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2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Earns Strong First-Drive Marks With 329-HP Twin-Motor System and Up to 34 MPG

Early road tests describe a quieter, more premium flagship that launches with published specs and pricing across four trims.

Overview

  • Hyundai’s redesigned three-row flagship pairs a 2.5-liter turbo-four with a twin-motor hybrid and six-speed automatic for a rated 329 hp and 339 lb-ft.
  • EPA combined fuel economy spans 29–34 mpg depending on trim and drivetrain, with AWD models rated at 29 mpg combined.
  • Review drives reported real-world results of about 28.7 mpg over 80 miles and roughly 26 mpg in a loaded AWD Calligraphy.
  • MSRPs run from $45,760 for the SEL to $58,380 for the Calligraphy, with AWD a $2,000 option and a tested Calligraphy at $60,625.
  • Utility and features include a 4,000-pound tow rating, twin 12.3-inch displays, available Nappa leather and massaging seats, a built-in dash cam, and a heated power-sliding third row.