Hyundai Announces Pricing for 2026 Palisade SUV

Hyundai has announced the pricing for its all-new 2026 Palisade three-row flagship SUV, starting at $38,935 MSRP*. The new model boasts bold design, a premium cabin, and significantly improved capabilities. It also features a new 2.5-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain targeting up to 34 mpg and up to 600+ miles of driving range. The XRT PRO model starts at $49,370 MSRP and includes additional off-road hardware and features. New convenience and safety technologies are also available.

Hyundai has announced the pricing for its all-new 2026 Palisade three-row flagship SUV, marking a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The new model, priced starting at $38,935 MSRP*, boasts a bold design, a premium cabin, and significantly improved capabilities. The 2026 Palisade features a new 2.5-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain that targets up to 34 mpg and offers up to 600+ miles of driving range. The XRT PRO model, starting at $49,370 MSRP, includes additional off-road hardware and features.

The 2026 Palisade is larger in every key dimension, with a body that is 2.5 inches longer and a wheelbase that is 2.7 inches longer than the previous generation. The interior offers innovative Relaxation seats for front- and second-row passengers, providing generous additional degrees of recline and deployable upper-leg supports. The cabin features a horizontal dashboard layout with soft-touch materials and sophisticated finishes, creating a differentiated luxury ambiance.

The new Palisade also introduces a hybrid variant, which features a 2.5-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine putting out up to an estimated 258 horsepower. Two electric motors mounted in the six-speed automatic transmission's case provide additional tractive force, resulting in a combined total estimated system output of up to 329 horsepower and up to 339 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid powertrain is expected to achieve up to 34 mpg combined, yielding an internally targeted range of up to 619 miles.

New safety and driver convenience technologies are also available, including a built-in two-camera Dash Cam, ten airbags, third-row seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, and Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium. The vehicle also supports the latest version of Over-The-Air (OTA) update capability, ensuring that the vehicle's major controls remain up to date.

The 2026 Palisade offers a full complement of SmartSense active safety technologies, including 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.

The XRT PRO model, priced starting at $49,370 MSRP, includes additional off-road-capable hardware and software-level enhancements, making it the most capable off-road variant in the Hyundai lineup. The XRT PRO features a uniquely muscular front end with a bold lower grille design bookended by prominent canyon red recovery hooks and a beefier appearance overall.

The 2026 Palisade offers a range of powertrain options, including a newly developed 3.5-liter V6 making up to 287 horsepower and up to 260 lb.-ft. of torque, 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.

The 2026 Palisade is priced to compete with other premium three-row SUVs in the market, offering a compelling combination of design, capability, and technology. The new model is expected to appeal to families and active drivers seeking a spacious, luxurious, and capable SUV.

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