The Hyundai Palisade lineup is doubling in size this month.
Mind you, that means the one-member large SUV range has grown to two members with the introduction of a more affordable Elite.
However, Hyundai has confirmed it will expand further with a more rugged XRT Pro variant, while it 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 grades with a non-hybrid turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
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The latest Palisade was launched here late in 2025 in a single trim level, Calligraphy, with a single powertrain, a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder hybrid. That’s despite its predecessor being offered with two powertrains and, at the end of its run, two trim levels.
Among Hyundai’s SUVs in Australia, only the similarly sized – but electric – Ioniq 9 is more expensive. Buyers after a three-row SUV more affordable than the Palisade or Ioniq 9 can look to the boxy Santa Fe, which offers a choice of petrol or hybrid power.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Elite AWD | $76,500 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (8-seat) | $89,900 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (7-seat) | $90,900 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
For now, there’s just one powertrain available in the Australian-market Palisade, though a non-hybrid turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is around the corner.
| Specifications | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl hybrid |
| Engine outputs | 192kW + 353Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 54kW + 264Nm |
| System outputs | 245kW + 460Nm |
| Battery | 1.65kWh |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2175-2304kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 6.8L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 72L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 2000kg |
Dimensions
The Palisade is a large crossover SUV with either seven or eight seats across three rows.
| Dimensions | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|
| Length | 5065mm |
| Width | 1980mm |
| Height | 1805mm |
| Wheelbase | 2970mm |
| Cargo capacity | 300L (behind third row) 712L (third row folded) 2081L (second and third rows folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Palisade is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, extending to seven-year, unlimited-kilometre coverage if you service within Hyundai’s dealer network. The battery is backed by a separate eight-year, 160,000km warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and Hyundai offers capped-price servicing.
The first five services are priced as follows:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000km | $403 |
| 24 months/20,000km | $663 |
| 36 months/30,000km | $481 |
| 48 months/40,000km | $680 |
| 60 months/50,000km | $403 |
There are also prepaid plans for three years/30,000km ($1529), four years/40,000km ($2203), or five years/50,000km ($2600).
Safety
The Hyundai Palisade has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2025.
| Category | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 84 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 71 per cent |
| Safety assist | 73 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Driver monitoring system
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centring)
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit assist
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front, front-side, curtain, driver’s knee and front-centre airbags
The Calligraphy adds:
- Rear ground-projected reversing lights
- Sensor-based rear occupant alert
Standard Equipment
There are just two trim levels in the Australian-market Palisade lineup, at least for now.
The Elite comes standard with the following equipment:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size alloy spare
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Acoustic windshield front door glass
- Rear privacy glass
- Power tailgate
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Digital Key 2.0
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- 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
- 14-speaker Bose sound system
- Tri-zone climate control
- Black leather-appointed upholstery
- Cloth accents
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- 8-way power passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Interior Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlet
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror
- Bluelink connected services
The Calligraphy adds:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Unique grille, exterior trim
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Dual sunroofs
- Dynamic welcome and escort lights
- Laminated glass
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Head-up display
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Ventilated first- and second-row seats
- 18-way power driver’s seat
- 12-way power passenger seat
- Suede headliner and pillar trim
- Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Rear window sun blinds
The Calligraphy is available with a seven-seat option, which features second-row ‘relaxation comfort seats’ (captain’s chairs) with individual fold-down armrests.
Colours
Creamy White is standard, with the following paint finishes available for an extra $750:
- Shimmering Silver
- Ecotronic Grey
- Galaxy Maroon
- Classy Blue
- Abyss Black
- Cast Iron Brown (Calligraphy only)
- Robust Emerald (Calligraphy only)
The Elite is available only with a black interior, with the Calligraphy offering the following colourways for an additional $295:
- Brown
- Dark Charcoal
- Dark Navy/Light Grey