Hybrid Calligraphy AWD
What the Hybrid Calligraphy adds over the SE (+$19,345)
The $19,345 premium buys a hybrid powertrain (329 hp, 29 mpg combined vs. 21), 21-inch wheels, Nappa leather captain's chairs with ventilation and relaxation mode, a Bose 14-speaker system, built-in dash cam, head-up display, Highway Driving Assist II, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, wireless charging, and a factory tow hitch. You lose one seat and 1.6 inches of second-row legroom.
Pick the SE if: You need eight seats and want to spend $19,345 less. · Pick the Hybrid Calligraphy if: Fuel savings, premium comfort features, and advanced safety tech justify the cost.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | SE | Hybrid Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4575 lbs | 5016 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4420 lbs | 4652 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3470 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 329 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder | 2.5L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-Valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.2 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6327 lbs | 6393 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 41.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,435 | $58,780 |
| Overall length | 199.2 in | 199.4 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | 60.6 in |
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H | 265/45 R21 108V XL |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 178.7 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 21 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-volt power outlet, 12" Head-up Display (color), 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 2-way lumbar, 2.5L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-Valve Inline 4-cylinder engine – Displacement: 2,497 cc, engine cover, 20 X 8.0J Alloys / 255/50 R20 109V XL, 21 X 8.5J Alloys / 265/45 R21 108V XL, 2nd Row Power Adjustable Seats, 2nd Row Relaxation Mode, 4-way lumbar, 6-speed automatic w/P1 + P2 electric motors (TMED-II), 8-way power driver's seat, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ultrasonic sensors), Aluminum door scuff plates / Cargo sill plate, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Bose 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced Technology, Built-In Dash Cam (front & rear), Captain's Chairs, Captain's Chairs ("wing-out" headrests), Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – Driver Selectable, Dynamic Welcome Lighting, Ergo-Motion, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO/LO/LS/JC/Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO/LO/LS/JC/Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO/LO/LS/JC/Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO/LO/LS/JC/Evasive Steering Assist, Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray (double door armrest), Grille – Black + Silver Accents w/ Silver paint on lower grille, Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height, Headliner/Pillar – Suede, Heated front seats (high/medium/low), Heated rear seats (high/medium/low), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist – HDA II, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, Inside rearview mirror – Full Display EC mirror with Homelink, Integrated memory system for driver seat, Leg cushion extension, Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 178.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 199.4 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-Valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 329 hp |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $58,780 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/45 R21 108V XL |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5016 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4652 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6393 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety46 std · 0 opt
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection
- Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Driver and front passenger airbag (2)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO/LO/LS/JC/Evasive Steering Assist
- Front center airbag (1)
- Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control
- Rear view monitor with parking guidance
- 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – Driver Selectable
- Driver Attention Warning
- Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse
- Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator
- Trailer Sway Control
- 2.5-MPH bumpers
- Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ultrasonic sensors)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Bodyside reinforcements
- Cruise controls, smart
- Driver Knee Airbag (1)
- Electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold
- Electronic parking brake – Type: Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold
- Electronic shift lock system
- Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist
- Forward Attention Warning
- Front crumple zone
- Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
- Haptic Feedback
- High Beam Assist
- Highway Driving Assist – HDA II
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Occupant classification system (OCS) seat weight sensor and seat track sensor
- Power window lock-out button
- Rear child safety locks
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Vehicle stability management
- Immobilizer
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator
Infotainment18 std · 0 opt
- 12" Head-up Display (color)
- Wifi Hotspot
- Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming
- 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Bluelink® Connected Car System
- Bose 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced Technology
- Built-In Dash Cam (front & rear)
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- HD Radio
- High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row
- Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices)
- Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
- Paddle Shifters
- Passenger Talk In-car intercom
- Rear Seat Quiet Mode
- Sirius XM
- Wireless Device Charging 15W (For Qi-supported devices)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Remote engine start (on key fob)
- 115-volt power outlet
- Power windows with safety front auto-down/up (+ rear)
- Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
- Remote release – Hood
- 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog
- 2nd and 3rd row air vents
- 2nd row HVAC controls
- PTC Heater
Seating21 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats (high/medium/low)
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats (high/medium/low)
- Integrated memory system for driver seat
- Ventilated rear seats (captain's chairs)
- 4-way lumbar
- 2-way lumbar
- 2nd Row Power Adjustable Seats
- 2nd Row Relaxation Mode
- 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles
- Captain's Chairs
- Captain's Chairs ("wing-out" headrests)
- Ergo-Motion
- Leg cushion extension
- Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette)
- Materials – Premium Nappa Leather
- One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access
- Relaxation Mode (front seats)
- Seating Capacity
- Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases
Interior30 std · 2 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Inside rearview mirror – Full Display EC mirror with Homelink
- Headliner/Pillar – Suede
- 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster
- Aluminum door scuff plates / Cargo sill plate
- Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip
- Bottle holders – Front and rear
- Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
- Dashboard – Slush-molding
- Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather
- Door handles – Metal Paint
- Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray (double door armrest)
- Glove compartment – With damper / Illuminated
- I/P switch illumination (hazard)
- Illuminated power window switches
- LED interior lights
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Maplights, 3rd row, cargo area light
- Multi-information display controls
- Power window switches – Front and rear
- Rear side-window sunshades
- Storage tray – Center stack / center console
- Tilt + Telescoping steering column
- UV-C sterilization lighting (in center console)
- Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch
- All-Weather Floormats/Linersoptional
- Carpeted floor matsoptional
- Sunvisor – W/ illumination
- Front seat seatback pockets
- Headliner/Pillar – Cloth
- Sunvisor – Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function, w/ illumination
- Door storage pockets – Front and rear
Exterior30 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof – Conventional
- LED headlights (Projector)
- 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H
- 20 X 8.0J Alloys / 255/50 R20 109V XL
- 21 X 8.5J Alloys / 265/45 R21 108V XL
- Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear
- Acoustic windshield
- Door handle welcome lights
- Dynamic Welcome Lighting
- Grille – Black + Silver Accents w/ Silver paint on lower grille
- Heated outside mirrors
- Hood insulator
- LED center positioning light
- LED daytime running lights
- LED rear combination lamps/taillights
- Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish
- Outside mirrors – Body Color
- Power Side Mirrors
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Roof antenna, shark-fin
- Roof rails – Silver
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Turn signal indicators
- Automatic headlights
- Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Solar front glass – Front door, windshield
- Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18
- LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp
- Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor
Powertrain8 std · 3 opt
- HTRAC AWD (Active on-demand)optional
- FWD
- Terrain Mode Select (Mud, Snow, Sand) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switchoptional
- 2.5L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-Valve Inline 4-cylinder engine – Displacement: 2,497 cc, engine cover
- 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine – Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover
- 6-speed automatic w/P1 + P2 electric motors (TMED-II)
- 8-speed automatic (A8LF1)
- Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch
- Idle Stop & Go
- Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters
- AWD Lockoptional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted
- Rear Suspension – Self-Leveling suspension
Cargo5 std · 2 opt
- Tow Hitch
- TOW mode – Dash-mounted button
- Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment
- Tow Mode – OEM Factory-Installed Tow Hitch
- Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control)
- Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-typeoptional
- Roof cross barsoptional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Palisade. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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