Mark Glover’s AutoGlo car reviews can be seen here and in the Cruisin’ News, "Oregon, Nevada and California's classic auto news & marketplace."
Sacramento, California -- Taking everything into account -- styling, luxury, performance and price in that mix -- I have regarded the Hyundai Palisade as the gold standard among three-row sport-utility vehicles.
Happily, Hyundai has upped the ante with thoughtful upgrades for the 2026 model year.
Can a three-row sport-ute be stylish? The Palisade (my tester was the 2026 Palisade Calligraphy AWD) radiated elegance, particularly on the finely sculpted front end. There's virtually universal agreement among auto reviewers that the interior is elegant, comfortable and as functional as anything in the segment.
From the driving cockpit, I was surrounded by helpful features ... all within easy reach and a snap to master.
Everything from the head-up display to the heated steering wheel provided useful convenience and comfort, and much of what you need can be done via the 12.3-inch digital display screen.
The ride was buttery smooth, and I had no discomfort that sometimes comes with driving a sizable SUV. Even in tight parking lots, steering was one-hand easy.
The 3.5-liter V-6 is advertised at 287 horsepower, which some auto-reviewing colleagues found a bit lacking. Personally, I found the power plant capable in all situations, even hill climbs. Fuel mileage was posted at 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
FYI, the Palisade can be had in hybrid form.
I think the thing that most draws me to the Palisade it its versatility. Many sport-utes I've tested check boxes here and there, but don't quite emerge with a perfect score. Not so with the Palisade. It checks every box.
And for $60,000 to $75,000, right? Not even close; the sticker on the tester was an exceedingly reasonable $57,800.
This reworked-for-2026 Palisade has drawn a lot of praise from diverse sources. All of those kudos are well-deserved.
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