Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive with Tow Mode

Available HTRAC® AWD is engineered to deliver confident traction and balanced control whether you’re navigating rain-slicked highway ramps or snow-covered side streets. Multiple drive modes — including Normal, Sport, and Smart — adjust power distribution for composure or agility on demand. New Mud, Sand, and Snow terrain settings further optimize grip and throttle tuning for conditions you’ll encounter across the Midwest. Tow Mode helps the transmission hold lower gears longer and reduce shift frequency to keep the powerband stable when hauling a trailer. Select trims also include a fascia-integrated OEM tow hitch for cleaner packaging and easy setup. For families who split time between weekday routines and weekend adventures, HTRAC® AWD with Tow Mode provides reassuring capability without drama.

Built-in Dual-Camera Dash Cam

A first for Hyundai, the Palisade’s built-in, two-camera Dash Cam can continuously record while driving, then automatically capture footage if movement is detected while parked. This integrated system is designed to add peace of mind without the wires, mounts, or guesswork that come with aftermarket setups. Footage is accessible via the infotainment screen or removable MicroSD card in the glovebox, making it simple to archive clips or share evidence if needed. Whether you’re navigating busy parking lots or you simply like the reassurance of recorded drives, the embedded Dash Cam is a thoughtful touch that aligns with the Palisade mission: protect what matters, seamlessly.

First- and Second-Row Relaxation Seats

Available Relaxation seats in the first and second rows invite you to unwind during long stints behind the wheel or while taking a break on a road trip. These seats offer additional recline and deployable upper-leg supports that help reduce fatigue over extended periods. Second-row captain’s chairs are available with one-touch tilt-and-slide for effortless third-row access, plus available heating and ventilation to keep passengers comfortable through Indiana’s seasons. In the third row, available power-folding, sliding, and reclining functions — along with available heating — transform cargo changes and carpools from chores into single-button operations. Families will appreciate how every row feels considered, with the right mix of room, convenience, and premium attention to detail.

Palisade Hybrid Powertrain

The Palisade Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with two electric motors integrated into a six-speed automatic transmission for a combined system output of up to an estimated 329 horsepower and up to 339 lb.-ft. of torque (both estimated). It’s designed to deliver confident acceleration with an easygoing, refined character — and an internally targeted highway range that helps reduce fuel stops on long drives. The hybrid also offers an estimated 4,000-pound towing capacity, so family campers and small boats are in play. A thoughtful Stay Mode feature can keep infotainment and HVAC functions running while parked by intelligently monitoring the battery system. Quiet, smooth, and responsive, the hybrid brings a more EV-like feel to everyday driving without changing your routine.

Panoramic Curved Dual 12.3-inch Displays, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and Bluelink® with OTA Updates

Inside, a panoramic, curved digital instrument cluster and navigation system with dual 12.3-inch displays put key information where you want it — crisp, legible, and in your natural line of sight. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integrate your phone’s apps and calls seamlessly, while the available Bose® 14-speaker surround audio system delivers rich, immersive sound to all three rows. Connectivity runs deeper thanks to Bluelink®, which brings remote functions to your smartphone and supports wireless Over-The-Air updates so the Palisade can add features and refinements over time. Add Wi-Fi hotspot with Alexa Built-in Voice Assistant and Hyundai Pay® for secure on-screen transactions, and you have an SUV that feels as current on day 1,000 as it does on day one.