The 2027 Hyundai Palisade Is Here, And It’s Still Cheaper Than Key Rivals

We chose the Hyundai Palisade as one of the best new family SUVs you can buy for 2027, behind only the Kia Telluride. The Hyundai offers spacious seating in all three rows, an efficient optional hybrid, and an interior that challenges some luxury brands. Hyundai has now officially outlined all the changes made to the 2027 Palisade as the second generation of the SUV enters just its second year on sale. While there are no major updates, the equipment list has been refined and there’s a new range-topping hybrid trim.

What’s New For The Palisade?

One of the major changes was already detailed by Hyundai earlier this year: The Palisade Hybrid lineup is now topped by the Calligraphy Blank Ink. Starting at $57,680, it’s the most expensive model you can buy, and the price exceeds $60,000 with all-wheel drive and the destination charge. This model comes with exclusive blacked-out elements inside and out, and they do work rather well with the Palisade’s polished design.

The changes that will matter more to most customers happen lower down in the range. The previous SEL Convenience trim for the V6 model falls away for 2027. With regards to the exterior, Cast Iron Brown falls away as a color option, while Quantum Silver will replace Typhoon Silver after December 2026. Ecotec Gray with a brown interior is newly available for the Calligraphy. 

Inside, the eight-seater configuration is newly available for the Limited. Hyundai has dropped the UV sterilizer for the Calligraphy, presumably one of those features that sound cool but which few customers often use. Leatherette replaces leather on the steering wheel for all trims besides the more luxurious Limited and Calligraphy variants.

Powertrains have not been changed, so gas models still come with a 3.5-liter V6 producing 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This is notable since the Palisade’s corporate cousin, the Telluride, no longer comes with a V6. The Palisade Hybrid uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with outputs of 329 hp and 339 lb-ft combined.

2027 Palisade Pricing

Still one of the best-value three-row crossovers out there, Hyundai has managed to keep the 2027 Palisade’s base price below the $40,000 mark. 

The base V6 model is only $300 more than before, while the cheapest hybrid’s price has gone up by $400. There are similar price bumps for other trims across the lineup.

Many rivals start at a higher price point, including the Toyota Grand Highlander ($42,560), Honda Pilot ($42,395), and Volkswagen Atlas ($41,610). Palisade buyers wanting to save even more should consider a 2026 model. It’s not all that much different from the 2027 model and we found a few examples at around the $35,000 mark.

Final Thoughts

The Palisade looks set to continue its winning ways into the 2027 model year. Year-to-date sales of the SUV are up by 7%, and the 2027 model’s small price bump and minor feature improvements only add to the Hyundai’s appeal. It undercuts key rivals from Japan on price but has one of the best interiors in this class. However, given the minor changes to the 2027 model, it’s worth considering a cheaper 2026 version.