Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

First-ever Palisade Hybrid Powertrain

The first-ever Palisade Hybrid brings an estimated system output of up to 329 horsepower and up to 339 lb.-ft. of torque by pairing a 2.5-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine with two electric motors mounted inside its smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. This integrated approach delivers strong, confident acceleration with the natural drivability of a traditional automatic, while maximizing efficiency with an internally targeted driving range of up to 619 miles. The hybrid also targets up to 4,000 pounds of towing capacity, and adds smart touches like Stay Mode, which lets you enjoy infotainment and HVAC while parked without idling. Whether you’re navigating rolling two-lane roads or cruising interstate stretches, the Palisade Hybrid is tuned for quiet, refined power with laminated glass and extensive sound insulation throughout.

HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive With Tow Mode and Terrain Modes

For confidence in changing conditions, the 2026 Palisade offers HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive with driver-selectable Mud, Sand, and Snow terrain modes plus Normal, Sport, and Smart drive settings. The system uses an electronic clutch with active torque control to distribute power for surefooted traction and agile responses, whether you’re accelerating onto the highway or climbing a steep driveway. Tow Mode is another smart addition, optimizing shift points and reducing gear hunting when you have a trailer hooked up. ICE models target a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, while hybrid models target up to 4,000 pounds. Select trims add an integrated, fascia-concealed OEM tow hitch from the factory, and the new XRT PRO model takes off-road hardware further with an exclusive electronic rear limited-slip differential (eLSD), all-terrain tires, increased ground clearance to 8.4 inches, and improved approach, departure, and breakover angles.

Relaxation Seating and a Reimagined Third Row

Comfort is a Palisade hallmark, and the 2026 model advances it with available front and second-row Relaxation seats that recline deeply and incorporate deployable upper-leg supports to help reduce fatigue during longer stretches. The ergonomically sculpted center console and horizontal dash add visual calm and more usable space, while larger door openings and an expanded wheelbase help passengers of every age get in and out more easily. Eight-passenger seating is standard with available second-row captain’s chairs for seven-passenger luxury. One-touch second-row tilt-and-slide creates easy third-row access, and the third row is available with power-folding, sliding, power-reclining, and even heating functions. Every row gets convenient cupholders and 100-watt USB-C ports so everyone stays charged and comfortable.

Panoramic Curved Dual 12.3-inch Displays and Bose® Audio

A panoramic, curved digital cluster and navigation display with dual 12.3-inch screens anchors the cockpit, putting essential driver information and maps in an elegant, easy-to-scan layout. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ simplify how you connect, while an available Bose® 14-speaker surround audio system fills all three rows with rich, immersive sound. Daily convenience is built in: a 15-watt wireless charging pad with an integrated cooling fan helps keep devices fast-charging without overheating, and there are handy physical switches for frequently used controls. Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium lets you lock, unlock, and start the vehicle using a compatible smartphone or smartwatch, and you can securely share access with family members. With Wi-Fi hotspot capability, Alexa Built-in, Bluelink® connected services, and OTA software updates, your Palisade is designed to stay current and get smarter over time.

Built-in Dual-camera Dash Cam and Expanded SmartSense Safety

Hyundai SmartSense takes a major step forward in the 2026 Palisade with more features and broader coverage. A first for Hyundai, the built-in, two-camera Dash Cam can record continuously while you drive, and even capture movement when parked, with clips viewable on the head unit or removable via the glovebox MicroSD card. A full suite of driver-assist systems is available, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Following Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Remote Smart Parking Assist. Ten standard airbags now include third-row coverage, and third-row seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters are added for enhanced protection. You can also equip a full-display digital center rearview mirror for a clear view past passengers and cargo, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert for added child safety, and Safe Exit Assist to help warn occupants if a vehicle is approaching from behind.