Hyundai will add a Calligraphy Black Ink trim to its 2027 Palisade Hybrid lineup, arriving at dealers in July 2026 with a starting MSRP of $59,280 for front-wheel drive and $61,280 for all-wheel drive, including $1,600 destination fees. The new range-topping trim builds on the sophistication of the existing Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy flagship with a comprehensive blacked-out exterior and interior scheme. It will be offered in three exterior finishes — Abyss Black Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Pearl, and Creamy White Pearl — each paired with the new Black Ink color and finish treatment. The trim is exclusive to Hyundai’s 2.5-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain.
Highlights
- Starting MSRP of $59,280 (front-wheel drive) and $61,280 (all-wheel drive), including $1,600 destination fees
- Available in three exterior colors: Abyss Black Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Pearl, and Creamy White Pearl
- Exclusive to Hyundai’s 2.5-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain
- Arrives at dealers in July 2026
A Darker Take on the Flagship SUV
Hyundai says the Black Ink treatment is aimed at customers seeking a more distinctive design aesthetic for the Palisade without stepping outside the Calligraphy trim’s premium positioning. The Palisade Hybrid, which earned Edmunds’ 2026 Best of the Best award earlier this year, remains Hyundai’s flagship three-row SUV, and the automaker is positioning Black Ink as the top of that range.
“Palisade has become a flagship for customers who want family utility without giving up a premium experience. Black Ink sharpens that promise. It adds more edge, more presence, and more distinction to a vehicle that already delivers the comfort, craftsmanship, and everyday ease that buyers value most,” said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. “For our customers, luxury is not about excess. It is about driving something that feels worth the payment every month and every time you walk up to it. Black Ink is that idea at its sharpest.”
Exterior Design Details
Front View
- Black “H” Hyundai logo
- Gloss-black upper windshield trim
- Black front grille accents
- Dark-tinted-chrome lower grille
- Gloss-black-tinted chrome on the lower cover and molding
- Satin-black metal finish on the front bumper and lower skid cover
- Black active air flap
Side View
- Gloss-black upper window surround trim
- Gloss-black roof rails
- Gloss-black D-pillar trim
- Gloss-black alloy wheels
- Satin-black metal finish on the lower door trim
Rear View
- Black “H” Hyundai logo and tailgate badging
- Dark chrome and satin-black metal finishes on the rear bumper’s upper trim
- Satin-black metal finish on the rear bumper and lower skid cover
Interior Design
Inside, the Calligraphy Black Ink trim replaces the silver-finished focal areas of the standard Calligraphy model with a premium black finish across the steering wheel accents, window switchgear, door handles, speaker grilles, instrument panel moldings, air vents, HVAC controls, and center console bezels.
Powertrain and Availability
The Calligraphy Black Ink trim is available exclusively with Hyundai’s 2.5-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain, part of the automaker’s next-generation hybrid system rolled out across its lineup. Sales begin in July 2026, with the trim positioned as the range-topping option above the standard Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy.
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