2025 Hyundai Palisade: A Three-Row SUV That Undercuts Luxury Badges

The Palisade competes with the Pilot, the Highlander, and the Telluride — and it brings something to that fight most shoppers underestimate: an interior that reads a class above its price, backed by the longest powertrain warranty in the segment.

Here’s what the 2025 Palisade offers.

Powertrain

A 3.8-liter V6 producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic.

Naturally aspirated, no turbo lag, no small-displacement compromises. It pulls smoothly with a full load of passengers, which is exactly what a three-row SUV needs to do.

HTRAC all-wheel drive is available, adding traction and stability in rain and on the gravel and back roads around Etowah County.

Drive Mode Select offers Normal, Sport, Snow, and Smart modes, with Smart adapting automatically to how you’re driving.

Towing up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped — a boat, a small camper, or a utility trailer.

Seating and Cargo

Seven or eight passengers, depending on whether the second row has captain’s chairs or a bench.

Up to 86.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

Two features that matter more than the numbers:

One-touch second-row seat access. A single button slides the second row forward for third-row entry — which you’ll appreciate every time a kid is climbing back there in a parking lot.

Power-folding third-row seats. Drop the back row from the cargo area without walking around or wrestling with a strap.

Available dual-panel panoramic sunroof opens the cabin up, particularly for second- and third-row passengers.

Interior

Available quilted Nappa leather seats, soft-touch surfaces, and ambient lighting. The Palisade’s upper trims genuinely feel more expensive than they are, and that’s the reason people cross-shop it against luxury badges.

A 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, HD Radio, and SiriusXM, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

An available 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.

An available head-up display projecting speed, navigation, and safety alerts onto the windshield.

Wi-Fi hotspot and multiple USB-C ports throughout, so nobody’s negotiating over a charger on the way to Birmingham.

Exterior

A bold cascading grille with vertical LED headlights and an LED light strip across the front, echoed by vertical LED taillights at the rear. The hidden rear wiper tucks under the roof spoiler for a cleaner look.

Silver accents on the D-pillars, skid plate details, and a strong shoulder line.

Wheels in 18- and 20-inch designs, with colors including Hyper White, Typhoon Silver, and Moonlight Cloud.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Hyundai SmartSense brings a deep standard and available safety list:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist — detects potential collisions and can brake
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist — monitors blind spots and can apply corrective steering
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Highway Driving Assist — combines adaptive cruise with lane centering using navigation data
• Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Safe Exit Assist — warns passengers before they open a door into approaching traffic

Safe Exit Assist deserves a mention on its own. With kids in the back, it’s the feature that prevents the situation every parent worries about in a parking lot.

The Ownership Case

This is what separates a Hyundai from the competition, and it’s worth reading before you compare monthly payments.

America’s Best Warranty — Hyundai’s powertrain coverage runs longer than anything else in the segment. Over the years you’ll own a three-row family SUV, that’s real money and real peace of mind.

Complimentary Maintenance — scheduled maintenance included for a set period, which takes the first several services off your budget entirely.

Blue Link connected services add remote start, vehicle finder, and safety features from your phone.

Shopper Assurance covers transparent pricing, flexible test drives, and a three-day worry-free exchange.

If you’re comparing the Palisade against a Pilot or a Telluride on payment alone, the warranty and included maintenance change that math considerably.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have? A 3.8-liter V6 producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

How many people does the Palisade seat? Seven or eight, depending on whether the second row has captain’s chairs or a bench.

How much cargo space does the 2025 Palisade have? Up to 86.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

How much can the Hyundai Palisade tow? Up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

Does the Palisade come with all-wheel drive? HTRAC all-wheel drive is available, with Drive Mode Select offering Normal, Sport, Snow, and Smart settings.

What is Safe Exit Assist? A system that warns passengers when a vehicle is approaching from behind before they open a door — particularly useful with children in the second or third row.

What warranty comes with a new Hyundai? Hyundai’s powertrain coverage is the longest in the industry, and new vehicles include complimentary scheduled maintenance for a set period. Ask us for the current terms on the specific vehicle.

Where can I test drive a Hyundai Palisade near Gadsden? Team One Hyundai of Gadsden at 937 W. Grand Ave in Rainbow City, AL, serving Gadsden, Anniston, and Birmingham. Browse our Palisade inventory or contact us at (256) 399-4299.

Bring the Family

Three-row SUVs get decided in the parking lot, not on a spec sheet. Fold the third row, install a car seat, try the one-touch second-row slide with the seat in place, and put the stroller behind everything.

Browse our Palisade inventory, our full new inventory, or our used and certified pre-owned inventory. If a slightly smaller three-row would do, the Santa Fe is worth a look.

Schedule a test drive so the vehicle you want is ready when you arrive.

Check current Hyundai incentives and new vehicle specials, and ask about our military, first responder, and college grad programs — they stack with other offers in many cases.

Estimate a payment, get an instant offer on your trade, or apply for financing before you visit.

Our service center handles Palisade maintenance and warranty work, and you can schedule service online any time.