New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior, MSRP, Pictures
New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior, MSRP, Pictures – The Palisade’s interface remains one of the most user-friendly and intuitive around. With a lot of other vehicles abandoning physical buttons for screens or touch panel controls, it’s refreshing to see the Palisade’s physical buttons and knobs. Helpful, clearly labelled, and intuitively placed shortcuts for navigation, media, audio, maps, and physical buttons. New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior
A customizable shortcut button allows users to assign it to their preferred functions. I use it to easily access Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, both of which need a wired connection. I wish the smartphone mirroring was better integrated so you could see navigation instructions in the instrument cluster, but the shortcut helps. The physical shortcuts wisely limit how much time a driver wastes flipping through menus in the touchscreen, plus the screen is responsive and quick, and the menus are all logically organized, so it never takes too long to find what you’re looking for.
New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
All rows can be folded using buttons in the trunk, and the second row can also be folded using levers on the sides of the optional captain’s chairs ($500). The third row has fully automated up and down actuation, but the second row only folds automatically – it has to be replaced manually.
The second row slides forward and back to allow for more room for cargo or third-row passengers, and occupants in the third row have easy access to buttons that slide and tumble the second row out of the way so they can enter or exit with ease. It’s probably easy enough for a kid to do on their own. New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior
The interior has plenty of cubbies for small-item storage in all rows, deep door pockets, and too many cupholders to count. The cupholders in the front can be retracted when not in use to open up space to hold more stuff. The retractable lid ensures your stuff is hidden from nosey passersby. The centre console storage is also huge. The second row has pockets to hold phones, and every passenger gets their own fast-charging USB port.
New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Specs
The Urban trim tested here is well-equipped with nearly every feature Hyundai has to offer, except for a head-up display and wireless charging pad, which are saved for the top trim. Some standard feature highlights include the ability to connect two devices via Bluetooth, heated and ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory, heated second-row seats, dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, four 12-volt outlets, a sunroof, surround-view monitor, hands-free proximity tailgate, and more.
Engine and Performance
The Palisade’s 3.8L V6 outputs 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, which is enough to get the SUV to highway or passing speeds confidently. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard, and power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Drive modes help tailor the Palisade’s powertrain, AWD, and responsiveness for different driving styles or terrains.
Compared to its closely related Kia Telluride corporate cousin, the Palisade looks like it was inspired by an alligator with its squinty headlights and big nose. Even so, the Palisade’s look is completely inoffensive and slides by without ruffling any feathers. The Urban trim’s black grille, logo, and wheels look sharp, but I wish it carried over to the SUV’s rear, where chrome badges are still used. New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior
New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Palisade’s official fuel efficiency rating is 12.2 L/100 km in the city, 9.7 on the highway, and 11.1 combined. The Palisade averaged 11.0 L/100 km over around 700 km of mixed driving, with a higher proportion of highway trips. I wish the Palisade was available as a hybrid to increase economy, especially since Toyota offers both the Highlander and Grand Highlander hybrids, both of which use substantially less petrol. New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior
New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Safety Features
The Palisade also comes stacked with an excellent suite of safety features including blind-spot cameras that activate when you use the turn signals, forward collision avoidance with car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection, lane-keeping and following assist, driver attention warning, rear occupant alert with ultrasonic sensors, safe exit assist, and more. New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior
The Palisade comes standard with a second-row bench seat to enable room for eight, but captain’s chairs are optional. These captain’s seats are heated and the top trim adds ventilation. Second-row passengers also get sunshades, plenty of space, and tons of amenities. The third row is roomy enough for kids, but should only be used for shorter trips for bigger kids or adults.
New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Price and Release Date
The Palisade now only comes in two trims – the Urban and the Ultimate Calligraphy. The Urban is well-equipped and starts at $54,699 plus the $1,975 destination fee, while the Ultimate Calligraphy is $58,299 and adds more features and luxurious trims and materials.
The New 2026 Hyundai Palisade’s practicality and family-friendliness are its standout features. This three-row has everything a busy family or small business owner needs, and provides comfort and frictionless usability in a way few other vehicles outside of a minivan can. During my week with the Palisade, I moved a bunch of large furniture and not once did a roadblock present itself. Everything just worked, and this seamless functionality makes the Palisade sexier than a Ferrari could ever be. New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Interior
