2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

The Palisade is Hyundai's largest gas-powered SUV, and it's fully redesigned for 2026. The first-generation Palisade set a new standard for the midsize three-row crossover class, and we're happy to report that the revamped version does it again. Step inside the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and you're greeted by a cabin chock full of upscale materials, expert craftsmanship and more features than any other competitor. This SUV is also incredibly roomy; offers a comfortable, serene ride; and, as always, comes with Hyundai's industry-leading warranty. The Palisade has a few faults, but overall, it delivers an elevated experience almost everywhere.

Hyundai has always played a strong value game; even if a Hyundai vehicle's price wasn't the lowest among competitors, you'd always get more features for the money. The 2026 Palisade continues that tradition, but it also delivers the unexpected, especially in the top-trim Calligraphy trim level. A massaging driver's seat with thigh extension, front and rear dash cams, a germ-destroying sterilization bin, power-adjustable second-row captain's chairs, power recline and sliding for the heated third-row seats — the list goes on. And you'll find few or none of these features in other three-row SUVs. In a world where rivals are content to tick boxes off a checklist, the Palisade strives to surprise.

For all of the Palisade's excellent qualities, it does stumble in areas where rivals shine. Its cargo area isn't the biggest, and if you need to haul a heap of gear, the Toyota Grand Highlander and Volkswagen Atlas will do just that. If the Palisade with its standard V6 doesn't offer the performance you crave, check out the smaller, nimbler and more athletic Mazda CX-90, which offers a pair of potent turbocharged engines. Want to go green? The Grand Highlander offers two fuel-sipping hybrids in its lineup, or you can wait a little longer for the forthcoming Palisade Hybrid. The Kia Telluride continues to be a very popular pick as well.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row midsize SUV available in seven trims: SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, SEL Premium, XRT Pro, Limited and Calligraphy. All are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 (287 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional for all trims except for the XRT Pro — it has standard AWD. A second-row bench seat that provides seating for eight is standard on the SE and optional for the SEL and SEL Premium. All trims except the SE come standard with second-row captain's chairs that reduce seating to seven.