Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SE FWD.
- All 41 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $343 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SE AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SEL 7P FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL 8P FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL Convenience FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL 7P AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SEL 8P AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 8P FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 31 to 34 | N/A | N/A |
| SEL Premium 7P FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL Premium 8P FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL Premium FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SEL Convenience AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 7P AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 8P AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid SEL 7P AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid SEL 8P AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| SEL Premium 7P AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SEL Premium 8P AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 7P FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 8P FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 31 to 34 | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid SEL Premium 7P AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium 8P AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Limited FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XRT PRO AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Limited AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| SEL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SEL Premium AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Sources disagree