2026 Hyundai Palisade: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a complete second-generation redesign. The headline change is a larger, boxier body and roomier cabin, joined by a new gas V6, the first Palisade hybrid, and much more standard technology and safety equipment.
About the 2026 Hyundai Palisade
2nd generation, first year; complete redesign
Hyundai positions the Palisade as a premium-feeling three-row family SUV built around space, comfort, safety, and easy everyday use. Its core appeal is giving families a roomy and technology-rich cabin without moving to a traditional luxury brand. Gas and hybrid powertrains address different efficiency needs, while flexible seating, a usable third row, strong driver-assistance equipment, and the XRT PRO’s added trail capability broaden its usefulness.
The redesigned Palisade ranges from the eight-seat SE to the luxury-focused Calligraphy, which has Nappa leather, relaxation seats in the first two rows, and an integrated front-and-rear dashcam. The new XRT PRO is the trail-focused version, with standard AWD, extra ground clearance, a rear limited-slip differential, terrain modes, recovery hooks, and integrated towing hardware. Hybrid models use a 329-hp turbo-hybrid system, while gas versions have a new 287-hp V6.
What changed, by category
2026 Hyundai Palisade specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19–29 mpg | 19–31 mpg | 18 mpg | 33 mpg | 19–31 mpg | 19–29 mpg | 19 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25–30 mpg | 25–32 mpg | 24 mpg | 35 mpg | 25–32 mpg | 25–30 mpg | 25 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 287–329 hp | 287–329 hp | 287 hp | 329 hp | 287–329 hp | 287–329 hp | 287 hp | 329 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 4000–5000 lb | 4000–5000 lb | 5000 lb | 4000 lb | 4000–5000 lb | 4000–5000 lb | 5000 lb | 4000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2026 Palisade begins its second generation with a new body and structure, a longer wheelbase, more passenger and cargo room, new powertrains, and expanded standard technology and safety equipment.
Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have a hybrid?
Yes. The 2026 model introduces the first Palisade hybrid, using a 329-hp 2.5-liter turbo-hybrid system and a six-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid versions include Blue SEL, Blue SEL Premium, SEL, SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy.
How is the 2026 Palisade different from the 2025 model?
The 2026 Palisade is a full redesign rather than a light update. Compared with 2025, it has a larger body and cabin, a new 287-hp 3.5-liter V6, the model's first hybrid, a standard 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and expanded safety hardware.
What happened to the Palisade XRT for 2026?
The XRT continues under the XRT PRO name for 2026 and gains real trail-focused hardware. It has standard AWD, one additional inch of ground clearance, a rear limited-slip differential, Mud, Sand, and Snow modes, recovery hooks, a forward ground-view camera, and integrated towing equipment.
What technology and safety features are standard on every 2026 Palisade?
Every 2026 Palisade has a 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, high-power USB-C charging access in all three rows, ten airbags, Forward Attention Warning, and enhanced Safe Exit Assist.