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2026 Palisade redesign
Hyundai’s redesigned 2026 Palisade arrives larger, more luxurious and packed with technology.
Cars.com emphasizes that these upgrades come with a higher price.
The reviewer summarizes the overall package as 'bigger, more luxurious and tech-heavy — and pricier — than before,' signaling Hyundai’s push upmarket for the popular three-row SUV.
Cars.com also notes that thoughtful tech and comfort additions are a major theme of the redesign, positioning the Palisade as a more premium offering in its class.
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2026 Palisade interior highlights
The 2026 Palisade’s cabin places a clear emphasis on luxury and technology.
Cars.com highlights a tech-heavy orientation and larger dimensions that increase interior space.
Reviewers say the redesigned interior is more upscale and packed with new features, boosting comfort and convenience for families and buyers seeking premium amenities in a three-row SUV.
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No alternative reviews or regional perspectives were provided to confirm or challenge Cars.com's claims about cabin quality, tech content, or perceived luxury. As a result, there’s no way to compare whether other outlets view the cabin upgrades as substantive or merely cosmetic.
Palisade powertrain overview
Cars.com reports two distinct powertrain approaches for the Palisade.
The standard naturally aspirated V-6 has been downsized from 3.8L to 3.5L.
The new Palisade Hybrid pairs a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder with two integrated electric motors and a 6-speed automatic for a combined 329 hp and 339 lb-ft, and Cars.com calls the smaller V-6 'poky' while saying the hybrid restores the SUV's performance with stronger acceleration.
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Fuel economy and towing
Fuel economy and towing are trade-offs buyers should note.
Cars.com lists EPA estimates showing the V‑6 achieves 19/25/21 mpg (city/highway/combined) while the hybrid is significantly more efficient — FWD 31/32/31 mpg (AWD 29/30/29).
Short test drives didn’t reach EPA numbers, with the reviewer noting roughly 30 mpg combined in real-world short testing.
Towing capacity falls with the hybrid (4,000 lbs) versus the V‑6 (5,000 lbs), another consideration for buyers who tow frequently.
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No other sources are available to corroborate real-world fuel economy, towing experience, or long-term implications of the smaller V‑6 versus the hybrid; Cars.com's stated EPA estimates and short test-drive observations are the only data points provided.
Palisade Hybrid trims and ratings
Cars.com reports the Palisade Hybrid is offered only in SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy trims, with a starting price of $49,120 for the FWD SEL Premium.
That price premium is roughly $2,220–$8,000 more than comparable gas models.
Cars.com says the Palisade Hybrid trails the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid on EPA figures but offers stronger performance than Toyota’s more efficient hybrid variants.
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With only Cars.com available, there’s no ability to contrast pricing analysis, trim-level strategy, or competitive comparisons across other reviewers or regional markets. Cars.com’s assessments of pricing premium and the Toyota comparison stand unchallenged in the provided material.