Hybrid Elite AWD (8-seat)
$76,500 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100 km
- Power
- 245 kW
Hyundai
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Large family SUV
On sale nowHybridReviewed by CarTell
From $76,500 plus on-road costs
The all-new LX3 Palisade arrives in Australia hybrid only, with the V6 petrol and 2.2L diesel both dropped in favour of a turbocharged 2.5L four paired with an electric motor.
From$76,500+ORC
Fuel use6.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
Power207 to 245 kW
Battery1.65 kWh
Warranty7 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
Driven by Simone
We have driven the Palisade. Watch the full review for the verdict.
Why consider it
- Adult-sized third row is the genuine selling point.
- 6.8 L/100 km combined hybrid claim on premium 91 RON unleaded, paired with AWD as standard.
What to know
- 2,000 kg braked tow trails the previous diesel and most diesel-powered rivals.
- The 6-speed auto is also the weakest part of the hybrid powertrain against Toyota's smoother CVT.
Who it suits
Big families who need eight real seats with genuinely adult-friendly third-row room, a 6.8 L/100 km hybrid claim, and the longest warranty in the segment.
Small families
Practical everyday space
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Efficiency, charging and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.6.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
1.65 kWh
Battery
7 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km.
Grades and pricing
6 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Powertrain | Fuel use | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Elite AWD (8-seat) | $76,500 +ORC | 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid | 6.8 L/100 km | 245 kW | |
| XRT Pro AWD (8-seat) | $79,900 +ORC | 2.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 11.2 L/100 km | 207 kW | |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (8-seat) | $89,828 +ORC | 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid | 6.8 L/100 km | 245 kW | |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (7-seat) | $90,828 +ORC | 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid | 6.8 L/100 km | 245 kW | |
| Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD (8-seat) | $92,400 +ORC | 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid | 6.8 L/100 km | 245 kW | |
| Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD (7-seat) | $93,400 +ORC | 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid | 6.8 L/100 km | 245 kW |
XRT Pro AWD (8-seat)
$79,900 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl
- Fuel use
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Power
- 207 kW
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (8-seat)
$89,828 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100 km
- Power
- 245 kW
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD (7-seat)
$90,828 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100 km
- Power
- 245 kW
Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD (8-seat)
$92,400 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100 km
- Power
- 245 kW
Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD (7-seat)
$93,400 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo-petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100 km
- Power
- 245 kW
Practicality and safety
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2024
AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you tow more than 2,000 kg regularly (Ford Everest does 3,500 kg), you want a cheaper buy-in (Kia Sorento HEV is $66k), or you want the smoothness of a CVT hybrid (Toyota Kluger).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade in Australia?
Pricing opens at $76,500 plus on-roads for the Hybrid Elite AWD (8-seat) and tops out at $93,400 plus on-roads for the Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD (7-seat), across 6 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
How efficient is the Palisade Hybrid?
6.8 L/100 km combined claim from the 2.5L turbo hybrid making 245 kW combined and 460 Nm.
How many seats does the Palisade have?
Eight standard on the Elite and Calligraphy bench layout. A 7-seat option on Calligraphy swaps the bench for second-row captain's chairs with leg rests.
Has cartell.live reviewed the Palisade?
Yes. Simone reviewed the Palisade Hybrid. The full video review is linked above.
The Hyundai Palisade in full
The all-new LX3 Palisade arrives in Australia hybrid only, with the V6 petrol and 2.2L diesel both dropped in favour of a turbocharged 2.5L four paired with an electric motor. 245 kW combined, 6.8 L/100 km claimed, and the segment benchmark for adult-friendly third-row space.
From$76,500+ORC
Watch review