Hyundai Palisade Trim Levels Comparison

The Hyundai Palisade trim levels are packed with great features and the latest technology. The higher trims are going to come with more standard features. This adventure SUV is perfect for you and your family. Are you looking for more information on the differences between the Hyundai Palisade trim levels? Keep reading to learn more about the six different Hyundai Palisade trim levels, the SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Night!

Hyundai Palisade SE

The Hyundai Palisade SE is the base trim with great standard features. Equipped with a 3.8L GDI V6 engine, it produces 291 horsepower. The SE comes standard with front-wheel drive and has available HTRAC all-wheel drive. The front-wheel drive model has an EPA estimate of 19 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. The all-wheel drive model has an MPG estimate of 19 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. The Hyundai Palisade fits 8 passengers with its 2nd-row bench seat. Some features on this Palisade trim level are:
  • Exterior: LED Daytime Running Lights, satin chrome exterior door handles, Bi-LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming side mirrors with turn-signal indicators and more
  • Interior: 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation, multi-device connection, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Proximity Key with push button start, 2nd-row USB power outlets, 4.2-inch color LCD display, cloth seating, and 2nd-row manual HVAC controls
  • Safety Features: Parking Distance Warning, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Safe Exit Warning, and more
  • Exterior Colors: Abyss Black Pearl, Steel Graphite, Typhoon Silver, Moonlight Cloud, Sierra Burgundy, and Hyper White 
  • Interior Colors: Black or gray
The Hyundai Palisade SE is advanced for a base-level trim. It has great features that cannot be found in other family SUVs. The SE is the perfect SUV for someone looking for amazing standard features at a lower cost compared to the other Hyundai Palisade trim levels!

Hyundai Palisade SEL

The Hyundai Palisade SEL is just a little step up from the SE with added must-have features. Equipped with the same engine, the 3.8L GDI V6 engine produces 291 horsepower. This SUV still comes standard with front-wheel drive and available HTRAC all-wheel drive. Features added to this Palisade trim level are:
  • Exterior Features: Hands-free smart liftgate with auto open, LED taillights, and roof side rails
  • Exterior Colors: Abyss Black Pearl, Steel Graphite, Typhoon Silver, Moonlight Cloud, Sierra Burgundy, and Hyper White 
  • Interior: 7-passenger seating with available 8-passenger seating, H-Tex® trimmed seats, wireless device fast charging, dual automatic temperature control, 2nd-row automatic HVAC controls, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and an 8-way power driver seat
  • Interior Colors: Black or gray
  • Safety Features: Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert
There is not much that is different between the SEL and the base trim. But it does have added features that can make a difference to your everyday commute and comfort. The Hyundai Palisade SEL has everything you could want and more making it a great pick out of the Hyundai Palisade trim levels.

Hyundai Palisade trim levels comparison

Hyundai Palisade XRT

If you are looking for an SUV with more off-roading styles, then the Hyundai Palisade XRT is the one for you. This is the balanced trim with off-roading style additions. Like the other Hyundai Palisade trim levels, the XRT has the same 3.8L GDI V6 engine and comes available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It fits 7 passengers comfortably as well. Some XRT exclusive features are:
  • Exterior: Dark front grille, XRT exclusive front and rear lower bumpers, 20-inch XRT exclusive wheels, skid plates, lower door garnish, black roof rails, XRT liftgate badge, and body-color exterior door handles
  • Exterior Colors: Abyss Black Pearl, Steel Graphite, and Hyper White
  • Interior: Black H-Tex trimmed seats and a power sunroof
  • Interior Color: Black 
  • Safety Features: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Highway Driving Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Following and Keeping Assist, and more
The Hyundai Palisade XRT is the perfect SUV if you are looking for more off-roading style additions. The XRT has exclusive features that cannot be found on the other Hyundai Palisade trim levels.

Hyundai Palisade Limited

Next on the Hyundai Palisade trim levels lineup is the Hyundai Palisade Limited. The Limited is the premium trim with high-end features. This model takes a huge jump when it comes to the upgrades in the interior. The Limited Palisade trim levels added features are:
  • Seating: 7-passenger seating with 2nd-row captain's chairs, leather-trimmed seats, heated 3rd-row seats, ventilated front seats, driver seat power thigh support and 4-way lumbar support, and ventilated rear captain's chairs
  • Interior: Power-folding 3rd-row seats, 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster, rear side-window sunshades, a 115-volt AC power outlet, 3rd-row USB outlets, heated steering wheel, rear wide dual sunroof with shade, mélange headliner, and Harmon Kardon Premium audio with Clari-Fi
  • Interior Colors: Black or beige leather
  • Exterior: Premium door sill plates, rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch alloy wheels, and hydro-phobic front-door windows
  • Exterior Colors: Abyss Black Pearl, Steel Graphite, Typhoon Silver, Moonlight Cloud, Sierra Burgundy, and Hyper White
  • Safety Features: Blind-Spot View Monitor, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Enhancements (Junction Crossing, Lane Change On-Coming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist), Highway Driving Assist II, Parking Distance Warning- Reverse or Forward, and Surround View Monitor
The Hyundai Palisade Limited is packed with high-end features. If you're looking at the different Hyundai Palisade trim levels, the Hyundai Palisade Limited has everything you could ever want and more!

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

If you are looking for the best of the best, the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is the luxury trim with top-notch features. Think of this Hyundai Palisade trim level as the Limited but with even more luxurious features. The upgrades can be seen on both the exterior and interior. Some added features are:
  • Exterior: Calligraphy exclusive grille, premium side door garnish, exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels, Calligraphy exclusive front bumper, premium rear LED accent lighting, and puddle lamps
  • Exterior Colors: Abyss Black Pearl, Steel Graphite, Robust Emerald, Typhoon Silver, Moonlight Cloud, Sierra Burgundy, and Hyper White 
  • Interior: Ambient lighting, premium Nappa leather seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped two-tone steering wheel, quilted leather door panels, an Ergo-motion driver's seat, and a microfiber headliner
  • Interior Colors: Black or beige leather
  • Safety Features: Remote Smart Parking, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, and a full-display rearview mirror
 There is nothing better than the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy when it comes to the other Hyundai Palisade trim levels. The Calligraphy is top-notch and luxurious in every way, from the exterior to the interior to all the features!

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night

The Palisade Calligraphy Night is the luxury trim level that is loaded with the best features plus a blacked-out design. It has dark finishes and touches throughout the exterior and interior which makes it the "night" version.
  • Exterior: 20-inch black liquid wheels, dark chrome front grille, dark chrome rear bumper trim, black roof rails, and dark chrome "PALISADE" rear emblem
  • Exterior Colors: Abyss Black Pearl and Hyper White
  • Interior: Dark premium seating surfaces, dark aluminum upper console cover, quilted leather door panels, 2nd-row captains chairs, and heated 2nd- and 3rd-row seats
  • Interior Colors: Black
  • Safety Features: Remote Smart Parking Assist, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, Surround View Monitor, and Advanced Rear Occupant Alert
This Hyundai Palisade trim level has it all with added design features and looks. If you are into the dark finishes, the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night is the perfect vehicle for you.

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Hyundai Palisade Trim Levels: Specs

  SE SEL XRT Limited Calligraphy Calligraphy Night
 Engine: 3.8L V6 3.8L V6 3.8L V6 3.8L V6 3.8L V6 3.8L V6
 Horsepower: 291 291 291 291 291 291
 Torque: 262 lb-ft 262 lb-ft 262 lb-ft 262 lb-ft 262 lb-ft 262 lb-ft
 Drivetrain: FWD (AWD Optional) FWD (AWD Optional) FWD (AWD Optional) FWD (AWD Optional) FWD (AWD Optional) AWD
 Transmission: 8-speed Auto 8-speed Auto 8-speed Auto 8-speed Auto 8-speed Auto 8-spped Auto
 Wheels: 18-inch 18-inch (20-inch w/ Premium) 20-inch XRT Exclusive 20-inch 20-inch Calligraphy Exclusive 20-inch Calligraphy Night Edition
 Headlights: LED LED LED LED LED LED
 Bumpers: Two-tone Two-tone Two-tone (Black) Two-tone Bodycolor Black Gloss
 Grille: Black/Chrome Black/Chrome Dark finish XRT Unique Black/Chrome Premium w/ Satin Chrome Dark Finish (Night Unique)
 Roof Rails: X Silver Black Silver Silver Black
 Hands-Free Smart Liftgate: X Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
 Seating: Cloth H-Tex Trimmed H-Tex Trimmed (Black only) Leather-trimmed Premium Nappa Leather Dark Premium
 Passengers: 8 7 (8 Optional) 7 7 7 7
 Heated 2nd-row: X w/ Premium Package X Standard Standard Standard
 Ventilated 2nd-row: X w/ Premium Package X Standard Standard Standard
 2nd-row Bench: Standard Optional X X X X
 2nd-row Captain's Chairs: X Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
 Touchscreen: 12.3-inch 12.3-inch 12.3-inch 12.3-inch 12.3-inch 12.3-inch
 Dual Panel Sunroof: X X X Standard Standard Standard
 Heated Steering Wheel: X w/ Premium Package X Standard Standard Standard
 Gauge Cluster: 4.2-inch 4.2-inch (12.3-inch w/ Premium) 4.2-inch 12.3" Digital Instrument 12.3" Digital Instrument 12.3" Digital Instrument
 Wheelbase: 114.2" 114.2" 114.2" 114.2" 114.2" 114.2"
 Length: 196.1" 196.1" 196.1" 196.1" 196.1" 196.1"
 Width: 77.8" 77.8" 77.8" 77.8" 77.8" 77.8"
 Height: 68.9" 68.9" 68.9" 68.9" 68.9" 68.9"
 Headroom (front/2nd/3rd-row): 39.3/ 38.8/ 37.2" 39.3/ 38.8/ 37.2" 39.3/ 38.8/ 37.2" 39.3/ 38.8/ 37.2" 39.3/ 38.8/ 37.2" 39.3/ 38.8/ 37.2"
 Leg Room (front/2nd/3rd-row): 44.1/ 42.4 /31.4" 44.1/ 42.4/ 31.4" 44.1/ 42.4/ 31.4" 44.1/ 42.4/ 31.4" 44.1/ 42.4/ 31.4" 44.1/ 42.4/ 31.4"
 Cargo Volume: 18 cu.ft. 18 cu.ft. 18 cu.ft. 18 cu.ft. 18 cu.ft. 18 cu.ft.
 
Hyundai Palisade Warranty:
  • New Vehicle Limited: 5 years/ 60,000 miles
  • Powertrain Limited: 10 years/ 100,000 miles
  • Anti-perforation: 7 years/ unlimited miles
  • 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 5 years/ unlimited miles

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