Hyundai Palisade vs BMW X Models
What's the difference?

Hyundai Palisade

$66,800 - $93,400

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BMW X Models

$63,400 - $254,300

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Summary

2026 Hyundai Palisade

2026 BMW X Models

By Emily Agar

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Electric motor type

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Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Vehicle type

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Fuel Efficiency

6.8L/100km (combined)

Electric range

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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Refined ride and handling
Timeless design
Easy to manoeuvre

Smooth ride, steering acceleration
Premium look and feel
Value for power and range

Dislikes

Rear bench-style seats are firm
Safety systems sometimes clunky
More expensive than rivals

Huge battery should mean more range
Lack of physical controls
No cover on sunroof

2026 Hyundai Palisade Summary

If you’re in the market for an eight-seat family SUV, the Hyundai Palisade has probably already crossed your radar. But now there’s a twist. Hyundai has taken this well-established large SUV and given it a hybrid powertrain.

That puts it up against familiar rivals like the Toyota Kluger GXL Hybrid and Kia Sorento Sport+ Hybrid which are both strong players in the family-friendly space. The version we’re looking at for this review is the mid-spec Elite and we're family-testing it to see if the new hybrid powertrain makes for a winning combo.

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2026 BMW X Models Summary

When the BMW iX first showed up a few years ago, it was a promising look at what BMW seemed capable of when it comes to electric cars.

While mildly flawed, the iX was fast, comfortable and felt properly premium. Now it’s had a decent update, with the iX xDrive45 M Sport here to replace the former entry-level xDrive 40.

BMW claims among other mechanical and tech updates a power increase of 25 per cent, a 30 per cent greater energy content for the battery, a 38 per cent increase in driving range and a 17 per cent faster charging rate.

But in the time since the iX launched, there have been big strides in the premium electric SUV space, including new arrivals from European opposition like the Polestar 3; even a new American in the form of the Cadillac Lyriq.

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

The new hybrid powertrain for the Hyundai Palisade is a welcome addition for families looking for an efficient three-row SUV that doesn’t drive like a brick and looks good at the school pick up or client lunch. Overall, the Palisade remains a solid, all-round package that deserves praise and the eighth seat is an added bonus.

Verdict

If anyone was worried that it would be too late to get a decent bit of value out of an entry-level iX, there's reassuring news.

With more power, range and features added to the model and the cost remaining close to its former sticker price, the iX has held up well despite now existing in a more competitive environment.

Hyundai Palisade vs BMW X Models What's the difference?

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Verdict

Hyundai Palisade vs BMW X Models
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