Redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade Looks Big, Boxy and Beautiful

• A redesigned Hyundai Palisade will arrive in the U.S. sometime next year.
• The new generation gets an elegant, sophisticated design inside and out.
• Korean models will be available with a front bench seat.

Hyundai just took the wraps off the Korean-spec redesigned 2026 Palisade and, from the looks of it, it puts the already-very-nice current model to shame. The new design builds off what we’ve seen from the likes of the latest Santa Fe, which is no bad thing — it’s giving us Korean Range Rover vibes in the best way. Details are limited, but here’s what we know so far.

Outside, the new Palisade boasts a much more upright, boxy look featuring vertically oriented headlights and taillights and a plethora of chrome trim. The current Palisade has always struggled with wheels that look just slightly too small for something its size, and it seems like this redesign rectifies that with the gorgeously intricate rims equipped on the top-trim Calligraphy model seen here. Hyundai says the new Palisade has a longer wheelbase but has yet to disclose exact dimensions.

The brand describes the Palisade’s redesigned interior as a “premium living space,” and we’re inclined to agree: It looks properly luxurious, again pulling some design aspects from what we’ve seen in the current Santa Fe. Leather covers most surfaces, while wood trim and soft ambient lighting accent the cabin nicely. Interestingly, the center console is separated from the center stack — a feature more commonly seen in minivans — which should allow for greater storage space below. 

Atop the center console are a wireless charger and two USB-C ports capable of charging devices at up to 100 watts. On the tech front, the Palisade features well-integrated dual 12.3-inch curved displays for the gauge cluster and infotainment touchscreen. Thankfully, there are plenty of physical controls too. And, get this: In South Korea, the Palisade will be offered with a front bench seat and seating for up to nine, giving the SUV access to the country’s bus lanes. We doubt that feature will make it to the U.S. market, but we wouldn't mind one bit if it did.

You can also expect a hybrid powertrain of some sort, front- and all-wheel-drive options, and a higher starting price. But that’s just about everything we know about the new 2026 Hyundai Palisade. We expect to see a U.S. debut with further details about the redesigned SUV in the near future, with sales likely to begin several months after that.