Hyundai’s all-new Palisade Hybrid SUV has been named Best 3-Row SUV in the 2025 GearJunkie Adventure Vehicle of the Year Awards.
As a major outlet serving outdoor and active-lifestyle enthusiasts, GearJunkie carefully evaluated a full slate of new adventure vehicles to determine the best to hit the market in 2025.
GearJunkie’s Palisade Hybrid Review cited a number of key reasons for this recognition, including impressive fuel economy, power, and its quiet ride.
“The trend toward more rugged and adventure-ready vehicles straight from the factory continued in 2025,” said Bryon Dorr, motors editor for GearJunkie. “The most agreed-upon category winner by our team is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, as this year’s best new three-row SUV. It added impressive fuel economy and pep to the already adventure-ready Palisade. The hybrid model even lets you keep the AC on for up to 40 minutes when parked, without running the engine, which is a great feature for pet lovers.”
“We appreciate this award. GearJunkie’s Best Three-Row Adventure Vehicle of the Year is about whether a vehicle actually earns its place in the adventure. The Palisade Hybrid shows up ready; real third row space for adults, gear-friendly capability, and efficiency that lets you go farther without overthinking the plan.” said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. “The team designed the Palisade for families who don’t separate daily life from weekends outside. It’s built to carry people, dogs, bikes, and expectations, comfortably and confidently. That balance of capability, usability, and efficiency is what modern adventure demands, and it’s exactly what Palisade was engineered to deliver.”
The Palisade’s all-new design is bold, yet sophisticated, encapsulating a more-refined platform that delivers improved space for people and cargo. The SUV’s newly available hybrid powertrain delivers increased power, fuel efficiency, and driving range, ensuring that Palisade is ready to meet the needs of more families than ever before.
It’s not just Palisade’s additional space and rugged ability that impresses; its infotainment, convenience, and advanced safety-system upgrades ensure that this new model is more capable in every dimension.