Powertrain, Performance & Towing

The familiar 3.8-liter V-6 returns 291 hp and 262 lb-ft and is paired with an eight-speed automatic and idle stop-and-go to save fuel. In real-world testing the setup hustles the Palisade to 60 mph in the 6-second bracket while still pulling a 5,000-lb boat thanks to a standard transmission cooler, as highlighted in HotCars’ family-SUV performance brief.

Hybrid Drivetrain

A 2.5-liter turbo four working with two electric motors produces 329 hp and surpasses 30 mpg highway , according to dealer communication from AutoInc Amarillo Hyundai.

Fuel Economy

EPA estimates are consistent across trims because they share the same hardware. Sterling McCall Hyundai summarizes the numbers below.

All models carry an 18.8-gal tank, yielding 488 miles of highway range in FWD guise, a figure confirmed by Sterling McCall’s research post.

Interior, Infotainment & Materials

Upscale cues such as quilted Nappa leather, acoustic-laminated glass, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and an optional 14-speaker Bose audio system push the SUV toward luxury territory. The 2024 cabin update adds 64-color ambient lighting and a quieter ride via extra sound-deadening, as detailed in Hiley Hyundai’s interior walkaround.

For 2026, a single curved housing nests dual 12.3-inch displays, and Hyundai Pay/Wi-Fi become standard, according to Car and Driver’s early drive.

Trim Walk & Pricing (2026 Forecast)

*Pricing extracted from the Car and Driver trim analysis.

Safety & Driver Assistance

The Palisade earns repeat IIHS Top Safety Pick honors; however, the refreshed model must still pass the 2025 protocol after it was absent from the initial IIHS honor roll this year, a gap noted by the agency’s own social-media post.

Standard SmartSense includes forward-collision avoidance, lane-keeping, blind-spot intervention, and rear occupant alert. A full five-star federal crash score is carried over, as memorialized in a Tustin Hyundai list of the model’s NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating.

Ownership Programs & Warranty

Hyundai backs the Palisade with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty , plus Shopper Assurance perks such as transparent pricing, online purchase, and a 3-day worry-free exchange that let buyers streamline the entire process from home. Complimentary maintenance covers basic service for three years/36 k mi on current models; beginning with the 2026 redesign, free maintenance is discontinued but warranty terms remain intact, per Car and Driver’s coverage note.

Practical Buying Tips

1. Budget-minded families often choose the SEL Premium—it adds ventilated seats and the 360° camera yet stays below $47 k, a sweet-spot highlighted in Patterson Auto’s FAQ sheet.
2. Expect real-world dealer mark-ups in hot markets; AutoWeb’s 2025 review reminds shoppers to compare list price vs. out-the-door to hold value leadership (see AutoWeb’s test & review).
3. If you tow, insist on the factory-installed hitch—Limited and above hide the receiver behind a valance, maintaining design purity while keeping the 5,000-lb rating, as noted in the new-generation report on Car and Driver.

Conclusion

From its robust V-6 to an upcoming 30-mpg hybrid, from quilted leather to terrain-smart drive modes, the Hyundai Palisade blends practicality and polish better each model year. Families seeking a roomy, tech-rich, safety-focused SUV backed by industry-leading warranties will find the Palisade remains a standout—and its next chapter looks even more compelling.