Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

329-hp 2.5L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine

At the core of the 2026 Palisade Hybrid is a refined hybrid system that pairs a 2.5L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a combined 329 horsepower. This powertrain is engineered to deliver strong, seamless torque off the line, confident highway passing, and smooth, quiet operation in everyday driving. Hybrid logic optimizes when to use electric assistance or the gas engine, maximizing efficiency without sacrificing responsiveness. The result is an SUV that feels composed and capable with a refined power delivery you can sense when merging, climbing, and towing. Regenerative braking helps recapture energy as you slow, feeding it back into the hybrid battery to support your next launch. It is a powertrain that rewrites expectations for a 3-row hybrid—silky, responsive, and ready for whatever your day brings.

HTRAC All Wheel Drive with Terrain Mode

Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive gives the Palisade Hybrid enhanced traction and stability for wet commutes, gravel roads, and weekend adventures. With Terrain Mode at the ready, you can tailor traction to the surface beneath you for extra confidence when weather or paths are less than ideal. Pair AWD with Tow Mode, and you will appreciate the steady composure when you bring along a small boat, compact camper, or cargo trailer. Hyundai tuned the system to feel natural in everyday driving, sending torque where it is needed to improve grip while maintaining a composed, premium ride. Whether threading through coastal fog or navigating slick city streets, HTRAC All Wheel Drive supports sure-footed control.

12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Display

The cabin’s tech centerpiece is a sweeping, 12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Display that includes a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and an available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The interface is intuitive and elegant, presenting navigation, media, and key vehicle data with crisp clarity so you spend less time searching and more time driving. The large glass surface integrates seamlessly into the dash for a polished look, and the responsive touchscreen keeps your interactions quick and natural. It is a driver-focused, family-friendly setup that modernizes the cockpit while keeping vital information within easy view.

Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium

With available Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, your compatible smartphone or wearable becomes your key. Use Apple Wallet®, Google Wallet™, or Samsung Pass® to lock, unlock, and start your Palisade Hybrid, and share access securely with family members. Link your Bluelink® personal profile to restore presets like radio stations and navigation favorites when you get in. This is more than a smartphone trick—it is a daily convenience upgrade that makes life easier when your hands are full or you are trading driving duties. Combined with power-folding outside mirrors that greet you on approach, the ownership experience feels seamlessly modern.

Built-in Dash Cam

The available Built-in Dash Cam integrates front and rear cameras so you can record while driving or when parked via Parked Motion Detection. It is an elegant solution that avoids the clutter of aftermarket wiring and gives you peace of mind on crowded streets and tight parking lots. Footage can be helpful for documenting incidents, scenic drives, or key moments from family road trips. The Palisade Hybrid also enhances spatial awareness with available Surround View Monitor (SVM), which stitches camera feeds into a 360-degree bird’s-eye view—fantastic for maneuvering in tight garages or busy school pick-up lanes.