hyundai will supply the 2026 Palisade in 10 exterior colors (confirmed for the US market solely at this stage) together with Abyss Black, Forged Iron Brown, Elegant Blue, Creamy White, Earthy Brass, Ecotronic Gray, Galaxy Maroon, Strong Emerald, Titan Charcoal, and Storm Silver.
Upholstery choices embrace fabric, leatherette, leather-based, and Nappa leather-based with “all kinds of colourways and textures to fulfill each desire”, together with black, two-tone gray, two-tone navy, and brown.
“The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade showcases dedication to buyer wants,” stated Hyundai Motor Company product planning and mobility technique senior vp Olabisi Boyle.
“The introduction of a hybrid variant, alongside our strong inner combustion engine and the adventure-ready XRT mannequin, ensures that each driver finds their excellent match.
“This strategic strategy positions Hyundai to excel in any market surroundings, driving our continued progress within the SUV phase.”
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade will launch domestically within the fourth quarter of 2025, completely with the two.5-litre hybridised powertrain.
