Hyundai literally puts that vision in writing, noting that its future products will blend “innovative solutions across multiple domains of mobility, design, and sustainability,” all while aiming for long-term carbon neutrality. You can see that pledge in the premium-focused PALISADE sub-section of the company’s global site, where the SUV is positioned as a halo product in Hyundai’s next era of sustainable mobility innovative solutions across multiple domains of mobility.

Powertrains: V6 Muscle Meets Long-Range Hybrid

The 2026 model year adds a new gasoline-electric drivetrain without abandoning the proven V6 that has anchored Palisade sales since launch.

Hyundai quotes an “over 600+ mile range” for the hybrid, translating to fewer fuel stops on that cross-country road trip—an advantage made explicit on the Palisade Hybrid landing page, which touts 619 miles on a full tank 619 miles on a single tank.

Meanwhile, the familiar 3.5-liter V6 carries over with 287 hp and a 5,000-lb towing capacity, maintaining the brawn that families associate with the model. Those headline numbers sit alongside improved shift programming and reduced NVH, according to Hyundai’s spec sheet for the standard Palisade Powered by a robust 3.5L V6 engine (287 hp).

Trim Walk: From XRT PRO to Calligraphy Flagship

Hyundai now offers six trims, topped by the indulgent Calligraphy and bookended by the rugged new XRT PRO.

• XRT PRO – All-terrain tires, increased ride height, recovery hooks, and under-body skid protection.
  • SEL Premium – 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays, Hyundai Digital Key 2, and ventilated first-row seats.
  • Limited – Standard third-row power folding, Bose 14-speaker system, Surround-View Monitor.
  • Calligraphy – Quilted Nappa leather, dual sunroofs, UVC sanitizing compartment, built-in dashcam.

If sticker price is your starting point, Hyundai lists a base MSRP of $39,435 and a Calligraphy starting figure of $54,560 , both before freight and fees—data made plain on the model’s U.S. consumer site Base model starts at $39,435.

A Lounge for Eight—Technology for All

Open either of the Palisade’s wide rear doors and the theme is luxury layered over practicality. Depending on configuration, buyers can opt for seven-seat Captain’s-Chair comfort or a full eight-passenger bench, including power-folding third-row seats on upper trims. With rows two and three flat, cargo balloons to 86.7 cu. ft. , yet even with all seats occupied you still get 46.3 cu. ft. behind row three—numbers plucked from Hyundai’s own product matrix cargo space 86.7 cu. ft..

Infotainment headlines are dominated by twin 12.3-inch panoramic displays that blend gauge and touchscreen real estate into one sweeping panel; wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support is standard on lower trims, while Alexa Built-In and Digital Key 2 land higher up the ladder 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays (standard).

Safety First: SmartSense, Dashcams, and More

The Palisade continues Hyundai’s string of IIHS Top Safety Pick accolades, benefiting from the latest SmartSense driver-assist suite.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian & cyclist detection
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 with lane-change assist
  • Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance
  • Advanced Rear Occupant Alert with radar sensors
  • Safe Exit Assist to warn rear-seat passengers of oncoming traffic

Hyundai adds practical touches such as a built-in camera-cleaning jet for the rear lens and an optional dashcam—features that shine on the spec sheet for the Calligraphy trim Built-in dashcam (Calligraphy trim).

Shopper Assurance: A Stress-Free Buying Path

Hyundai knows modern shoppers may prefer their laptops to a showroom. Through its Shopper Assurance program, the brand promises up-front pricing, home test-drive delivery, online paperwork, and even a 3-day worry-free exchange —an approach outlined on the SEL Premium information page Hyundai Shopper Assurance is a modern car-buying experience.

For those who want to skip ownership entirely, the company’s Evolve subscription lets drivers pay month-to-month with 1,000 included miles, insurance, and maintenance wrapped into one bill Month-to-month car subscriptions.

Warranty & Cost of Ownership

Hyundai backs every 2026 Palisade with its class-leading 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty and 3-year/36,000-mile Complimentary Maintenance , terms again laid out in the U.S. product pages 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty. Add in 5 years of 24/7 Roadside Assistance and owners are looking at some of the lowest projected running costs in the segment.

The Bottom Line

By pairing a brawny V6 with a hyper-efficient hybrid, layering on class-above interior materials, and wrapping the whole package in an ownership plan that lets shoppers buy from the sofa, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade stakes a convincing claim to be the do-everything, take-everybody SUV of the mid-2020s. Factor in Hyundai’s overarching carbon-neutral roadmap and the Palisade serves as both product and proof of a company intent on writing a new rule-book for family vehicles of the future.