The Hyundai Palisade range has continued to expand since the second-generation model touched down in Australia late in 2025.

Initially available only in top Calligraphy trim, the second-generation large SUV range was joined by a more affordable Elite variant in March 2026, followed by a blacked-out range-topper called the Calligraphy Black Ink in July.

The more rugged XRT Pro is touching down in September 2026. While Hyundai offered an XRT version of the previous Palisade overseas, this is the first time the Korean brand has offered a more off-road-oriented variant of its flagship combustion-powered SUV in Australia.

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All current-generation Palisades have come with a turbocharged hybrid powertrain until the XRT Pro, which has the same turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine but without the hybrid system. It also swaps the hybrid variants' six-speed automatic transmission for an eight-speed auto.

The XRT Pro is easily distinguished from other Palisades by its unique grille, 25mm of extra ground clearance, red front and rear recovery hooks, and unique 18-inch alloy wheels in Continental all-terrain tyres.

Underneath, it features a bespoke Australian suspension tune, and Hyundai says it has "off-road-focused hardware and geometry entirely different from Elite and Calligraphy variants". It can also tow more, with a 200kg bump in braked towing capacity to 2200kg.

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The XRT Pro also gains a Terrain Mode system comprising Mud, Sand and Snow settings, Downhill Brake Control, a ground-view monitor, and dedicated off-road displays showing real-time pitch and roll, compass and elevation.

It's the first time the Palisade has been offered here with the combination of petrol power and all-wheel drive. All other current-generation Palisades are all-wheel drive hybrids, while the previous Palisade was sold here only in front-wheel drive petrol or all-wheel drive diesel variants.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

There are now two powertrains in the local Palisade lineup. All-wheel drive is standard across the range.

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Dimensions

The Palisade is a large crossover SUV with either seven or eight seats across three rows.

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Servicing and Warranty

The Palisade is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, extending to seven-year, unlimited-kilometre coverage if you service within Hyundai’s dealer network. The Palisade Hybrid's battery is backed by a separate eight-year, 160,000km warranty.

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Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and Hyundai offers capped-price servicing.

The first seven services are priced as follows:

Safety

The Hyundai Palisade has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2025.

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Standard safety equipment includes:

• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
• Blind-spot assist
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Driver monitoring system
• Highway Driving Assist 2
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Lane Following Assist 2 (lane-centring)
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic assist
• Safe exit assist
• Front, rear and side parking sensors
• Surround-view camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Front, front-side, curtain, driver’s knee and front-centre airbags

The Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink also include:

• Rear ground-projected reversing lights
• Sensor-based rear occupant alert

Standard Equipment

There are now four members of the Palisade lineup.

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The Elite comes standard with the following equipment:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Full-size alloy spare
• Automatic LED headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Acoustic windshield and front door glass
• Rear privacy glass
• Power tailgate
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
• Proximity entry with push-button start
• Digital Key 2.0
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Satellite navigation
• 14-speaker Bose sound system
• Tri-zone climate control
• Black leather-appointed upholstery
• Cloth accents
• 10-way power driver’s seat
• 8-way power passenger seat
• Heated front seats
• Heated outboard second-row seats
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 'Melange Knit' headliner
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
• Electrochromic rear-view mirror
• Bluelink connected services

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Over the Elite, the XRT Pro adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels in Continental all-terrain tyres
• Unique grille
• Blacked-out exterior details
• Rear electronic limited-slip differential
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Towbar and wiring connection
• Red front and rear recovery hooks
• Terrain Mode system with Mud, Sand and Snow settings
• Ground-view monitor
• Off-road displays
• Single-pane sunroof
• Leatherette upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Unique stitching details
• Cloth headliner

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Over the Elite, the Calligraphy adds:

• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Unique grille, exterior trim
• Interior vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Dual sunroofs
• Dynamic welcome and escort lights
• Laminated glass
• Digital rear-view mirror
• Head-up display
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Ventilated first- and second-row seats
• 18-way power driver’s seat
• 12-way power passenger seat
• Suede headliner and pillar trim
• Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
• Rear window sun blinds

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The Calligraphy Black Ink adds:

• Gloss black 21-inch alloy wheels
• Black grille and roof rails
• Gloss black and satin black exterior trim including lower bumper, window surrounds, grille surround
• Black metallic interior highlights

The Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink are available with a seven-seat option, which features second-row ‘relaxation comfort seats’ (captain’s chairs) with individual fold-down armrests.

Colours

Creamy White paint is standard across the Palisade range.

All optional finishes cost an additional $750, with the Calligraphy Black Ink only optionally available in Abyss Black.

The following paint finishes are available:

• Shimmering Silver
• Ecotronic Grey
• Titan Charcoal (XRT Pro only)
• Galaxy Maroon (excludes XRT Pro)
• Classy Blue
• Abyss Black
• Cast Iron Brown (Calligraphy and XRT Pro only)
• Robust Emerald (Calligraphy only)

The Elite, XRT Pro and Calligraphy Black Ink are available only with a black interior, with the Calligraphy offering the following colourways for an additional $295:

• Brown
• Dark Charcoal
• Dark Navy/Light Grey

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