2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: A Detailed Review of Hyundai's New Midsize SUV

Redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

• 💡 The 2026 Hyundai Palisade receives a redesign, introducing its first-ever hybrid powertrain.
• 🎯 This new hybrid aims to offer better MPG compared to the previous naturally aspirated V6, addressing consumer demand for fuel efficiency in midsize three-row SUVs.

Exterior Design and Features

• ✨ The exterior features a "creamy white" pearlescent paint, horizontal illuminating bars, LED lighting, and a redesigned front grille with metallic silver and gloss black accents.
• 🚀 The calligraphy trim includes 21-inch wheels with a machine aluminum and metallic gray finish, and the design incorporates silver trim around the vehicle for a cohesive look.
• 🚗 Rear design elements include a tucked-away rear wiper, a body-colored roof spoiler, and a digital rearview mirror, with "Palisade" badging highlighting the hybrid option.

Hybrid Powertrain and Performance

• ⚡ The hybrid system combines a 2.5L inline-4 engine with two electric motors, producing a combined 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque.
• ⛽ It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an 8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, achieving an estimated 29 MPG city and 30 MPG highway.
• 💨 The powertrain enables a 0-60 mph time of approximately 6.6 seconds, offering a balance of power and efficiency for its weight.

Interior Comfort and Technology

• 🛋️ The calligraphy trim features a black interior with soft-touch materials, stitching, ambient lighting, and a wood-style trim on the dash.
• 📱 A 12.3-inch infotainment system is driver-tilted, complemented by physical knobs and buttons for climate control, heated, and ventilated seats.
• 🔌 The center console offers USB-C ports, wireless charging, and ample storage, with seats upholstered in premium leather, including driver-side massage functions.

Passenger and Cargo Space

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The second row offers captain's chairs with power adjustments, heated/ventilated seats, and convenient storage solutions, including USB-C ports and a home power source.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The third row provides power sliding and reclining seats with three stages of heating, plus USB-C ports and AC vents, though the armrests are hard plastic and lack sunshades.
• 📦 The cargo area offers 19 cubic feet with the third row up, expanding to 46 cubic feet with the third row down and 87 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded, and includes third-row heated seats.

Driving Experience

• 🛣️ The hybrid system contributes to handling by lowering the center of gravity, providing a quiet and smooth ride.
• ⚙️ Drive modes (Sport, Eco, My Drive) adjust steering, throttle, and transmission behavior, with the six-speed automatic offering a traditional driving feel over a CVT.
• 👁️‍🗨️ Features like blind-spot cameras, a head-up display, and a digital rearview mirror enhance driver awareness and convenience.