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What Makes the Hyundai Palisade a Standout Full-Size SUV?

The Palisade earns its reputation not with one headline feature but with the cohesion of all of them. Newly redesigned, larger, quieter, and now available as a hybrid, it is built around how families actually use a three-row SUV.

Long Island Auto Source Updated July 2026 7 min read
287 hp3.5L V6
Up to 329 hpNew hybrid
Up to 8Seats
5,000 lbMax towing

Hyundai did not overcomplicate the formula. The redesigned Palisade takes a practical approach to capability, comfort, and technology, then layers on quality construction and a genuinely useful new hybrid option.

The biggest decision now is the powertrain. Use the chooser below to compare the two, then let us put you in one without the dealership runaround through our SUV lease deals.

Gas V6 or the New Hybrid?

The redesign adds a hybrid for the first time. Here is how the two compare.

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Both offer front-wheel drive or available HTRAC all-wheel drive.

Built for the long haul Up to 86.7 cubic feet of cargo, seating for seven or eight

A sliding second row, one-touch third-row access, and split-folding rear seats flex from full passenger loads to gear hauling. Behind the third row there is 19.1 cubic feet, expanding to 46.3 with the third row down and up to 86.7 with both rear rows folded.

Comfort, Tech, and Safety Done Right

The cabin steps further toward refinement this generation, with more sound deadening, thicker glass, and softer materials that push the Palisade toward luxury territory. A 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation pairs with a 12.3-inch digital cluster in a curved display, and features like Digital Key, wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and rear-seat climate keep every row connected and comfortable. Higher trims add a surround-view monitor and parking distance warning for easier low-speed maneuvering.

Hyundai SmartSense is standard across the lineup, with forward collision avoidance including pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, blind-spot warning, Highway Driving Assist, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go. Family-focused tools like Safe Exit Assist and Rear Occupant Alert round out a thorough safety package. For drivers who want more, the new XRT Pro trim adds all-wheel drive, an electronic limited-slip differential, all-terrain tires, and extra ground clearance for light off-road use.

Common Questions

Does the Palisade come as a hybrid now?
Yes. The redesign introduces the first-ever Palisade Hybrid, pairing a turbocharged 2.5-liter four with dual electric motors for a combined 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft, with EPA-estimated fuel economy up to around 34 mpg combined. It is available on several trims for buyers who want stronger efficiency and quicker acceleration.
How much can the Palisade tow?
The standard V6 tows up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped with trailer brakes, aided by standard trailer sway control and a Tow Mode on all-wheel-drive models. The hybrid is rated up to 4,000 pounds. Either handles a boat, small trailer, or a moving-day haul with confidence.
How many people does the Palisade seat?
Seven or eight, depending on the second-row configuration. Second-row captain's chairs give you seven seats and easier third-row access, while a second-row bench seats eight. Either way, the third row is genuinely usable for adults on longer trips.
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