2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV nearby Conway, SC

2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV dark blue SUV driving on a desert road with mountains in the background.

The 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV combines a turbocharged gasoline engine, two electric motors, and a lithium-ion battery within a three-row unibody platform. The hybrid powertrain produces 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of total system torque through a six-speed automatic transmission. The lineup includes front-wheel-drive configurations and available HTRAC active on-demand all-wheel drive. Independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, selectable drive modes, connected technology, and an extensive group of driver-assistance systems support its technical design. Seven- and eight-passenger seating arrangements address different passenger requirements, while three rows of seating and configurable cargo space provide functional flexibility. Its engineering also includes trim-specific comfort, parking, visibility, and convenience equipment.

Hybrid powertrain and vehicle dynamics

The 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV coordinates gasoline and electric power through an integrated hybrid system. Its mechanical layout includes a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Eco, Sport, and My Drive settings allow the driver to adjust vehicle operation through a dash-mounted button and toggle switch. A dedicated Tow mode is also standard, while all-wheel-drive configurations include Mud, Snow, and Sand terrain settings. These selectable modes give the driver access to settings that address powertrain response, traction conditions, and trailering operation.

Turbocharged engine and electric motors

The 2.5-liter Turbo-GDI engine uses a dual overhead camshaft design with 16 valves and 2,497 cc of displacement. Its aluminum construction incorporates an 88.5 mm bore, a 101.5 mm stroke, and a 12.0:1 compression ratio. The gasoline engine independently produces 258 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque from 1,800 to 4,500 rpm. A P1 electric motor contributes 17 horsepower from 1,300 to 2,500 rpm and 75 lb-ft of torque at 1,200 rpm. The P2 motor produces 72 horsepower from 2,000 to 3,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at approximately 1,900 rpm. Coordinated operation of the engine and motors results in a total system output of 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque.

Battery, transmission, and drivetrain

A 300-volt lithium-ion battery supplies energy to the electrical portion of the hybrid system. The battery carries a 5.5-Ah rating, provides 1.65 kWh of system capacity, and delivers 64 kW of power output. Hyundai integrates the P1 and P2 motors into a six-speed TMED-II automatic transmission. Shift-by-wire controls and paddle shifters are standard, while the transmission uses a 5.269 first-gear ratio and a 0.790 sixth-gear ratio. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations share a 3.759 final-drive ratio. The powertrain operates on regular unleaded gasoline and uses an 18.2-gallon fuel tank.

EPA fuel-economy ratings vary by drivetrain and trim. Hybrid Blue front-wheel-drive models carry ratings of 33 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. Limited and Calligraphy front-wheel-drive configurations are rated at 31 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. All-wheel-drive hybrid models carry ratings of 29 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. The hybrid system also has a smog score of six and a fuel economy and greenhouse gas rating of six for both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations.

Steering, suspension, and braking systems

The 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV uses column-mounted motor-driven power steering with a rack-and-pinion mechanism. The system has a 14.3:1 overall steering ratio and requires 2.8 turns from lock to lock. A 39.2-foot curb-to-curb turning diameter defines the space needed to complete a turn. The front suspension uses MacPherson® struts, coil springs, and a stabilizer bar. At the rear, an independent multi-link arrangement combines separated springs and shock absorbers with another stabilizer bar. A standard self-leveling rear suspension helps the chassis maintain its intended position as vehicle loading changes.

Braking hardware consists of 345-by-30-mm ventilated front discs and 325-by-20-mm solid rear discs. The anti-lock braking system uses four channels and four sensors while working with Electronic Brake-force Distribution. Brake Assist and Hillstart Assist Control are standard across the lineup. All-wheel-drive models also receive driver-selectable Downhill Brake Control. An electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold manages stationary operation without requiring a conventional hand-operated parking brake. These systems work alongside the independent suspension and power steering to support controlled vehicle operation.

Disclaimer: 2027 PALISADE Hybrid SEL FWD and Hybrid SEL Premium FWD: 33 City/35 Hwy/34 Combined MPG. 2027 PALISADE Hybrid Limited FWD,  Hybrid Calligraphy FWD, and Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink FWD: 31 City/32 Hwy/31 Combined MPG. 2027 PALISADE Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Calligraphy, and Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink AWD: 29 City/31 Hwy/30 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle’s condition. 

Exterior engineering and functional equipment

The 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV uses a unibody structure constructed primarily from high-strength steel. Its 116.9-inch wheelbase supports the three-row passenger compartment. Most hybrid configurations measure 199.2 inches long, while the Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink versions extend to 199.4 inches. Overall width measures 78.0 inches, overall height measures 69.5 inches, and minimum ground clearance is 7.4 inches. The published approach and departure angles are 18.6 and 21.1 degrees, while the hybrid ramp breakover angle measures 15.5 degrees. A coefficient of drag of 0.31 defines the aerodynamic measurement for these configurations.

Wheels, lighting, and visibility

Hybrid Blue SEL, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid Blue SEL Premium, and Hybrid SEL Premium versions use 18-inch alloy wheels. Hybrid Limited models receive 20-inch alloy wheels, while Hybrid Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink use 21-inch alloys. The hybrid configurations include a tire mobility kit. Exterior lighting includes projector LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, an LED center positioning light, and LED rear combination lamps. Automatic headlights, High Beam Assist, door-handle welcome lights, a roof-mounted LED center high-mounted stop lamp, and a tailgate emergency lamp are also standard. LED interior cabin lighting complements the exterior lighting equipment.

Solar front glass, rear privacy glass, and an acoustic windshield appear throughout the hybrid range. Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink add acoustic side glass at both the front and rear. Heated power side mirrors with Blind-Spot Collision Warning are standard, while turn-signal indicators begin with SEL configurations. SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink receive power-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors. All models use flat-type, two-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers and an intermittent rear wiper and washer. Rain-sensing windshield wipers are included on Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink.

Roof, liftgate, and trailering features

A wide body-color rear spoiler incorporates the center high-mounted stop lamp, while a shark-fin antenna sits on the roof. Roof rails are standard from SEL upward and use silver or black finishes according to trim. The roof rails have a listed load capacity of 220 pounds. A hands-free smart liftgate with quick opening, automatic operation, and adjustable height is standard throughout the hybrid lineup. SEL Premium offers a conventional sunroof, while Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink use a dual-pane sunroof. Roof crossbars are available for the hybrid configurations.

Each listed 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV configuration includes a trailering package with trailer prewiring, heavy-duty engine and transmission coolers, and sway control. Trailer Sway Control also appears among the vehicle’s standard active-safety equipment. The hybrid maximum trailer rating is 4,000 pounds when the trailer uses its own brakes. The rating without trailer brakes is 1,650 pounds. An OEM factory-installed tow hitch is standard on Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink. The Tow drive mode gives the driver a dedicated powertrain setting for trailering operation.

2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV cockpit with digital instrument cluster, navigation screen, and light dashboard trim.

Three-row comfort and cargo utility

The 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV provides three seating rows with seven-passenger and available eight-passenger arrangements. Hybrid SEL, SEL Premium, and Limited offer a second-row bench that increases seating capacity from seven to eight. Their seven-passenger layouts use second-row captain’s chairs instead. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink remain seven-passenger models and include captain’s chairs with wing-out head restraints. The different seating arrangements allow the cabin to prioritize either seating capacity or separate second-row positions. Every configuration retains a third-row seat and an underfloor cargo storage compartment.

Passenger dimensions and seat construction

Front legroom measures 44.2 inches, while hybrid models provide 41.4 inches of second-row legroom and 32.1 inches in the third row. Without the listed sunroof reductions, headroom measures 41.5 inches in front, 40.7 inches in the second row, and 37.8 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. Corresponding hip-room measurements are 58.8, 56.7, and 45.3 inches. These published dimensions define the available passenger space across all three rows. Sunroof-equipped models have slightly different headroom measurements of 40.1 inches in front, 40.0 inches in the second row, and 37.7 inches in the third row.

Hybrid SEL and SEL Premium use H-Tex® leatherette seating surfaces, while Hybrid Limited receives leather-trimmed seats. Hybrid Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink use premium Nappa leather. An 8-way power driver’s seat and three-level heated front seats are standard throughout the hybrid range. SEL Premium adds four-way driver lumbar adjustment, an eight-way power front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, and an integrated driver-seat memory system. It also includes heated second-row seats and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs. Hybrid SEL provides two-way driver lumbar adjustment and a six-way adjustable front passenger seat.

Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink add Ergo-Motion for the driver’s seat, a leg-cushion extension, and front-seat Relaxation Mode. These configurations also receive power-adjustable second-row seats, second-row Relaxation Mode, and power operation for the walk-in feature. Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink include a third row with power folding, unfolding, reclining, and sliding functions. Their third-row seats also provide three levels of heating. Across the lineup, second-row seats slide and include electric releases in the cargo area. A one-touch second-row seat-slide function assists with third-row access, while the third row uses a 60/40 split-folding design with ingress and egress handles.

Climate control and cargo capacity

Three-zone automatic climate control with automatic defogging is standard throughout the 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV lineup. The system includes separate second-row HVAC controls and air vents for both the second and third rows. A cabin air filter, PTC heater, external-temperature display, and timed rear-window defroster are also standard. These components distribute climate functions throughout the three-row cabin. Rear side-window sunshades are included on all hybrid versions. Heated and ventilated seating availability expands the cabin’s temperature-control options on higher trims.

Cargo capacity measures 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row and 46.3 cubic feet behind the second row. Folding the rear seating expands capacity to 86.7 cubic feet behind the front seats. The underfloor storage compartment provides an additional enclosed location beneath the cargo floor. Seven-passenger hybrid models have 181.0 cubic feet of total interior volume and 161.9 cubic feet of passenger volume. Eight-passenger hybrid configurations provide 178.7 cubic feet of total interior volume and 159.6 cubic feet of passenger volume. These measurements reflect the dimensional differences between the available seating layouts.

2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV front seats with black leather upholstery, power controls, and center console.

Technology and safety systems

The 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV combines digital displays, multimedia functions, connected services, parking aids, occupant protection, and active driver assistance. Every hybrid trim includes a 12.3-inch color touchscreen with onboard navigation and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® support compatible mobile-device integration. HD Radio™, SiriusXM, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Passenger Talk, and Rear Seat Quiet Mode are also standard. The infotainment system can maintain connections with as many as two devices. Steering-wheel controls provide access to audio, Bluetooth®, cruise control, and multi-information display functions.

Connectivity and cabin electronics

Six high-power USB-C ports serve the cabin, with two ports assigned to each seating row. A 15-watt wireless device charger supports compatible Qi-enabled devices. Two 12-volt outlets are also standard, with one positioned in the front and another in the cargo area. Bluelink® connected services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and over-the-air software updates appear throughout the hybrid range. Proximity key entry, push-button start, remote keyless entry, and power door and liftgate locks are also standard. Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium becomes standard on SEL Premium and higher trims.

Trim-specific equipment expands the display, audio, and parking systems. SEL Premium and higher versions include a Surround View Monitor and a Blind-Spot View Monitor. A Bose® 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced Technology appears on Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Black Ink hybrid models. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink add a 12-inch color head-up display, a front-and-rear built-in dash camera, and Remote Smart Parking Assist. These trims also use a full-display auto-dimming interior mirror with HomeLink. Ambient lighting with 64 selectable colors begins with SEL Premium.

Driver-assistance technology

Standard driver-assistance equipment includes Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. Forward and Reverse Parking Distance Warning supports low-speed maneuvering, while Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist 2 provide lane-related support. Driver Attention Warning and Forward Attention Warning monitor separate aspects of driver attentiveness. Safe Exit Assist includes a rear-door indicator, and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist supplies additional driving information. An Advanced Rear Occupant Alert with radar is standard throughout the hybrid range.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist provides car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection along with junction-turning and direct-oncoming functions. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink use an expanded version of the system that also includes Evasive Steering Assist. Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control combines Stop & Go operation with Curve Control. Smart Cruise Control 2 adds an Emergency Stop function. Highway Driving Assist I is standard on Hybrid SEL, SEL Premium, and Limited. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink receive Highway Driving Assist II.

SEL Premium and higher hybrid trims add Side Parking Distance Warning and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist in Reverse. Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink also receive Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. A rearview monitor with parking guidance is standard throughout the range, while the Surround View Monitor begins with SEL Premium. The steering wheel provides haptic feedback across the hybrid lineup. Power windows include front safety auto-down and auto-up operation, with rear safety operation added on Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink. These systems supplement the vehicle’s standard visibility and parking equipment.

Restraints and stability systems

The restraint system includes driver and front-passenger airbags, a front-center airbag, and a driver-knee airbag. Front and second-row side-impact airbags provide additional coverage, while side-curtain airbags protect front and rear passengers and incorporate rollover sensors. Three-point seatbelts serve the seating positions, and second-row outboard latches include illumination. Pretensioners and load limiters are fitted to the front, second-row outboard, and third-row outboard seatbelts. The second and third rows also include LATCH anchors and tethers. Rear child-safety locks and a power-window lockout button are standard.

Electronic Stability Control operates with traction control and Brake Assist. Vehicle Stability Management adds another standard chassis-control function. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System displays individual tire information. Passive provisions include a front crumple zone, bodyside reinforcements, 2.5-mph bumpers, and an electronic shift-lock system. An immobilizer and an anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and a panic alarm provide security functions. The high-strength-steel unibody structure supports these restraint, stability, and passive-safety components.

Visit ALM Hyundai Florence for a Test Ride

Schedule a test drive at ALM Hyundai Florence nearby Conway, SC, to examine the 2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV from the driver’s seat. Our team can help you review its 329-horsepower hybrid system, selectable drive settings, steering response, independent suspension, and braking hardware. You can also operate the three-row seating features, climate controls, navigation interface, connectivity functions, and available parking displays. A test drive provides an opportunity to assess cabin comfort, power delivery, handling, visibility, and the operation of its driver-assistance technologies. Contact us to arrange a visit and review the equipment included with the hybrid trim that suits your passenger and utility requirements.