Talking Cars 490: Driving the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
Plus, the podcast panel discusses all-season vs. all-season SUV tires
Main theme: We bought a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD for our test program, Hyundai’s first model to use its new hybrid system based on a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The podcast panelists share first impressions of this three-row family hauler, covering performance, fuel economy, interior space, cabin luxury, and daily usability. Then they discuss how the hybrid stacks up against the gas-only Palisade.
Read our 2026 Hyundai Palisade first drive.
Audience Questions
• Are all-season or all-season SUV tires better based on CR’s test findings?
• Do Nissan’s “Zero Gravity” seats deliver real comfort or is it just marketing hype?
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• Best & Worst Cars of 2025, episode 489
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