All New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Released!!

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fortyonejb@reddit

>For the first time in a Hyundai vehicle, the new Palisade features a center console that can be used as a middle seat in the first row, maximizing space utilization. This innovation allows for the option of a 9-seater model, which can use bus-only lanes, providing added convenience for larger families. 출처 : Businesskorea(https://www.businesskorea.co.kr) I don't think doing what every sedan did for 40 years before the invention of the bucket seat would be considered "innovation".

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Drzhivago138@reddit

Most full-size pickups and GM's full-size SUVs also offer that middle seat. I have doubts it'll make it to the US model.

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Ok_Contract_7803@reddit

They do it in Korea so it can ride in the bus lane.

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Drzhivago138@reddit

That tracks. Kia once made an [11-seat version of the Carnival](https://www.odyclub.com/attachments/kia-11-seat-minivan-thumb-jpg.3968/) in Thailand and the Philippines to take advantage of regulations on minibuses. I mentioned in another comment here how Honda once made a 10-seat CR-V for tax advantages. When I was in Malaysia, our host rented a 12-passenger Hyundai Starex van that was about the same footprint as an 8-passenger Grand Caravan, but taller.

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AwesomeBantha@reddit

Somehow it made it to the Defender, who knows

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Drzhivago138@reddit

For a few years, at least. It seems to be gone from the builder now.

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fortyonejb@reddit

True, we still do it on fleet vehicles. Maybe in Korea they never had front row bench seats. They are lucky, those things suck in narrower vehicles. If the new Palisade isn't as wide as an F-150, that front row is going to be tight.

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Drzhivago138@reddit

The current model is just shy of 78". That would be fine if it wasn't a modern vehicle with thick doors.

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hi_im_bored13@reddit

Doing that with modern safety standards is the innovation

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AwesomeBantha@reddit

Two decades ago, Honda made the Philippines-spec CRV seat 10 with that trick

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V8-Turbo-Hybrid@reddit

Is that you, Ranger Rover ?

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thelastlugnut@reddit

Range Rover fan fiction.

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HalfFrozenSpeedos@reddit

Oh god - reminds me of gumtree for the longest time, where you'd see HORDES of ads selling Ranger Rovers (written this way multiple times in the ad) and invariably they were older models, very very tired looking and generally located in neighbourhoods you tend to avoid in daytime let alone nighttime....

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Tonyn15665@reddit

Looks like a fake Range Rover Sport. Im a big fan of the Telluride but the Palisade has been consistently ugly.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

That's what I thought at first too. It is distinctive with its headlights though. Steering wheel needs to be retired though...

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purdy44@reddit

If the hybrid option is available in Canada, this definitely jumps to the top of the list for new vehicles for me and my growing family. Ultimately the dream is a Sienna AWD, but in Canada the wait list is literal years. I would definitely cross shop this with a Grand Highlander Hybrid

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Wow. Years still...? Insane. Honestly not surprised since it is quite good. I'd like to see them stuff the Hybrid Max powertrain in the Sienna though. Also the 2.5T Hybrid in the new Palisade will be more of a Max Hybrid Grand Highlander competitor. Not the normal hybrid from my understanding since it focuses somewhat on performance.

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purdy44@reddit

Oh wow so then fuel economy might be worse than the V6 lol

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

No it will be much better still. At least 25-30mpg combined. Current V6 gets 20mpg combined.

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purdy44@reddit

Do you think this new 2.5 hybrid setup will have decent towing, since you say it's aimed to compete with the Hybrid Max?

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Complete guess, but yeah I'd assume it will be able to tow at least 4000lbs since it is rumored to use a similar design to toyotas normal non-hybrid system. I'm thinking it may not reach 5000lbs of the grand highlander hybrid max since rumors are they will use a eCVT or something. All speculation though hopefully we get the info soon

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watt010@reddit

Any idea on a launch date when people can buy it?

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Ziakel@reddit

Im def interested. Looking to buy a 7-seater SUV in spring 2026. Was debating the 25 Honda Pilot vs Palisade but I’ll wait for this instead. I will miss the v6 though.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Pilot is good but my complaints are limited to the small 9in screen and also it still uses a timing belt and not chain. So at a 100K miles you'll have to spend at least 1K getting it replaced at a reputable shop.

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Ziakel@reddit

The pathetic 9” screen in an vehicle in this segment is also my complaint. The accord, which came out the same time, has a bigger screen with newer software. As for the timing belt, it was a weird decision but I can understand it. I would rather replace belt vs chain on any vehicle. Especially if I’m keeping it with 200k+ miles.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

That's true if you keep it for 200K+ miles. But i'd wager most people wont be

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Tough_Steak@reddit

The front sort of looks like a Nissan Kicks from the way they styled the headlights. Interior looks great though.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

The new kicks? I can definitely see that

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Tough_Steak@reddit

Yep, the new 👟s

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hermitcraftfan135@reddit

I think it looks pretty sweet. I bet it’ll sell well

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richardizard@reddit

This is the perfect car for me. Exterior and interior are both exquisite. Would be nice with flush door handles, but even those handles look elegant. I'm amazed with what they did with it!

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arsinoe716@reddit

Looks like a Ford Edge

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wolfandablade@reddit

That grill definitely reminds me of the Ford Flex but the interior looks luxurious yet simple

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avoidhugeships@reddit

That is one ugly grill.

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Energy4Days@reddit

Ford Flex and last gen Range Rover had a baby

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Ohhh I kinda see it now...

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Capri280@reddit

The camo pics promised a cut price L322, the revealed front clip is disappointing looks wise

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TheChickenScampi@reddit

I think the actual revealed front being its own thing was probably good because Hyundai designs would eventually have to have *some* bit of individuality. Now I know, Hyundai has it's relatively recent history of poaching designers from the Germans and took bits of inspiration here and there, but Hyundai is all about experimenting now to see what can and will stick. You look at Hyundai from back in the 90's to the 00's, they were basically beige NPC mobiles. They were alright cars, but they were aesthetically milquetoast. Now, I seem to appreciate the radical rebranding Hyundai and Kia are going through when it comes to aesthetics...

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hi_im_bored13@reddit

Imagine if they pulled off the L322 front with L405 inspired tails ...

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Shmokesshweed@reddit

1990s Astro van front. Nice.

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TheChickenScampi@reddit

Sure, but on the plus side, it looks decently sharp and still keeps an overall clean vibe to it. That's an admirable part of modern automotive design. Other offerings in this segment of premium economy SUVs, barring your Mazdas, all look busy and have a lot going on in their design, be it interior or exterior IMHO.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Haha vans are cool no!?!

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Shmokesshweed@reddit

Their newer design language, specifically the exterior, just doesn't do it for me. Not to mention the proportions just look off.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

I see what you mean about the proportions. Personally I don't mind the design details though. It's unique and distinctive which I like (minus steering wheel!!). Not like the Russian nesting doll looks from other companies which can get boring quickly. Luckily the Telluride redesign is around the corner. Personally I love the Telluride design/proportions and hope they don't stray too far with the next gen!

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imjoeking69@reddit

I think it looks great

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Looks solid. Wish they got rid of the range rover knockoff steering wheel haha

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YODA0786@reddit

Looks decent, I might be bias though, but I do prefer the current generation a little bit more. But the thing with Hyundais designs are that they look way better in person. That interior is definitely a nice improvement though.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

I can attest to them looking better in person. I liked the preface lift first gen, but never warmed up to the facelift first gen.

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caterham09@reddit

Exterior is pretty polarizing but is in line with the Hyundai design language currently I will say I love the interior shot they show. It looks like a very relaxing place. Not too much going on.

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reddegginc@reddit

I’d argue the current one is far more polarizing. Sure, this has a big light signature up front, but the surfacing is way less convoluted, there aren’t a ton of random design flourishes, and the overall mass of each element is less exaggerated than the outgoing model. I think it’s exceptionally smart looking *for a current-era Hyundai SUV*.

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Agreed. I do like the interior. Looks very relaxing and seems to have a lot of soft touch materials, pleather, and other nice trims. The new M5 and X3, for example, will have cheaper feeling interiors than this new Palisade. They downgraded the interiors of new BMWs to cut costs. They included more rubber soft touch plastic and removed a lot of stitching versus the older M5 and X3. I only realized this since a close friend of mine has the "old" 2021 M5 and we went to check out the new M5. Lots of low rent materials now.

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ravengenesis1@reddit

Yeh no. If it didn’t look like a roaming coffin before, it definitely is going for it now. I loved the original look, refresh not so much. This absolutely no. Sucks they were marked up so hard on the top trim around me I never had the chance for one…

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aaayyyuuussshhh@reddit (OP)

Hmm I definitely disagree. The pre facelift first generation was good. But the refreshed model looked weird outside. The made the entire front end black and the logo got lost in the design. Felt cheap. Interior was quite nice though and about even with this new one when it comes to design IMO of course.

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hi_im_bored13@reddit

I feel the opposite. I think it strikes a really good balance between looking stately while sticking to a pretty solid price point and practicality. I love Hyundai's higher end designs (and all of the genesis products). And they offer the same car in kia styling as the telluride

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