2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro in Titan Green, front right, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, front right, 09-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Palisade 2.5T Calligraphy LX3 Creamy White Pearl (54) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro in Titan Green, rear right, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy LX3 Dark Charcoal One-tone (15) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD is a 258-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $58,780 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 258 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Palisade Hybrid measures 199.2 inches long on a 116.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $58,780 |
| MSRP with Destination | $60,380 |
| Destination Charge | $1,600 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Smartstream 2.5L turbo GDI I4 + P1 17 hp / P2 72 hp PMSM; 1.65 kWh lithium-ion (300V / 5.5 Ah); combined 329 hp / 339 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 258 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 rpm (engine); 339 lb-ft combined rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, turbo GDI |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.5 x 101.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with P1+P2 motors (TMED-II) and SHIFTRONIC |
| 1st Gear | 5.269 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.08 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.949 |
| 4th Gear | 1.398 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.79 |
| Reverse | 5.269 |
| Final Drive | 3.759 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent, separated spring and shocks |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | yes |
| Turning Diameter | 39.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 345 x 30 mm ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 325 x 20 mm solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21-in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 21-in. alloy |
| Tires Front | 265/45R21 |
| Tires Rear | 265/45R21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.2 in |
| Width | 78 in |
| Height | 69.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 18.6° |
| Departure Angle | 21.1° |
| Cargo Volume | 19.1 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61 in |
| Hip Room Front | 58.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 20, 2026 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.
Consequence: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V169000
Mar 17, 2026 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Consequence: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V160000
Jan 27, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V047000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE HYBRID HEV
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE HYBRID HEV. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID HEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.