2027 Hyundai Palisade Black Ink edges toward $100,000 as new flagship

Key takeaways

• 2027 Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink is the priciest Palisade in Australia at $92,400
• Net dark-styling premium is $1,822 once included paint is factored in
• XRT Pro variant and petrol Palisades both due in coming weeks

Hyundai has pushed its large SUV into new pricing territory, with the 2027 Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink arriving in Australian dealerships this month. Priced from $92,400 plus on-road costs, it is the most expensive Palisade the brand has offered locally, with drive-away landing at around $100,000 in most states. No mechanical changes come with it — this is a styling-only grade built on top of the existing Calligraphy hybrid AWD.

What the Black Ink treatment adds

Every piece of exterior brightwork gets the dark treatment. A black front grille and active air flap replace the standard items, joined by a satin black grille surround, satin black lower bumpers and beltline, gloss black window surrounds, gloss black 21-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails and blacked-out badges. Exterior colour options are limited to Abyss Black or Creamy White — the Calligraphy's other six colour choices are not available.

Inside, the Calligraphy's Nappa leather cabin carries over but in black only. Metallic black trim replaces the standard bright alloy across the dashboard strip, door handles, air vents and switchgear. Buyers who want the Calligraphy's optional brown, dark charcoal or two-tone navy interior are out of luck on this grade.

All other Calligraphy features are standard: twin 12.3-inch digital displays, a Bose stereo, head-up display, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, 18-way driver and 12-way passenger power adjustment, a 360-degree camera and six USB-C ports.

2027 Hyundai Palisade pricing

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Note: all prices exclude delivery and on-road costs.

2027 Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink powertrain and specs

Powertrain is unchanged across the board. A 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol pairs with two electric motors for a combined output of 245kW, sent to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic. Claimed fuel consumption sits at 6.8 litres per 100km, and it runs on regular 91 RON unleaded.

Eight seats are standard in a 2+3+3 layout. A seven-seat configuration with second-row captain's chairs costs $1,000 more, replacing the third-row bench with a two-seat arrangement for easier rear access.

Hyundai's $1,822 dark-styling premium

The sticker gap of $2,572 over the Palisade Calligraphy is softer than it appears. Premium paint, normally a $750 option on the Calligraphy, is included on the Black Ink — making the genuine net cost of the dark styling package $1,822. That is a narrower margin play than the headline price suggests, and positions the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink more credibly than a straight comparison implies. With Palisade sales up 38% year-to-date and a petrol variant plus XRT Pro both incoming, Hyundai is clearly filling out the range vertically, using tiered styling grades to extract margin at the top rather than relying on a single configuration. That's a direct response to rivals like the Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento doing the same with their dark-edition and grade-split strategies.

An XRT Pro variant arrives next month and petrol-only Palisades are already hitting Australian shores with pricing yet to be confirmed. The range is about to get a lot busier, which means buyers who want the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink specifically are better off deciding now before the showroom gets crowded with alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 2027 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink cost in Australia?

It starts at $92,400 plus on-road costs for the eight-seat version, or $93,400 for seven seats. Drive-away is estimated at around $100,000 in most states.

What does the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink add over the standard Palisade Calligraphy?

All exterior chrome is replaced with black-finished trim, and the cabin gets a black metallic interior treatment in place of bright alloy accents. The powertrain, safety tech and feature list are otherwise identical.

When is the 2027 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink available in Australia?

It arrived in Australian dealerships in July 2026 and is on sale now.