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.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Elite AWD$76,5002026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (8-seat)$89,9002026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (7-seat)$90,900Drivetrains 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.
SpecificationsHyundai PalisadeEngine2.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl hybridEngine outputs192kW + 353NmElectric motor outputs54kW + 264NmSystem outputs245kW + 460NmBattery1.65kWhTransmission6-speed autoDrive typeAll-wheel driveWeight2175-2304kgFuel economy (claimed)6.8L/100kmFuel tank capacity72LFuel requirement91-octane regular unleadedEmissions standardEuro 5Braked towing capacity2000kgDimensions
The Palisade is a large crossover SUV with either seven or eight seats across three rows.
DimensionsHyundai PalisadeLength5065mmWidth1980mmHeight1805mmWheelbase2970mmCargo capacity300L (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.
Calligraphy
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and Hyundai offers capped-price servicing.
The first five services are priced as follows:
ServicePrice12 months/10,000km$40324 months/20,000km$66336 months/30,000km$48148 months/40,000km$68060 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.
CategoryHyundai PalisadeAdult occupant protection84 per centChild occupant protection86 per cent Vulnerable road user protection71 per centSafety assist73 per cent
Standard safety equipment includes:
Adaptive cruise control with stop/goAutonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)Pedestrian and cyclist detectionJunction assistBlind-spot assistBlind-Spot View MonitorDriver monitoring systemHighway Driving Assist 2Intelligent speed limit assistLane Following Assist 2 (lane centring)Lane-keep assistRear cross-traffic assistSafe exit assistFront, rear and side parking sensorsSurround-view cameraTyre pressure monitoringFront, front-side, curtain, driver’s knee and front-centre airbags
The Calligraphy adds:
Rear ground-projected reversing lightsSensor-based rear occupant alertStandard 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 wheelsFull-size alloy spareAutomatic LED headlightsRain-sensing wipersAcoustic windshield front door glassRear privacy glassPower tailgateHeated, power-folding exterior mirrorsProximity entry with push-button startDigital Key 2.0Electronic parking brake with auto hold12.3-inch digital instrument cluster12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android AutoDAB+ digital radioSatellite navigation14-speaker Bose sound systemTri-zone climate controlBlack leather-appointed upholsteryCloth accents10-way power driver’s seat8-way power passenger seatHeated front seatsHeated outboard second-row seatsHeated, leather-wrapped steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustmentInterior Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outletElectrochromic rear-view mirrorBluelink connected services
The Calligraphy adds:
21-inch alloy wheelsUnique grille, exterior trimRemote Smart Parking AssistDual sunroofsDynamic welcome and escort lightsLaminated glassDigital rear-view mirrorHead-up displayNappa leather upholsteryVentilated first- and second-row seats18-way power driver’s seat12-way power passenger seatSuede headliner and pillar trimPower tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustmentRear 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 SilverEcotronic GreyGalaxy MaroonClassy BlueAbyss BlackCast 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:
BrownDark CharcoalDark Navy/Light Grey