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Hyundai Palisade Reviews

Owner Reviews

5(69%)
4(6%)
3(14%)
2(0%)
1(11%)

Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is mixed. Many owners love the quiet ride, roomy cabin, nice design, and upscale feel, and some say it offers great features and good gas mileage. But a few owners report slow pickup, poor fuel use around town, and tech features that can be hard to use. Some also had serious problems like the car not starting or other repairs soon after buying it.
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Most Helpful Owner Review

Better than expected
5 out of 5 stars
Chesshokie, 12/05/2025
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
The vehicle is quiet and comfortable with excellent luxury features comparable to and in some areas superior to the Lexus TX and the Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX (GH). For example the GH offers "leather seats" with breathable non leather inserts in the seat and back. The HP seats are all leather and the seat warming and cooling works significantly better on the Hyundai than the GH. From … our test drives the Palisade is quieter than both the TX 500h and Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX. My wife loves the mid-century modern interior. It's highway performance is excellent. This makes trips lasting more than an hour seem to go by much more quickly. We went on a two and a half hour trip in a comfortable Honda CR-V Touring and suffered from stiff joints and aches and pains afterward. We made the same trip in our Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy and felt refreshed rather than stiff. The driver assist features are good but take a little getting used to. Steering tends to be a little soft but you can improve that by using the "Sport" mode. The options offered by the electronics are immense. If you want the tighter steering of "Sport mode" but the economy of the econ mode you can personalize your driving profile by specifying sport mode steering with econ mode efficiency. Ultimately, the infotainment center of the HP looks and feels much more advanced than the vast majority of other vehicles we looked at including the Honda Pilot, the TX and the GH. That being said some of the electronic features may feel a little gimmicky but you can fix that by simply turning those features off. In conclusion this is a very capable and comfortable vehicle perfect for long trips and good size families. It even has an intercom so the driver can speak to passengers in the 3rd row. While it's over all specs such as total horsepower or total hauling capacity may be slightly exceeded by the GH Max the differences in actual capability are minimal and it is a more refined vehicle. The question that still needs to be answered is exactly how reliable this vehicle will be over time.

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Safety

Key safety features on the Palisade include:

  • Back-up camera
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Alarm
  • Tire Pressure Warning
  • Stability Control
  • Pre-collision safety system
  • Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash RatingRating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash RatingRating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier RatingRating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsRating
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
RolloverRating
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15.5%



FAQ

Is the Hyundai Palisade a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Palisade both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.7 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Palisade gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 36 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Palisade has 19.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Palisade. Learn more

What's new in the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade:

  • Fully redesigned Palisade debuts for 2026
  • New styling and a more upscale interior
  • New Palisade Hybrid with more power and improved mpg
  • 2026 model kicks off the second Palisade generation
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Is the Hyundai Palisade reliable?

To determine whether the Hyundai Palisade is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Palisade. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Palisade's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Palisade and gave it a 7.7 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Palisade gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 36 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Palisade is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Hyundai Palisade?

The least-expensive 2026 Hyundai Palisade is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $39,435.

Other versions include:

  • SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $39,435
  • SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $41,435
  • SEL 4dr SUV w/7 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $41,940
  • SEL 4dr SUV w/8 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $41,940
  • SEL Convenience 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $43,370
  • SEL 4dr SUV AWD w/7 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $43,940
  • SEL 4dr SUV AWD w/8 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $43,940
  • Hybrid Blue SEL 4dr SUV w/7 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $44,160
  • Hybrid Blue SEL 4dr SUV w/8 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $44,160
  • SEL Premium 4dr SUV w/8 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $45,300
  • SEL Premium 4dr SUV w/7 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $45,300
  • SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $45,370
  • Hybrid SEL 4dr SUV AWD w/7 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $46,160
  • Hybrid SEL 4dr SUV AWD w/8 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $46,160
  • SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $47,300
  • SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/8 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $47,300
  • Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 4dr SUV w/8 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $47,520
  • Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 4dr SUV w/7 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $47,520
  • Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $49,520
  • Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/8 Passenger Seating (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $49,520
  • Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $49,770
  • XRT PRO 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $49,870
  • Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $51,770
  • Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $51,990
  • Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $53,990
  • Calligraphy 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $54,560
  • Calligraphy 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $56,560
  • Hybrid Calligraphy 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $56,780
  • Hybrid Calligraphy 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $58,780
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What are the different models of Hyundai Palisade?

If you're interested in the Hyundai Palisade, the next question is, which Palisade model is right for you? Palisade variants include SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A), SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A), SEL 4dr SUV w/7 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A), and SEL 4dr SUV w/8 Passenger Seating (3.5L 6cyl 8A). For a full list of Palisade models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$249/mo  for Palisade SE
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$347/mo
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