2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Reviews - Verified Owners

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Howard H.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

2026 Hyundai SEL Htbrid

my hyundai Palisade ride a litter rought and it a little noisy, seat are not as confortable

Recommended

Jeffrey H.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Nice vehicle

This our second palisade and improvements are note throughout the vehicle.

Recommended

Gordon G.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Big Beast, Wonderful Ride

I've only had the vehicle since the end of January (about 2 months) so I can't comment on long term quality, but thus far I haven't had any problems. I came from a 2022 Santa Fe Limited hybrid to a Calligraphy hybrid. Of course there are major differences inherent in the different models, but here are some observations between the two from an overall viewpoint. This generation Palisade feels much larger/wider. This is both a blessing and a curse - it feels much more luxurious, but is more of a pain to park. The Palisade rides much better than the Santa Fe. I wonder if the ride could be further improved if it didn't come standard with such low profile tires. Finally the mileage isn't as good as advertised, but it's still better than most other SUVs of this size. Thus far I have been getting 26 - 29 Hwy, and have seen low 30's around town with a light throttle. Another thing that pleasantly surprised me is the power. With the hybrid powertrain you have plenty of power on-tap. The I-4 engine w/turbo is a torque monster, especially at lower RPMs. The road noise is much reduced compared to the Santa Fe, even with the sun roof popped up. The transmission has been pretty smooth for the most part, although there has been a little delay/jerkiness around stop lights when the vehicle is barely moving and you give it throttle. There are some quirks that I'm getting used to. For example, the easy exit seat feature on the Santa Fe started when you started and stopped the engine. In the Palisade it doesn't happen until you open the door, and it doesn't seem to go as far. I don't see a difference between the normal and extended positions either. The Highway Driving Assist (HDA) automatically comes on any time I initiate the cruise control on a major freeway, I would prefer that it came on if I have cruise control active AND I select lane centering. However, these are nit picks. Overall I am pleased with the Palisade and hope that it's as dependable as my previous Hyundai vehicles.

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Sreedhara Babu K.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Very good concept, but yet to be there

Lots of room for improvement, while I truely appreciate the kickstart of hybrid version. But please dont let the people who like this run away in long run.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/13/2026 08:40 AM

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. Your feedback will help us in identifying the areas where we can improve overall driving experience and durability of our vehicles. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc

Nicolas W.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

New 2026 Palisade!

Price point is amazing for all of the features. Large SUV with great gas mileage. Solid purchase so far.

Jayanth K.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Na

I am extremely dissatisfied with my Hyundai Palisade due to ongoing reliability and safety concerns. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have had to take it back to the dealership approximately 6–7 times, primarily a recurring issue with the 12V battery continuously discharging. This problem has not only been inconvenient but also raises serious safety concerns, as the vehicle has failed to start on multiple occasions. Despite repeated visits, the issue remains unresolved, which is both frustrating and unacceptable for a vehicle in this price range. I expected a higher level of quality and dependability, but my experience has been the opposite. At this point, I have lost confidence in the vehicle and would not recommend it based on my experience.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/10/2026 03:46 PM

Jayanth, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. Your comments have been sent to your case manager for review. Your assigned Specialist will be in touch with you to discuss your concerns further. ^cc

Brad J.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

review

Bad gas mileage

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/10/2026 03:38 PM

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc

Carolyn B.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Travel in luxury

Extremely comfortable and terrific gas mileage because it’s a hybrid.

Recommended

Shayne J.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Should not have bought a first-year model.

I really wanted to like this car, but I'm losing enthusiasm for it by the day. It's very stylish and makes a very good first impression on the test drive. Gas mileage is a little lower than expected but not a deal-breaker. The seat fix for the recall is awful, and Hyundai needs to fix their fix; the second row button for 3rd row access is now confusing and useless, and graying out but not removing the seat-folding options in the infotainment screen is obnoxious and just reminds buyers what they bought but no longer have. The dash rattles when the ambient temperature is between 45 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which unfortunately for me is a large portion of the year where I live. I already know the dealership isn't going to fix that under warranty, and I'm afraid of letting them tear the dash apart on my own dime, lest they introduce more rattles or disconnect a wiring harness. I don't even have 2500 miles on the car yet, so developing a rattle so soon is disappointing. I may take it to a body shop and see if they can fix it. Under brisk acceleration the transmission tends to hesitate and lurch between gears. I think it's just working as designed, but it reminds me of driving a 1980's Chevy van. If you drive it slow with <1/4 throttle, it's very smooth. The HDA system feels like a step down from the drive assist in my Kia Stinger, particularly the lane centering; the Palisade wants to hug the left of the lane much too close for comfort, and I'm constantly fighting the system when it's active which makes highway trips unnecessarily tiring. The LKAS in my MY2019 Kia Stinger did a notably better job of centering the car and following the lane than this MY2026 Palisade does. I bought the dynamic welcome light patterns from the BlueLink store, and after taking 2 weeks to install, they don't work right, and Hyundai support says that's my problem and will neither fix it nor refund me. It's only $50, but Hyundai's handling of the whole thing has left me with a taste of what it's going to be like when I need warranty work, which also tells me I need to get rid of this thing before that happens. If Hyundai either fixed or refunded my BlueLink purchase, fixed their seat recall so it's less obnoxious, and issued a calibration update for HDA to properly center the car in the lane, I'd be pretty happy with the car. That said, I don't see Hyundai going out of their way to fix the issues this car has now that they have my money. My advice to would-be Palisade buyers is to wait a couple of years for Hyundai to work the bugs out; this car isn't fully baked yet.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/10/2026 03:05 PM

Shayne, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We understand your concerns about the seat recall fix, dashboard rattle, transmission performance, and the challenges with the BlueLink purchase. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. If you have any questions or concerns on your vehicle, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

David R.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

2026 Palisade Hybrid

Extremely comfortable

Recommended

Aquilla O.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

2026 Palisade

Rice very well, back seating spacious, plenty of space to put luggage and groceries

Recommended

David S.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

2026 Palisade Hybrid Review

Overall a great hybrid vehicle for its class size. I'm hoping it will last.

Paul W.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

2926 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy

Excellent features, layout and comfort. MPG less than advertised. Driver's seat massage is nice however when off seat not super comfortable. Center console sterilization feature more a gimmick than functional as who wants to empty the console to use it.

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Roland K.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Even in the shop for warranty work for the last week and a half

Its been a great vehicle when I’ ve been able to drive it, but it’s been in the ship for far to long.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/13/2026 10:04 AM

Hello Roland,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your 2026 Palisade Hybrid. We truly value hearing from our guests and continuously monitor feedback to enhance our products and services.
If you need any further assistance, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. ^cc

Brian P.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

So far it exceeds my expectations.....

While I only have 2500 miles on the car, I've taken it on some long, multi-day road trips. On trips of meaningful distance, I've averaged between 33-36 MPG, depending on the speed limit of the highways I'm driving on. 65-70 MPH seems to be the sweet spot for best fuel economy. Ride comfort is excellent. Handling is very good - my advice is to try it first with driver assist and then change settings to your liking - I found some of the assist modes to be too intrusive for me. Interior noise levels are excellent - very low. We went with a mid-level of features, and it works great for us. We enjoy many of the new features the car offers, such as Auto Hold at stop lights. Space for driver and passengers is excellent. Visibility when driving is very good. This is my first hybrid vehicle, and I love how short runs to the grocery store etc. can be done entirely in electric mode. The transition between gas and electric power is undetectable other than engine noise. Bottom line: We're very pleased with our purchase - this is a great vehicle!

Recommended

Karen R.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/10/2026

Verified Review

Biggest complaint about the car is the unlocking of the door when you

The car will NOT unlock if you re wearing gloves and sometimes without gloves on as well. It will also NOT let me push the heating steering or heated seat buttons with gloves on I also hate that there is a camera on my face. when I am holding steering wheel a certain way and my arm blocks camera.

Namas R.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/09/2026

Verified Review

Good car - poor mileage with few issues

Good design- build quality is good. Mileage is 7mpg below advertised.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/10/2026 07:17 AM

Hello Namas,

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further ^cc.

Michelle G.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/09/2026

Verified Review

Luxury SUV at a reasonable price.

The comfort seating is incredible and getting a massage while driving is wonderful. The passenger talk feature is fantastic, but doesn't pick up the voice of the front passenger. The cameras work well. I like being able to use the rear camera in the rear view mirror. However, the hybrid is not much better than strictly gas and there is no way to manually charge the battery even though I have solar energy at home. The exterior is boring, although the lights are unique. Getting recalls with no fixes weeks after purchasing is certainly a turn-off. Overall, the luxury features outshine the negatives and I'm loving it so far.