The latest Hyundai Palisade hybrid breaks sales records worldwide in 2025, with a surge in North America. Discover why it’s a game‑changer for families – read more now!
Hyundai Motor announced that its flagship full‑size SUV, the Palisade, has achieved a historic sales peak in 2025, topping every previous year since the model’s launch in 2018. The surge is driven largely by the brand‑new generation and the eagerly‑awaited hybrid variant.
Global Numbers Tell a Remarkable Story
Worldwide, Hyundai delivered 211,215 Palisade units last year – a 27.4% jump from 2023. This marks the first time the model has crossed the 200,000‑unit threshold in a single year.
North America Leads the Charge
Since the new generation arrived in the North American market in May 2024, Hyundai has exported 101,608 Palisades in just eight months. Of those, 73,574 are fuel‑only versions and 28,034 are hybrids.
In the United States alone, nearly 10,000 hybrid Palisades were sold within a four‑month window, underscoring a growing appetite for fuel‑saving, large‑size SUVs—even as federal EV tax incentives have expired.
Hybrid Powertrain: Efficiency Meets Performance
The Palisade Hybrid pairs Hyundai’s latest 2.5‑liter Turbo Hybrid system with two electric motors. The result is a remarkable fuel consumption of roughly 7 L/100 km (about 33.6 mpg) for the rear‑wheel‑drive, 7‑ or 9‑seat configuration on 18‑inch wheels.
Power output reaches 334 hp with a peak torque of 459 Nm. Compared with the conventional 2.5‑liter Turbo gasoline model, the hybrid gains about 45% better fuel economy, 19% more horsepower, and 9% more torque.
Roomier, Refined, Ready for Families
On top of the powertrain upgrades, the new Palisade stretches an additional 65 mm in length and 15 mm in height. This translates into more generous headroom and legroom for both front‑ and rear‑seat occupants. The third‑row space has also been widened, making the vehicle a practical choice for larger families.
What This Means for the Vietnamese Market
In Vietnam, the current Palisade lineup is still the pre‑facelift version, which has recently seen steep price cuts as dealers clear inventory ahead of the next generation’s arrival. Hyundai Thanh Cong (Hyundai’s local partner) is already offering the Santa Fe Hybrid, signalling a broader push toward hybrid SUVs in the market.
Industry insiders expect that a hybrid‑powered Palisade will soon debut in Vietnam, giving local buyers a fuel‑efficient alternative in the premium SUV segment.
Bottom Line
The 2025 sales explosion confirms that the Palisade Hybrid is resonating with consumers who want size, comfort, and lower running costs. As more regions tighten emissions standards and buyers look for greener options, Hyundai’s strategy of blending luxury SUV space with hybrid efficiency appears to be paying off handsomely.