

Matt Campbell
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid AWD review
Pros
- Good drive experience
- Loads of gear and space
- Comfy cabin design
Cons
- Some fit and finish issues
- Not as efficient as expected
- Nearly $100k in your driveway!
6 Months Ago
The Hyundai Palisade is a large three-row SUV aimed at families needing serious passenger space, comfort and long-distance refinement. It sits near the top of Hyundai's Australian SUV range, offering a more premium feel than smaller models such as Tucson and Santa Fe. With petrol and diesel options across recent lineups, the Palisade has appealed to households wanting a spacious cabin, adult-friendly rear seating and strong equipment without moving into luxury-brand pricing. Its strengths are comfort, practicality and road-trip ability, especially for larger families. As Hyundai expands into large electric SUVs, the Palisade remains the brand's familiar flagship for conventional seven- and eight-seat family transport.
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The Hyundai Palisade comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Elite and the most expensive being Calligraphy Black Ink.


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2025
$72,093
2025
$81,648
2025
$84,323
2026
$96,513
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,060 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,980 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,940 mm |
| Load Capacity | 815 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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The cheapest Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy variant that starts from $96,513.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy variant that starts from $97,563.
See all Hyundai Palisade PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Palisade is offered by the Calligraphy variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all Hyundai Palisade towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy variant which measures 1980mm wide, 5060mm in length and sits 1805mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy variant which has 245kW of power and 460nm of torque.
The Hyundai Palisade is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Palisade is the Calligraphy variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3000 kg.
The Hyundai Palisade uses Unleaded Petrol.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.