Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs. Gas Palisade: Which Is Right for You?
Shopping the Hyundai Palisade at Napleton Palatine Hyundai? The redesigned Palisade debuted for the 2026 model year, with a hybrid powertrain joining the lineup for the first time that same year, and it carries into the current 2027 model year with the same engines, trims, and specs. Here’s how the Palisade Hybrid and gas Palisade stack up.
Power & Performance
The 2027 gas Palisade runs on a 3.5-liter V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic and standard front-wheel drive, with HTRAC all-wheel drive available. The 2027 Palisade Hybrid swaps in a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain producing 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque — 42 more horsepower than the V6, with noticeably stronger low-end response.
Fuel Economy
The 2027 gas Palisade is EPA-rated at up to 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive (19 city/26 highway), or 20 mpg combined with AWD. The 2027 Palisade Hybrid jumps to up to 34 mpg combined with front-wheel drive (33 city/35 highway) on SEL and SEL Premium trims, or 29 mpg combined with AWD — a significant efficiency gain, especially for FWD shoppers.
Towing & Capability
The gas Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, while the Palisade Hybrid is rated to tow up to 4,000 pounds. The rugged, off-road-styled XRT PRO trim — with all-terrain tires, recovery hooks, and standard AWD — is also gas-only, so buyers who want that trim or the higher tow rating should stick with the gas Palisade.
Trims & Pricing
The 2027 gas Palisade is offered in six trims: SE ($39,735), SEL ($42,240), SEL Premium ($45,600), Limited ($50,070), XRT PRO ($50,170), and Calligraphy ($54,860). The 2027 Palisade Hybrid is offered in four trims: SEL ($44,160), SEL Premium ($47,520), Limited ($51,990), and Calligraphy ($56,780). Choosing hybrid over the matching gas trim adds a consistent $1,920 to the price. Note that the entry-level SE and the off-road XRT PRO trims aren’t available as a hybrid. All prices are MSRP and don’t include destination and delivery. The team at Napleton Palatine Hyundai can confirm current pricing and incentives on both.
Which Palisade Is Right for You?
If you tow regularly, want the off-road-ready XRT PRO, or want the lowest starting price, the gas Palisade is the better fit.
If fuel economy and extra power matter most and you don’t need to tow more than 4,000 pounds, the Palisade Hybrid is worth the added cost.
Either way, both come with Hyundai’s SmartSense safety suite standard.
Ready to compare the Palisade Hybrid and gas Palisade side by side? Visit Napleton Palatine Hyundai to test drive both and find the one that fits your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between the Palisade Hybrid and gas Palisade?
The 2027 Palisade Hybrid produces 329 horsepower and gets significantly better fuel economy, while the 2027 gas Palisade offers a higher towing capacity, a lower starting price, and the off-road XRT PRO trim.
How much more does the Palisade Hybrid cost than the gas Palisade?
For the 2027 model year, choosing the Palisade Hybrid over the equivalent gas trim adds a consistent $1,920 to the MSRP across SEL, SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy trims.
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