2026 Hyundai Palisade Gets Bigger, Smarter, and Still Affordable

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Hyundai's Biggest SUV is Finally Electrified

Hyundai unveiled the 2026 Palisade earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, bringing the next-generation version of its flagship SUV to the US with bold new styling, more space, a dramatically improved interior, and, finally, a hybrid powertrain. While it stays rooted in gas-powered practicality for now, the addition of a turbo-hybrid option makes the Palisade more efficient than ever, with over 600 miles of range and a significant performance boost. And now, we know how much all of that will cost.

Hyundai has officially released pricing for the full 2026 Palisade lineup, and despite the host of changes, the base price has only gone up by about $1,700 over the outgoing model. Even fully loaded trims stay competitive, offering features rivaling premium SUVs at a fraction of the price.

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2026 Hyundai Palisade Pricing Breakdown

Here's a quick look at how the 2026 Palisade stacks up, price-wise. The pure combustion engine versions start at $38,935 for the base SE FWD and peak at $49,370 for the first-ever XRT PRO trim. All prices exclude the $1,495 destination charge. For reference, the 2025 Palisade currently starts at $37,200.

Pure ICE (3.5L V6)

Trim

FWD

AWD

SE

$38,935

$40,935

SEL

$41,440

$43,440

SEL Convenience

$42,870

$44,870

SEL Premium

$44,800

$46,800

Limited

$49,270

$51,270

Calligraphy

$54,060

$56,060

XRT PRO

–

$49,370

As expected, the electrified Palisade gets a more premium pricing, starting with the Blue SEL FWD trim at $43,660, while the top-spec, luxurious Calligraphy AWD sells for a hefty $58,280.

Hybrid (2.5L Turbo HEV)

Trim

FWD

AWD

Blue SEL

$43,660

$45,660

Blue SEL Premium

$47,020

$49,020

Limited

$51,490

$53,490

Calligraphy

$56,280

$58,280

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More Capable, More Refined, More Efficient

The 2026 Palisade arrives at US dealerships this month, with the hybrid models going on sale this fall. Built in Ulsan, South Korea, the new-generation Palisade packs more of everything: space, tech, and capability. The new hybrid variant pairs a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with dual electric motors for 329 horsepower, 339 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated 30 mpg highway – all while sacrificing only 1,000 lbs of towing capacity compared to the gas model.

Meanwhile, the new XRT PRO trim gives the Palisade legitimate off-road cred with all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension, and drive modes for mud, sand, and snow. Inside, all trims benefit from more noise insulation, twin 12.3-inch displays, USB-C charging in all rows, and upgraded materials throughout. Optional relaxation seats even include deployable leg rests for front and second-row passengers.

Simply put, the 2026 Palisade builds on everything people liked about the old one – and fixes what they didn't.

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2026 Hyundai Palisade Gets Bigger, Smarter, and Still Affordable first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 15, 2025

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