2025 Hyundai Palisade Review: The Best 3-Row SUV for the Money

July 30th, 2024 by
2025 Hyundai Palisade

Affordable, Luxurious, Spacious and Capable — there’s a reason why the Hyundai Palisade is at the top of everyone’s Top 10 list. Somehow blending exceptional value with upscale amenities, the Palisade continues to defy expectations and surprises with its generous suite of standard features and tech. As Hyundai’s flagship SUV, the Palisade faces stiff competition from the Kia Telluride, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Grand Highlander, but it more than holds its own, as you’ll soon see in this 2025 Hyundai Palisade review.

Performance and Fuel Economy of the 2025 Palisade

There’s only one engine option for the Palisade, and frankly that’s all it needs. Under the hood, the 2025 Palisade boasts a 3.8-liter V6 engine delivering 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. FWD is standard, with all-wheel drive available for all trims besides the Calligraphy, which comes with standard AWD. The Palisade offers a powerful but serene driving experience, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds. Fuel economy is competitive, with FWD Palisade models achieving 22 MPG combined, 19 MPG city, and 26 MPG highway. AWD models provide a respectable 21 MPG combined, 19 MPG city, and 24 MPG highway.

2025 Hyundai Palisade Interior

Interior Comfort and Cargo Space

Inside, the Palisade offers a spacious and premium interior unheard of in this price point. With solid build quality, attention to detail, and swaths of high quality materials like Nappa Leather, it genuinely feels good to be in the Palisade. This feeling is further enhanced by the available Ergo Motion Seats, which make driving the Palisade an extremely comfortable affair. Regarding tech, standard features include a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual Bluetooth connectivity, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Higher trims add a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a fully digital instrument cluster, and advanced safety tech like a 360-degree camera and digital rearview mirror.

Interior space and cargo capacity is one of the largest in the segment, offering ample room for both passengers and cargo. Take a look:

2025 Hyundai Palisade Measurement
Cargo Volume (All Seats Up) 18.0 ft³
Cargo Volume (3rd Row Down) 45.8 ft³
Max Cargo Volume (All Seats Down) 86.4 ft³
Interior Volume 173.3 ft³
Passenger Volume 155.3 ft³
Front Head Room 40.7 in
Front Hip Room 58.1 in
Front Shoulder Room 61.2 in
Front Leg Room 44.1 in
Rear Head Room 40.1 in
Rear Hip Room 57.7 in
Rear Shoulder Room 60.8 in
Rear Leg Room 42.4 in
Third-Row Head Room 37.8 in
Third-Row Hip Room 43.7 in
Third-Row Shoulder Room 55.2 in
Third-Row Leg Room 31.4 in

Safety Features of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade

Like every Hyundai model, safety is a priority for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Every Palisade comes with Hyundai’s SmartSense suite, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Higher trims offer more advanced safety features like emergency evasive steering assist and a camera-based blind-spot monitoring system.

Pricing and Value: Is the Palisade Worth It?

Starting at approximately $36,800, the Palisade offers tremendous value. The top-tier Calligraphy Night Edition starts at $54,100, offering luxury features that rival European luxury brands. Kelley Blue Book rates the Palisade’s resale value as exceptionally strong, making it a wise investment for the future.

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