Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive with Tow Mode

Hyundai’s available HTRAC® AWD gives Palisade the multi-mode adaptability families appreciate when weather or terrain changes the plan. Tow Mode optimizes shift points for steady, confident hauling, while terrain settings for Mud, Sand, and Snow tailor traction to the surface beneath the tires. The system’s active torque control and wide range of torque distribution help Palisade feel surefooted in daily driving and composed in challenging conditions. Drivers can also toggle between Normal, Sport, and Smart modes, with Sport sending more available torque for a more responsive, planted feel. If you plan to tow, the standard V6 targets up to 5,000 pounds (when properly equipped), and the hybrid is estimated for up to 4,000 pounds, so you can bring campers, small boats, or trail toys without drama.

Relaxation Seats for First and Second Rows

Comfort receives a significant upgrade with available Relaxation seats for both the front and second rows—an uncommon luxury in the class. These seats offer generous recline and deployable upper-leg supports that help reduce fatigue during longer stretches. In the second row, available captain’s chairs combine with one-touch tilt-and-slide for easy third-row access. Power adjustability, available heating and ventilation in the second row, and available power-folding, sliding, and power-reclining functionality in the third row deliver a cabin that adapts gracefully to passengers and cargo. Thoughtful touches like accessible cup holders and 100-watt-capable USB-C ports in every row support the whole crew’s comfort and connectivity.

2.5-liter Turbo Hybrid Powertrain

The first-ever Palisade hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with two motor units integrated into a refined six-speed automatic—targeting up to an estimated 329 horsepower and generous torque for smooth, immediate response. The hybrid brings a calm, confident character to daily driving, with quiet operation and an expected long driving range that helps reduce stops on family road trips. An innovative Stay Mode can monitor the battery system when parked to enable extended use of infotainment and climate functions, approximating the convenience of an EV at school pickup lines or during tailgates. If you prefer a traditional setup, the newly developed 3.5-liter V6 delivers up to an estimated 287 horsepower and polished refinement.

Panoramic Curved Dual 12.3-inch Displays

Anchoring the cabin is a panoramic curved display that integrates a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen. The layout brings key information close to your natural line of sight and supplements it with conveniently placed physical switchgear. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ make connecting seamless, while a 15-watt wireless charging pad with integrated device cooling keeps phones ready to go. Add the available Bose® 14-speaker surround audio system for rich, balanced sound across all three rows. Between next-generation Bluelink® services and standard Over-the-Air update capability, the Palisade’s tech stays current long after you drive off the lot.

Built-in Dual-Camera Dash Cam

Palisade’s first-for-Hyundai, built-in, two-camera Dash Cam elevates peace of mind. It can continuously record while driving, then automatically capture video when various sensors detect nearby movement while parked. Access clips right from the infotainment screen or transfer them via the glovebox MicroSD card. The system is a smart companion for documenting road trips, managing teen drivers, or keeping an extra watch while you grab groceries. It complements an expanded safety suite that includes ten airbags (with third-row coverage), third-row seat belt pre-tensioners and load limiters, and Hyundai SmartSense technologies like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.