The Hyundai Palisade The number of participants doubles this month.
However, that means the single large SUV range has grown to two members with the introduction of a cheaper Elite.
However, Hyundai has confirmed it will expand further with a more robust XRT Pro variant, and has also received government approval to offer a wider range of variants, including a front-wheel drive hybrid and both front and all-wheel drive variants with a non-hybrid, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
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The latest Palisade was launched here in late 2025 in the only Calligraphie trim level with a single powertrain, a 2.5-liter turbo-petrol four-cylinder hybrid. And this despite the fact that its predecessor was offered with two powertrains and, at the end of its lifespan, also with two equipment variants.
Among Hyundai’s SUVs in Australia, only the similarly sized – but electric – Ioniq 9 is more expensive. Buyers looking for a three-row SUV that’s more affordable than the Palisade or Ioniq 9 can opt for the boxy Santa Fe, which offers a choice of gasoline or hybrid power.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Elite AWD | $76,500 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (8-Seater) | $89,900 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (7-Seater) | $90,900 |
Drives and efficiency
There’s currently only one powertrain available for the Australian Palisade, but a non-hybrid 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine is on the way.
| Specifications | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|
| Motor | 2.5 liter turbo petrol 4 cylinder hybrid engine |
| Engine performance | 192 kW + 353 Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 54 kW + 264 Nm |
| System outputs | 245 kW + 460 Nm |
| battery | 1.65 kWh |
| transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2175-2304kg |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 6.8L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 72L |
| Fuel requirements | Regular unleaded gasoline with 91 octane |
| Emissions standard | 5 euros |
| Braked towing capacity | 2000kg |
Dimensions
The Palisade is a large crossover SUV with seven or eight seats in three rows.
| Dimensions | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|
| length | 5065mm |
| Width | 1980mm |
| Height | 1805mm |
| wheelbase | 2970mm |
| Loading capacity | 300L (behind third row) 712L (third row folded) 2081L (second and third row folded) |
Maintenance and warranty
The Palisade is covered by a five-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, extending to seven years, unlimited mileage, when serviced within the Hyundai dealer network. The battery comes with a separate warranty of eight years and 160,000 km.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km and Hyundai offers servicing at premium prices.
The following prices apply for the first five services:
| service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000 km | $403 |
| 24 months/20,000 km | $663 |
| 36 months/30,000 km | $481 |
| 48 months/40,000 km | $680 |
| 60 months/50,000 km | $403 |
There are also prepaid plans for three years/30,000km ($1,529), four years/40,000km ($2,203) or five years/50,000km ($2,600).
Security
The Hyundai Palisade has a five-star rating from independent safety agency ANCAP, based on tests conducted in 2025.
| category | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|
| Protection for adults | 84 percent |
| Passenger protection for children | 86 percent |
| Protection of vulnerable road users | 71 percent |
| Security assistant | 73 percent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Intersection assistant
- Blind Spot Assist
- Blind spot monitor
- Driver monitoring system
- Highway driving assistant 2
- Intelligent speed limit assistant
- Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centering)
- Lane keeping assistant
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Safe exit assistant
- Parking sensors front, rear and side
- Surround view camera
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Front, side, curtain, driver’s knee and front center airbags
The calligraphy adds:
- Rear reversing lights projected onto the ground
- Sensor-based occupant warning in the rear
Standard equipment
At least for now, there are only two trim levels in the Palisade range for the Australian market.
The Elite is equipped with the following features as standard:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Full-fledged light metal spare part
- Automatic LED headlights
- Windshield wipers with rain sensors
- Acoustic windshield front door glass
- Rear privacy glass
- Electric tailgate
- Heated, electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Proximity access with push button start
- Digital key 2.0
- Electronic parking brake with automatic holding function
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Bose sound system with 14 speakers
- Three-zone climate control
- Black leather upholstery
- Fabric accents
- 10-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- 8-way electrically adjustable passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated second row outboard seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Interior vehicle-to-load socket (V2L).
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Bluelink related services
The calligraphy adds:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Unique grille, exterior trim
- Remote controlled intelligent parking assistant
- Double sunroofs
- Dynamic welcome and companion lights
- Laminated glass
- Digital rearview mirror
- Head-up display
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Ventilated seats in the first and second rows
- 18-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- 12-way electrically adjustable passenger seat
- Suede headliner and pillar trim
- Electric tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Sun blinds for the rear window
The Calligraphy is available with a seven-seat option that features second-row “relaxation comfort seats” (captain’s chairs) with individually folding armrests.
Colors
Cream White is standard, the following finishes are available for an additional $750:
- Shimmering silver
- Ecotronic Grey
- Galaxy Maroon
- Noble blue
- Abyssal black
- Cast Iron Brown (Calligraphy only)
- Sturdy Emerald (Calligraphy only)
The Elite is only available with black interior, while the Calligraphy offers the following color options for an additional $295:
- Brown
- Dark charcoal
- Dark navy blue/light grey
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