The 2026 Hyundai Palisade gets 19 to 34 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue at 34 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2026 Palisade FWD (6-cyl 3.5 L) at 21 mpg.
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Palisade ranks 2nd of 23 for combined mileage (34 mpg), 2nd of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($1,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (258 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 22 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 404 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 31 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Palisade's best version, 1 other model gets the same and 202 get less. The 2026 Palisade's cheapest version costs $1,850 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 29 cost less, 1 the same and 195 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid | 36 | $1,750 | 246 |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai PalisadeThis car | 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | 34 | $1,850 | 258 |
| 3 | 2026 BMW X5 | 2026 X5 sDrive40i | 25 | $3,100 | 360 |
| 4 | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 24 | $3,650 | 427 |
| 4 | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Explorer RWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 24 | $2,600 | 377 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Palisade FWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 19 mpg city, 25 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Palisade version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Grand Highlander costs $1,190 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Grand Highlander costs $5,950 less to fuel than the Palisade (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Palisade (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Palisade | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid | 36 mpg | $1,750 | 2 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 2026 X5 sDrive40i | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 9 lower | $1,250 more a year | - |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 24 mpg | $3,950 | 10 lower | $2,100 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD BlueHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel | 33 | 35 | 34 | $1,850 | 258 | cheapest |
| 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel | 31 | 32 | 31 | $2,000 | 283 | +$150 |
| 2026 Palisade Hybrid AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel | 29 | 30 | 29 | $2,150 | 300 | +$300 |
| 2026 Palisade FWD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 | 418 | +$1,100 |
| 2026 Palisade AWD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,100 | 444 | +$1,250 |
| 2026 Palisade XRT Pro | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,300 | 479 | +$1,450 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue (34 mpg, $1,850 a year), costs $1,100 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 Palisade FWD (21 mpg, $2,950 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Palisade; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue puts out 258 grams per mile; across the 6 tested versions the figure runs from 258 to 479.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue: fuel economy score 6 (4 to 6 across versions), greenhouse gas score 6 (4 to 6 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Palisade gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22 mpg | none | 2 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 22 mpg | none | 2 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 22 mpg | none | 2 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 22 mpg | none | 2 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 22 mpg | none | 2 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2025 | 22 mpg | none | 2 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 21 mpg | 34 mpg | 6 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 22 to 34 mpg (up 12).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 34 mpg | not tested in 2025 | new in 2026 |
| 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 31 mpg | not tested in 2025 | new in 2026 |
| 2026 Palisade Hybrid AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 29 mpg | not tested in 2025 | new in 2026 |
| 2026 Palisade FWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 21 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2025 | no match |
| 2026 Palisade AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 20 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2025 | no match |
| 2026 Palisade XRT Pro, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 19 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2025 | no match |
2 2025 versions have no match in 2026.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 131 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID.
141 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 50 | |
| Electrical System | 38 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Power Train | 18 |
4 of the 141 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 11 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID.
3 recalls are on file for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person.
Fix: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Palisade itself is at 34 mpg.
More Hyundai models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue with 34 mpg combined (33 city, 35 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2026 Palisade FWD at 21 mpg.
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade costs between $1,850 and $3,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue at $1,850; the dearest is the 2026 Palisade XRT Pro at $3,300. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Palisade Hybrid AWD: 29 mpg combined (29 city, 30 highway); 2026 Palisade AWD: 20 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway); 2026 Palisade XRT Pro: 19 mpg combined (16 city, 22 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue, gets 34 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 Palisade FWD, gets 21 mpg: 13 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is 2nd of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 BMW X5 at 25 mpg.
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 6. The best figure went from 22 to 34 mpg (up 12).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
141 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Seats (50 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.