2026 Hyundai Palisade

The Palisade was already one of the best three-row SUVs money could buy. The 2026 redesign makes it better with a hybrid powertrain, bolder styling, and the new XRT PRO adventure trim. Hyundai announced pricing starting at just $38,935 — remarkably competitive for a flagship three-row SUV. The headliner is the 2.5-liter turbo hybrid, which produces 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque while returning approximately 30 MPG combined. That's a meaningful improvement over the V6's 22 MPG, and the hybrid's torque advantage makes it the better-driving powertrain as well. The XRT PRO adds HTRAC AWD, underbody protection, and an appearance package that signals Hyundai's push into the adventure-SUV space. Interior quality remains the Palisade's calling card. Quilted leather, ambient lighting, a panoramic display, and second-row captain's chairs with heating and ventilation are available — features you'd typically find in luxury SUVs at twice the price. The third row is genuinely usable for adults, which is more than most competitors can claim. The redesigned Kia Telluride is taking a model year off and returns for 2027, so the Palisade currently has the field to itself among Korean three-row SUVs. Against the Highlander and Traverse, it offers a more premium experience. Against the Pilot, it counters with the hybrid option Honda doesn't have. At this price point, the Palisade is the three-row SUV to beat.