Palisade goes XRT PRO

Hyundai say its all-new 2026 Palisade XRT PRO means the model “is ready no matter where your next family adventure takes you”.

The marque says the SUV has got space for the crew, capability when the road gets rough, comfort, style and efficiency.

As Hyundai’s first XRT PRO variant, pictured, it has more off-road-capable hardware and greater design differentiation than the previous-generation model.

There’s increased ground clearance, rear electronic limited-slip differential, all-terrain tyres, HTRAC all-wheel drive, terrain modes and a built-in tow hitch.

The main range of the all-new 2026 three-row SUV sees the introduction of a hybrid variant, alongside Hyundai’s internal combustion engine and XRT models to ensures every driver finds their perfect fit. 

This strategic approach positions the brand to excel in any market environment to drive “continued growth in the SUV segment”.

The new hybrid has a 2.5-litre turbocharged hybrid powertrain targets up to 245kW and up to an estimated 996km driving range on the EPA cycle. 

New safety technologies for the Palisade include a built-in dual-camera dash cam, 10 airbags, third-row seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters.

The model will launch down under during 2025’s fourth quarter exclusively with the 2.5T hybrid powertrain. The XRT PRO will arrive in the first half of 2026 with powertrain options to be confirmed.