2025 Hyundai Palisade Review

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade in Phoenix exudes a sense of sophistication with its bold and distinctive design.  This leader in family hauling looks elegant and dignified. A prominent cascading grille, sleek LED lighting, and available premium wheel designs create an eye-catching presence. 

Grilles wear black and silver or silver and chrome. Two-tone bumpers and two-tone door garnish are part of its unique design. Door handle lighting is standard starting with the SEL model. Premium rear accent lighting is added to the Calligraphy. Automatic headlights with high beam assist make it easy for drivers.

It’s early days but the 2025 Palisade has already been ranked in the top two by The Car Connection and Kelley Blue Book. The outgoing model ranks #1 at US News and World Report. Plus it received a 2024 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award, Consumer Guide Best Buy, and a KBB Best Resale Value Award. The same SUV won a Cars.com Three-Row SUV Challenge. 

The Palisade interior is equally impressive, offering a spacious and luxurious cabin with high-quality materials and refined details. You can stow a lot in the 18-cube cargo hold with 8 seats in place and even more with the rear seats folded, creating 46 cubic feet with five seats in place. 

Power-fold second row seats are standard. Limited and Calligraphy trim levels have power-fold third rows to make it especially easy.  If you know which trim is right for you, you can do the whole purchase online via No Bull Express with our local dealership.

With a long list of accolades to prove it, the Palisade in Gilbert AZ is a good choice for families. Hyundai prioritizes passenger comfort with roomy 3-row seating. It offers ample legroom and headroom for all 7 or 8 occupants. 

Parents appreciate the easy-clean upholstery. Below the cargo hold floor, there’s even a space to put muddy shoes or wet clothes. 

The dual-zone automatic climate controls up front are augmented by second-row automatic HVAC controls. Three rows of vents ensure everyone gets the air conditioning they need.  You can add rear window sunshades for an even cooler cabin.

SEL models add dual power chairs, a hands-free liftgate, a wireless charging, and H-Tex leatherette.  SEL Premium models add even more technologies and a driver memory feature. Ventilated front row and second row seats make it especially comfortable during our Phoenix summers.

Limited and Calligraphy models pile on more amenities, such as premium leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof. The second-row captain’s chairs gain premium aspects, including wing-out headrests. Find out how much you can borrow with this easy pre-approval application.

The 2025 Palisade in Phoenix is loaded with advanced technology to keep you connected and entertained. A large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system seamlessly integrates with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to access your favorite apps and music. 

Push button start and an electronic auto-brake add to ease of use. Navigation, premium audio systems, and wireless charging are available to elevate your comfort and convenience. A 12.3-inch digital driver’s display creates an extremely high-tech cockpit.

An acoustic windshield helps keep the drive quiet, and higher trims gain front and rear acoustic windows. Parents get extra help thanks to the rear seat quiet mode. Teens will appreciate 2nd-row ports and available 3rd row ports. A WiFi hotspot lets everyone connect. You can access your Palisade remotely with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant via Blue Link.

Over-the-air map updates are available to keep navigation accurate. The Hyundai navigation system does more than keep you informed. It also keeps the vehicle informed, helping the adaptive cruise control handle the road more safely and efficiently.

Ambient lighting comes with 64 colors, making it incredibly customizable. Calligraphy models add a fully digital rearview mirror and a Remote Smart Parking Assist. 

A powerful V6 engine powers this family SUV, delivering smooth acceleration. An available all-wheel drive system provides enhanced traction and control in various driving conditions. 

Output is a speedy 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The Palisade's composed ride and responsive handling ensure a confident and enjoyable driving experience. FWD models earn 26 mpg on the highway.

Trailer sway control and a transmission cooler help ensure safe trailering. The Palisade towing capability is 1,650 pounds but this tow rating easily rises to 5,000 pounds with trailer brakes. This is true for both the front-wheel and all-wheel drive models. 

Safety as a Top Priority

Hyundai's commitment to safety is evident in the comprehensive suite of SmartSense Palisade features. These advanced safety technologies work together to help prevent accidents and protect you and your passengers, including:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Junction Turning

• Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection

• Blind-Spot/Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

• Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist

• Driver Attention Warning, Speed Limit Assist

• Navigation Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control

There are LATCH attachments for the 2nd and third rows. In addition to the parking camera, there’s a reverse parking sensor. Parents get some extra help from the Safe Exit Assist and Rear Occupant Alert.

Palisade prices start at $36,800 for the front wheel drive SE. Just like the 2024 SE, it is a remarkably premium ride for its low price. With a starting MSRP of $39,550, the Palisade SEL is often called the best package for the money in the lineup. 

New this year, the Palisade SEL Premium offers more style and technology elevating the ride’s premium status. The XRT picks up new tech toys to go with its adventurous spirit. This year it’s added the surround view monitor, auto-dimming side mirrors, and front parking sensors to go with its already long list of technologies.

If you are focused on the most beautiful and equipped 3 row SUV, the Palisade Limited easily wins the day. However, Hyundai still isn’t satisfied. That’s why the Palisade Calligraphy is called a luxury SUV at a much more affordable price. For 2025, Calligraphy Palisade prices start at $50,600. At the top of the ladder, the Palisade Calligraphy Night is like a bespoke luxury SUV. 

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Earnhardt Hyundai - San Tan invites you to explore the 2025 Palisade in detail. Discover its stylish design, advanced technology, and commitment to passenger comfort. Experience why the Palisade stands out as a top choice in the three-row SUV segment.

Visit our dealership in Gilbert to explore our current Palisade inventory. Be sure to try out the remarkable massaging seats offered on the Palisade.

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