What powertrains does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade offer?

Two powertrains for 2026: a carryover 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated V6 producing about 287 horsepower paired to an 8-speed automatic, and a new-for-2026 2.5-liter turbocharged Hybrid producing roughly 329 combined horsepower. The V6 is offered with front-wheel drive or HTRAC all-wheel drive; the Hybrid comes standard with HTRAC AWD.

What kind of fuel economy does the Palisade get?

The 3.8L V6 Palisade returns roughly 19 mpg city / 26 mpg highway / 22 mpg combined in front-wheel-drive form, with HTRAC AWD trimming about 1 mpg. The new 2026 Hybrid is meaningfully more efficient — final EPA figures vary by trim, but it's the right pick if combined city/highway fuel economy is a priority.

Is all-wheel drive available, and what does HTRAC do?

HTRAC all-wheel drive is optional on every gas Palisade trim and standard on every Hybrid. AWD-equipped Palisades add Snow, Mud, and Sand terrain modes that adjust throttle, transmission, and torque distribution to match the surface — useful for Kentucky winters and unpaved roads.

How many people does the Palisade seat?

The 2026 Palisade comes standard as an 8-seat SUV (three-row bench / three-row bench). Limited and Calligraphy trims can be configured with second-row captain's chairs for a 7-seat layout. The third row is usable for adults on shorter trips — among the better-packaged third rows in the segment.

How much can the Palisade tow?

Both the 3.8L V6 Palisade and the new 2.5T Hybrid Palisade are rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. That's enough for most travel trailers, small to mid-size boats, and utility trailers.

What is the difference between the gas Palisade and the new Palisade Hybrid?

The gas Palisade uses a 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated V6 with an 8-speed automatic and is offered with FWD or HTRAC AWD. The new-for-2026 Palisade Hybrid uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four paired with electric motors for ~329 combined horsepower, comes standard with HTRAC AWD, returns better fuel economy, and adds a separate 10-year/100,000-mile hybrid system and battery warranty.

What are the trim levels?

Palisade trims run SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Night Edition. SE and SEL cover the value end. Limited adds the loaded-family equipment level. Calligraphy is Hyundai's near-Genesis interior treatment with quilted Nappa leather, suede headliner, second-row captain's chairs, and the full tech suite. Calligraphy Night Edition adds blacked-out exterior trim.

What safety and driver-assist features are standard?

Hyundai SmartSense is standard on every Palisade trim and includes forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, driver attention warning, and high-beam assist. Upper trims add blind-spot view monitor, surround-view camera, and parking collision-avoidance.

What warranty does the Palisade come with?

Every new Palisade carries Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile new-vehicle (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and the industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for original owners. The Palisade Hybrid adds a separate 10-year/100,000-mile hybrid system warranty and 10-year/100,000-mile hybrid battery warranty.

How does the Palisade compare to the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Palisade is a half-size larger than Santa Fe, has a noticeably more usable third row for adults, and tows more (5,000 lb vs ~3,500 lb on the Santa Fe gas turbo). Santa Fe is the right pick if you want a three-row that still parks like a mid-size or want the conventional Hybrid in a smaller footprint. Pick Palisade if you regularly carry adults in the third row or need the higher tow rating and the 8-seat configuration.

How many 2026 Palisade Hybrids does Swope Hyundai have in stock?

See the live inventory section on this page for the current 2026 Palisade Hybrid count at Swope Hyundai — it's pulled directly from our feed and updates automatically. The new-for-2026 Palisade Hybrid is in early-MY supply industry-wide; if you don't see the trim or color you want, contact us and we'll check incoming allocations.

What is the price range of the 2026 Palisade Hybrid at Swope Hyundai?

Live pricing for every 2026 Palisade Hybrid currently in stock is shown in the inventory section above, including any active Hyundai national incentives and our dealer-specific offers. Hybrid pricing varies by trim (SE through Calligraphy Night Edition).

Where is Swope Hyundai located?

Swope Hyundai is located in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, just off I-65 — convenient to Radcliff, Fort Knox, Bardstown, and the southern Louisville metro. We serve customers throughout central Kentucky for both new vehicle sales and Hyundai-certified service.

Can I schedule a test drive of the 2026 Palisade Hybrid online?

Yes. Use the contact or test-drive request form on this page, or call Swope Hyundai during business hours, to schedule a Palisade Hybrid test drive. We recommend driving the Hybrid back-to-back with the gas V6 Palisade — tell us when you book and we'll line both up.

Does Swope Hyundai service the Palisade Hybrid?

Yes. Swope Hyundai's service department is staffed by factory-trained technicians on the Hyundai Hybrid System using Hyundai Genuine Parts. Every new Palisade Hybrid is backed by Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile new-vehicle warranty, the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a separate 10-year/100,000-mile hybrid system + hybrid battery warranty for the original owner. We follow Hyundai's published maintenance intervals to keep all of that coverage in force.

Do you have this Hyundai Palisade Hybrid in stock now?

Inventory updates frequently. Use the available trim and inventory sections on this page to view current in-stock vehicles.

Can I schedule a test drive for a Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?

Yes. Contact our team to schedule a test drive for an available vehicle that matches your preferred trim and features.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

Updated 2026-06-04

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