The Hyundai Palisade has grown to be a popular family favorite since its introduction in 2020, increasing in sales most every year since. And, though a redesign is near, Hyundai is still making meaningful changes to the Palisade for 2025. This article is going to cover all the updates for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this article for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2025?

  • SEL w/ Premium Package now SEL Premium trim
  • Front Parking Sensors on XRT+
  • Auto Dimming Mirrors reduced to XRT+
  • Surround View Monitor on XRT+

Trims and Pricing

MSRP with FWD unless otherwise noted:

SE: $36,800

SEL: $39,550

XRT: $42,650

SEL Premium: $44,150

Limited: $48,200

Calligraphy: $50,600

Calligraphy Night Edition (AWD): $54,100

Prices rise about $400 from 2025, with the XRT getting a larger price hike around $1,000. AWD adds an additional $1,900.

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Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. There are no major changes to the outside of the Palisade for 2025. However, there are many design themes to choose from, including a continued Night Edition for the usually blingy Calligraphy model.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard with Projector LEDs

LED Fog Lamps

Not Available

Wheels

18 or 20-inch alloys depending on trim

Mirrors

Standard heated, BSM | XRT+: Auto-Dimming | Calligraphy adds puddle lamps welcome lighting

LED Taillights

Standard LED on SEL+

Dual-Exhaust Outlets

Right Side Dual Exit

Towing Capacity

5,000 lbs |XRT+: Auto-Leveling Suspension

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard on all Palisade Models

Lane Keep Assist

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control (Highway Drive Assist 1.0)

Highway Drive Assist 2.0

SEL Prem+

 

When it comes to the Interior, the Palisade will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior

Smart Entry

Standard | Digital Key: SEL+

Smart Parking

Calligraphy exclusive

Seat Materials

Cloth, SynTex Leatherette, Real Leather, or Nappa Leather

Seat Adjustment

SE: Manual | SEL+: 10-way power | Limited: 12-way power | Calligraphy: Ergo Motion Massage | Memory: SEL Prem+

Push Button Start

Standard

Gauge Cluster

Standard: 4.2-in Display | SEL Prem+: 12.3-in full digital display

Head-up Display

Limited+

Blind View Monitor

SEL Prem+

Steering Wheel

SEL+: Leather Wrapped | Heating: SEL Prem+

Rain-Sensing Wipers

Limited+

Wireless Charging

Standard on SEL+

360 Degree Camera

XRT+

Ambient Lighting

Limited+

3-Zone Climate Controls

Standard

Seat Climate

Heated Seats: SEL+ | Ventilated Seats: SEL Prem+

Audio System

SEL Prem+: 12-speaker Harmon Kardon Audio

Screen

Standard: 12.3-inch display with Wired Connections and Nav

Driver Intercom

SEL Prem+

Rearview Mirror

Standard: Auto-dimming | Limited+: HomeLink | Calligraphy: Camera Mirror

Moonroof

Regular: XRT+ | Dual Panel: Limited+

 

The rear of the Palisade is also well-equipped, making it one of the biggest in the segment.

Rear Amenities

Captain’s Chairs

SEL+ | Optional Bench on SEL Premium

Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats

Standard on SEL Prem+

Sunshades

XRT+

Heated, Power Folding Third Row

Limited+

Tailgate

Hands-Free Power SEL+

 

For in depth details on the 2025 Palisade, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

Palisade grille

What’s Under the Hood?

There remains only one powertrain option for the Palisade in 2025:

  • 3.8L V-6: 291 hp | 262 lb.ft
  • 8-Speed Automatic
  • FWD or AWD (Night Edition is AWD only)

The fuel economy for each model is unchanged for 2025, as rated by the EPA:

FWD: 19/26/22 MPG

AWD: 19/24/21 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Palisade, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade? Let us know in the comments!