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Hyundai 7-seater SUVs: Santa Fe, Palisade or IONIQ 9?
Hyundai offers three SUVs with three rows for 2026: one hybrid, one available with a V6 or hybrid powertrain, and one electric. They do not have the same third row, the same cargo area or the same price. Here is how to decide based on your family and your driving.
By the Hyundai de Magog team · Prices and inventory checked on
Our 20-second answer
You want seven seats at the lowest price and low fuel consumption.
The 2026 Santa Fe, hybrid on every trim, from $47,016 (as of ). Its third row is the tightest of the three.
The third row gets used every day, or you tow a travel trailer.
The 2026 Palisade, from $57,021 (as of ): the largest cargo area of the two gas models, up to 5,000 lb of towing with the V6.
You are done filling up and can charge at home.
The 2026 IONIQ 9, from $63,116 (as of ): the largest cargo area behind the third row and up to 539 km of rated range.
You need eight seats.
Only the Palisade offers them, in the Preferred Trend or Luxury Hybrid trim.
All-in pricing: freight and PDI included, sales tax and registration extra, no rebate deducted.
How do Hyundai's three three-row SUVs compare?
Prices in effect as of . They include freight and PDI. Sales tax and registration are extra. No rebate is deducted. Prices are set by Hyundai Canada and can change without notice.
| Specification | 2026 Santa Fe | 2026 Palisade | 2026 IONIQ 9 |
| Seats | 7 (6 on the Ultimate Calligraphy) | 7 or 8 depending on the trim | 7 (6 on the Ultimate Calligraphy) |
| Powertrain | 1.6 L turbo hybrid, 231 hp | 3.5 L V6, 287 hp, or 2.5 L turbo hybrid, 329 hp | Electric, 215 to 422 hp |
| Fuel consumption or range | 6.9 L/100 km combined | 11.1 L/100 km (V6, Preferred Trend) · 8.1 (hybrid) | 500 to 539 km |
| Legroom, 3rd row | 761 mm | 815 mm | 813 mm |
| Cargo behind the 3rd row | 413 L | 540 L | 620 L |
| Cargo behind the 2nd row | 1,148 L | 1,310 L | 1,323 L |
| Towing with trailer brakes | 2,000 lb | 5,000 lb (V6) · 4,000 lb (hybrid) | 3,500 lb (RWD) · 5,000 lb (AWD) |
| All-wheel drive | Standard | Standard | Except Essential RWD |
| Starting price | $47,016 (as of ) | $57,021 (as of ) | $63,116 (as of ) |
Specifications: Hyundai Canada's 2026 spec sheets, consulted on October 4, 2026. Fuel consumption: ratings published by Hyundai Canada. Range: standardized figure, lower in real-world conditions and in deep cold.
Current prices can change. This table is dated and excludes rebates. The price advertised today, trim by trim, is on the model page of the 2026 Santa Fe, the 2026 Palisade and the 2026 IONIQ 9. This month's rebates and rates are on the promotions page.
Which one has the roomiest third row?
On paper, the Palisade and the IONIQ 9 are neck and neck: 815 and 813 mm of third-row legroom, according to Hyundai Canada. The Santa Fe offers 761 mm, about 5 cm less. The same pattern holds for shoulder room: 1,412 mm in the Palisade, 1,398 mm in the IONIQ 9, 1,360 mm in the Santa Fe.
Our take: the Santa Fe works very well with a third row used by children, or by adults on short trips. If teenagers or adults sit there every week, the Palisade or the IONIQ 9 makes the ride more comfortable. The best way to know is to sit there yourself during the test drive.
Six, seven or eight seats?
- Santa Fe:seven seats on the Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package and Luxury Hybrid trims; six seats, with second-row captain's chairs, on the Ultimate Hybrid Calligraphy.
- Palisade:eight seats on the Preferred Trend; seven seats on the XRT Pro and the Ultimate Calligraphy trims; the Luxury Hybrid comes with eight seats at $63,821 (as of )or with seven seats at $64,321 (as of ).
- IONIQ 9:seven seats on four trims; six seats with the Ultimate Calligraphy Package.
Hybrid, V6 or electric: which one suits your driving?
The Santa Fe Hybrid uses the least fuel of the two gas models: 6.9 L/100 km combined according to Hyundai Canada. Nothing to plug in, nothing to plan. Its limit is towing, set at 2,000 lb.
The Palisade gives you the choice. The V6 tows up to 5,000 lb; the hybrid, more powerful with 329 combined hp, uses 8.1 L/100 km combined and tows 4,000 lb. For a family that drives a lot and tows a light travel trailer, the hybrid is often the best compromise. For a heavier trailer, it is the V6.
The IONIQ 9 needs a charger where you park overnight. With one, you can forget about gas stations: 9 h 40 min of charging on a Level 2 charging station, according to Hyundai Canada. Without one, it complicates life, especially in winter. Its trims are detailed in our IONIQ 9 trim comparison.
On the lot on October 4, 2026, according to our online inventory: 6 Santa Fes, including 3 from the 2027 model year, 6 Palisades, including 3 from the 2027 model year, and 3 IONIQ 9s. See the Santa Fes in stock, the Palisades or the IONIQ 9s.
The 2026 Palisade on video
A road test of the 2026 Palisade, the one on sale today.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Santa Fe really have seven seats?
Yes, on three of its four trims: Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package and Luxury Hybrid. The Ultimate Hybrid Calligraphy has six seats, with two second-row captain's chairs. The third row is best suited to children and short trips.
Which Hyundai SUV offers eight seats?
The 2026 Palisade, in the Preferred Trend or eight-seat Luxury Hybrid trim. The Santa Fe and the IONIQ 9 stop at seven.
Does Hyundai offer a 7-seat plug-in hybrid SUV?
Not in the 2026 lineup. The Santa Fe and Palisade hybrids are regular hybrids, which do not plug in. Hyundai's only plug-in hybrid in 2026, the Tucson, has five seats. If you want seven seats without using gas, choose the IONIQ 9.
Are these prices still current?
The prices in this article are those in effect as of October 4, 2026. They are set by Hyundai Canada and can change without notice, especially at the model-year changeover. Today's price is on each model's page.
Today's prices at Hyundai de Magog
This list updates on its own: it shows the price advertised today for each new model, this month's rebate included when there is one. The prices in the article were checked on October 4, 2026, with no rebates deducted.
IONIQ 5
Hybrid / ElectricStarting at$58,516*$51,776* + tx$157*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureIONIQ 5 N
2027Pre-order
PerformanceStarting at$81,216* + tx$251*6.48% · 96 months + txConfigureIONIQ 9
Crossover / SUVStarting at$63,116* + tx$192*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureKONA
Crossover / SUVStarting at$29,866*$28,866* + tx$88*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureKONA EV
Hybrid / ElectricStarting at$46,916*$38,828* + tx$118*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigurePALISADE
Crossover / SUVStarting at$57,021* + tx$173*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureSANTA FE
Crossover / SUVStarting at$47,016* + tx$143*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureELANTRA
2026
Sedan / CompactStarting at$26,316* + tx$80*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureElantra N
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Sedan / CompactStarting at$43,766* + tx$133*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureSONATA
2026
Sedan / CompactStarting at$39,116* + tx$119*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureTUCSON
2026
Crossover / SUVStarting at$38,621* + tx$117*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureVENUE
2026
Crossover / SUVStarting at$25,121* + tx$76*5.99% · 96 months + txConfigureThree rows, one family test drive
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