Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

HTRAC® AWD With Tow Mode and Terrain Management

For Nebraska’s mixed seasons and diverse roads, the available HTRAC® AWD system is a standout. It actively manages torque front to rear for traction and stability, and pairs with Tow Mode to help the Palisade hold lower gears longer when pulling a trailer. New Mud, Sand, and Snow terrain modes tailor power delivery for challenging surfaces, while Normal, Sport, and Smart modes let you customize response to the day’s drive. On XRT PRO, capability takes a leap with an exclusive electronic rear limited-slip differential, 8.4 inches of ground clearance, and improved approach, breakover, and departure angles, so dirt trails and cabin paths feel as approachable as pavement.

Hybrid Powertrain With Up To 329 Horsepower and Long-Range Confidence

New for 2026, the hybrid combines a 2.5L turbocharged engine with two electric motors integrated into a smooth-shifting automatic. The result is up to an estimated 329 hp and up to 339 lb.-ft. of torque for strong acceleration alongside a targeted driving range of up to 619 miles on select trims. This powertrain is impressively quiet at speed and adds features like Stay Mode to support extended use of climate and infotainment when parked. If your weekends include towing, the hybrid targets up to 4,000 lbs. of capacity, while the ICE V6 aims for up to 5,000 lbs.—both bringing serious utility to family life and outdoor plans.

Relaxation Seating and a Reimagined Third Row

Inside, the Palisade sets a new standard for family comfort. Available Relaxation seats in the first and second rows offer deep recline and deployable upper-leg supports to reduce fatigue on long drives. The third row benefits from the Palisade’s longer wheelbase and body, improving accessibility and space, while available power-folding, sliding, and power-reclining functions make it truly adult-friendly. Heating is available in the third row, and captain’s chairs with one-touch tilt-and-slide simplify access. With eight-passenger seating standard, a calm, upscale interior design, and quiet-laminate glass up front, the cabin is both functional and luxurious.

Dual 12.3-Inch Curved Displays, Bluelink®, and Everyday-Useful Tech

A panoramic, curved digital instrument cluster and navigation display with dual 12.3-inch screens keeps key info and maps in clear view. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ simplify smartphone integration, while an available Bose® 14-speaker system immerses every row in rich sound. Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium lets you lock, unlock, and start with a compatible phone or smartwatch, and share access when needed. Wi-Fi hotspot capability with Alexa Built-in supports streaming and voice commands. Over-the-Air update capability keeps systems evolving, and Hyundai Pay® enables secure in-vehicle payments at participating merchants. Thoughtful touches like 100-watt USB-C ports in each row and a cooled wireless charging pad keep everyone powered up.

Ten Airbags, Built-In Dash Cam, and Hyundai SmartSense

The Palisade brings expansive safety thinking: ten standard airbags, including third-row coverage and new pretensioners with load limiters for third-row occupants. The available dual-camera built-in Dash Cam can record your drive and even capture events when parked. Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, an available full-display digital center rearview mirror, and Hyundai SmartSense technologies help promote peace of mind. Key assists include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, and Remote Smart Parking Assist. It’s an integrated approach designed to look out for you from driveway to highway.