LOS ANGELES: The 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row flagship SUV is set to arrive (ICE models) at Hyundai dealers in the United States in late July, and hybrid models are due to go on sale early fall.
Hyundai Motor America says the new Palisade, built in Ulsan, South Korea, is priced attractively starting at US$38,935 and is bigger, better and goes further than its critically acclaimed predecessor - and its SUV competition.
The 2026 Palisade offers two new powertrain options.
The internal-combustion powertrain boasts a new 3.5-litre V6 making up to 287hp and up to 353Nm of torque.
The direct-injected engine is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a two-chamber torque converter.
This standard ICE powertrain is available in both two-wheel and HTRAC all-wheel-drive configurations.
For 2026, a hybrid option joins the Palisade powertrain portfolio for the first time.
It features a 2.5-litre turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine putting out 258hp.
Two electric motors mounted in the six-speed automatic transmission’s case provide additional tractive force for a combined output of up to 329hp and up to 460Nm torque.
Palisade HEV’s high-efficiency powertrain is expected to achieve up to an internally targeted range of up to 996km.
The new Palisade displays a commanding, premium aura and in front, it presents a distinctive vertical LED daytime running light graphic and a horizontal center positioning light signature.
It now offers Relaxation seats for front- and second-row passengers.
Available captain’s chairs include one-touch second-row tilt-and-slide functionality for effortless operation, facilitating easy third-row access.
The third-row seats are available with power-folding, sliding, and power-reclining mechanisms.
Cup holders and 100-watt USB-C ports are readily accessible in each row.
In a first for Hyundai, the built-in, two-camera Dash Cam can provide continuous recording while driving.
It can also work with various vehicle sensors to automatically record nearby movement while parked.
The 2026 Palisade supports the latest version of Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium which allows owners to leave their key fob at home and use a supported smartphone or smartwatch to lock, unlock, and start their vehicle.
The new model’s suite of Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Forward Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
