Talking Cars 490: Driving the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Main theme: We bought a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD for our test program, Hyundai’s first model to use its new hybrid system based on a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The podcast panelists share first impressions of this three-row family hauler, covering performance, fuel economy, interior space, cabin luxury, and daily usability. Then they discuss how the hybrid stacks up against the gas-only Palisade

Read our 2026 Hyundai Palisade first drive.

Audience Questions
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