2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid at Webb Hyundai Highland: Features, Specs, MPG, and Trim Guide

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid arrives at Webb Hyundai Highland as the most efficient three-row SUV in the Palisade lineup, an IIHS Top Safety Pick honoree, and the first Palisade hybrid built specifically for North American duty. This guide walks every trim, the hybrid powertrain details, the real-world MPG buyers see in Northwest Indiana, third-row practicality, AWD performance, and the towing rating.

The Hybrid Powertrain Explained

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid uses Hyundai’s next-generation hybrid system: a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a 72-kilowatt electric motor and a 1.65-kWh battery pack. Combined system output is 329 horsepower. Power routes through a 6-speed automatic transmission to either the front wheels or all four wheels (HTRAC AWD is optional on every trim).

Unlike many three-row hybrid SUVs that rely on a CVT, the Palisade Hybrid uses a conventional automatic transmission paired with a parallel hybrid architecture. The result is a driving feel closer to a non-hybrid SUV: linear throttle response, predictable shifts, and confident acceleration when passing on I-94 or US-30.

Trim Lineup at Webb Hyundai Highland

The 2026 Palisade Hybrid ships in four trims at Webb Hyundai Highland: SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy. SE is the base trim with the full hybrid powertrain, three-row seating, and Hyundai SmartSense suite standard. SEL adds heated front seats, second-row USB ports, and an upgraded infotainment screen.

Limited is the value sweet spot for most Highland and Hammond buyers. It adds ventilated front seats, second-row captain’s chairs (reducing seating to 7), a panoramic sunroof, a Bose premium audio system, and Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist semi-autonomous highway driving feature. Calligraphy is the fully-loaded flagship with quilted Nappa leather, suede headliner, second-row heated and ventilated outboard seats, blind-spot camera view in the digital cluster, and the most premium interior treatment in the lineup.

Real-World MPG in Northwest Indiana

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2026 Palisade Hybrid is approximately 34 city / 33 highway / 33 combined in FWD configuration. HTRAC AWD reduces combined MPG by about 1 mpg. For a three-row SUV, these numbers are unusually strong.

Real-world MPG at Webb Hyundai Highland tracks EPA estimates closely for highway-heavy commutes. In-town driving in Hammond, Munster, and Calumet City typically delivers slightly above EPA city estimates because of the hybrid system’s regenerative braking on stop-and-go streets. Winter MPG drops about 10 percent in the coldest months.

Third Row, Cargo, and Family Practicality

SE, SEL, and Calligraphy with bench second row seat 8 passengers; Limited and Calligraphy with captain’s-chair second row seat 7. The third row is usable for two adults short-distance and two children full-time.

Cargo behind the third row is 18 cubic feet, expanding to 45.8 cubic feet behind the second row with the third row folded, and 86.4 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. The hybrid battery pack is mounted under the second-row floor and does not reduce cargo volume below the non-hybrid Palisade.

The IIHS Top Safety Pick Recognition

The 2026 Palisade Hybrid earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating, reflecting strong performance across all crashworthiness tests, available LATCH child-seat anchors that are easy to use, and a standard Hyundai SmartSense suite that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.

For families buying their first three-row at Webb Hyundai Highland, the IIHS recognition is often the deciding factor.

Hyundai Warranty Coverage

The 2026 Palisade Hybrid carries Hyundai’s industry-leading warranty package: 5-year / 60,000-mile new-vehicle bumper-to-bumper coverage, 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain coverage, and 10-year / 100,000-mile coverage specifically on the hybrid battery and electric motor components. Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance covers the first three factory-scheduled service visits.

2026 Palisade Hybrid Trim Comparison

HTRAC AWD is optional on every trim.

How to Choose Your Palisade Hybrid in Five Steps

Frequently Asked Questions