If safety, tech, and comfort are all part of your non-negotiables, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade delivers on its promise. This 3 row SUV, recognized as a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS and awarded a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, doesn’t just look good. It protects your crew while staying in style.
But with seven trims to choose from, which one is the right fit for your needs? Let’s break down what each one brings to the table at Dalton Hyundai in National City.
Why The Hyundai Palisade Stands Out in 2025
Before we discuss each of the Hyundai Palisade trims, let’s see what makes this 3-row SUV a top pick this 2025.
Top-Tier Safety
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade is one of the safest SUVs that you can find on the market. Not only has it earned a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, it has also gained a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the NHTSA. This is not surprising, as Hyundai made sure that all trims of the Palisade get a standard set of safety features.
Here are some of the standard features for safety you’ll find in every trim of the 2025 Palisade:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist to warn you and apply brakes automatically in case of an imminent crash
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist watches your blind spots as you switch lanes
- Lane Keeping Assistance to steer you back into your lane if you start drifting unintentionally
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist detects cross-traffic as you back out of parking spaces
Spacious Interior
You can say that the 2025 Palisade is a midsize SUV made for families. This is because of the amount of space it offers. Out of the box, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade interior gets a volume of 173.3 cubic feet, which can seat up to eight passengers. Apart from that, it also comes with a lot of space-boosting features, which include:
- Flexible seating options (depending on the trim) allow you to choose between bench or captain’s chair seating
- Split fold-flat second and third row seats for added cargo space and easier loading/unloading
- Heated and Ventilated seats (SEL Premium above) to make every passenger comfortable
- Dual-panel sunroof (on select trims) to make the cabin feel even more roomy
Power and Efficiency
Under the hood, a 6-cylinder 3.8L engine capable of producing 291 horsepower powers the Palisade 2025. It can move a full cabin without struggling. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, you can switch gears smoothly in whatever traffic condition you’re in.
But for everyday drivers, all these figures translate into:
- Up to 5000 lbs towing capacity for easy towing of boats and small trailers
- Top-notch fuel efficiency that perfectly balances economy and power
- Available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for better control, even on challenging terrain or weather conditions
Family-focused Features
Aside from power and efficiency, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade also offers family-friendly features that keep everyone comfortable and entertained. Not to mention a different level of convenience that makes life easier:
- USB ports in every row so everyone can charge wherever they are seated
- Rear-seat Quiet Mode lowers or mutes rear speakers so you can listen to music or podcasts even as the kids take a nap
- Passenger In-Car Intercom (Limited and Calligraphy only) for easy communication to third-row passengers without yelling or turning
- Hands-free smart liftgate (SEL above) for loading/unloading hands-free
If you’re still not convinced by the above-mentioned features, it’s now time to closely inspect what each trim has to offer.
2025 Hyundai Palisade SE
For drivers who want all the essentials without buying the luxury trim, the Hyundai Palisade SE is your jam. Despite being the most budget-friendly trim, Hyundai didn’t hold back on the features that matter most.
In fact, it has a host of features that are standard across all trims, including its luxury trim. First off, you’ll get a 291-hp 3.8L V6 Engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This allows for easy gear switching, whether you’re driving on the freeway or just around town.
On its exterior, you get 18-inch alloy wheels that improve your driving performance while staying in style, thanks to being more lightweight than steel. This also contributes to the Palisade’s impressive fuel economy. Its satin chrome exterior door handles give a polished, upscale look without being flashy.
Visibility is a thing of the past for this SUV, as it comes with a set of lighting systems:
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) automatically turn on for increased visibility
- Bi-led Headlights produce a crisp, white beam for better and energy-efficient lighting while adding a modern touch to its front end
- Side Mirrors with LED Turn-Signal Indicators to alert other drivers when you’re changing lanes and reflect what’s behind you
Inside, you’re greeted by the roomy 8-passenger seating capacity with 2nd-row bench seating. Seats are covered with cloth, with the 3rd row seating having a 60-40 split-fold with recline feature for more cargo space when needed. If you need access to the rear seats, the one-touch 2nd-row seat slide provides an easy way to reach them.
Tech-wise, you’ll be greeted with the following features:
- 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Navigation as an infotainment hub for maps, music, and more. Comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and multi-device connection capability
- 4.2-inch LCD Display to show all the needed information while driving
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free with Audio Streaming for hands-free calling and listening to music
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control for driver and front passenger to enjoy individual temperature settings
- 2nd-row automatic HVAC Controls and USB power outlets
- 3rd-row HVAC vents
- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- Bluelink+ Service
- Proximity Key with push button start
- Auto dimming Rearview Mirror
Safety-wise, the Palisade SE comes with solid SmartSense safety features, notable of which are the following:
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Lane Following Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Highway Driving Assist
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Safe Exit Assist
2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL is the best SUV for drivers who love extra comfort, smart tech, and family-first convenience. Seats are now covered with the vegan-friendly H-Tex® fabric for an upscale look that’s easy to maintain. 3rd-row access is now easier with the 2nd row captain’s chairs. Though it means that one person less can sit.
Front seats are now heated, with the driver seat having 8-way power adjustment with lumbar support. And, you’ll have a more comfortable grip on the steering wheel as it is leather-wrapped.
Other notable features of the SE trim of the 2025 Palisade include:
- Wireless device fast charging
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 to lock, unlock, and start the Palisade with your smartphone
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert detects movement in the back seat after the engine’s turned off
- LED taillights
- Roof side rails for added space for mounting gear
2025 Hyundai Palisade XRT
For adventure-loving drivers or those who simply want a boldly-styled SUV would go for the Hyundai Palisade XRT. It builds on the core comfort and tech of the SEL trim while adding rugged, blacked-out accents that scream “ready for the road.”
First off, you get to enjoy exterior features that are exclusive to the XRT, which include:
- 20-inch XRT-exclusive black finish alloy wheels for smoother and more controlled grip on the road
- Bodycolor exterior door handles for a cleaner and more cohesive look with the rest of the exterior
- Dark front grille
- XRT-exclusive front and rear lower bumpers
- XRT-exclusive lower door garnish protects doors from trail dust and debris while adding style
- XRT liftgate badge
- Black roof cross rails and side rails
- Black H-Tex® trimmed seats
The interior, safety, and tech of the Palisade XRT also get an upgrade with the following features:
- Surround View Monitor for a bird’s-eye view of one’s surroundings when parking
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse
- Rear Side-Window Sunshades to reduce glare and keep the cabin cooler
- Power Sunroof to let in more breeze
2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium
Want to experience luxury without splurging on a luxury Palisade trim? Your best match would be the 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium. With features building on the SEL trim, SEL Premium adds a range of refined, tech-forward, and comfort-focused upgrades.
Key feature upgrades of the Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium include:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Hydrophobic Front Door Windows to improve visibility during bad weather by repelling rain and water
- Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror with HomeLink® to automatically dim bright headlights and program security gates, or garage doors at home
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated 2nd-rpw seats
- H-Tex® trimmed seats
- 115-volt AC Power Outlet for plugging larger devices while on the road
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with Side Mirrors to remember your seat and mirror setting preferences
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Harman Kardon® premium audio system
- Digital Key 2 Touch
- Highway Driving Assist 2 keeps your SUV in lane with the help of navigation, sensors, and cameras
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction-Turning Detection to alert you of oncoming traffic at intersections
- Blind Spot View Monitor shows a live feed video of the SUV’s blind spots in the instrument cluster
- Ventilated front and rear captain’s chair seats
- 3rd-row USB charging ports
2025 Hyundai Palisade Limited
Drivers who want to enjoy more luxury features must get the 2025 Hyundai Palisade Limited. You can expect sleek aesthetics, more advanced tech, and top-tier comfort for less “$.”
Inside, the seats are now covered in leather, with the second row now heated and ventilated. Taller drivers can now feel more relaxed and stretched out as it has a power driver seat cushion extension. You’ll also see important driving information on your windshield with its Head-up Display (HUD) feature.
As for the third row, they’re still heated like the front and second row seats. But the biggest plus is the power-folding feature for easier switching between passenger and cargo modes.
This SUV trim’s visuals are also spot on as it comes with a rear wide dual sunroof with shade and a Melange headliner for a more airy, upscale vibe. Ambient lighting also sets the mood for evening drives.
Other notable features of the Palisade Limited include:
- Premium door sill plates
- Rain-sensing wipers
2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
Comfort and luxury personified? Then you’ve got to drive home the 2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. Apart from its all-style technology and all-wheel capability, this SUV is crafted from the finest materials available.
Being a top-tier trim, the Palisade Calligraphy comes with its exclusive set of features, which include:
- Unique Calligraphy front grille and bumper
- Premium Rear LED Accent Lighting for extra road presence
- Premium side door garnish and puddle lamps
- 20-inch Calligraphy exclusive alloy wheels
The interior of the cabin exudes comfort and luxury with its premium Nappa leather seating. The door panels are now quilted, and the headliner is made of microfiber. And, driving feels less tiring with its Ergo-motion driver’s seat.
Tech-side, the Palisade Calligraphy also comes with major upgrades:
- Full-Display Digital Rearview Mirror for a wide, unobstructed view of the SUV’s rear
- Remote Smart Parking Assist to park the car for you
- Parking Collision-Assist - Reverse to avoid scrapes when backing up
2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night
The Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night 2025 seamlessly combines comfort and rugged capability in a full-sized SUV. Though it builds off from the luxurious Palisade Calligraphy, it has a more dramatic vibe with its blacked-out appearance with top-tier tech. This makes it perfect for those drivers who love the finer things yet want to stand out.
Here are some of the notable features of the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night:
- Everything from the Calligraphy trim
- Dark chrome front grille and “PALISADE” rear emblem
- Black rear “H” Hyundai logo
- Gloss black roof rails and lower body trim
- Black lower front and rear fascia
- Bodycolor exterior door handles for a cohesive look
- 20-inch black liquid alloy wheels
- Dark chrome door side moldings
- Calligraphy Night badge
- Black roof rails
Inside the Calligraphy Night, you can expect the all-black vibe to be continued as its interior accents are blacked out. Its seats are covered in dark premium microfiber suede for that upscale, moody feel. You can also find its upper console covered in dark aluminum.
Ready to Pick Your Palisade at Dalton Hyundai?
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade offers five trim levels and many tech and safety features. It makes upgrading your daily drive easy. From the no-nonsense SE to the head-turning Calligraphy, each trim offers something unique.
However, if you find choosing trims to be overwhelming, our expert team at Hyundai Dalton is here to help. Explore each of the Hyundai Palisade trim levels and test drive your top pick today.
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