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2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy 2.5L Turbo | GCC Specs
Engine:
• Type: 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) Inline-4
• Engine Max Output: 281 HP
• Engine Max Torque: 422 Nm (311 lb-ft approx.)
• Transmission: 8-speed Automatic (Shift-by-Wire System, Twist-Shifter on Steering Stalk)
• Drivetrain: HTRAC All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Drive Mode Selector & Terrain Modes (Snow/Mud/Sand)
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 71 Liters
Dimensions & Weights:
• Length: 5,090 mm (200.4 in)
• Width: 1,981 mm (78.0 in)
• Height: 1,765 mm (69.5 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,969 mm (116.9 in)
• Ground Clearance: 188 mm (7.4 in)
• Kerb Weight: Approx. 2,050 - 2,210 kg (4,520 - 4,872 lbs) Varies by trim and AWD/FWD
• Seating Capacity: 8-seater (2-3-3 Bench)
Exterior:
• Wheels: 21-inch Alloy Wheels
• Tires: P265/45R21 All-Season
• Headlights: Full LED Headlights (Projector Type) with Vertical LED DRLs
• Sunroof: Dual Sunroof (Express Open/Close Front, Fixed Glass Rear)
• Power Tailgate: Smart Power Liftgate (Hands-free Quick Open, Auto Open, and Adjustable Height)
• Roof Rails: Standard
• Wipers: Rain-Sensing Front Wipers, Rear Wiper/Washer
• Side Mirrors: Power Folding, Heated, Auto-Dimming (EC), with LED Turn Signal Indicators
• Front Panel: Active Air Flaps (Active Grille Shutters)
Interior:
• Seat Material: Quilted Nappa Leather
• UV-C Sterilization
• Front Seats: Power Adjustable with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, and Driver Massage Function
Relaxation Seats with recline and integrated leg support (5-button adjustment controls).
• Climate Control: Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control (Driver, Passenger, Rear)
• Start System: Push Button Start / Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) / Fingerprint Authentication System (Start button integrated with the steering column-mounted gear selector).
• Wireless Charger: Standard Wireless Charging Pad
• USB Ports: Multiple USB-C Ports (Front and Rear rows)
• Interior Mirror: Digital Central Mirror (Digital Rearview Mirror)
• Seat Features: All seats heated (1st, 2nd, and 3rd row available). 1st and 2nd row seats are ventilated (cooled).
• Rear Seats: Second-row seats feature one-touch folding for easy third-row access.
• Window Curtain: Standard Manual Rear Sunshades (2nd row).
Technology & Infotainment:
• Touchscreen Display: Dual 12.3-inch Displays (Integrated Navigation Touchscreen)
• Instrument Cluster: 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster
• Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Sound System: Bose 14-speaker Premium Audio System
• Navigation: Integrated Navigation System
• Camera: 360-degree Surround View Monitor (SVM) / Aerial View Camera System
Safety & Security:
• Pre-Collision System (PCS): Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction-Turning/Crossing Detection
• Adaptive Cruise Control: Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go and Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control 2.0
• Lane Keeping Assist & Lane Departure Alert: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Automatic High Beams: High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Road Sign Assist: Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
• Airbags: Multiple Airbags ( Dual Front, Driver Knee, Front & Rear Side, Full-length Side Curtain)
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) & Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA): Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) & Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Parking Sensors: Parking Distance Warning - Forward/Side/Reverse
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) & Traction Control System (TCS): Electronic Stability Control (ESC) & Traction Control System (TCS)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Standard
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold: Standard (Auto Hold confirmed)
• Downhill Control: Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Parking Assist: Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (Advanced Parking Assist confirmed)
• Anti-Theft System: Immobilizer: Standard Anti-Theft System with Immobilizer
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