Hyundai has unveiled the new Palisade in South Korea at the end of last year with one striking omission. The second-generation model lost the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V-6 engine from its predecessor, at least in the domestic market. However, a new walkaround video reveals the low-slung four-pot that sits under the hood. Hyundai has fitted a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine in the new Palisade, available in both pure gas and hybrid flavors. While this might not be the only four-cylinder engine available, the company has not confirmed the return of the diesel. The previous model had a 2.2-liter CRDi available in certain markets. A deep dive video from YouTuber CarSceneKorea allows us to peek under the Palisade’s hood. The spacious engine bay practically needed a larger V-6 engine, but we have to wait for the US release of this family hauler to see if it will retain its six cylinders. Having a smaller engine mounted low should increase the center of gravity for handling benefits, but the Palisade is ultimately a family/grocery hauler. You won’t be setting Nürburgring lap records, that’s for sure, although we wouldn’t mind seeing the Palisade N in full attack mode at the Nordschleife. Aside from the small four-cylinder engine sitting low in the big engine bay, there’s another detail that catches our attention. In the seven-seat version with captain’s chairs in the second row, Hyundai has placed a small screen inside the armrest. This screen comes with physical buttons for the heated and ventilated second-row seats’ massage function. While we typically oppose more screens being stuffed inside vehicles, we’ll let this one slide as the 2026 Palisade still has plenty of physical buttons. These buttons are on the doors, dashboard, headliner, and cargo area. The black interior with illuminated seatbelt buckles belongs to the Kaligraphy model, the highest trim level available with all the bells and whistles. Buttons mounted on the left cargo area allow you to adjust the second and third-row seats electrically. That’s where the vehicle-to-load (V2L) function outlet is located. However, the Palisade featured in this video is a gas-only version, so it doesn’t have V2L. Only the hybrid version, with a 1.65 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, supports V2L, turning this SUV into a very large power bank. The Palisade can accommodate up to nine people, provided you opt for the three-seat front row version with a bench in the middle. Korean owners will be legally allowed to drive the nine-seat model in bus lanes. It’s unclear if Hyundai intends to sell this configuration elsewhere. For larger families, the futuristic-looking Staria minivan can carry as many as 11 people. Stay tuned for the new Palisade to land in the US later this year as a 2026 model.
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