Adventure Ready! 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro

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What do we think about a rugged Palisade?.

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Friend of the site Connie Peters reviews the 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro. Take a look at the video or transcript below to see what she thinks. The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more.

The XRT Pro is distinguished from other Palisade trims by its more rugged setup. It comes with:. The example in the video adds a Thule rooftop tent, bike rack, mud flaps, side steps and trailer hitch. The reviewer sees the combination as transforming the Palisade from a conventional family SUV into something more capable for camping and light overlanding.

The rooftop tent does have a downside: it creates noticeable additional wind noise at highway speeds. The XRT Pro uses the 3.8-liter V6, producing 287 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Although a hybrid Palisade is available, the XRT Pro featured in the video is the gasoline model.

The reviewer describes the Palisade as feeling large and somewhat “boatish”, particularly compared with smaller SUVs. She acknowledges, however, that buyers choosing a Palisade are likely prioritizing the space and practicality of a large three-row family vehicle.

With the third row folded, the Palisade offers substantial cargo space. There is additional underfloor storage, a tire-change kit and a full-size spare tire underneath the vehicle.

The rear seats can be folded from the cargo area, and there’s also a 12-volt outlet back there. The vehicle has a power liftgate and a hidden trailer hitch. The XRT Pro’s second row uses captain’s chairs, leaving access to the third row between them.

The second row is described as particularly spacious, with a flat floor and plenty of legroom. Features include:. The reviewer likes the extensive use of black trim and accents but finds the overall cabin quite dark, particularly because the XRT Pro lacks a panoramic sunroof. The rooftop tent also blocks some of the available sunlight.

The Palisade’s cabin receives praise for its clean, straightforward layout and useful technology. The front camera can remain displayed at speeds of approximately 15 km/h or below, which the reviewer finds useful in parking lots and other tight spaces.

Why It Matters

The 2026 Palisade XRT Pro remains fundamentally a large, practical three-row family SUV, but Hyundai gives it a more adventurous personality through AWD, all-terrain tires, extra ground clearance and recovery hooks.

CarMotion Daily’s Take

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