2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy LX3.V1

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy LX3.V1 is a large, eight-seat SUV that combines family-focused practicality with a more refined, technology-rich character. Finished in CLASSY BLUE with a BLACK interior, this demo vehicle has travelled 1,299km and pairs a 2.5-litre hybrid engine with an automatic transmission and 4X4 On Demand drive. Its spacious cabin and three-row layout make it suited to transporting passengers without giving up the elevated driving position and generous footprint expected of a large SUV.

The Palisade’s strongest attribute is its ability to accommodate a full complement of passengers. Eight seats provide useful flexibility for family travel, shared journeys and everyday transport, while the five-door wagon body makes access to the cabin straightforward. Seating across three rows gives the vehicle a versatile interior, and the listed heated front and second-row seats add comfort for occupants beyond the driver. Leather and Nappa leather appointments contribute to a more upmarket atmosphere, while the black interior presents a restrained, cohesive finish.

Power comes from a hybrid system built around a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, with the vehicle listing recording a combined fuel-consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. The hybrid drivetrain is designed to combine petrol power with electric assistance, while regenerative braking helps recover energy during deceleration. Automatic transmission operation keeps the driving experience simple, and the 4X4 On Demand system provides all-wheel-drive capability when required. A selectable driving-mode system allows the vehicle’s responses to be adjusted to different conditions.

Technology is central to the Calligraphy specification. The cabin includes a full digital instrument display, head-up information display, satellite navigation, a multifunction colour control screen and an interior digital rear-view mirror. Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary USB access support device integration, while the 14-speaker stereo provides a substantial audio system for a vehicle intended to cover long distances with multiple occupants. Fingerprint-activated personalisation is also listed, adding another layer of convenience where more than one driver uses the vehicle.

Safety and driver assistance equipment is extensive. Forward, rearward and vulnerable-road-user collision warnings are supported by collision-mitigation functions, while blind-spot monitoring with active assistance, front cross-traffic alert and reversing collision mitigation help improve awareness around the vehicle. Front, rear and side vision cameras work with front, rear and side parking sensors to make manoeuvring a vehicle of this size more manageable. Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Active Assist are included, alongside adaptive speed control with road-sign recognition, driver-attention detection and automatic high-beam operation.

The vehicle also includes a five-star ANCAP safety rating, multiple airbag systems covering the first, second and third seating rows, electronic stability and traction control, brake assist, hill-holder functionality and trailer-sway control. Practical details include rear air conditioning, multi-zone climate control, cup holders across all three rows, cargo tie-down points, a cargo net and cargo mat. Twenty-one-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps and daytime running lamps give the exterior a distinctive presentation, while keyless entry and remote operation add day-to-day convenience.

With its low recorded kilometres, eight-seat configuration, hybrid powertrain and high level of cabin and safety technology, this Palisade presents a comprehensive large-SUV package. It balances passenger capacity and everyday functionality with the comfort, connectivity and driver-support features associated with the Calligraphy grade.

Other highlights include Seats: 8.