Helps Keep You Safe With Hyundai SmartSense & More: The All-New 2026 Hyundai PALISADE and PALISADE Hybrid

As every driver knows, road conditions can be unpredictable. From unforeseen inclement weather and irresponsible drivers to sneaky potholes and missed signs in the dark, even a seasoned road warrior can be taken unawares. This is where the advanced driver-assistance technologies and proven safety features of the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE and PALISADE Hybrid can help bridge the gap between a driver’s experience and those precious few difference-making seconds.

With its suite of standard safety and driver-assistance features available through Hyundai SmartSense¹ and new safety features like the standard Rear Camera Washer, the 2026 PALISADE provides that most precious of commodities when on the road: peace of mind. Learn about these features, and more, and drive with confidence.

The 2026 Hyundai PALISADE: What Is Hyundai SmartSense?

Hyundai SmartSense is a carefully curated network of advanced safety and convenience technologies. It consists of features that utilize an array of cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radars to help anticipate driving conditions and provide alerts and early warnings to drivers. On the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE, the following Hyundai SmartSense features are standard across the lineup:

Shopping for a new SUV—especially one for your whole family – means shopping with safety in mind. And with the all-new 2026 Hyundai PALISADE and PALISADE Hybrid, you get an entire suite of safety features, with Hyundai SmartSense. 

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)¹³ is standard on the PALISADE SE trim, while all trims from the SEL Convenience and up have Advanced Rear Occupant Alert¹⁴ as a standard feature. 

However, that’s not all. If you choose to upgrade to the PALISADE SEL Premium, XRT PRO, or Limited trims, Hyundai SmartSense gets expanded to include the following additional features:

Hyundai SmartSense: PALISADE SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited

• Parking Distance Warning – Forward/Reverse/Side¹⁵
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R)¹⁶
• Surround View Monitor (SVM)¹⁷
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)¹⁸

Finally, on the lineup-topping PALISADE Calligraphy trim, standard features such as Forward Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Highway Driving Assist get replaced with advanced versions that provide even more comprehensive protection on the road. Check them out below:

Hyundai SmartSense: Calligraphy

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)¹⁹
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning, Junction Crossing, Lane-Change Oncoming, Lane-Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, and Driver Oncoming (FCA-Ped)²⁰
• Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2)²¹
• Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)²²

What Are Some Stand-Out Safety Features Of The 2026 Hyundai PALISADE?

Some stand-out safety features of the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE include standard ones, such as High Beam Assist and Smart Cruise Control 2, and available options such as Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. These features can automatically intervene to help prevent collisions or utilize real-time navigation and on-the-road information to set optimal driving parameters without requiring driver input. This helps reduce your mental load, enabling you to focus fully on the road ahead. 

Even when parked, the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE can help protect you and your passengers from unexpected oncoming traffic. For instance, how many times have you started opening your door, only to notice a vehicle or cyclist coming your way? Fortunately, Safe Exit Assist (SEA) helps you and your passengers avoid such dangers. It can provide a quick visual and acoustic warning of incoming dangers, and prevent the rear doors from being opened until it is safe to do so—even if you’ve deactivated the Electronic Child Safety Lock.

What Safety Technologies Can You Expect From The 2026 Hyundai PALISADE?

The 2026 Hyundai PALISADE now comes standard with a Rear Camera Washer that helps keep the rearview camera free of obstructions. It automatically triggers when the rear washer wiper is turned on, conveniently eliminating the need to activate it manually. After all, if your rearview camera suddenly gets obscured while you’re driving, the last thing you want is to have to think about how to declutter it!

Here are a few additional safety features on the all-new 2026 Hyundai PALISADE: 

• Advanced high-strength steel that provides exceptional chassis rigidity and strength
• 10 standard airbags, including side-curtain airbags that cover the third row 
• Newly designed third-row seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters

The 2026 Hyundai PALISADE: Drive With Confidence

The 2026 Hyundai PALISADE is one of the most desirable new three-row mid-size SUVs on the market today, and for excellent reason. From Hyundai SmartSense to its new safety features, and everything in between, the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE instills both confidence and peace of mind on the open road so you can sit back and enjoy your drive.

1. Hyundai SmartSense features are supplemental features and not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Feature availability varies by trim. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
2. Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) can assist the driver by warning of other cars in the blind spot region. While your turn signal is on, it can alert you visually, by sound and/or by haptic feedback when equipped. It senses the rear side territory of the vehicle when it is traveling over approximately 12 mph. There are limitations to the function, range, detection and clarity of the system. It will not detect all vehicles or objects in the blind spot. Its operation depends on the size, distance, angle and relative speed difference between your car and other cars. BCW may not operate if sensors are obscured in any way. Do not rely exclusively on BCW. BCW is a supplemental system, and the driver must still be attentive and exercise caution when driving. It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of the surroundings and ensure it is clear before changing lanes or directions. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
3. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) can alert the driver of a potential collision by providing an audible warning and/or applying braking. RCCA is active when the vehicle is in reverse and operating at low speeds. Never rely exclusively on RCCA. RCCA cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide alerts or braking in all conditions. Always look over your shoulder and use your mirrors to confirm rear clearance. There are limitations to the function, detection, range and clarity of the system. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
4. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection, Junction Turning, and Driver Oncoming (FCA-JT) is intended to be a supplement to safe driving practices. The system is not designed to detect certain stationary objects such as trees or poles, and may not detect all vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists under certain conditions. The system’s Junction Turning function operates when the vehicle’s left turn signal is activated, the vehicle is traveling between approximately 6-19 mph and the oncoming vehicle’s speed is between approximately 19-44 mph. The system is a driver assistance system and is not a substitute for safe driving. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle and should not wait for the system’s alerts before braking as there may not be sufficient time to brake safely. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
5. Lane Following Assist (LFA) helps keep the vehicle centered in its lane only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road. Lane Following Assist will not work under all circumstances and will not prevent loss of control. Lane Following Assist is a supplemental assist, and does not replace the need for extreme care and attention by the driver. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
6. Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) will not work under all circumstances. It operates above 40 mph and only when it is able to detect painted lane markings. It cannot function if the lane markings cannot be seen clearly. If the lines cannot be seen clearly due to poor road conditions, weather, or lighting conditions, it may not function. It also may not function on very rough roads, when walls, curbs or concrete barriers are close by, or if following another car too closely. Since it “sees” the lane markings using a camera in the upper windshield area, it is imperative this area be clear and free of blockage such as stickers, dirt, snow, tinting material, markings and labels. Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving practices, but is a supplemental assist only. The driver is responsible for always maintaining command and control of the vehicle and must keep hands on the wheel at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
7. Driver Attention Warning (DAW) is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. It is the driver’s responsibility to remain alert at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
8. Forward Attention Warning (FAW) monitors the driver’s eye position using the vehicle’s in-cabin camera and may provide an audible warning if it detects driver inattention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. It is the driver’s responsibility to remain alert at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
9. When the vehicle is parked, Safe Exit Assist (SEA) can alert the driver when a vehicle is approaching from behind. When Child Locks are active, SEA prevents initial disabling of the child safety locks if a vehicle approaching from behind is detected. SEA does not work in all situations and is not a substitute for driver or passenger attentiveness. Always be aware of your surroundings and attentive of approaching vehicles. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
10. Do not rely exclusively on Parking Distance Warning – Forward/Reverse. Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental system and the driver must still be attentive and exercise caution when parking. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
11. Highway Driving Assist (HDA), is for highway use only and can help keep the vehicle centered in its lane while maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road and should not be used in poor weather, heavy or varying traffic, or on winding or slippery roads. HDA will not work under all circumstances and will not prevent loss of control. Driver remains responsible to slow or stop the vehicle to avoid a collision. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
12. Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC2) is not a collision avoidance or warning device. SCC2 is for highway use only and should not be used in poor weather, heavy or varying traffic, or on winding or slippery roads. Driver remains responsible to slow or stop the vehicle to avoid a collision. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
13. Upon turning the engine off, Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) will provide a visual alert on the instrument cluster. ROA is not a substitute for driver attentiveness. Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
14. When the vehicle is parked and the engine has been turned off, the Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (AROA) can help to alert the driver if it detects movement from a child or pet. Upon exiting and locking the vehicle, AROA may provide visual, audible, and/or Bluelink alerts if the interior overhead sensor detects movement. AROA is not a substitute for driver attentiveness. Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle. Bluelink notification requires a Bluelink-equipped vehicle with an active Bluelink account. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
15. Do not rely exclusively on Parking Distance Warning – Forward/Reverse/Side. Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental system and the driver must still be attentive and exercise caution when parking. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
16. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R) can alert the driver of a potential hazard while reversing by providing an audible warning and/or applying braking. PCA-R is active when the vehicle is in reverse and operating at low speeds. Never rely exclusively on PCA-R. PCA-R cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide alerts or braking in all conditions. Always look over your shoulder and use your mirrors to confirm rear clearance. There are limitations to the function, detection, range and clarity of the system. See Owner’s Manual for feature details and limitations.
17. Surround View Monitor (SVM) is a parking support system. SVM cannot completely eliminate blind spots, may not detect every object and does not warn of moving objects. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
18. Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) assists driver in changing lanes by providing a live view of the blind spots on either side of the vehicle and an audible alert if another vehicle is detected. Turn signal must be activated and other system limitations apply. Do not rely exclusively on BVM. It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of the surroundings and ensure it is clear before changing lanes or directions. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
19. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) can assist the driver by warning of other cars in the blind spot region. While your turn signal is on, it can alert you visually, by sound and/or by haptic feedback as well as apply corrective steering to help prevent an unsafe lane change if a collision is detected. It senses the rear side territory of the vehicle when it is traveling over approximately 25 mph. There are limitations to the function, range, detection and clarity of the system. It will not detect all vehicles or objects in the blind spot. Its operation depends on the size, distance, angle and relative speed difference between your car and other cars. BCA may not operate if sensors are obscured in any way. Do not rely exclusively on BCA. BCA is a supplemental system, and the driver must still be attentive and exercise caution when driving. It is important to always signal, look over your shoulder and through your mirrors before changing lanes. It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of the surroundings and ensure it is clear before changing lanes or directions. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
20. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection, Junction Turning, Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-Ped) is intended to be a supplement to safe driving practices. The system is not designed to detect certain stationary objects such as trees or poles, and may not detect all vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists under certain conditions. The system’s Junction Turning function operates when the vehicle’s left turn signal is activated, the vehicle is traveling between approximately 6-19 mph and the oncoming vehicle’s speed is between approximately 19-44 mph. The system is a driver assistance system and is not a substitute for safe driving. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle and should not wait for the system’s alerts before braking as there may not be sufficient time to brake safely. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
21. Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), when used in conjunction with Lane Following Assist, Lane Change Assist, Cut-in Assist, and Smart Cruise Control, is for highway use only and can help keep the vehicle centered in its lane while maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road and should not be used in poor weather, heavy or varying traffic, or on winding or slippery roads. HDA 2 will not work under all circumstances and will not prevent loss of control. Driver remains responsible to slow or stop the vehicle to avoid a collision. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
22. Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) can remotely help park the vehicle. However, several factors can impact RSPA performance. RSPA may not function correctly if one or more of the parking sensors is damaged, dirty or covered or if weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) interfere with sensor operation. Always inspect the parking area with your own eyes. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.

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