Josh Nevett
2026 Hyundai Palisade review: Prototype drive
We get an early drive of the second-generation Hyundai Palisade ahead of the all-new large SUV's Australian launch next month.
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2020 Hyundai Palisade
The new Hyundai Palisade is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $90,900 for the Calligraphy.
There are 5 variants of the Palisade available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo (245kW/460Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/440Nm), 2.2L turbo (147kW/440Nm), 3.8L petrol direct injection (217kW/355Nm) and 3.8L v (217kW/355Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Palisade is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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4,980 mm
1,975 mm
1,750 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,980 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,975 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 773 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 Hyundai Palisade: New hybrid flagship SUV launches at almost $90,000
The all-new Hyundai Palisade has launched with new looks, a new hybrid powertrain, and a new price for the range-topping Calligraphy variant.
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2026 Hyundai Palisade: V6 and diesel to be axed in favour of four-cylinder and hybrid
New powertrains for the second-generation Palisade large SUV have been revealed in ADR documents, confirming the V6’s and diesel's demise.Â
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The cheapest Hyundai Palisade is the Base that starts from $55,000.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy that starts from $90,900.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Palisade is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Elite, Highlander, Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink.
See all Hyundai Palisade towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy which measures 1980mm wide, 5060mm in length and sits 1805mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy which has 245kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo engine.
The Hyundai Palisade is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy which weighs 3000 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Palisade may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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