Hyundai Palisade trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade comes in seven gas trims and four hybrid trims. Gas prices run from the SE at $39,435 to the Calligraphy at $54,560 with FWD, excluding $1,600 freight. AWD adds $2,000. The hybrid starts at $44,160 (SEL) and tops out at $58,780 (Calligraphy AWD).

Current Palisade trim levels: Second generation (2026 model year)

The second-generation Palisade arrived for 2026 with a 287-hp 3.5L V6 and a new 329-hp 2.5L turbo hybrid. Prices come from Hyundai's Oct 1, 2025 sheet and exclude the $1,600 freight charge. Every trim except the AWD-only XRT PRO comes with FWD, and AWD adds $2,000.[1][2]

Hyundai Palisade Second generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$39,435excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Eight seats (2-3-3) with cloth upholstery 18-inch alloy wheels 12.3-inch navigation screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Highway Driving Assist and Smart Cruise Control 2 5,000-lb towing capacity [1][2]
SEL	$41,940excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Second-row captain's chairs (7 seats) or no-cost bench (8 seats) H-Tex synthetic-leather seats; heated front seats 8-way power driver's seat 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster Smart power tailgate [1][2]
SEL Convenience	$43,370excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Power sunroof 8-way power passenger seat Digital Key 2.0 Premium (UWB) [1]
SEL Premium	$45,300excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Ventilated first- and second-row seats Heated second-row seats and heated steering wheel Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitors Driver's seat memory [1]
XRT PRO	$49,870excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD only	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	HTRAC AWD with electronic limited-slip differential Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) and lifted suspension 18-inch dark wheels with all-terrain tires 14-speaker Bose audio; factory tow hitch [1]
Limited	$49,770excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Leather seats 20-inch alloy wheels Dual-pane sunroof Power folding/sliding, heated third row 14-speaker Bose audio [1]
Calligraphy	$54,560excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Nappa leather; relaxation-mode front and second-row seats 21-inch alloy wheels 12-inch head-up display Highway Driving Assist 2 Integrated front/rear dashcam [1]
Hybrid SEL	$44,160excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); FWD listed as Hybrid Blue SEL; AWD +$2,000	2.5L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (329 hp, 339 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	SEL equipment with the hybrid powertrain 4,000-lb towing capacity Tire mobility kit in place of a spare [1][2]
Hybrid SEL Premium	$47,520excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	2.5L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (329 hp, 339 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	SEL Premium equipment with the hybrid powertrain Ventilated first- and second-row seats 4,000-lb towing capacity [1]
Hybrid Limited	$51,990excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	2.5L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (329 hp, 339 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	Limited equipment with the hybrid powertrain Leather seats and power third row 4,000-lb towing capacity [1]
Hybrid Calligraphy	$56,780excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$2,000	2.5L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (329 hp, 339 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	Calligraphy equipment with the hybrid powertrain Top Palisade at $58,780 with AWD 4,000-lb towing capacity [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

Previous Palisade trim levels: First generation (2020 launch)

The first Palisade launched for 2020 with a 291-hp 3.8L V6 and an 8-speed automatic in three trims: SE, SEL and Limited. Launch prices ran from $31,550 to $46,400 with AWD, excluding $1,045 freight. AWD added $1,700 on every trim.[3][4][5]

Hyundai Palisade First generation (2020 launch) trims in ladder order with 2020 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2020, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$31,550excl. $1,045 freight (2020 MY); AWD +$1,700	3.8L V6 (291 hp, 262 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Eight-passenger seating (2+3+3) One-touch second-row seat access on both sides Cloth seats; 6-way manual driver's seat [3][4][5]
SEL	$33,500excl. $1,045 freight (2020 MY); AWD +$1,700	3.8L V6 (291 hp, 262 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Assist Heated front seats; 8-way power driver's seat Dual-zone automatic climate control Seven-seat captain's chair layout available [3][4]
Limited	$44,700excl. $1,045 freight (2020 MY); AWD +$1,700	3.8L V6 (291 hp, 262 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Nappa leather; ventilated front seats 20-inch alloy wheels and dual-panel sunroof Head-up display and Surround View Monitor 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster [3][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Palisade trim?

Many shoppers will find the best value in the SEL Premium ($45,300 FWD for 2026). It adds ventilated first- and second-row seats, a heated steering wheel and surround-view cameras for $4,470 less than the Limited.

Which Palisade trims have AWD?

For 2026, every Palisade trim offers HTRAC AWD for $2,000 more than FWD, gas and hybrid alike. The XRT PRO comes only with AWD, at $49,870.

What's the difference between the Palisade SEL and Limited?

The 2026 Limited ($49,770) adds leather, 20-inch wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, a power-folding heated third row and Bose audio over the SEL ($41,940), which uses H-Tex synthetic leather and 18-inch wheels.

How much is the Palisade Hybrid?

The 2026 Palisade Hybrid starts at $44,160 for the FWD SEL and reaches $58,780 for the Calligraphy AWD, excluding $1,600 freight. It uses a 2.5L turbo hybrid rated 329 hp and 339 lb-ft and tows up to 4,000 lb.

What is the Palisade XRT PRO?

An AWD-only, off-road-styled trim at $49,870 for 2026. It adds an electronic limited-slip differential, terrain modes, a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, Bose audio and a factory tow hitch.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Hyundai for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Hyundai Palisade pricing sheet (effective Oct 1, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68409-26MYPalisadePricing01Oct2025.pdf)
2026 Hyundai Palisade specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68669-2026PalisadeSpecsFeatures110325dj.pdf)
Hyundai announces all-new 2020 Palisade pricing (Jun 11, 2019) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/36496-2020PalisadePricingRelease.pdf)
2020 Hyundai Palisade price sheet (Jun 10, 2019) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/36511-2020MYPalisadePriceSheet10Jun2019.pdf)
2020 Hyundai Palisade specifications — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/40272-2020PalisadeSpecifications.pdf)

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