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| Seating Capacity | 8 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $38,367–$46,422 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 8.2/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.7/10, while Technology at 7.5/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 8.5/10. The Palisade nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.7/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.7/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.5/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $38,367–$46,422, 20 MPG, seating 8, the Hyundai Palisade sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. Its value score of 8.1/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. As the current model year, it benefits from the latest updates and full manufacturer warranty coverage.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2026 Hyundai Palisade will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good suv should — quietly and competently.
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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade ranks #29 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 99% of the segment. Its 8.2/10 overall score is 0.8 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $38,367 starting price is about 6% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Across the Palisade model years we've scored, the 2026 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 (this review) | 8.2/10 | $38,367 | |
| 2025 | 8.2/10 | $38,367 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 8.2/10 | $37,250 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.1/10 | $36,132 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.1/10 | $35,015 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.0/10 | $33,897 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.1/10 | $32,780 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Electrical system / instrument cluster/panel 27/01/2026 · 26V047000 | 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… |
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| Seats / Mid/rear assembly / Power adjust 17/03/2026 · 26V160000 | 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… |
| Seat belts / rear/other / Buckle assembly 20/03/2026 · 26V169000 | 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… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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