The 2027 adds the Calligraphy Black Ink trim, slightly better AWD highway fuel economy, and a price increase of about $400 on hybrid trims. The engine, horsepower and towing ratings are the same.
Only on AWD models. The 2027 AWD is rated 31 mpg on the highway, up from 30, which moves the combined rating from 29 to 30 mpg. Front-wheel-drive ratings are unchanged.
It’s a new 2027 trim built on the Calligraphy. It adds gloss-black 21-inch wheels, black exterior and interior accents, and black speaker grilles. It comes only with the 2.5L turbo hybrid powertrain and is offered in Abyss Black Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Pearl and Creamy White Pearl.
Buy the 2026 if you can find the exact trim you want at a lower price or sooner. Buy the 2027 if you want Black Ink or the newest model year. Mechanically the two years are nearly identical, so trim, price and availability should drive the decision.
No. Both model years use the 2.5L turbo hybrid four-cylinder with 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of system torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic.
Hyundai’s 2027 Palisade Hybrid starts at $44,560 before destination, about $400 above the 2026’s $44,160 starting price. The new Calligraphy Black Ink is priced from $59,280 with front-wheel drive and $61,280 with all-wheel drive, both including the $1,600 destination charge. At Nalley Hyundai on October 20, 2026, 2027 hybrids in stock were priced online from $47,498 to $51,348, and 2026 hybrids from $45,353 to $53,419, before tax and tag.
Black Ink shares the Calligraphy’s luxury equipment and powertrain, so the extra cost buys the blacked-out look. If you like the styling, it’s a distinctive way to get a top-trim Palisade. If you care more about features per dollar, a Calligraphy may be the better value. [Add the current Calligraphy vs. Black Ink price gap.]
Not fully. At 15,000 miles a year and $3.00 a gallon, the 2027 AWD saves about $52 a year over the 2026 AWD, or roughly $260 over five years, against a price increase of about $400. Choose on trim, price and availability first.
Hyundai lists the 2027 gas Palisade from $39,735 and the Palisade Hybrid from $44,560 before destination, a gap of $4,825 at the entry level. The more you drive, the faster the hybrid’s fuel savings repay that gap. Compare EPA ratings on each window sticker.
Blue SEL and Blue SEL Premium are Hyundai’s most efficient Palisade Hybrid trims, rated 33 city, 35 highway and 34 combined mpg with front-wheel drive. Limited and Calligraphy are rated 31 mpg combined with FWD, and all AWD models are rated 29 mpg combined for 2026 and 30 for 2027.
At 15,000 miles a year and $3.00 a gallon, an Blue SEL or Blue SEL Premium FWD (34 mpg combined) costs about $1,324 a year, a Limited or Calligraphy FWD (31 mpg) about $1,452, a 2027 AWD (30 mpg) about $1,500 and a 2026 AWD (29 mpg) about $1,552. See the fuel cost table above for other mileages.
No. It’s a conventional hybrid, not a plug-in. The small lithium-ion battery recharges through regenerative braking and the gas engine, so you fill up at the pump like any other vehicle.
Hyundai lists a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty on the hybrid traction battery and powertrain, plus a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty.
Listed legroom is 44.2 inches in front, 41.4 inches in the second row and 32.1 inches in the third row, with 159.6 cubic feet of passenger volume. The third row suits kids and short trips best; adults are more comfortable in the first two rows.
About 19 cubic feet behind the third row and up to 87 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. [Confirm against the window sticker for your trim.]
Up to 4,000 pounds with trailer brakes, and 1,650 pounds without. Both model years are the same.
The Calligraphy, and so the Black Ink, comes with heated and ventilated Nappa leather front seats with a relaxation mode. Availability on Blue SEL, Blue SEL Premium and Limited depends on the trim and packages. [Confirm on the window sticker.]
Yes. Hybrid systems help most in stop-and-go traffic like GA-400 and the I-285 Perimeter, where the electric motor and regenerative braking cut fuel use. A 34 mpg combined rating on Blue SEL trims is strong for a three-row SUV. On a 12,500-mile-a-year commute, an Blue SEL FWD costs about $1,103 in fuel at $3.00 a gallon. Georgia does not give conventional hybrids a solo HOV pass.
AWD adds traction on wet or icy roads, and the Palisade Hybrid offers it on every trim. Atlanta sees few ice storms, so many drivers do fine with FWD, but AWD is worth considering if you head to Blue Ridge and the North Georgia mountains in winter. It doesn’t replace good tires.
Ventilated front seats and rear climate controls matter most in hot, humid Atlanta afternoons. The Calligraphy and Black Ink include ventilated front seats; confirm the rear vent and seat options on the trim you want.
On October 20, 2026, Nalley Hyundai in Lithonia listed 5 new 2027 Palisade Hybrids (two Blue SEL and three Blue SEL Premium) and 4 new 2026 Palisade Hybrids (Blue SEL, Blue SEL Premium and Limited). Inventory changes daily, so browse the live listings for current availability.
Yes. Visit Nalley Hyundai at 7909 Mall Pkwy, Lithonia, GA or call (770) 999-0443. We can line up both model years for a back-to-back test drive, and you can request an online payment estimate beforehand.
Yes. Nalley lets you complete the purchase online with Clicklane. Delivery is free within 100 miles of the dealership, and every listing carries a 7-day no-questions-asked return and a 30-day exchange guarantee, which gives you time to drive your real commute before you commit.
Yes. You can see an estimated payment and a trade-in offer online before you visit. Your trade-in also lowers your Georgia TAVT.