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2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro (LX3)
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  • Newest year: 2027
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2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade MPG & Fuel Cost

2 model years · 19–34 MPG combined

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD
$3,000

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade at a glance

The 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade covers 2 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 19–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid Blue 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2027.

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade by model year

2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2027 (partial) Gas, Hybrid 19–34 MPG $1,920–$3,510 Ratings changed
2026 Gas, Hybrid 19–34 MPG $1,920–$3,510 First year

What the 2027 Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$250

$3,000 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.00

Per 100 miles

$20.00

Five years

$15,000

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$160less a year

Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2027 Hyundai Palisade MPG

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920.

Gas · 3.5L
Combined
19–22 MPG
Per year
$3,000–$3,510
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
30–34 MPG
Per year
$1,920–$2,190
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2027 Hyundai Palisade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl FWD 19 26 22 $3,000
Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl AWD 3.5L 6-cyl AWD 18 24 20 $3,240
XRT Pro 3.5L 6-cyl AWD 16 22 19 $3,510

Hybrid configurations (3)

2027 Hyundai Palisade hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 33 35 34 $1,920
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 32 31 $2,090
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD 29 31 30 $2,190

2026 Hyundai Palisade MPG

19–34 MPG · $1,920–$3,510/yr
Gas · 3.5L
Combined
19–21 MPG
Per year
$3,080–$3,510
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
29–34 MPG
Per year
$1,920–$2,220
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2026 Hyundai Palisade gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,080
Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl AWD 3.5L 6-cyl AWD 18 24 20 $3,260
XRT Pro 3.5L 6-cyl AWD 16 22 19 $3,510

Hybrid configurations (3)

2026 Hyundai Palisade hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 33 35 34 $1,920
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 32 31 $2,090
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD 29 30 29 $2,220

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,080 in California and $2,610 in Texas, a $1,470 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade get?

EPA rates the 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade at 19–34 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Hybrid Blue 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 34 MPG (33 city, 35 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–22 MPG; Hybrid: 29–34 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade?

Every model year of the 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade tops out at 34 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2027.

How does the 2026-2027 Hyundai Palisade compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade) is rated 21–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2026-2027 model is rated 19–34 MPG and costs $1,920–$3,510 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Hyundai Palisade per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,000 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $1,920–$3,510 a year. That is a $1,590 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Hyundai Palisade 100 miles?

About $20.00 per 100 miles for the Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.80 and $23.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2027 Hyundai Palisade compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,000 a year to fuel, $160 less than the class median of $3,160, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2027 Hyundai Palisade hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid Blue 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD) is rated 34 MPG against 22 MPG for the best gas version (Palisade 3.5L 6-cyl FWD), 12 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,920 versus $3,000 a year, a saving of $1,080.

Is the 2027 Hyundai Palisade different from the 2026 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2027 against 6 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Hyundai Palisade for that year.