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Hyundai’s next-gen hybrid promises better efficiency and more power
Plus: Genesis might get rear-drive, 2.5-litre turbo hybrid powertrains in due course
Hyundai has revealed a new hybrid system it’s been developing for all those hybrid models it's launching over the next decade, and the improvements promise more power and better fuel efficiency.
How much more? The system – when plugged into the new 2026 Palisade SUV (bigger than the Santa Fe) in 2.5-litre turbo hybrid guise – produces 329bhp and generates 339lb ft torque that gives an impressive 19 per cent more power, nine per cent more torque, and up to 45 per cent more fuel efficiency, according to the carmaker's calculations.
The next-gen hybrid system uses two motors (P1 and P2) integrated into a newly developed transmission. Where the P1 motor is responsible for starting the car, generating battery energy, and deploying that energy to help with oomph, the P2 motor shoulders the responsibility for propulsion and regenerative braking.
We’re told the dual-motor setup has been built to be paired with a variety of engines, but the first model to get the new tech is that aforementioned Palisade. That gets a choice of an all-new 1.6-litre turbo, or that existing 2.5-litre turbo upgraded with better heat management, improved piston design and adjusted triple fuel injection timing to optimise those improvements.
Plus: Genesis might get rear-drive, 2.5-litre turbo hybrid powertrains in due course
Hyundai has revealed a new hybrid system it’s been developing for all those hybrid models it's launching over the next decade, and the improvements promise more power and better fuel efficiency.
How much more? The system – when plugged into the new 2026 Palisade SUV (bigger than the Santa Fe) in 2.5-litre turbo hybrid guise – produces 329bhp and generates 339lb ft torque that gives an impressive 19 per cent more power, nine per cent more torque, and up to 45 per cent more fuel efficiency, according to the carmaker's calculations.
The next-gen hybrid system uses two motors (P1 and P2) integrated into a newly developed transmission. Where the P1 motor is responsible for starting the car, generating battery energy, and deploying that energy to help with oomph, the P2 motor shoulders the responsibility for propulsion and regenerative braking.
We’re told the dual-motor setup has been built to be paired with a variety of engines, but the first model to get the new tech is that aforementioned Palisade. That gets a choice of an all-new 1.6-litre turbo, or that existing 2.5-litre turbo upgraded with better heat management, improved piston design and adjusted triple fuel injection timing to optimise those improvements.
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Used Buy: Hyundai Palisade for Under R950k
The Hyundai Palisade is a stylish and practical alternative to the established players in the luxury adventure-SUV sphere but offers a host of tech and features at a competitive price point. We explore this Korean vehicle as a second-hand purchase and list two of its rivals.
When Hyundai launched the Palisade in South Africa in 2021, it was a clear notion of intent that the Korean automaker was reaching for new ground. Slotting in above the Santa Fe as the firm’s flagship model, it offered all the amenities and features of a European SUV but without the often eye-watering asking price. It was Hyundai’s way of showing that a high-end, high-riding, tech-rich SUV could be had for similar money to the Kia Sorento and Ford Everest.
At just under five metres long and with a wheelbase of almost three metres, the Palisade’s size translates into a proper three-row SUV with enough space to seat seven or eight passengers. Whether in the original 2021 guise or the updated version introduced in 2023 (the eight-seater was discontinued soon after), the Palisade carries a strong sense of presence. The update ushered in a more squared-off grille and revised lighting signatures, giving it a slightly more US-inspired look; fitting, as the Palisade was originally developed for the North American market.
Under the bonnet, Hyundai opted for its proven D-series 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine that develops 142 kW and 440 N.m of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s a drivetrain combination that does the job with a calm, torque-rich ease. Power is delivered smoothly and, in all-wheel-drive guise, the Palisade offers decent road grip in a variety of conditions.
One of the strongest cards in the Palisade’s deck is its generous level of standard equipment. Thanks to multi-zone climate control and heated and ventilated seats, as well as a comprehensive suite of safety technologies – including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance – the Palisade rarely feels short-changed. Wireless charging, multiple USB ports as well as a surround-view monitor add to everyday ease of use.
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The Hyundai Palisade is a stylish and practical alternative to the established players in the luxury adventure-SUV sphere but offers a host of tech and features at a competitive price point. We explore this Korean vehicle as a second-hand purchase and list two of its rivals.
When Hyundai launched the Palisade in South Africa in 2021, it was a clear notion of intent that the Korean automaker was reaching for new ground. Slotting in above the Santa Fe as the firm’s flagship model, it offered all the amenities and features of a European SUV but without the often eye-watering asking price. It was Hyundai’s way of showing that a high-end, high-riding, tech-rich SUV could be had for similar money to the Kia Sorento and Ford Everest.
At just under five metres long and with a wheelbase of almost three metres, the Palisade’s size translates into a proper three-row SUV with enough space to seat seven or eight passengers. Whether in the original 2021 guise or the updated version introduced in 2023 (the eight-seater was discontinued soon after), the Palisade carries a strong sense of presence. The update ushered in a more squared-off grille and revised lighting signatures, giving it a slightly more US-inspired look; fitting, as the Palisade was originally developed for the North American market.
Under the bonnet, Hyundai opted for its proven D-series 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine that develops 142 kW and 440 N.m of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s a drivetrain combination that does the job with a calm, torque-rich ease. Power is delivered smoothly and, in all-wheel-drive guise, the Palisade offers decent road grip in a variety of conditions.
One of the strongest cards in the Palisade’s deck is its generous level of standard equipment. Thanks to multi-zone climate control and heated and ventilated seats, as well as a comprehensive suite of safety technologies – including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance – the Palisade rarely feels short-changed. Wireless charging, multiple USB ports as well as a surround-view monitor add to everyday ease of use.
Used Buy: Hyundai Palisade for Under R950k
A stylish family SUV, we explore the Hyundai Palisade as a second-hand purchase and list two rivals as alternative options...
www.carmag.co.za
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