Hyundai Palisade vs Jaguar E-Pace
What's the difference?

Hyundai Palisade

$66,800 - $93,400

2026 price

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Jaguar E-Pace

$23,999 - $40,888

2020 price

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Summary

2026 Hyundai Palisade

2020 Jaguar E-Pace

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

6.8L/100km (combined)

6.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Refined ride and handling
Timeless design
Easy to manoeuvre

Value
Practicality
Safety

Dislikes

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

Relative thirst
So-so warranty
Steering’s modest road feel

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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2020 Jaguar E-Pace Summary

Jaguar raised more than a few eyebrows in 2016 when it entered the rapidly expanding world of premium SUVs with the mid-size F-Pace. And the product development boffins at Coventry HQ liked it so much they cooked up another one.

The compact E-Pace (and subsequent electric I-Pace) has re-positioned the brand from luxury sedans, wagons, and performance sports cars, to all that with SUVs now leading the brand and product charge.

The F-Pace is a beautifully composed five-seater. Does this smaller E-Pace package deliver even more good things?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Hyundai Palisade 2020 Jaguar E-Pace

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

The Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag P250 is a compact, polished premium SUV package. Good value, super safe and spacious, it combines brilliant practicality with comfort and healthy performance. It’s a little thirsty, there are some relatively minor dynamic niggles, and Jaguar’s ownership package needs to lift its game. But for those who don’t have a lot of room to spare, yet don’t want to skimp on the luxury experience, it’s a compelling option in a highly competitive category.

Hyundai Palisade vs Jaguar E-Pace What's the difference?

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Verdict

Hyundai Palisade vs Jaguar E-Pace
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