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2026 Palisade

Hyundai's three-row SUV, redesigned for 2026 with a V6 or a new turbo hybrid, standard all-wheel drive in Canada and pricing from $53,699 MSRP, according to MotorMouth's review notes and Hyundai Canada. A research reference built around the questions three-row shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The 2026 Palisade is the second generation of Hyundai's largest SUV. It grows 64 mm (2.5 in) in length and 69 mm (2.7 in) in wheelbase, and offers two new powertrains: a 3.5-litre V6 with 287 hp and a 2.5-litre turbo hybrid with 329 hp. All-wheel drive is standard in Canada. The lineup runs from the Preferred Trend V6 at $53,699 MSRP to the Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid at $65,699. Figures on this page come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes, Hyundai Canada and Natural Resources Canada; measurements published in inches and cubic feet are converted to metric.

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Zack and Andrea on the Palisade.

Their review of the 2026 Palisade XRT.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, January 14, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian Palisade lineup.

Canadian MSRP as listed in MotorMouth's review notes from the Palisade launch, matching Hyundai Canada's starting prices. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 24, 2026

2026 Hyundai Palisade trim comparison

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QuestionV6Preferred Trend, Ultimate CalligraphyFrom $53,699XRT ProV6, off-road design$57,799HybridLuxury, Ultimate CalligraphyFrom $60,499
PriceTrims and MSRPMotorMouth review notes.Preferred Trend (8 seats) $53,699
Ultimate Calligraphy (7 seats) $62,499		XRT Pro (7 seats) $57,799Luxury (7 or 8 seats) $60,499
Ultimate Calligraphy (7 seats) $65,699
PowertrainEngine3.5L V6, eight-speed automatic2.5L turbo four-cylinder with hybrid system, six-speed automatic
Output287 hp, 260 lb-ft329 hp, 339 lb-ft combined
DriveAll-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada.13.4 L/100 km (18 mpg US) city, 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US) highway, 11.9 L/100 km (20 mpg US) combined14.3 L/100 km (16 mpg US) city, 10.6 L/100 km (22 mpg US) highway, 12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US) combined8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
PracticalitySeatingHyundai Canada.8 seats on Preferred Trend; 7 on Ultimate Calligraphy7 seats8 seats on Luxury, 7 available; 7 on Ultimate Calligraphy
LegroomMotorMouth review notes.Front 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 1,092 mm (43.0 in) (slightly less in the hybrid), third row 815 mm (32.1 in)
Cargo spaceMotorMouth review notes.541 L (19.1 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,311 L (46.3 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,455 L (86.7 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance188 mm (7.4 in)213 mm (8.4 in)188 mm (7.4 in)
SpareTemporary spare tireTire repair kit
TechnologyStandard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, 12.3-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15W wireless charger, heated front and second-row seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, smart power liftgate
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi) comprehensive limited warranty
V6 From $53,699
Trims and MSRPPreferred Trend (8 seats) $53,699
Ultimate Calligraphy (7 seats) $62,499
Engine3.5L V6, eight-speed automatic
Output287 hp, 260 lb-ft
DriveAll-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumption13.4 L/100 km (18 mpg US) city, 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US) highway, 11.9 L/100 km (20 mpg US) combined
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Seating8 seats on Preferred Trend; 7 on Ultimate Calligraphy
LegroomFront 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 1,092 mm (43.0 in) (slightly less in the hybrid), third row 815 mm (32.1 in)
Cargo space541 L (19.1 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,311 L (46.3 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,455 L (86.7 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance188 mm (7.4 in)
SpareTemporary spare tire
Standard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, 12.3-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15W wireless charger, heated front and second-row seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, smart power liftgate
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi) comprehensive limited warranty
XRT Pro $57,799
Trims and MSRPXRT Pro (7 seats) $57,799
Engine3.5L V6, eight-speed automatic
Output287 hp, 260 lb-ft
DriveAll-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumption14.3 L/100 km (16 mpg US) city, 10.6 L/100 km (22 mpg US) highway, 12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US) combined
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Seating7 seats
LegroomFront 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 1,092 mm (43.0 in) (slightly less in the hybrid), third row 815 mm (32.1 in)
Cargo space541 L (19.1 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,311 L (46.3 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,455 L (86.7 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance213 mm (8.4 in)
SpareTemporary spare tire
Standard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, 12.3-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15W wireless charger, heated front and second-row seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, smart power liftgate
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi) comprehensive limited warranty
Hybrid From $60,499
Trims and MSRPLuxury (7 or 8 seats) $60,499
Ultimate Calligraphy (7 seats) $65,699
Engine2.5L turbo four-cylinder with hybrid system, six-speed automatic
Output329 hp, 339 lb-ft combined
DriveAll-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumption8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined
Towing4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Seating8 seats on Luxury, 7 available; 7 on Ultimate Calligraphy
LegroomFront 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 1,092 mm (43.0 in) (slightly less in the hybrid), third row 815 mm (32.1 in)
Cargo space541 L (19.1 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,311 L (46.3 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,455 L (86.7 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance188 mm (7.4 in)
SpareTire repair kit
Standard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, 12.3-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15W wireless charger, heated front and second-row seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, smart power liftgate
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi) comprehensive limited warranty

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Palisade shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 2,136 comments on MotorMouth's Palisade videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

V6 or hybrid?

Hybrid power is the biggest theme, raised in 441 comments. The V6 is a 3.5-litre with 287 hp and 260 lb-ft and an eight-speed automatic. The new hybrid pairs a 2.5-litre turbo four with a 1.65 kWh battery for a combined 329 hp and 339 lb-ft, with a six-speed automatic. Both run on regular fuel and come with all-wheel drive in Canada. One hybrid owner explained the choice: "The real reason to get the hybrid is performance not gas mileage."

Take this to your test drive

Drive the V6 and the hybrid on the same route, including a highway merge, and try the hybrid in Sport mode as well as Eco.

02

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 314 comments. MotorMouth's review notes list the V6 at $53,699 MSRP for the eight-seat Preferred Trend, $57,799 for the XRT Pro and $62,499 for the Ultimate Calligraphy. The hybrid is $60,499 for the Luxury and $65,699 for the Ultimate Calligraphy. Zack and Andrea's later notes list the hybrid at $63,544 and $68,744 including freight, PDI and fees.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and decide early whether you want eight seats, since the top trims come with captain's chairs only.

03

How much fuel does it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 161 comments. Natural Resources Canada rates the hybrid at 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined, the V6 at 11.9 L/100 km (20 mpg US) and the XRT Pro at 12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US). In their own hybrid test drive, Zack and Andrea saw between 8.5 and 8.7 L/100 km (28 and 27 mpg US) combined.

Take this to your test drive

Reset the trip computer on your test drive, include highway driving, and accelerate the way you normally would.

04

Is the third row usable?

Space and rear seats come up in 78 comments. MotorMouth's notes list 1,052 mm (41.4 in) of front legroom, 1,092 mm (43.0 in) in the second row and 815 mm (32.1 in) in the third row, with a larger third-row window. Cargo space is 541 L (19.1 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,311 L (46.3 cu ft) behind the second row and 2,455 L (86.7 cu ft) overall. Available features include a power-folding third row and heated, four-way power third-row seats. One shopper listed what impressed them at the dealership: "Fully power second & third row seats with the relaxation mode on the 1st & 2nd row. Heated seats for all 3 rows in addition to the ventilation offered on the 1st & second row."

Take this to your test drive

Bring car seats and sit in the third row yourself, with the second row set where your family would use it.

05

Does the new design stand out?

Styling is discussed in 439 comments. The new Palisade has a bolder, commanding design with LED projector headlamps, power-folding mirrors and 20- or 21-inch wheels. It is up to 5,090 mm (200.4 in) long, according to Hyundai Canada. One viewer wrote after seeing one: "Just saw the Palisade in person and it looks mighty impressive. Exudes quality and luxury."

Take this to your test drive

See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the standard look with the XRT Pro and Ultimate Calligraphy.

06

What is inside?

Interior and tech come up in 360 comments. Leatherette upholstery is standard in Canada, with leather or Nappa leather available, along with seven USB-C ports, in-car intercom, rear-seat quiet mode, manual rear sunshades and over-the-air updates. Available features include a head-up display, a 14-speaker Bose system, front relaxation seats, ventilated second-row seats, a dual-pane sunroof, a 115-volt outlet and a front and rear dashcam. One viewer wrote: "I find Palisade is a beautiful interior."

Take this to your test drive

Sit in more than one trim to compare seats and upholstery, and try the intercom and quiet mode with someone in the back.

07

Can it tow, and what does the XRT Pro add?

Towing comes up in 56 comments and winter driving in 54. The V6 can tow 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) and the hybrid 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). The XRT Pro adds 213 mm (8.4 in) of ground clearance, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, an off-road mode, downhill brake control, a tow mode, a factory hitch, recovery hooks and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Every Palisade has an auto-levelling rear suspension and snow, mud and sand modes.

Take this to your test drive

Bring the weight of your trailer, ask which hitch and wiring come with the trim you choose, and budget for winter tires.

08

How does it drive?

Engine and power come up in 278 comments. Zack and Andrea's notes describe the Palisade as smooth, comfortable and easy to manoeuvre for its size, with an acoustically laminated windshield and front and rear windows for a quiet cabin. He found the hybrid's power very good, more than the V6. One shopper wrote mid test drive: "Test driving Palisade right now. Amazing car"

Take this to your test drive

Drive it on a road you know, and try parking it in a tight spot with the surround view monitor.

Source ledger

Show the work.

Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 Palisade drive event and drive at home (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Canadian trims and MSRP, powertrains and output, dimensions compared with the outgoing model, standard and available features, legroom, cargo space, ground clearance, spare tire and towing.
  2. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 Palisade Hybrid (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Hybrid battery, driving impressions, observed fuel consumption and hybrid prices including freight, PDI and fees.
  3. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 Palisade XRT Pro (Zack and Andrea Spencer) XRT Pro off-road equipment, ground clearance and wheels.
  4. Hyundai Canada, all vehicles lineup, retrieved October 24, 2026 Starting MSRP for the Palisade and Palisade Hybrid.
  5. Hyundai Canada, 2026 Palisade Seating by trim, length, towing and warranty.
  6. Natural Resources Canada, 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings City, highway and combined fuel consumption for the Palisade V6, XRT Pro and Hybrid.
  7. MotorMouth audience research 2,136 comments on MotorMouth's Palisade videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 24, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Palisade and lightly cleaned for readability.

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