2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and XRT PRO Off-Road Review
Our guest contributor, Connie Peters, has a video review of Hyundai's popular Palisade for you. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and XRT are versions of the same car with very different missions.
You can check out the video below, or this AI-edited transcript below:
The video covers a first drive of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade in Napa, California, focusing on both the top Calligraphy trim and the new off-road-oriented XRT Pro trim. The updated Palisade features a boxier design with larger dimensions, more interior space, and new lighting and styling. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 with 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque paired with an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard in Canada and optional in the U.S., except on the XRT Pro, where it is standard. Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.
The Calligraphy model highlights premium features such as 21-inch wheels, Nappa leather, ventilated and heated seats in both second and third rows, a suede headliner, advanced driver assistance features, and technology like a built-in dash cam, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a digital rearview mirror, and Hyundai’s digital key.
The XRT Pro trim adds off-road capability with more ground clearance, all-terrain tires, skid plates, recovery hooks, a limited-slip differential, and unique interior materials. The transcript details an off-road course demonstrating hill descent control, drive modes like mud and sand, and the vehicle’s stability on steep trails.
Pricing starts at about $39,000 in the U.S. and $54,000 in Canada, with the fully loaded Calligraphy trim around $56,000 USD or $62,500 CAD. The speaker emphasizes the Palisade’s mix of luxury, technology, and practicality at its price point.
Connie Peters is an automotive video creator and journalist covering all types of cars and trucks for the past 10 years in suburban Vancouver. You can watch all of her videos on her YouTube channel or find here on social media: Instagram.com/xoconniepeters , TikTok.com/@xoconniepeters, Facebook.com/xoconniepeters, Threads.net/@xoconniepeters
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What's with that ugly silver paint/ adhesive wrap at the snout? It is ugly and looks cheep. Even Disney wouldn't do this on a "Cars" character.
Correction, XRT Pro is not offered with skidplates (yet), altho the ones being driven by journos/youtubers are.
They will be offered at a later date as a dealer add-on, but really should be included at assembly.