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.
11 Months Ago
2026 Hyundai Palisade
- Driveaway
- $82,443 - $97,563â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- Hybrid
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- Driveaway
- $82,443 - $97,563â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- Hybrid
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Hyundai Palisade
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Available Variants
The Hyundai Palisade comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Elite and the most expensive being Calligraphy.
2026 Hyundai Palisade
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2026 Hyundai Palisade
News
Damion Smy
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink: Blacked-out SUV priced for Australia
Hyundai has reintroduced a flagship Black Ink variant of its new-generation Palisade, though it's pricier than before.
29 Days Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai Palisade recalled
Hyundai is recalling over 1000 Palisade SUVs as they may not be able to detect whether one of its seatbelts is latched.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade, Ioniq 9 and Sonata recalled
Hyundai is recalling 3445 of its vehicles produced in 2025 for an instrument cluster fault, but it can be resolved with an over-the-air update.
4 Months Ago
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Power to Weight
112.13 - 112.64 kW/t
54.25 kW/t
193.09 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.8 L/100km
1 L/100km
12.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,059 km
644 km
2,647 km
Price
$82,443 - $97,563
$41,632.7
$130,104
Warranty (Years)
7 years
4 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,980 - 3,000 kg
2,165 kg
3,992 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.6°
16.8°
44°
Departure Angle
21.1°
15.3°
37°
Ground Clearance Unladen
187 - 203 mm
162 mm
310 mm
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Elite
2025
$72,093
Calligraphy
2025
$81,648
Elite
2026
$82,443
Calligraphy Black Ink
2025
$84,323
Year
2026
2025
Engine Type
2.5L Hybrid
3.8L Combustion
2.2L Combustion
Fuel
Unleaded
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Front
Maximum Power
245 kW
217 kW
147 kW
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2026 Hyundai Palisade
Dimensions
5,060 mm
1,980 mm
1,805 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,060 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,980 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,940 mm |
| Load Capacity | 815 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Hyundai Palisade
Sales Data
20243,062Total Sales
20252,364Total Sales
20261,671YTD Sales
Hyundai Palisade Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai Palisade is the Elite variant that starts from $82,443.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy variant that starts from $97,563.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Palisade is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Hyundai Palisade towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Palisade is the Elite variant which measures 1980mm wide, 5060mm in length and sits 1805mm tall.
All variants of the Hyundai Palisade have a maximum power of 245kW and 460nm of torque.
The Hyundai Palisade is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Palisade is the Elite variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3000 kg.
The Hyundai Palisade uses Unleaded Petrol.
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