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2026 Hyundai Palisade: information, price and comparisons

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade starts the second generation. Built in Ulsan, South Korea, it has all-wheel drive on every Canadian trim. The Preferred Trend, XRT Pro and Ultimate Calligraphy use a 287 hp 3.5L V6; the Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid use the first Palisade hybrid, a 329 hp 2.5L turbo rated at 8.1 L/100 km combined by NRCan. Regular trims run from CA$53,699 to CA$65,699 MSRP, and a Canada-only Hybrid NHL Edition limited to 500 units was priced at CA$68,899. Check that the seat and seat belt recalls were done, and compare the carryover 2027, from CA$55,199 MSRP.

2026 Hyundai Palisade : An overview

Find a complete overview of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, including key features and specifications, trims, inventory, alternatives, and other useful information. Read more

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Fuel Economy:11.9 - 12.7 City/HWY combined
Horsepower:287 hp
Drivetrain:All-Wheel Drive
Engine:Gasoline
Torque:260 ft-lb
Seats:7 - 8

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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 21 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

21 trims available
  • 1 of 21
    Limited 3.5

    Limited 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 2 of 21
    Blue SEL 8P 2.5 Hybrid

    Blue SEL 8P 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    7.5L fuel / 100 km
    Front Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 3 of 21
    SE 3.5

    SE 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 4 of 21
    Limited 2.5 Hybrid

    Limited 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    7.5L - 8.0L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 5 of 21
    Blue SEL 7P 2.5 Hybrid

    Blue SEL 7P 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    7.5L fuel / 100 km
    Front Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 6 of 21
    XRT Pro 3.5

    XRT Pro 3.5

    $57,799
    Gasoline
    11.6L - 12.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 7 of 21
    Ultimate Calligraphy 2.5 Hybrid

    Ultimate Calligraphy 2.5 Hybrid

    $65,699
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    8.1L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 8 of 21
    SEL Premium 8P 2.5 Hybrid

    SEL Premium 8P 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    7.5L - 8.0L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 9 of 21
    SEL Premium 8P 3.5

    SEL Premium 8P 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 10 of 21
    SEL Convenience 3.5

    SEL Convenience 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 11 of 21
    Ultimate Calligraphy 3.5

    Ultimate Calligraphy 3.5

    $62,499
    Gasoline
    11.9L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 12 of 21
    SEL Premium 7P 3.5

    SEL Premium 7P 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 13 of 21
    Preferred Trend 3.5

    Preferred Trend 3.5

    $53,699
    Gasoline
    11.9L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 14 of 21
    SEL Premium 7P 2.5 Hybrid

    SEL Premium 7P 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    7.5L - 8.0L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 15 of 21
    SEL 7P 2.5 Hybrid

    SEL 7P 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    8.0L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 16 of 21
    SEL 7P 3.5

    SEL 7P 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 17 of 21
    SEL 8P 2.5 Hybrid

    SEL 8P 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    8.0L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 18 of 21
    SEL 8P 3.5

    SEL 8P 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 19 of 21
    Calligraphy 3.5

    Calligraphy 3.5

    Price N/A
    Gasoline
    11.1L - 11.6L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    287 horsepower
  • 20 of 21
    Luxury 2.5 Hybrid

    Luxury 2.5 Hybrid

    $60,499 - $60,999
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    8.1L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower
  • 21 of 21
    Calligraphy 2.5 Hybrid

    Calligraphy 2.5 Hybrid

    Price N/A
    Gas/Electric Hybrid
    7.5L - 8.0L fuel / 100 km
    All Wheel Drive
    329 horsepower

2026 Hyundai Palisade deals

  • National
  • Vancouver
  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Saskatoon
  • Winnipeg
  • Toronto
  • Ottawa
  • Hamilton
  • Montréal
  • Halifax
  • St. John's
  • Ultimate Calligraphy | Leather Seat | AWD

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEUltimate Calligraphy | Leather Seat | AWD

    $ 58,250
    • 16,152 km
    • Gasoline
  • Ultimate Calligraphy

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEUltimate Calligraphy

    $ 66,076
    • 25 km
    • Gasoline
  • PREFFERED TREND CUIR TOIT OUVRANT 8 PASSAGERS TAG

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPREFFERED TREND CUIR TOIT OUVRANT 8 PASSAGERS TAG

    $ 51,795
    • 6,715 km
    • Gasoline
  • ULTIMATE CALLIGRAPHY AWD TOIT PANO CUIR CAM360

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEULTIMATE CALLIGRAPHY AWD TOIT PANO CUIR CAM360

    $ 56,795
    • 16,447 km
    • Gasoline
  • XRT Pro | DEMO | AWD | 7-Passenger | V6

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEXRT Pro | DEMO | AWD | 7-Passenger | V6

    $ 57,500
    • 8,554 km
    • Gasoline
  • PANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    $ 60,971
    • 15,000 km
    • Gasoline
  • PANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    $ 60,971
    • 15,000 km
    • Gasoline
  • PANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    $ 60,971
    • 15,000 km
    • Gasoline
  • PANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPANO SUNROOF | BOSE AUDIO | NAV

    $ 60,971
    • 15,000 km
    • Gasoline
  • Ultimate Calligraphy 3.5L AWD | 7 SEAT | 19K KM

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEUltimate Calligraphy 3.5L AWD | 7 SEAT | 19K KM

    $ 53,450
    • 19,347 km
    • Gasoline
  • Ultimate Calligraphy

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEUltimate Calligraphy

    $ 56,995
    • 24,467 km
    • Gasoline
  • Preferred w/Trand AWD | LOW KMs, No Accidents | Heated Steering Wheel

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPreferred w/Trand AWD | LOW KMs, No Accidents | Heated Steering Wheel

    $ 47,995
    • 30,807 km
    • Gasoline
  • Preferred Trend AWD | Leather | Sunroof | Heated + Cooled Seats | Heated Steering | and More !

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPreferred Trend AWD | Leather | Sunroof | Heated + Cooled Seats | Heated Steering | and More !

    $ 48,888
    • 36,500 km
    • Gasoline
  • Preferred Trend AWD | Leather | Sunroof | Heated + Cooled Seats | Heated Steering | and More !

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPreferred Trend AWD | Leather | Sunroof | Heated + Cooled Seats | Heated Steering | and More !

    $ 48,995
    • 27,900 km
    • Gasoline
  • Preferred Trend | One Owner | Clean CarFax | Low KMS | Remaining Factory Warranty | Smells New!

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPreferred Trend | One Owner | Clean CarFax | Low KMS | Remaining Factory Warranty | Smells New!

    $ 49,998
    • 20,299 km
    • Gasoline
  • Trend

    2026 Hyundai PALISADETrend

    $ 50,264
    • 34,758 km
    • Gasoline
  • Preferred Trend | Free Extended Warranty

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPreferred Trend | Free Extended Warranty

    $ 50,498
    • 36,669 km
    • Gasoline

  • 2026 Hyundai PALISADE

    $ 50,995
    • 24,861 km
    • Gasoline
  • TREND/LEATHER/SUNROOF/BACKUPCAM

    2026 Hyundai PALISADETREND/LEATHER/SUNROOF/BACKUPCAM

    $ 51,490
    • 22,205 km
    • Gasoline
  • Preferred Trend | AWD | Navigation

    2026 Hyundai PALISADEPreferred Trend | AWD | Navigation

    $ 52,097
    • 14,228 km
    • Gasoline
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2026 Palisade key facts

Price rangeCA$53,699 to CA$65,699 MSRP, plus CA$2,100 in fees (The Car Guide)
TrimsV6: Preferred Trend, XRT Pro, Ultimate Calligraphy. Hybrid: Luxury, Ultimate Calligraphy, NHL Edition (500 units)
Power287 hp V6; 329 hp hybrid
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive on every trim
Fuel consumption8.1 to 12.7 L/100 km combined (NRCan)
Seats7 or 8

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What's new for the 2026 Palisade

Change2026 (second generation)2020 to 2025 (first generation)
Gas engine3.5L V6, 287 hp, 260 lb-ft3.8L V6, 291 hp, 262 lb-ft
Hybrid2.5L turbo hybrid, 329 hp, 339 lb-ftNot offered
Size65 mm longer; wheelbase 70 mm longerShorter
New trimXRT Pro, with more ground clearance and all-terrain tiresNot offered

V6 models arrived in summer 2025 and the hybrid that fall. For used-buying advice, see the Hyundai Palisade page.

2026 Palisade trims, prices and equipment

Every trim has two 12.3-inch screens in one curved panel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, seven USB-C ports, heated front and outboard second-row seats, a heated steering wheel and a hands-free smart tailgate.

TrimPowertrainMSRPKey equipment
Preferred TrendV6CA$53,69920-inch wheels, 8-speaker audio
XRT ProV6CA$57,79925 mm more ground clearance, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, limited-slip rear differential, 360-degree camera, 14-speaker Bose audio
Luxury HybridHybridCA$60,499Captain's chairs available, power-folding second and third rows, 20-inch wheels, Bose audio
Ultimate CalligraphyV6CA$62,499Second-row captain's chairs, power-folding rows, 21-inch wheels, Bose audio
Ultimate Calligraphy HybridHybridCA$65,699Ultimate Calligraphy equipment with the hybrid
Hybrid NHL EditionHybridCA$68,899Canada-only edition of the Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid, limited to 500 units, with NHL team logo details

The Car Guide lists CA$2,100 in fees on every trim; taxes are extra. Hyundai Canada lists a dual-pane sunroof, head-up display, front and rear dashcams and relaxation seats as available without naming trims, so confirm them with the dealer. No 2026 Palisade reaches the CA$100,000 luxury tax threshold or pays the green levy: even the XRT Pro works out to 12.6 L/100 km on the CRA's weighting, under the 13 L/100 km threshold.

2026 Palisade V6 or hybrid, and fuel by version

Item3.5L V62.5L turbo hybrid
Output287 hp, 260 lb-ft329 hp, 339 lb-ft combined (engine alone 258 hp)
Transmission8-speed automatic6-speed automatic with two electric motors
Fuel tank72 L, regular fuel69 L, regular fuel
VersionNRCan city / highway / combined (L/100 km)
Preferred Trend and Ultimate Calligraphy (V6)13.4 / 10.0 / 11.9
XRT Pro (V6)14.3 / 10.6 / 12.7
Luxury Hybrid and Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid8.3 / 7.9 / 8.1

2026 Palisade dimensions, cargo and towing

Measure2026 Palisade
Length5,060 mm (Preferred Trend, Luxury Hybrid); 5,065 mm (both Ultimate Calligraphy trims); 5,090 mm (XRT Pro)
Width / wheelbase1,980 mm / 2,970 mm
Height1,805 mm; 1,830 mm (XRT Pro)
Weight2,075 kg (Preferred Trend) to 2,275 kg (Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid)
Cargo540 L to 2,455 L, depending on how many seats are folded
TowingUp to 5,000 lb (V6 with the factory hitch); 4,000 lb (hybrid)
Seats8 (Preferred Trend, Luxury Hybrid); 7 (XRT Pro, both Ultimate Calligraphy trims)

2026 Palisade warranty, safety and recalls

CoverageTerm
Comprehensive and powertrain5 years or 100,000 km
Roadside assistance and anti-perforation5 years, unlimited km
Hybrid system and battery8 years or 160,000 km

Safety: in US testing, the 2026 Palisade is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ when built after November 2025. Earlier builds rated Acceptable in the updated moderate overlap test, before Hyundai improved the rear seat belt buckles, so check the build month.

Power-folding seats: after a fatal incident in the United States, Hyundai stopped sales of 2026 Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy models on March 16, 2026. Sales resumed on April 8, 2026 with a software update: the seats now fold only while the button is held and the liftgate is open.

RecallIssueRemedy
2026-131Third-row driver's side seat belt buckle wiring may be damaged when the buckle is pulled, so the indicator can show buckled when it isn'tWiring harness extension; buckle replaced if needed
2026-121Power-folding second and third rows may not detect an obstructionSoftware update, over the air or at a dealer
2026-033Instrument cluster may reboot while driving (gas and hybrid; also other Hyundai models)Software update, over the air or at a dealer

Which 2026 Palisade trim should you buy?

Your goalBest trimWhyMatching listings
Lowest price, eight seats Preferred Trend The cheapest 2026 Palisade, at CA$53,699 View new Palisade listings
Lowest fuel bills Luxury Hybrid 8.1 L/100 km combined and 329 hp for CA$6,800 more than the Preferred Trend View new Palisade listings
Gravel roads and towing XRT Pro All-terrain tires, extra clearance, limited-slip rear differential and the V6's 5,000 lb towing View new Palisade listings

2026 Palisade alternatives

AlternativeStarts atBetter if you...
Mazda CX-90CA$47,100 (2026)want a lower price or a plug-in hybrid version
Kia TellurideCA$50,695 (2025)want the Palisade's sister model; Kia Canada has pushed back the 2027 launch
Toyota Grand HighlanderCA$51,635 (2026)want a Toyota with a hybrid option
Volkswagen AtlasCA$53,795 (2027)want a redesigned SUV with a turbo four
Honda PilotCA$55,550 (2026)want a Honda with a V6

>> Compare the 2026 Palisade against these rivals side by side

Trader Scores

This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score
7.7
Design
7.5
User Friendliness
7.5
Comfort
8.5
Everyday Usability
8.5
Driving dynamics
7.0
Powertrain
7.5
Efficiency
7.0
Value for money
6.5
Equipment
8.5
Safety
8.0
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FAQs About 2026 Hyundai Palisade

What trims does the 2026 Palisade come in?

V6: Preferred Trend, XRT Pro and Ultimate Calligraphy. Hybrid: Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy, plus the 500-unit NHL Edition. MSRPs run from CA$53,699 to CA$65,699 for the regular trims.

How much more is the 2026 Palisade Hybrid?

The Luxury Hybrid costs CA$6,800 more than the V6 Preferred Trend; the Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid is CA$3,200 more than the V6 Ultimate Calligraphy.

Does the 2026 Palisade Hybrid need to be plugged in?

No. It's a conventional hybrid with a 1.6 kWh battery that charges itself, so it doesn't qualify for the federal EV rebate.

How is the 2026 Palisade XRT Pro different?

It adds 25 mm of ground clearance, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels and a limited-slip rear differential. It's also the thirstiest trim.

What changed for the 2026 Palisade?

It's the first second-generation year: a 3.5L V6 replaces the 291 hp 3.8L, a hybrid arrives, the XRT Pro is new and every trim has all-wheel drive, where the old base trim offered front-wheel drive.

How big is the 2026 Palisade?

5,060 mm to 5,090 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, on a 2,970 mm wheelbase.

How much cargo space does the 2026 Palisade have?

540 L to 2,455 L, depending on how many seats are folded.

Does the 2026 Palisade pay the luxury tax or green levy?

No. Every trim costs less than CA$100,000, and even the XRT Pro's CRA-weighted 12.6 L/100 km is under the green levy's 13 L/100 km threshold.

What comes standard on every 2026 Palisade?

All-wheel drive, two 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a hands-free tailgate.

What is the 2026 Palisade Hybrid NHL Edition?

A Canada-only Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid limited to 500 units, announced in September 2025 at CA$68,899 MSRP plus CA$2,100 in fees, with the buyer's choice of NHL team logo. Ask dealers whether any remain.

Should I buy a 2026 or a 2027 Palisade?

The 2027 is a carryover from CA$55,199 MSRP with a new CA$2,000 Night Package on the Ultimate Calligraphy. A 2026 built after November 2025 carries the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.

What should I check on a 2026 Palisade before buying?

That recalls 2026-121 (power-folding seats), 2026-131 (seat belt wiring) and 2026-033 (instrument cluster) were done, and the build month.

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