2026 Hyundai Palisade
Blue SEL FWD
HybridFWDMSRP $44,160
What the Blue SEL adds over the SE (+$4,725)
| Spec | SE | Blue SEL |
|---|---|---|
| EPA City MPG | 19 mpg | 33 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 25 mpg | 35 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 21 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3470 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 258 hp |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.2 gal |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 41.4 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | 60.6 in |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 178.7 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115V Inverter - Cargo Area/3rd Row: Driver Side, 12.0-inch Head Up Display (HUD) TFT-LCD Type, Acoustic 2nd Row Door Windows, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Bose 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced, Built-in Dashcam (front & rear), Center console premium soft touch, Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband), Driver seat leg cushion extension, Dual sunroof with Front tilt-slide functionality and fixed Rear, ECM Full Display Mirror® + HomeLink, Ergo-Motion driver seat (posture cycling), Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC), Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO), Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Side (FCA-LS), Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Front seat Relaxation Mode, Grille - Hot Stamping Silver with Silver Paint, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0), Interior door handles - satin chrome, Power walk-in feature (2nd row to 3rd row access), Power-folding outside mirrors, Premium Nappa Leather seats, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Second-row Relaxation Mode, Second-row captain's chairs with wing-out headrests, Second-row power folding seats, Third-row heated seats, Third-row power folding/unfolding seats, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - inflator based
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 178.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | Lifetime |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 199.2 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 258 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 33 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 34 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 35 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo 2 standard · 0 optional
Trailering Package (prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control)Underfloor cargo storage compartment
Chassis 1 standard · 0 optional
Self-leveling rear suspension
Climate 4 standard · 0 optional
Auto Window DefoggerPositive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) HeaterRear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row)Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control
Convenience 6 standard · 0 optional
115V Inverter - Cargo Area/3rd Row: Driver Side12V Power outlets (x2)Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband)Power windows with auto up/down and safetyPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarmRemote hood release lever
Exterior 19 standard · 0 optional
Acoustic 2nd Row Door WindowsAcoustic Front WindshieldAuto light control (ALC)Body-color rear spoilerDoor handle welcome lightsDual sunroof with Front tilt-slide functionality and fixed RearFront Rain-sensing windshield wipersGrille - Hot Stamping Silver with Silver PaintHeated outside mirrorsLED Center Positioning LightLED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoilerLED Projector-style headlights with high and low beamsLED rear combination lampsPower-folding outside mirrorsPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassRear windshield defrosterSolar Front Door Windows and WindshieldTire Mobility Kit (TMK) - inflator based
Infotainment 15 standard · 0 optional
12.0-inch Head Up Display (HUD) TFT-LCD Type12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, BluetoothAutomatic Collision NotificationBose 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue EnhancedBuilt-in Dashcam (front & rear)Connected roadside assistanceDynamic voice recognitionFind My Vehicle / Last-mile locationHyundai Bluelink Connected Car SystemMultiple Device Bluetooth Connection (up to 2 devices)Passenger Talk in-car intercomRear Seat Quiet ModeRemote door lock/unlock via smartphone appRemote engine start via smartphone appSOS Emergency Call buttonSteering wheel paddle shiftersSteering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controlsSteering wheel-mounted audio controlsStolen Vehicle RecoveryUSB-C Ports (6 total): 2 front + 2 2nd row + 2 3rd row, all chargingWi-Fi HotspotWireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
Interior 12 standard · 0 optional
Center console premium soft touchCloth headliner trimDual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrorsECM Full Display Mirror® + HomeLinkFront and rear side door pocketsHeated steering wheelInterior door handles - satin chromeLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsLeather-wrapped steering wheelManual tilt and telescopic steering columnPremium soft-touch upper door panels and console armrestWrapped artificial leather dashboard
Powertrain 4 standard · 0 optional
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My DriveFront Wheel Drive (FWD)Idle Stop & Go (ISG)Shift-by-Wire transmission
Safety 41 standard · 0 optional
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel ExitBlind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Driver Attention Warning (DAW)Driver's knee airbagDual front advanced airbagsDual front seat-mounted side airbagsElectronic Stability Control (ESC)Forward Attention Warning (FAW)Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC)Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO)Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Side (FCA-LS)Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger)Full-length side curtain airbagsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5)Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)ImmobilizerIntelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4)Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-CParking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-DynamicRear side (2nd row) airbagsRemote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)Rollover sensorSafe Exit Assist (SEA)Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)Steering wheel haptic feedbackTire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTraction Control System (TCS)Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Seating 13 standard · 1 optional
2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side)2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area)Driver seat leg cushion extensionErgo-Motion driver seat (posture cycling)Front seat Relaxation ModeOne-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access (manual)Power walk-in feature (2nd row to 3rd row access)Premium Nappa Leather seatsSecond-row Relaxation ModeSecond-row captain's chairs with wing-out headrestsSecond-row power folding seatsThird-row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handlesThird-row heated seatsThird-row power folding/unfolding seats
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Palisade. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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