Your Buyer’s Guide to the 2025 Hyundai Palisade

When you know, you know—and large SUV buyers who refuse to compromise on safety, luxury, and style know that when it’s time to decide, finding a 2025 Hyundai Palisade for sale is the best choice. Rated a nearly perfect 9.5/10 by the editors at Car and Driver, the Palisade delivers big on sophistication without breaking the bank. Hyundai offers the 2025 Palisade in seven distinct trims that range in price from the mid-$30k area to just over $50k, which means buyers can dial in the exact features and level of luxury they want.

Competing in the cluttered three-row SUV segment isn’t easy, thanks to a segment that’s full of well-known nameplates that have been around for decades. Ironically, that’s one of the reasons the Palisade has shot to the top of the heap: buyers are tired of the same old models. They want variety, and the Palisade stands out for its well-balanced combination of utility and elegance. With comfortable seating for up to eight passengers, the Palisade works well for large families. If hauling a boat or a small RV is part of your lifestyle, Hyundai’s largest SUV answers the call with a 5,000-lb towing capacity.

The Palisade’s whisper-quiet cabin is infused with technology, including a massive infotainment touchscreen (standard across all trims) and easy smartphone connectivity. Thanks to the automaker’s industry-leading 5-year, 60,000-mile limited warranty, which includes three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance, reliability is all but guaranteed. With everything the Palisade has to offer, the only question left is, which trim is best for you?

Standard Features on All Palisade Trims

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade offers a feature-rich option for every buyer, including a surprisingly well-equipped base trim that incorporates several key convenience and comfort features. All Palisades include standard automatic headlights and High Beam Assist, which automatically switches between low- and high-beam settings so drivers can focus on the road. Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turn-signal indicators are also standard, as is a smart key—called a Proximity Key—that unlocks the doors hands-free as you approach the vehicle.

Inside, the power one-touch second-row seat slides forward for easy access to the third row. All Palisade trims include the same oversized 12.3-inch touchscreen, along with available SiriusXM radio. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity are also standard. Buyers of any trim can activate the available Wi-Fi hotspot so the family can stay connected and entertained on weekend road trips. Hyundai also includes several standard driver assistance technologies—including Automatic Emergency Braking, which is fine-tuned to detect vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists—as well as parking assist and lane keeping assist.

Extra Features Across the Trim Lineup

You probably don’t need multicolor ambient cabin lighting, but if you choose either the Limited or high-end Calligraphy trims, you can choose from 64 different colors to align with your mood. A dual-panel sunroof also comes standard on the three highest Palisade trims. While not unique, the sunroof fills the entire cabin with natural light. Also included in upper trims is an in-cabin intercom system, which will come in handy when the siblings need a referee and you don’t have time to pull over.

Also worth mentioning is the 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, standard on the Limited and Calligraphy trims. QuantumLogic Surround Sound is custom-tailored to the Palisade’s cabin, and it has Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology, a patented tool that analyzes and corrects audio content for a more crisp, dynamic sound. An estimated 90% of the nuance of digitally compressed music is lost during the compression process; Clari-Fi restores that lost audio detail, even for satellite radio.

The SE

Hyundai’s most affordable Palisade trim, the SE, comes with a powerful 291-hp V6 engine, seating for eight passengers (including a second-row bench seat), and a massive 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with standard navigation. LED headlights and Daytime Running Lights keep you visible to other motorists and illuminate the road with precision. Small finishes, like the brushed chrome door handles, add a touch of elegance to the Palisade SE’s exterior.

The SEL

As Car and Driver’s choice for the best value and most efficient configuration, the SEL adds H-Tex seat trimming, a fast-charging wireless smartphone charger, and available all-wheel drive. You can also use your smartphone as a digital key when you select the SEL. For added safety, parents of little ones and fur babies will appreciate the standard Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, which uses sensors to detect movement in the rear seats and alerts the driver once the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off.

The XRT

Moving up to the mid-range Palisade XRT unlocks a handful of extras that punch up its curb appeal. Standard 20-inch trim-exclusive wheels and a dark front grille give the XRT an edgier look. Hyundai also adds a standard Parking Distance Warning system that works in forward and reverse, alerting you when you’re approaching an obstacle as you park. A standard Surround View Monitor offers a bird’s-eye 360-degree view of the area surrounding your vehicle—a super helpful feature when squeezing into a tight parking space.

The SEL Premium

With an MSRP in the mid-$40k range, the SEL offers standard second-row captain’s chairs, which is a great choice for families with older kids who like a little extra elbow room. In addition to 20-inch alloy wheels and Hyundai’s handy Surround View Monitor, the SEL Premium also adds a Blind-Spot View Monitor, which displays a live view of both blind spots (driver and passenger) to assist with changing lanes.

The Limited

Are you looking for more high-end luxury features without passing the $50k threshold? The Limited achieves both, coming standard with leather seating and heated third-row seats, which might help tamp down sibling squabbles about who gets stuck in the very back. Also standard on the Limited trim is a 10-inch head-up display, which projects key driving data, such as rate of speed and navigation cues, at eye level on the windshield in full color.

The Calligraphy

The penultimate Hyundai Palisade, the Calligraphy, embraces luxury with standard buttery soft Nappa leather seating surfaces in black or beige, upscale 20-inch wheels, and a futuristic driver’s seat that takes comfort to the stratosphere. Called the Ergo Motion Driver’s Seat, this seat has seven air pockets, which adjust to optimize driver posture and stave off fatigue. The seat also has a massage feature that targets the lumbar, pelvic, and side areas, and there’s also a stretch feature that can actually stretch the driver’s back—a feature that can only be appreciated once you’ve experienced it.

The Calligraphy Night

Adjacent to the top of the Palisade’s trim range is the premium variant, the Calligraphy Night. With all the standard luxury and convenience features found in the Calligraphy, Hyundai adds a range of exterior finishes to punch up the drama. These include a dark chrome front grille that matches the standard dark chrome rear bumper, unique 20-inch black liquid wheels, and a completely black interior with microfiber suede seating surfaces.

A 2025 Hyundai Palisade for Every Buyer

With seven trims to choose from and a price range that remains affordable, especially compared with the competition, the Palisade offers buyers who need a three-row SUV a competent, luxurious option with the best warranty in the business. Combining reliability with fun-to-drive features and a spacious cabin, Hyundai delivers an SUV that fits just about any lifestyle. Car and Driver said it best: “It’s difficult to find glaring faults in the 2025 Hyundai Palisade.”

The Hyundai Palisade ticks the versatility box with its configurable cabin, seating for up to eight, and cavernous cargo area, not to mention the standard trailer pre-wiring and sway control system, which makes hooking up the boat and heading to the lake house a breeze. Opt for all-wheel drive—available on all trims—and your Palisade will own the road in inclement weather. Hyundai’s largest SUV will get you and your family and friends where you need to go safely and in style.

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