2027 Hyundai Palisade near Elizabethtown, NC
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row vehicle offered with conventional internal-combustion and hybrid powertrains, Front-Wheel Drive, or available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive. Depending on the configuration, its cabin accommodates seven or eight occupants across three seating rows. Its mechanical specification combines a unibody structure with independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, motor-driven power steering, and multiple selectable drive modes. The model range includes SE, SEL, SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited, Calligraphy, and hybrid-specific configurations, including Calligraphy Black Ink.
Powertrain, Driveline, and Chassis Engineering
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade offers two distinct powertrain configurations. Internal-combustion models use a 3.5-liter V6, while hybrid models employ a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine supported by two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. Both powertrains use regular unleaded gasoline and incorporate gasoline direct injection. Hyundai equips the 2027 Hyundai Palisade with Idle Stop & Go, a passenger-side single-tip exhaust, an aluminum engine block and cylinder head, and a hood insulator.
3.5-Liter V6 and 2.5-Liter Turbo Hybrid Systems
The 3.5-liter MPI and GDI DOHC V6 has 24 valves and a displacement of 3,470 cc. It produces 287 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. Its bore and stroke measure 92.0 by 87.0 mm, and its compression ratio is 12.3:1. Hyundai connects this engine to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Shift-by-wire operation and paddle shifters allow the driver to manage gear selection without a conventional mechanical shift linkage.
The hybrid powertrain uses a 2,497 cc Turbo-GDI DOHC inline four-cylinder engine with 16 valves. The gasoline engine produces 258 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque from 1,800 to 4,500 rpm. Hyundai integrates it with P1 and P2 permanent-magnet synchronous motors through a six-speed TMED-II automatic transmission. Combined system output reaches 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid system uses a 300-volt, 5.5-Ah lithium-ion battery with 1.65 kWh of capacity and a 64-kW power output rating.
The hybrid system’s P1 motor produces 17 horsepower from 1,300 to 2,500 rpm and 75 lb-ft of torque at 1,200 rpm. Its P2 motor generates 72 horsepower from 2,000 to 3,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at approximately 1,900 rpm. This dual-motor layout integrates electric assistance with the six-speed automatic transmission rather than using the V6 model’s eight-speed transmission. Both powertrains offer Front-Wheel Drive as standard equipment and HTRAC active on-demand All-Wheel Drive as an option. The XRT PRO receives HTRAC All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment.
Drive Modes, Steering, and Suspension
Every 2027 Hyundai Palisade provides Eco, Sport, and My Drive settings through a dashboard-mounted button and toggle switch. All-Wheel Drive models add Mud, Snow, and Sand terrain modes. A dedicated Tow mode also comes standard throughout the range. The XRT PRO adds an electronic limited-slip differential as part of its model-specific driveline configuration.
Hyundai uses column-mounted motor-driven power steering with a rack-and-pinion layout. Most 2027 Hyundai Palisade models have a 14.3:1 steering ratio, while the XRT PRO uses a 13.3:1 ratio. The system requires 2.8 turns from lock to lock. Standard models have a 39.2-foot curb-to-curb turning diameter, while the XRT PRO reduces that measurement slightly to 39.0 feet.
A MacPherson® strut front suspension combines coil springs with a stabilizer bar. The rear uses an independent multi-link arrangement with separated springs and shock absorbers, along with its own stabilizer bar. Hyundai also includes a self-leveling rear suspension on every model. The 2027 Hyundai Palisade uses a unibody structure made primarily from high-strength steel.
The braking system uses 345 x 30-mm ventilated front discs and 325 x 20-mm solid rear discs. Four-channel, four-sensor anti-lock braking works with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Hillstart Assist Control. An electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold comes standard across the range. All-Wheel Drive models also include driver-selectable Downhill Brake Control. A 10.5-inch brake booster with a 10.0:1 boosting ratio supports the four-wheel disc-brake system.
Exterior Design and Functional Equipment
The exterior of the 2027 Hyundai Palisade combines functional lighting, model-specific trim, acoustic glass, roof equipment, and trailering provisions. Every trim includes LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, an LED center positioning light, and LED rear combination lamps. Automatic headlights and High Beam Assist also come standard. A wide, body-color rear spoiler incorporates the LED center high-mounted wide stop lamp, while a tailgate emergency lamp provides an additional rear lighting function. Door-handle welcome lights and LED cabin lighting complete the standard lighting package.
Wheels, Mirrors, Glass, and Roof Features
SE, SEL, and SEL Premium models use 18 x 8.0-inch alloy wheels with 235/65 R18 tires. Hybrid SEL and Hybrid SEL Premium configurations also use 18-inch wheels, while the XRT PRO receives 18 x 7.5-inch alloys with 255/60 R18 all-terrain tires. Limited models use 20 x 8.0-inch alloy wheels with 255/50 R20 tires. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink models use 21 x 8.5-inch alloys with 265/45 R21 tires. The Calligraphy Black Ink distinguishes its wheel design with a black finish.
Every model includes power-adjustable and heated side mirrors with Blind-Spot Collision Warning. SEL and higher trims add mirror-mounted turn-signal indicators. SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink add power-folding and auto-dimming functionality. All 2027 Hyundai Palisade models use solar-control glass for the windshield and front doors, privacy glass behind the front row, and an acoustic windshield. SE through XRT PRO include acoustic front side glass, while Limited and Calligraphy configurations extend acoustic side glass to the front and rear doors.
Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink add rain-sensing windshield wipers, while every model includes flat-type, two-speed, variable-intermittent front wipers. SEL Premium and XRT PRO use a conventional sunroof. Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink receive a dual-pane sunroof. Roof rails begin with SEL, with black rails fitted to the XRT PRO and Calligraphy Black Ink. A hands-free smart liftgate with quick-open, automatic-opening, and adjustable-height functions also becomes standard beginning with SEL.
Trailering and Exterior Dimensions
Every 2027 Hyundai Palisade includes a trailering package with trailer prewiring, heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling, and Trailer Sway Control. XRT PRO, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink add an OEM factory-installed tow hitch. Internal-combustion models have a maximum trailer rating of 5,000 pounds with trailer brakes. Hybrid models have a 4,000-pound maximum rating under the same condition. The maximum trailer rating without trailer brakes is 1,650 pounds for both powertrain types.
The standard 2027 Hyundai Palisade body has a 116.9-inch wheelbase, a 78.0-inch width, and a 69.5-inch height. Overall length measures 199.2 inches on most trims, 199.4 inches on Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink, and 200.4 inches on the XRT PRO. Most models provide 7.4 inches of minimum ground clearance, an 18.6-degree approach angle, and a 21.1-degree departure angle. The XRT PRO increases ground clearance to 8.4 inches and changes the approach and departure angles to 20.5 and 22.4 degrees. The roof rails have a published load capacity of 220 pounds.
Seating, Comfort, and Cargo Flexibility
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade provides three seating rows and configurations for seven or eight occupants. The SE comes with eight-passenger seating, while the principal seven-passenger trims use second-row captain’s chairs and offer a bench seat on selected models. Upholstery ranges from cloth on the SE to H-Tex® leatherette on SEL, SEL Premium, and XRT PRO. Limited uses leather-trimmed seating, while Calligraphy models use premium Nappa leather.
Front and Rear Seating Systems
The SE includes a six-way adjustable driver’s seat and a six-way adjustable front-passenger seat. SEL adds an eight-way power driver’s seat with two-way lumbar adjustment, while SEL Premium adds four-way lumbar adjustment and an eight-way power front-passenger seat. XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy also include power adjustment for both front occupants. Heated front seats begin with SEL, while ventilated front seats begin with SEL Premium and continue on XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy. Calligraphy models add Ergo-Motion for the driver, a leg-cushion extension, front-seat Relaxation Mode, and an integrated driver-seat memory system.
The second row offers either a 60/40 split-folding bench or captain’s chairs according to trim and configuration. Every model includes sliding second-row seats with electric cargo-area releases and a walk-in function for third-row access. SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy provide heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs. Calligraphy adds power-adjustable second-row seating, Relaxation Mode, power walk-in operation, and captain’s chairs with wing-out head restraints.
Every 2027 Hyundai Palisade includes a 60/40 split-folding third row with ingress and egress handles. Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink add power folding, unfolding, reclining, and sliding functions for the third-row seats. These trims also provide heated third-row seating with high, medium, and low settings. One-touch second-row seat movement assists access to the third row, with power operation included on Calligraphy models. An underfloor storage compartment comes standard across the range and creates a separate storage area beneath the main cargo floor.
Climate Control, Passenger Space, and Cargo Volume
Three-zone automatic climate control with automatic defogging comes standard on every 2027 Hyundai Palisade. The system includes dedicated second-row HVAC controls, second- and third-row air vents, a cabin air filter, a PTC heater, and an external-temperature display. A timed rear-window defroster supports rear visibility. Rear side-window sunshades begin with SEL and remain standard through the upper trims.
Front-row headroom measures 41.5 inches without a sunroof and 40.1 inches with one. Second-row headroom measures 40.7 inches, or 40.0 inches with a sunroof, while third-row headroom measures 37.8 or 37.7 inches. Legroom measures 44.2 inches in front, 43.0 inches in the second row for the internal-combustion model, 41.4 inches in the hybrid second row, and 32.1 inches in the third row. Shoulder room measures 61.4 inches in front, 61.0 inches in the second row, and 55.6 inches in the third row, with second-row door curtains reducing that measurement to 60.6 inches. Hip room measures 58.8 inches in front, 56.7 inches in the second row, and 45.3 inches in the third row.
Total interior volume measures 181.0 cubic feet in the internal-combustion model and 178.7 cubic feet in the hybrid. Passenger volume measures 161.9 cubic feet for the internal-combustion version and 159.6 cubic feet for the hybrid. Cargo capacity reaches 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row and 46.3 cubic feet behind the second row. Folding the rear seating expands cargo capacity to 86.7 cubic feet behind the front seats. The split-folding seatbacks, cargo-area seat releases, powered rear-seat functions on selected trims, and underfloor compartment provide several ways to organize passengers and cargo.
Connected Technology and Safety Systems
Technology in the 2027 Hyundai Palisade covers infotainment, device connectivity, instrumentation, parking assistance, telematics, and driver-support systems. Every model includes a 12.3-inch color touchscreen with onboard navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, HD Radio®, SiriusXM®, Dynamic Voice Recognition, and Bluetooth® audio streaming also come standard. Passenger Talk provides an in-car intercom function, while Rear Seat Quiet Mode adjusts audio operation for rear occupants. Multiple Device Connection supports up to two devices, and six high-power USB-C ports distribute charging access across all three rows.
Displays, Audio, and Connected Convenience
The SE uses a 4.2-inch color multi-information display, while SEL and higher trims receive a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. SEL Premium and higher configurations add a Blind-Spot View Monitor. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink include a 12-inch color head-up display, a front-and-rear built-in dash camera, and a full-display electrochromic rearview mirror with HomeLink. A rearview monitor with parking guidance comes standard on every trim, and SEL Premium and higher models add a Surround View Monitor.
XRT PRO, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink use a Bose® 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced Technology. Fifteen-watt wireless device charging for compatible Qi devices begins with SEL. Every model includes the Bluelink® Connected Car System, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and over-the-air software update capability. Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium begins with SEL Premium and also appears on XRT PRO and the higher trims. Calligraphy models add Remote Smart Parking Assist, while all trims include proximity-key access, push-button start, remote keyless entry, and power door and liftgate locks.
Additional cabin technology includes a three-spoke steering wheel with haptic feedback, paddle shifters, audio controls, smart cruise controls, and multi-information display controls. A heated steering wheel begins with SEL Premium and remains standard on XRT PRO, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink. Every trim provides two 12-volt outlets, with one positioned in front and one located in the cargo area. XRT PRO and the three higher trims also include a 115-volt power outlet. Ambient lighting with 64 available colors begins with SEL Premium and continues throughout the upper equipment levels.
Active Safety and Restraint Systems
Every 2027 Hyundai Palisade includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Brake Assist, and Vehicle Stability Management. A tire-pressure monitoring system displays information for each tire individually. Standard driver-assistance equipment includes Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, forward and reverse Parking Distance Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist 2. Driver Attention Warning and Forward Attention Warning also come standard. Safe Exit Assist includes a rear-door indicator, while Intelligent Speed Limit Assist supplies another standard driver-support function.
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control incorporates Stop & Go and Curve Control. Smart Cruise Control 2 adds an emergency-stop function across the range. Highway Driving Assist comes standard through Limited, while Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink receive Highway Driving Assist II. SE uses a door-logic Rear Occupant Alert, while SEL and higher trims receive an Advanced Rear Occupant Alert with radar-based operation. Trailer Sway Control remains standard on every trim and works with the 2027 Hyundai Palisade’s trailering equipment.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist comes standard with car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection, along with junction-turning and direct-oncoming functions. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink expand this system with additional lane-change, lane-side, junction-crossing, and evasive-steering functions. SEL Premium and higher trims add side Parking Distance Warning and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist in reverse. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink also add Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. These trim-specific additions expand the camera, parking, and collision-avoidance functions beyond the standard active-safety package.
The restraint system includes front airbags for the driver and passenger, a front-center airbag, and a driver’s knee airbag. Side-impact airbags protect the front and second rows, while side-curtain airbags cover front and rear passengers and incorporate rollover sensors. Three-point seatbelts extend throughout the cabin, with illuminated second-row outboard buckles and pretensioners and load limiters for front, second-row, and third-row outboard positions. The vehicle also provides LATCH anchors and tether points in both rear seating rows, rear child-safety locks, and a power-window lockout. Passive provisions include front crumple zones, body-side reinforcements, an immobilizer, an electronic shift-lock system, and an anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and the panic alarm.
Visit ALM Hyundai Lumberton for a Test Ride
Contact ALM Hyundai Lumberton near Elizabethtown, NC, to schedule a test drive in the 2027 Hyundai Palisade. Our team can help you examine the V6 and hybrid powertrain configurations, available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, and model-specific handling equipment. We can also demonstrate the three-row seating functions, connected technology, cargo flexibility, and climate-control features. A test drive provides an opportunity to assess steering response, ride comfort, braking operation, camera visibility, and driver-assistance functions from the driver’s seat. Schedule your visit to evaluate the 2027 Hyundai Palisade’s performance, technology, comfort, utility, handling, and safety equipment in person.