2025 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid priced from $90k

The all-new hybrid-only 2026 Hyundai Palisade has been detailed for Australia, with an $89,900 plus on-road costs starting price applying to the single high-spec Calligraphy grade on sale now.  

The circa-$90K starting mark represents a $10,000 price hike over the model it replaces when compared like-for-like, but the second-gen large SUV gains loads of equipment, a fresh look, and more tech, as well as the promise of an EV-like experience from its 245kW/460Nm petrol-electric powertrain.

Available with a choice of seven or eight seats, the option of eight exterior hues and four interior trim colours, the new Palisade combines a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with a singular electric motor and six-speed automatic transmission.

Its outputs mark a significant increase over the 217kW/355Nm petrol and 147kW/440Nm turbo-diesel engines offered in the first gen Palisade, with the new model also bringing improved efficiency: 6.8L/100km on the combined cycle – the outgoing diesel is claimed to sip 7.3L/100km.

It’s not all good news, however, with a downgraded 2000kg maximum braked towing capacity for the hybrid, compared to 2200kg for outgoing ICE model.

Meanwhile, the new large SUV brings plenty more tech, including a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system to power small appliances, along with a ‘Stay Mode’ which uses the high-capacity hybrid battery to power the infotainment and climate control while parked with the engine off.

 Headline additions include dual tilt/slide sunroofs, fingerprint recognition, an 18-way powered driver’s seat (12-way for passenger), premium relaxation seats up front, heating for the front, centre and rear outboard seats, Digital Key 2.0 and a 14-speaker Bose sound system.

Other new features include winged headrests for the second and third row outboard seats, a driver monitoring camera and rear camera/sensor cleaning system.

Carried over from the outgoing Palisade are 21-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, keyless entry and start, dual 12.3-inch screens, Nappa leather trim, a suede headliner, heated steering wheel and tinted windows.

Hyundai’s SmartSense safety suite also carries over all the necessities – autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane assist, rear cross traffic alert, intelligent speed limit assist, adaptive cruise control, and more – but adds the Highway Driving Assist 2 semi-autonomous driving aid.

Other cool additions include foam-lined 21-inch tyres and thicker acoustic door glass for noise reduction, along with an active air flap up front which closes to improve aero when cooling isn’t required.

The Palisade grown in all key dimensions, now measuring up at 5065mm long (+70mm), 1980mm wide (+5mm) and 1765mm high (+15mm). The wheelbase has also been stretched to 2970mm (+70mm), bringing extra cabin and cargo space.

Hyundai says the boot has grown to 348 litres with all three rows in use, and 729 litres with the third row stowed.

The Palisade Hybrid comes covered by Hyundai’s seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty when serviced with Hyundai, while the high-voltage battery is covered for eight-years or 160,000km.

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid is on sale now, with first customer deliveries set to begin next month.

It’s unclear if Hyundai Australia plans to offer any lower-spec variants of the Palisade or if it will leave the smaller Santa Fe Hybrid to soak up that additional volume.

How much does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid cost?
Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid – $89,900
* Price excludes on-road costs

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