Description
Hyundai has gone all-in.
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid is bigger, quieter, more luxurious and more expensive than any Palisade before it. With a new turbo-hybrid powertrain, a fully loaded Calligraphy trim and an eight-seat layout, this is Hyundai’s boldest family SUV yet.
In this review, Amelia spends time with the Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy to see if this near-$90K SUV actually delivers grown-up luxury, real-world efficiency and family-friendly practicality — or if it’s simply trying to punch above its badge.
What we cover in this review:
• Exterior design and that bold new “own the car park” presence
• Hybrid powertrain performance and real-world fuel efficiency
• Ride comfort, noise isolation and Australian suspension tuning
• Interior quality, tech and clever family-focused details
• Seating flexibility, third-row comfort and cargo space
• Safety tech and Hyundai SmartSense features
• Pricing, ownership costs and warranty
• Final verdict — who this Palisade actually makes sense for
Key highlights:
• 2.5-litre turbo hybrid with dual electric motors
• 245 kW and 460 Nm (more than the old V6 and diesel)
• Official fuel use: 6.8 L/100 km
• All-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic
• Eight-seat layout tested (7-seat option available)
• Bose 14-speaker audio, HUD, V2L, Stay Mode and UV-C sanitiser
• Full Hyundai SmartSense safety suite
Pricing (Australia):
The 2026 Palisade Hybrid launches in a single, top-spec Calligraphy Hybrid trim.
Pricing starts at $89,900 before on-road costs, or around $96,756 drive-away depending on location.
The bottom line:
The Palisade Hybrid isn’t sporty or flashy for the sake of it. Instead, it’s calm, refined and packed with thoughtful touches that genuinely make family life easier.
It’s a big SUV with grown-up hybrid energy — and while the price will raise eyebrows, the execution might just win people over.
👇 Tell us what you think
Is a $90K Hyundai a step too far, or does the Palisade Hybrid earn its place?
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