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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is now accessible in Australia, however the new-generation giant SUV is initially being provided solely in a single flagship variant priced considerably increased than the mannequin vary it replaces ($66,800-$81,719 earlier than on-road prices).
Priced from $89,900 plus on-roads, the all-new Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid is powered by a brand new dual-motor petrol-electric system based mostly round a turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine, which provides higher efficiency than the outgoing 3.8-litre petrol V6 – and higher gas economic system than the earlier 2.2-litre turbo-diesel.
The brand new hybrid powertrain sends 245kW of energy and 460Nm of torque to all 4 wheels by means of a six-speed computerized transmission, returns mixed gas consumption of 6.8L/100km and provides a 2000kg braked towing capability.
Nevertheless, these wanting Hyundai’s new hybrid flagship SUV can pay $8181 greater than the previous-generation diesel-powered Palisade Calligraphy range-topper, until they look forward to cheaper variants to reach on sale.
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Whereas the diesel and V6 petrol engines are believed to have been axed, official certification paperwork reveal there may very well be extra inexpensive variants of the Palisade accessible down the monitor, together with each hybrid and non-hybrid variations of the two.5-litre engine and front-wheel drive mannequin grades.
Nevertheless, solely house owners of hybrid variants will profit from vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capabilities – permitting the automobile to cost or energy family electrical units and instruments – whereas a brand new Keep Mode makes use of the automobile’s hybrid battery to energy the infotainment and local weather management programs when the engine is off.
The brand new Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid comes as normal in an eight-seat configuration, however consumers wanting captain’s chairs within the second row can go for a seven-seat structure for an extra $1000.
With the power to tilt backwards by 16 levels, the heated and powered second-row Leisure Consolation Seats can even tilt ahead to permit passengers to simply entry the third row.
Third-row occupants additionally profit from powered seats with outboard heating and reclining capabilities, whereas additionally being able to slip forwards or backwards to maximise legroom or baggage house. Auto-folding head restraints are additionally normal.
Up on the entrance of the Palisade is a double-widescreen show consisting of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment hub, whereas the driving force additionally beneficial properties a 12-inch head-up show.
Because the flagship variant, the Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid includes a 14-speaker Bose premium sound system.
There’s additionally a wi-fi charging pad for smartphones up entrance, and a complete of six 100-Watt USB-C ports – and one charging/knowledge USB-C port – all through the cabin.
For an extra $295, consumers can select from darkish charcoal, brown, darkish navy, and lightweight gray inside color choices, whereas premium exterior paint prices $750 extra.
Together with eight airbags, Hyundai’s Smartsense security suite beneficial properties a driver monitoring digital camera, and an up to date model of the corporate’s semi-autonomous Freeway Driving Help.
The brand new Palisade adopts a bolder design, together with a futuristic front-end with daytime operating lights, plus tail-lights that echo the ‘stacked’ headlight lookup entrance.
A set of machine-finished 21-inch alloy wheels is normal.
As with all Hyundai fashions, the Palisade comes normal with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee, and the power to increase that to seven years if the automobile is solely serviced at Hyundai dealerships.
The Korean automaker additionally gives an eight-year/160,000km guarantee for the hybrid battery.
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