2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

New for 2026, the redesigned Palisade is now available as a hybrid. One of the few three-row hybrid SUVs on the market, it promises fuel economy of between 29 mpg and 34 mpg combined, depending on how it's equipped. It's powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors and a six-speed transmission, generating a total of 329 hp--a 42-hp boost over the nonhybrid. Otherwise, it's almost identical to the nonhybrid model, including optional all-wheel drive, seating for seven or eight passengers, and a luxe interior on the Calligraphy model. Every Palisade comes with Hyundai's SmartSense suite of active safety and driver assistance systems, along with ACC, LCA, a built-in dash cam, and a rear occupant alert system.

Market value: $44,160
Fuel: Hybrid
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 8

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Model year 2026

Owner rating Not rated

Reliability Not rated

Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain: Hybrid
Body style: 4-door SUV
Drive type: AWD
Transmission: Automatic, 6-speed
Category: Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began: 2026

Pricing

Original MSRP range: $44,160 - $58,780

Fuel economy

EPA city: 29 MPG
EPA highway: 30 MPG
EPA combined: 29 MPG

Road tests

Test status: Test in progress

Dimensions

Length: 199 in
Width: 78 in
Height: 70 in
Wheelbase: 117 in
Weight: 5,025 lb
Maximum load: 1,180 lb
Towing capacity: 4,000 lb

Interior

Seating: 8 people
Luggage: 2+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score: 6/10
Greenhouse gas score: 6/10
SmartWay: No

Brand context

About Hyundai

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 36363 First published: November 11, 2025 Updated: December 4, 2025

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