2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro: Legitimate Hardware vs The Weight Penalty

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro adds legitimate off-road hardware, but it comes with a 369-lb weight penalty that changes how it drives. Here is the data-driven verdict on whether you should buy the V6 now or wait for the Hybrid. Hyundai didn't just add stickers to the 2026 Palisade XRT Pro, they added an electronic limited slip diff, real recovery hooks, and all terrain tires. But after testing it on road and off, the tradeoffs are impossible to ignore. From a 0-60 time that has regressed by two seconds 5o a Lane Keeping Assist system that 95% of owners ask how to disable, this $50,000 SUV forces you to make a choice. In this deep dive, we bypass the brochure specs to analyze the chassis dynamics, the suspension tuning, and the real-world livability of Hyundai's most capable SUV ever. In This Review: - Dynamics Analysis: How the extra weight impacts handling, steering, and braking - The Hardware: Why the electronic diff is the real deal (and who actually needs it) - The Tech Warning: Why the Lane Keeping Assist is frustrating early adopters - The Verdict: The specific buyer who should sign the papers vs. who should wait for the Hybrid One Week with the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid Changed My Mind About Hyundai https://youtu.be/JPv0tfK6g1I ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #HyundaiPalisade #PalisadeXRT #CarReview #BrianMakse