Hyundai Unveils 2026 Palisade with Price Increase and Comprehensive Overhaul
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade enters the market with a $1,735 higher starting price compared to the 2025 model. This price jump accompanies a significant transformation of Hyundai's popular three-row SUV, featuring a longer body, enhanced design, and a completely redesigned interior.
The base SE trim with front-wheel drive is now priced at $40,430, including the $1,495 destination fee, for the 2026 model year. At the top of the lineup, the Calligraphy trim also sees a price increase, starting at $55,555 for the V-6 engine and $57,775 for the newly introduced hybrid version. Additionally, Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel-drive system remains available across all trims for an extra $2,000.
2026 Pricing Details
Here is a comparison of the 2026 and 2025 Palisade pricing:
- Palisade SE: $40,430 (2026) vs $38,695 (2025) - Increase of $1,735
- Palisade SEL: $42,935 (2026) vs $41,445 (2025) - Increase of $1,490
- Palisade SEL Premium: $46,295 (2026) vs $46,045 (2025) - Increase of $250
- Palisade Limited: $50,765 (2026) vs $50,095 (2025) - Increase of $670
- Palisade Calligraphy: $55,555 (2026) vs $52,495 (2025) - Increase of $3,060
For 2026, Hyundai has also refreshed the entire Palisade lineup. The previous XRT trim, priced at $44,545 in 2025, is replaced by the new SEL Convenience trim. Moreover, the 2026 Palisade introduces the XRT Pro trim, exclusively available with all-wheel drive. This variant boasts enhanced off-road capabilities, a unique limited-slip differential, and an increased ground clearance by 1.0 inch.
The standard engine remains a 3.5-liter V-6, though it now delivers slightly less power, producing 287 horsepower and 282 pound-feet of torque. The new hybrid option combines a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors integrated into the six-speed automatic transmission, generating a total of 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque.
Introducing the 2026 Palisade Hybrid
The 2026 model year marks the debut of the hybrid powertrain for the Palisade. Starting with the SEL Hybrid trim priced at $45,155, the hybrid lineup expands to include SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy trims. All hybrid variants offer the option of all-wheel drive for an additional $2,000.
- Palisade Hybrid SEL: $45,155
- Palisade Hybrid SEL Premium: $48,515
- Palisade Hybrid Limited: $52,985
- Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy: $57,775
Hyundai plans to have the Palisade Hybrid available at dealerships later this year, while the V-6-powered models will begin arriving shortly.
