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2027 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro: Price, Specs, Range and Equipment
Description
The $79,900 XRT Pro adds petrol power, all-terrain tyres and extra ground clearance to the Palisade, with higher fuel use than the hybrid.
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro gives Australian buyers a different take on the large SUV: petrol power, all-wheel drive and off-road-focused equipment, with a higher fuel-use figure than the hybrid models. It arrives in September 2026 at $79,900 before on-road costs, slotting between the $76,500 Hybrid Elite and the Calligraphy variants.
Its arrival completes a four-model local range that has grown since the second-generation Palisade landed in Australia in late 2025. The Elite joined the initial Calligraphy in March 2026, and the black-trimmed Calligraphy Black Ink followed in July. The XRT Pro is the first Palisade sold in Australia with petrol power and all-wheel drive together. The previous-generation model was offered here with petrol and front-wheel drive or diesel and all-wheel drive.
Petrol power, more towing and off-road hardware
The XRT Pro uses a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 207kW and 422Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. By comparison, the other current Palisades use a turbocharged 2.5-litre hybrid system with a six-speed automatic. The hybrid’s combined outputs are 245kW and 460Nm, from a 192kW, 353Nm engine and a 54kW, 264Nm electric motor.
That difference brings a clear running-cost trade-off on the claimed figures: the hybrid is rated at 6.8L/100km, while the XRT Pro is listed at 11.2L/100km. Both use 91-octane regular unleaded and have a 72-litre fuel tank. The XRT Pro’s 2200kg braked towing capacity is 200kg above the hybrid’s 2000kg figure. Its listed weight is 2258kg; hybrid versions range from 2175kg to 2304kg.
Hyundai distinguishes the XRT Pro with a unique grille, black exterior details, red recovery hooks at both ends and 18-inch alloy wheels wearing Continental all-terrain tyres. A rear electronic limited-slip differential, towbar and wiring connection also feature. The model receives an Australian-specific suspension tune, and Hyundai describes its off-road hardware and geometry as different from those of the Elite and Calligraphy.
Ground clearance rises by 25mm to 212mm. The approach angle is 20.5 degrees, the departure angle 22.4 degrees and the ramp-over angle 18.3 degrees. Each figure exceeds the hybrid’s 187mm clearance, 18.6-degree approach angle, 21.1-degree departure angle and 15.5-degree ramp-over angle. Terrain Mode offers Mud, Sand and Snow settings, while Downhill Brake Control, a ground-view monitor and displays for pitch, roll, compass and elevation add information for low-speed driving away from sealed roads.
Prices and family-sized dimensions
All versions have all-wheel drive and three rows of seating. The Elite and XRT Pro are eight-seat models; the Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink can be ordered with seven seats, including second-row captain’s chairs with fold-down armrests. Prices before on-road costs are:
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Elite, 8-seat | $76,500 |
| XRT Pro, 8-seat | $79,900 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy, 8-seat | $89,828 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy, 7-seat | $90,828 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink, 8-seat | $92,400 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink, 7-seat | $93,400 |
The XRT Pro is 5090mm long, 1980mm wide and 1830mm tall, with a 2970mm wheelbase. Hybrid versions are 5060–5065mm long, 1980mm wide and 1805mm tall, with the same wheelbase. The XRT Pro has 317 litres of cargo space behind the third row and 2098 litres with the second and third rows folded. For the hybrid, the published figures are 300 litres behind the third row, 712 litres with the third row folded and 2081 litres with both rear rows folded.
Equipment across the range
The Elite sets a substantial equipment baseline: 20-inch alloy wheels and a full-size spare, LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a powered tailgate and heated, power-folding mirrors. Its cabin includes 12.3-inch displays for the driver and infotainment, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, DAB+ radio and a 14-speaker Bose audio system. Tri-zone climate control, black leather-appointed upholstery with cloth accents, powered front seats, heated front and outboard second-row seats, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel are also included.
The XRT Pro builds on that specification with its terrain equipment, sunroof, leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats and distinctive stitching. Remote Smart Parking Assist is included, as is a cloth headliner. The Calligraphy takes a more premium direction, adding 21-inch wheels, dual sunroofs, a head-up display, digital rear-view mirror, Nappa leather and ventilated seats in the first and second rows. It also gets a more adjustable driver’s seat, suede headliner and rear window sun blinds. The Black Ink adds gloss black wheels, a black grille and roof rails, dark exterior trim and black metallic cabin highlights.
Ownership costs, paint and safety rating
Hyundai specifies servicing every 12 months or 10,000km and offers capped-price servicing. Across the first seven scheduled services, the listed prices are lower for the XRT Pro at most intervals: $408 at 12 months/10,000km, $510 at 24 months/20,000km, $512 at 36 months/30,000km, $528 at 48 months/40,000km, $408 at 60 months/50,000km, $632 at 72 months/60,000km and $754 at 84 months/70,000km. The corresponding hybrid prices are $444, $705, $524, $722, $444, $802 and $755.
The vehicle warranty runs for five years with unlimited kilometres, extending to seven years with unlimited kilometres when servicing is completed through Hyundai’s dealer network. The hybrid battery has separate coverage of eight years or 160,000km. The Palisade has a five-star ANCAP rating based on testing conducted in 2025. Reported scores are 89 per cent for adult occupant protection, 86 per cent for child occupant protection, 71 per cent for vulnerable road user protection and 73 per cent for safety assist.
Creamy White is the standard paint finish; other listed colours cost $750 extra. Titan Charcoal is XRT Pro only, Galaxy Maroon excludes the XRT Pro, Cast Iron Brown is available on the Calligraphy and XRT Pro, and Robust Emerald is exclusive to the Calligraphy. The Black Ink is optionally available only in Abyss Black. Elite, XRT Pro and Black Ink models have black interiors; Calligraphy buyers can select Brown, Dark Charcoal or Dark Navy/Light Grey for an extra $295.
The XRT Pro’s appeal rests on a specific mix: more clearance, all-terrain tyres, extra towing capacity and petrol power, paired with a sizeable increase in claimed fuel use compared with the hybrid. Buyers weighing it against the Elite pay $3,400 more for those changes; the next decision is whether the XRT Pro’s added capability fits their regular driving and towing needs.
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