The 2026 Hyundai Palisade marks the second generation of the Korean brand's largest and most premium SUV. It is sold in Vietnam as a domestically assembled vehicle, similar to its predecessor.

The E-segment SUV presents a bold and powerful exterior. The new model features a squared, minimalist design. The grille, headlights, and taillights all sport a new look. Notably, the daytime running lights consist of five stacked LED strips on each side, framing the grille.

Palisade 2026 in Vietnam. Photo: Hyundai Thanh Cong

The vehicle features a squared design.

20-inch or 21-inch wheels depending on the version.

The headlight and daytime running light design are completely different.

The vehicle is domestically assembled.

Positioned as Hyundai's flagship SUV.

The 2026 Palisade boasts increased dimensions compared to the previous generation, with its length growing by 65-70 mm depending on the version, reaching 5,065 mm. The wheelbase has also expanded by 70 mm, now measuring 2,970 mm. The vehicle comes with 20-inch wheels on the lower Prestige trim and 21-inch wheels on the higher Calligraphy trim.

Inside, the new generation features abundant rounded lines. The vehicle is equipped with dual 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, offering standard wireless android auto and apple carplay connectivity.

The steering wheel interface of Hyundai's flagship SUV subtly echoes the style of Range Rover vehicles. The dashboard features a cascading, layered design.

The new Palisade's interior is equipped with advanced amenities. All versions include standard leather seats (Nappa leather in the Calligraphy trim), a 14-speaker Bose sound system, and heated and cooled front seats. Additionally, it offers three-zone automatic climate control and rear sunshades.

The modern and tech-focused cockpit.

The 7-seater Calligraphy version.

Standard leather seats.

The vehicle has an 8-seater option.

Dual 12.3-inch screens.

Electric adjustment buttons for the second row.

2.5 hybrid engine.

The Calligraphy trim adds a driver's seat with three-mode massage function, memory settings for both the seat and steering wheel position. Other features include a digital rearview mirror and a head-up display on the windshield.

For the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, the company exclusively offers a hybrid engine configuration. This powertrain combines a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with two electric motors, achieving a total output of 334 horsepower and 460 Nm of torque. The Prestige trim comes with front-wheel drive, while the Calligraphy trim features HTRAC all-wheel drive.

All versions are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The lithium-ion battery pack, supplying power to the motors, has a capacity of 1.65 kWh.

Pricing for the versions is as follows:

Priced between 1.499 and 1.699 billion VND, the Palisade positions itself in the mid-range of the E-segment SUV market. Other options for Vietnamese customers include the all-electric VinFast VF 9, priced from 1.348 to 1.529 billion VND, the Volkswagen Teramont at 2.138 billion VND, and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, ranging from 3.46 to 3.48 billion VND.

Thanh Nhan