The Seven 2025 Hyundai Palisade Trims, Explained

Looking for that perfect three-row SUV for hauling kids, friends, and family members around? The Hyundai Palisade is an excellent people hauler designed for the people and cargo you care about most! The great news is that you don’t have to travel far to find a Hyundai dealer near Pleasant Prairie. We carry all of the trims right here at our friendly dealership, and our team would love to help you decide which Palisade trim is right for your daily commute. For 2025, the Palisade is available in seven dynamic trims. Each one has a unique personality and offers distinct features, so let’s get to know this lineup and help you decide which Palisade will complement your drives.

#1 – SE

The SE is the starting trim, and it’s packed with features that Pleasant Prairie drivers will love. With seating for eight, it’s ready to transport a small baseball team or tons of friends. This starting trim has a bench seat in the second row and cloth upholstery throughout. The driver gets a six-way manual seat. 

Making extra room when you need it is a breeze, thanks to the sliding second-row seats with electric cargo-area releases. With these convenient split fold-flat seats, the SE is ready to adapt to your evolving cargo needs, making it perfect for running errands, going to sports practice, road-tripping, and more. 

The SE comes loaded with solid safety features, too. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection helps you avoid crashes with drivers, individuals on foot, and bicycles. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist help you stay centered, while Driver Attention Warning notifies you if you need to refocus on the road. Parking Distance Warning – Reverse helps you squeeze into tight spots, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning lets you know when someone is in that hard-to-see area.

As for comfort, the standard Quiet Mode feature lets you mute the rear seat speakers. This helps children focus on homework or simply enjoy naptime. The reclining second-row seats also keep riders comfortable. All in all, the SE is a solid starting trim, and the other six trims build on it.

#2 – SEL

The SEL will build on the SE with a handful of convenience and comfort features we think busy individuals will appreciate. It gets you wireless device charging, so you can keep those smartphones powered on, even if you forget your USB cords at home. The driver enjoys an eight-way power adjustable seat for getting into that ideal position for long drives. Plus, you’ll grip a lovely leather-wrapped steering wheel. Acoustic-laminated front door glass creates an even quieter interior. Oh, and you get heated front seats to melt away the chill on winter days in Pleasant Prairie when the wind blows off the lake.

At the rear, you’ll find second-row captain’s chairs, so this trim seats seven passengers. If you have teenagers or often transport adults, they’ll appreciate these large, spacious seats and the generous aisle between them. At the very rear of the Palisade, you’ll get a hands-free smart liftgate with an adjustable height setting. This makes it easy to load up groceries, backpacks, and more when your hands are full.

#3 – XRT 

Like what the SEL offers, but looking for some head-turning, city-ready style? The XRT has a metropolitan style, perfect for those who commute into the city for work or recreation. It gets you exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels, a dark finish on the grille, and body-color door handles. The XRT also adds a couple of convenient features, like rear window shades, which are perfect for blocking out those late afternoon rays when riders are trying to nap or watch a movie on a laptop. A sunroof lets you bring in the sunlight when you want it. 

You’ll enjoy a couple of safety perks in this trim, too. The first is Parking Distance Warning – Forward system. The lower trims just had this technology in the rear, but with the XRT, you’ll have alerts in the front and back when you get too close to objects while parking. You’ll also get a Surround View Monitor with multiple camera angles for a comprehensive look around your vehicle. 

#4 – SEL Premium

We like to tell drivers that the SEL Premium is the mid-level luxury trim. If you want to remain in the wallet-friendly price range but also want to treat yourself, this is the trim. The front-seat passengers will be treated to ventilated seats, perfect for hot summer days in Pleasant Prairie. The driver also gets a heated steering wheel, so you’re ready for four-season weather. Plus, the driver seat and exterior mirrors enjoy a memory function. Whether your kids or the valet mess with the settings, the Palisade will remember your preferred positions. 

The second-row riders also get heated and ventilated seats in this trim, which is nearly unheard of at this price point. If you have finicky passengers who complain that the second-row HVAC controls aren’t enough, this might be their ideal trim. Third-row passengers even get USB-C outlets in this trim, so they can charge devices without bothering front-seat passengers to plug in for them. You’ll notice some additions to the safety features, too. The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system adds Junction Turning and Junction Crossing to help you avoid a collision when turning in an intersection. Evasive Steering Assist, Lane-Change Oncoming, and Lane-Change Side can help you avoid additional accident types.

#5 – Limited

Want a little more luxury in your life? Check out the Limited trim. You’ll upgrade to stunning leather-trimmed seats with a thigh cushion extension for the driver—perfect for preventing legs from falling asleep on long commutes. The heated seats extend all the way to the third row in this trim, so everyone will be comfortable on those cold winter days in Pleasant Prairie. 

This is a really cool feature of this trim: the Passenger Talk in-car intercom. It lets you project your voice through the rear seat speakers, making it easier to keep rowdy kids in line or simply ask the group where they want to stop for a snack. When everyone would prefer to listen to a podcast rather than have a conversation, the 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system can help with that. 

A couple of other perks make this trim a joy to be in. One is the dual-panel sunroof, bringing in uplifting natural light across the rear rows. The other is the 64-color ambient lighting system, helping you create an atmosphere that matches the mood (or helps put you in a better one). Rain-sensing windshield wipers are a nice touch, too, activating when those first drops start to fall.

#6 – Calligraphy

The Calligraphy is going to be the 2025 Palisade trim for you if you’re after some wow factor. Let’s start with the Ergo-Motion driver seat. It uses air pockets and massage functions to reduce muscle fatigue on long commutes. The microfiber headliner is another nice addition to create a more upscale cabin feel.

A digital rearview mirror helps you see footage from your rearview camera on your rearview mirror. However, the addition of the Remote Smart Parking Assist really steals the show here. It lets you direct your vehicle into a parking space when you’re not even in it. So you don’t have to squeeze into a barely-open car door to get in and out of your SUV in a tight spot. 

#7 – Calligraphy Night

The Calligraphy Night is for drivers who love the cool and mysterious look of a blacked-out vehicle. It gets you gloss black bumpers, a dark chrome grille, black roof rails, and even a dark aluminum console cover inside. Do you love everything that the Calligraphy has to offer, but want something that will turn heads? Check out this trim.

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