That looks hideous so hopefully not.

 

Oh my! These previews are always a shock in pictures, but often don't look too bad in person. I've got my eye on the new 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro in Cast Iron Brown Pearl (not this Earthy Brass Matte).

It has that rounded front end look as well with light bar, but off-roady at the same time. Reminds a lot of people of the older Range Rover's.

They've got me priced out at over $51K MRSP, but if history plays out that will eventually get discounted. With the current Tariff-Tantrum who knows...

 

Not a fan of the front end. Production is always a little different though. Honestly I was a little shocked that the SC wasn't available as a hybrid when I first looked at them, seems like the perfect vehicle for it.

 

I agree, but if we look at the Ford Maverick, they were having a ton of issues and at least a year and a half long wait to get the hybrid. So a few of the customers left and picked up a SC. I am not sure if the sales would outweigh for getting a hybird, but I would support it if they can make it happen in the next 2-5 years

 

I'd guess the "Kona look" front end might happen. Not a fan of the new Kona front ends.

 

Not bad. Somewhat safer grill area in case of rocks.

 

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I hate that Hyundai moved the gear selector to the steering column. A console shifter, flicker, or push button system is much better in my opinion. I hope this Tucson feature doesn't carry over to the Santa Cruz. It was a deal breaker for my wife and me when we looked at a new Tucson. Two levers close together on the right side of the steering column is stupid, terrible engineering!