2026 Hyundai Palisade Pricing and Models Guide for Ontario Families
2026 Hyundai Palisade Pricing and Models Guide for Ontario Families
Posted on June 20, 2026
Shopping for a three-row SUV in Ontario usually means comparing a long list of trims and, this year, two different powertrains under one nameplate. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade spans six trims, from the V6-powered Preferred Trend to the hybrid-only NHL Edition.
This guide breaks down where the price actually climbs and what each step buys, so you can match a trim to how your family drives instead of just how much it costs.
2026 Palisade Pricing Ladder
| Trim | Powertrain | Horsepower | Starting MSRP* |
| Preferred Trend | 3.5 L V6, AWD | 287 hp | $53,699 |
| XRT PRO | 3.5 L V6, AWD | 287 hp | $57,799 |
| Luxury Hybrid | 2.5 L Turbo Hybrid, AWD | 329 hp | $60,499 |
| Ultimate Calligraphy | 3.5 L V6, AWD | 287 hp | $62,499 |
| Calligraphy Hybrid | 2.5 L Turbo Hybrid, AWD | 329 hp | $65,699 |
| NHL Edition | 2.5 L Turbo Hybrid, AWD | 329 hp | $68,899 |
*MSRP excludes destination and delivery fees.
A few things stay standard from Preferred Trend right through Ultimate Calligraphy, so you’re not paying more for them as you move up:
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch ccNC touchscreen with navigation
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- HTRAC all-wheel drive
- Bluelink connected-car system and Hyundai Digital Key
Where the Price Climbs: Off-Road Gear, Audio, and the Hybrid Step
From Preferred Trend to XRT PRO, the $4,100 step trades a row of bench seating for off-road hardware and better sound. Preferred Trend seats 8 across three rows on 20-inch wheels with an 8-speaker system.
XRT PRO drops to 7-passenger captain’s-chair seating but adds a rear electronic limited-slip differential, XRT Offroad Mode, and the 14-speaker BOSE system that’s standard on every trim above it. Ground clearance grows to 212 mm from 187 mm, with a 20.5-degree approach angle, 22.4-degree departure angle, and 18.3-degree breakover angle, plus factory tow hooks and an integrated hitch.
The bigger breakpoint is the powertrain switch. Luxury Hybrid, at $60,499, actually costs less than Ultimate Calligraphy’s V6 at $62,499. That means the turbo-hybrid’s 329 hp and 339 lb-ft is available for less money than the top V6 trim, not more.
The trade-off is towing. The 3.5 L V6 pulls up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) on Preferred Trend, XRT PRO, and Ultimate Calligraphy. The 2.5 L turbo-hybrid caps at 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) on Luxury Hybrid, Calligraphy Hybrid, and NHL Edition, a 1,000 lb drop that matters if you tow a trailer or larger boat.
XRT PRO: The Mid-Lineup Value Pick
XRT PRO sits in the middle of the ladder at $57,799, and it earns that price with hardware the other V6 trims skip. The rear e-LSD and XRT Offroad Mode work with Snow, Mud, and Sand terrain settings for real traction over loose surfaces.
Inside, XRT PRO adds ventilated front seats, a driver’s memory system, and ambient interior lighting, none of which come on Preferred Trend. It keeps the V6’s 287 hp and 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) tow rating, so a family that needs to haul but doesn’t need 8-passenger seating gets more capability without stepping up to the hybrid or the flagship Calligraphy trim.
For a routine built around a trailer or cottage runs over maximum seating, XRT PRO puts its price increase into ability instead of an extra row of seatbelts.
Ultimate Calligraphy and NHL Edition: What the Top of the Lineup Buys
Ultimate Calligraphy is the top V6 trim at $62,499, wearing Calligraphy-exclusive 21-inch wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, and Nappa leather. It’s the only trim with front and second-row relaxation seats, a digital-display electrochromic rearview mirror, and a head-up display.
Ultimate Calligraphy is also offered with the 2.5 L turbo-hybrid powertrain for $65,699, a $3,200 step up from the V6 version. Choosing Calligraphy Hybrid keeps every Nappa leather and relaxation-seat feature from the V6 trim while cutting combined fuel consumption to 8.1 L/100 km from the V6’s 11.1 L/100 km, at the cost of 1,000 lbs of towing capacity.
NHL Edition sits above Calligraphy Hybrid at $68,899, before the $2,100 destination and delivery fee documented for this trim. It carries the same 2.5 L turbo-hybrid powertrain (329 hp, 339 lb-ft), 21-inch wheels, 14-speaker BOSE audio, and Nappa leather seating as Calligraphy Hybrid, positioned as the priciest trim in the 2026 lineup.
V6 or Hybrid: Matching the Powertrain to Your Family
Seating comes first. Preferred Trend and Luxury Hybrid can be configured for 8 passengers in a 2-3-3 layout, while XRT PRO, Ultimate Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Hybrid use captain’s chairs in a 2-2-3, 7-passenger layout. A family that regularly carries eight people needs the bench-seat trims.
Towing decides the powertrain. Anyone pulling a trailer, camper, or boat near 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) needs the 3.5 L V6, found on Preferred Trend, XRT PRO, and Ultimate Calligraphy. Families whose towing stays lighter, or who tow occasionally, get more from the hybrid’s 8.1 L/100 km combined rating and an estimated highway range beyond 900 km.
Budget-focused buyers should note that Luxury Hybrid, the cheapest hybrid at $60,499, already includes leather seating, ventilated front seats, a heated third row, and power-adjustable third-row seats, features the base Preferred Trend does not offer at $53,699.
Choosing Your 2026 Palisade Trim
The 2026 Palisade lineup runs from the $53,699 Preferred Trend to the $68,899 NHL Edition, and the real decision comes down to seating layout, towing needs, and whether the turbo-hybrid’s fuel economy outweighs the V6’s higher tow rating.
Visit 401 Dixie Hyundai in Mississauga to compare the V6 and hybrid Palisade trims side by side and find the seating and powertrain combination that fits your family’s routine.