Hyundai Palisade 2026 Price in Saudi Arabia

The Hyundai Palisade is a flagship three-row family SUV that brings premium interior quality and genuine eight-seat comfort to a price point well below European luxury rivals. In Saudi Arabia, the 2026 range starts from SAR 171,281 for the 2.5 T-GDI GL FWD (Base).

The KSA lineup is powered by a turbocharged 2.5L engine producing 277, paired with an Automatic gearbox. The entry 2.5 T-GDI GL FWD (Base) offers front-wheel drive and a solid suite of safety and connectivity features as a foundation. The top-spec 2.5 T-GDI Calligraphy AWD (Top) adds all-wheel drive, quilted Nappa leather seating, a panoramic sunroof, a heads-up display, and a premium audio system — buyers step up for the AWD capability and the significantly richer cabin experience. With seating for 8, both trims cover large family needs with ease.

Pros: the Palisade's second-row captain's chairs with reclining and sliding function set a comfort standard few rivals at this price match in Saudi Arabia. The 2.5 T-GDI Calligraphy AWD (Top)'s interior genuinely challenges premium European SUVs costing far more. Cons: fuel consumption on the turbocharged petrol is on the higher side for this engine size — fuel-conscious buyers should factor running costs into the total ownership calculation. The conservative exterior design does not communicate the quality of what's inside as clearly as some rivals.

No formal residual value data is currently available for the Palisade in the KSA market. However, used 2023 examples are currently listed from SAR 125,000 on CarSwitch — around 27% below the equivalent new entry price — indicating reasonable but not exceptional depreciation for a family SUV of this size. Used 2022 examples list from SAR 81,500, offering strong value for buyers prioritising budget over the latest model year.

Buyers also consider the Kia Sorento, Toyota Highlander and Nissan Murano — the closest rivals in this segment and price bracket.

How much does the Hyundai Palisade cost in Saudi Arabia?

Drive matters more than trim level in this range. SAR 171,281 buys the 2.5 T-GDI GL FWD (Base), which sends its power to the front wheels only; the two grades above it are all-wheel drive, reaching SAR 234,531 for the 2.5 T-GDI Calligraphy AWD (Top). The engine is the same throughout, so what you are really buying with the extra money is traction and finish.

Which Palisade trim is the one to buy?

Most families should take the middle grade. It brings all-wheel drive, which is the only step here that changes what the car can do, without the flagship's interior and its price. Stay with the front-drive base car if you never leave paved roads — it is the same size, the same engine and the same eight seats, and it is the value buy of the three.

Hyundai Palisade or Toyota Highlander?

The Palisade is the bigger and better-equipped car for the money, with more third-row space and a cabin that reads a class above its price. It also holds up as an asset: better than the average SUV here, about 57% of its value after five years against roughly 52% for the Korean class here. The Toyota Highlander is the safer, more conservative choice. The Kia Sorento is a size down and cheaper.

What does a Hyundai Palisade cost to run in Saudi Arabia?

Better than its dimensions suggest, because a turbocharged four-cylinder does the work a V6 used to do in cars this size. The trade is that a turbo is a wear item over a long ownership, so the servicing schedule matters more here than on a naturally aspirated SUV — keep it inside the authorised network while the warranty runs, and keep the records afterwards.

Does the Hyundai Palisade hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?

It is one of the stronger large SUVs on this measure, holding about 71% after three years against roughly 67% for Korean cars here. On a car carrying eight people the wear falls on the load-bearing parts — suspension, brakes and tyres work harder than on a mid-size SUV, which is normal for the weight rather than a defect. The inspection report on the individual car is where that history shows up.