Hyundai Australia has revealed local pricing and specifications for the new XRT Pro variant of its Palisade large SUV. Arriving in showrooms from next month, the Palisade XRT Pro is the first time that Hyundai has offered the XRT Pro off-road package to the Palisade range and it adds a more rugged design and enhanced off-road capability, as well as a non-hybrid drivetrain, to its flagship ICE SUV.

Based on the entry-level Palisade Elite, the new XRT Pro adds a number of off-road features for superior ability off the beaten track, including increased ground clearance at 212mm (versus 187mm for other Palisade models), an electronic limited-slip rear differential, Continental all-terrain tyres and mud, sand and snow off-road driving modes.

Hyundai Australia has also gifted the XRT Pro a unique suspension tune compared to other Palisade models for its off-road focus, including off-road-focused hardware and geometry that is entirely different from the standard Palisade.

Black SUV speeding across a sandy desert, sand spraying from the tires under a clear blue sky.
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On the outside, the Palisade XRT Pro is identified by bolder styling features like a metallic treatment for the front grille, blacked-out detailing and XRT Pro badging. 18-inch alloy wheels are wrapped in aforementioned all-terrain tyres, while there’s also a factory-fitted tow bar and red recovery hooks. A new colour is also available for the XRT Pro called ‘Titan Charcoal’.

Inside, the XRT Pro adds a number of design features to set it apart from other Palisade models, including XRT branding on the dashboard and headrests, blacked-out controls and unique seat patterns with mountain-like inlays for the black synthetic leather upholstery.

The infotainment display also features a bespoke off-roading page, which provides a graphical presentation of key data such as pitch and roll angles, power distribution, and rear e-LSD operation to give the driver confidence during challenging manoeuvres. Unique to XRT Pro is a ground-view monitor that gives the driver a uniquely clear view of the wheel trajectory during off-road driving. An XRT button on the steering wheel also features for the driver to access the off-roading cluster and infotainment themes.

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The XRT Pro is also the first new-generation Palisade model in Australia to not use a hybrid drivetrain. Instead, it’s propelled by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine making 207kW of power and 422Nm of torque, which is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and, of course, all-wheel drive as standard. Fuel economy and emissions figures are yet to be revealed for the Palisade XRT Pro.

2026 Hyundai Palisade pricing (excluding on-road costs):

  • Elite Hybrid: $76,500
  • XRT Pro Petrol: $79,900
  • Calligraphy Hybrid AWD: $89,828 (7-seat: $90,828)
  • Calligraphy Black Hybrid: $92,400 (7-seat: $93,400)

The first Australian arrivals for the Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro will commence next month.