We received our first glimpse of the second-generation Hyundai Palisade again in December. It is larger than the three-row SUV it replaces—2.5 inches longer total with 2.7 extra inches between the wheels. It will go on sale later this yr in America with an all-new design and two new powertrain decisions.
The Palisade comes customary with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine making 287 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and an eight-speed automated transmission. That is a bit lower than the outgoing 3.8-liter engine that produced 291 hp and 262 lb-ft. The brand new engine is obtainable in front- or all-wheel-drive configurations and may tow as much as 5,000 kilos.
Picture by: Hyundai
Picture by: Hyundai
Additionally new for 2026 is a hybrid powertrain that pairs a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with two electrical motors mounted contained in the six-speed automated transmission. The whole output is 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai expects the hybrid Palisade to realize 30 miles per gallon or extra on the freeway, with an estimated towing capability of 4,000 lbs.
Hyundai continues to take design dangers, with the Palisade that includes daring LED daytime working lights that dominate the flat, upright grille. Regardless of its huge entrance, Hyundai says the SUV has a 0.31 drag coefficient. The energetic airflow shutters within the decrease fascia seemingly assist.
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The 2026 Palisade additionally has a totally restyled cabin. Hyundai embeds the twin 12.3-inch screens within the sprint whereas offering a stack of bodily buttons beneath. It has wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a 15-watt wi-fi charging pad that includes an built-in cooling fan for quicker charging, which ought to simply be the business customary.
The 2026 Palisade will go on sale later this yr, with V-6-powered arriving at sellers early this summer season. The hybrid variant will arrive this fall. It will be obtainable in 10 exterior colours whereas clients can select from fabric, leatherette, lather, and Nappa leather-based upholstery. The 2026 Palisade can be the primary Hyundai to launch with the model’s new XRT Professional trim, which receives mechanical upgrades for improved off-road functionality.
Hyundai hasn’t revealed the SUV’s new worth, however the 2025 Palisade begins at $38,675, and we do not count on a large bounce for the brand new mannequin if it needs to stay related within the aggressive three-row SUV market.
