- A second-generation Hyundai Palisade boasting a boxy design and seating for as much as 9 has debuted
- The brand new Palisade is predicted to achieve the U.S. in 2025 as a 2026 mannequin
- Full specs, together with pricing, can be introduced nearer to the market launch
Hyundai has revealed a brand new technology of its Palisade three-row midsize SUV.
The SUV debuted late on Friday in Korea, and the model proven is for that market solely. The model destined for the U.S. ought to debut shortly. It is due on sale subsequent 12 months as a 2026 mannequin.
The Palisade is the company cousin of the Kia Telluride, and a redesigned model of the Kia can even debut shortly. A camouflaged prototype was lately noticed testing within the U.S.
The brand new Palisade incorporates a vital departure from the styling of the outgoing technology, which has been on sale for the reason that 2020 mannequin 12 months. There’s the identical boxy theme Hyundai has been introducing throughout its SUVs for the reason that launch of the 2024 Santa Fe, in addition to stacked headlights fashioned from 5 particular person slats for the daytime working lights, which flank the primary projectors. These mix in with a flat, multi-slatted grille. On the rear, the design of the lights is just like the outgoing mannequin however with the identical stacked design used for the headlights.
2026 Hyundai Palisade (Korea spec)
The inside is a fair larger departure from the outgoing technology and appears to take the Hyundai flagship even additional down the premium route. Twin 12.3-inch digital screens in a single show panel face the motive force however are built-in in a distinct segment within the sprint as an alternative of the extra widespread floating design. A number of bodily buttons sit within the heart stack, whereas further controls may be discovered on the steering wheel.
The one options within the heart console, which is separated from the sprint, seem like charging ports and cupholders. There is a purpose for this: the middle console may be transformed right into a center seat for the primary row, which lifts the seating capability of the Palisade to 9. It is not clear whether or not this feature can be obtainable in markets exterior of Korea. The second and third rows every include three-seat benches as commonplace, however the second-row bench may be swapped out for a pair of captain’s chairs.
Hyundai hasn’t supplied any particulars on the powertrains, although rumors level to Hyundai providing the brand new technology with the alternative of a hybrid choice utilizing a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder as its gasoline part and a turbo-4 choice changing right this moment’s standalone 3.8-liter V-6. For patrons occupied with an electrical car, Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 9 three-row SUV. The Ioniq 9 begins gross sales early subsequent 12 months, additionally a 2026 mannequin.
The Palisade is considered one of Hyundai’s best-selling autos within the U.S. The SUV’s gross sales have averaged greater than 80,000 items yearly since launch, and 2023’s tally of 89,509 items was the most effective on file. The redesign ought to maintain that momentum going, even because the Palisade faces new competitors from numerous EV entries, together with Hyundai’s personal Ioniq 9.