2026 Hyundai Palisade vs. Hyundai Santa Fe: Which SUV Is The Better Choice For Growing Families?

Is your family outgrowing the current vehicle? If that’s the case, you’ll want to check out the 2026 Palisade and the 2026 Santa Fe from Hyundai. Both SUVs have 3 rows of generous seating, bold styling, and plenty of modern technology for your Fremont drives. But which one should you take home? Find out below, as the team at Sid Dillon goes over these models’ available trims, performance capabilities, and interior amenities.

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs. Palisade: Trims

The lineup of both of these Hyundai SUVs is nearly identical. Both options have a base-level SE trim and a top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim. The Hyundai Palisade has a total of seven trims to choose from, compared to the Hyundai Santa Fe, which has five trims. 

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

• SE
• SEL
• XRT
• Limited
• Calligraphy

2026 Hyundai Palisade

• SE
• SEL
• SEL Convenience
• SEL Premium
• XRT PRO
• Limited
• Calligraphy

Want to see what your favorite trim looks like inside? Make the trip to us from Omaha to test-drive your favorite model!

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs. Palisade: Performance

These SUVs are family-friendly and more than capable on the road. Each vehicle comes with a powerful engine under the hood that’s built to help you take on anything the roads of Lincoln throw at you. 

Here are the engines and performance capabilities of the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Palisade: 

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Standard 2.5L I-4 Turbo Engine:

• 277 max hp 
• 311 max lb-ft of torque
• Standard FWD
• Available HTRAC AWD
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Drive Mode Select
• Maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds

2026 Hyundai Palisade

Standard 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine:

• 287 max hp 
• 260 max lb-ft of torque
• Standard FWD
• Available HTRAC AWD
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Drive Mode Select
• Maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs. Palisade: Interior Amenities

Both of these models offer plenty of interior space, with the Hyundai Santa Fe seating up to seven passengers and the Palisade seating up to eight. Besides offering plenty of room to stretch, each SUV also comes with no shortage of ways to keep everyone inside comfortable and relaxed. 

Here are just some of the amenities you’ll find inside both models: 

• Heated front seats
• Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver seat and exterior mirrors
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Android Auto™
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®
• Dynamic Voice Recognition
• Rear Seat Quiet Mode
• Bose® premium audio system

Discover Your Hyundai SUV At Sid Dillon 

Whether you’re leaning toward the Palisade or the Santa Fe, you can find them both at our Hyundai dealership. Head on over for a test drive, and our team will get you to the finish line! Before you know it, you’ll be heading home in a brand-new ride!