From errands to extracurricular activities, it’s likely that you feel like you’re constantly on the move. While it may not help lighten your schedule, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid enables you to get the most out of every commute, thanks to its you-focused features.
Is the Palisade Hybrid right for your Auburn, Montgomery, or Pike Road, AL travels? Continue reading this review from the experts at Hyundai of Auburn to find out.
When you’re looking for a spacious SUV to accommodate your growing family, you’d do well to consider the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. Each SUV delivers the space you need, but what about the features required to enhance your commute?**
| Palisade Hybrid | vs. | Grand Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 329 net HP | MAX HORSEPOWER | 245 net HP |
| Standard | PASSENGER TALK IN-CAR INTERCOM | Not Offered |
| Available | HEATED THIRD-ROW SEATS | Not Offered |
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) give your commute a much-deserved upgrade. In addition to efficiency, these vehicles prioritize your comfort. However, a quick look reveals the Palisade Hybrid offers more legroom to third-row passengers and many you-focused features the CX-90 PHEV skips entirely.**
| Palisade Hybrid | vs. | CX-90 PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| Available | ERGO MOTION DRIVER SEAT | Not Offered |
| Available | 1ST/2ND ROW RELAXATION SEAT | Not Offered |
| 32.1 in. | 3RD-ROW LEGROOM | 30.4 in. |
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid are solid picks when you seek a family-centered hybrid SUV. Still, it’s the Palisade Hybrid that offers more family-focused features, helping increase the enjoyment of all riders.**
| Palisade Hybrid | vs. | Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Available | BUILT-IN DASH CAM | Not Offered |
| Standard | PASSENGER TALK IN-CAR INTERCOM | Not Offered |
| Standard | REAR SEAT QUIET MODE | Not Offered |
Most families who come in for the Palisade Hybrid tell us the same thing: they want a usable third row and a full tank that lasts through a week of driving. Once they sit in it and hear how quiet the cabin stays with everyone aboard, the decision usually makes itself.
Yes, HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD) is available on the Palisade Hybrid. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and it helps the hybrid powertrain stretch a tank of gas even farther. Step up to AWD and power goes to all four wheels for added grip, giving you steadier footing when road and weather conditions shift.
The engineers of the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid set out to create an SUV that helps get you to the things you care most about with as few stops as possible. By adding an electric motor to the 2.5L turbocharged engine, the Palisade Hybrid delivers excellent fuel efficiency. The Palisade Hybrid earns a standard EPA-estimated 33 city/35 highway MPG rating.*
Regenerative braking offers the advantage of relying on fewer fossil fuels with every commute. This innovative feature captures brake energy and converts it into usable power. As a result, you can charge the electric motor as you drive—no plugs required!
Hybrid efficiency never comes at the cost of performance. The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid churns out 329 net horsepower and 339 net lb-ft of torque, giving your morning commutes the pep you want.
Spending less time at the gas station is only part of how the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid helps you make the most of every minute of your day. This SUV comes standard or available with these must-have tools:
A wireless charging pad is another standard feature that helps you move forward. These are just some of the ways the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid enables you to streamline your dynamic schedule.
Yes, adults can settle into the Palisade Hybrid’s third row and stay comfortable. There’s 37.8 inches of headroom and 32.1 inches of legroom back there, so teens and grown-ups get real space. Slide the second row forward a few inches and taller passengers gain even more room on longer drives.
With mindful features, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid turns every pause into an opportunity for rest. It all starts with the available relaxation seats. Found in the first and second rows, these seats recline to an optimized angle, deploying leg support, to deliver a sense of weightlessness.
While waiting for your take-out order to be ready or in the school pick-up line, the innovative relaxation seats provide the perfect angle to read a chapter in your book, gaze at the clouds through the optional dual panel sunroof, or take a quick nap. As impressive as this feature is, the Palisade Hybrid continues to amaze with these standard and available amenities:
On long days, you’ll find solace with the available Ergo Motion driver seat. It’s yet another innovative seat feature of the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, where internal air pockets gently inflate and deflate to provide slight movement to the body, keeping it active and reducing driving fatigue. Even after hours sitting behind the wheel, you’ll reach your destination feeling refreshed.
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid serves as your vigilant companion, stepping in to provide an extra set of eyes when it matters most. Hyundai SmartSense includes essential features such as Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Forward Attention Warning, and Lane Keeping Assist.
If you want the most support possible during your commute, you’ll appreciate the standard Highway Driving Assist system. This advanced hands-on autonomous system works to keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles. Highway Driving Assist can help keep your vehicle centered in its marked lane, even on gentle curves.
And when you reach your destination, the optional Remote Smart Parking Assist automatically completes a parallel or perpendicular parking maneuver, even when you’re outside of the vehicle.
Cargo room starts at 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row, enough for strollers, sports gear, and a week of groceries. Drop the rear-most row for 46.3 cubic feet, which swallows luggage for the whole family or a big-box store haul. Fold the second row too, and 86.7 cubic feet opens up for moving boxes and flat-pack furniture.
The designers at Hyundai understand your need for modern touches, which is why they equip the Palisade Hybrid with all the essentials. Here’s an overview of just some of the standard and available features included with the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid:
When traveling with your family, it’s easy to get your kids’ attention, thanks to the standard Passenger Talk in-car intercom. Rather than turning around or talking at a louder volume, simply press a button, and your voice will play through the vehicle’s speakers.
The engineers at Hyundai understand the ups and downs of parenthood and the desire for complete protection. The optional built-in Dash Cam lets you keep an eye on your investment, even from afar, while the 159.6 cubic feet of passenger space leaves plenty of wiggle room for whatever the future may hold.
On top of equipping the Palisade Hybrid with modern essentials, this SUV further distinguishes itself from other vehicles with its design profile. Bold and commanding, vertical LED projector headlights, split into five separate light blocks, signal your arrival long before you come into view.
Topping off its modern aesthetic is a palette of vibrant colors, including Earthy Brass, Galaxy Maroon, Robust Emerald, and Pacific Sapphire. These unique shades act like a signal beam in parking lots, making your vehicle even easier to find in a crowd.
Reading our Hyundai Palisade Hybrid review, one thing is clear: This SUV is built for the modern driver, ensuring every trip around Auburn, Montgomery, and Pike Road, AL feels breezy and restful.
Now, it’s time to experience the Palisade Hybrid for yourself. Contact the Hyundai of Auburn team to schedule your test drive today.
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* 2027 Palisade Hybrid SEL and Hybrid SEL Premium FWD: 33 City/35 Hwy/34 Combined MPG. 2027 Palisade Hybrid Limited FWD, Hybrid Calligraphy FWD, and Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink FWD: 31 City/32 Hwy/31 Combined MPG. 2027 Palisade Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Calligraphy, and Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD: 29 City/31 Hwy/30 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.
** Most accurate information used at the time of posting.
