Powertrain and Fuel Economy

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade can be ordered in SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy trim levels, all of which have a 3.8-liter V6 engine that whisks out 291 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is linked to this powerplant; front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. With trailer brakes, the maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds, regardless of trim level; without trailer brakes, the towing capacity is capped at 1,650 lb. The EPA has rated the FWD Palisade to return 19 mpg around town and 26 mpg on the highway; with AWD that changes to 19 city/24 highway.

Trims

SE

The eight-passenger SE presents a mix of basic equipment and above-average amenities. It gets cloth upholstery, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a 12-volt power outlet, and multiple USB ports along with automatic LED headlights and heated side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, two things that aren’t that common in entry-level trims. The SE also comes with trailer pre-wiring and a medley of convenient interior storage solutions.

The SE’s infotainment system has an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. Several active safety features are standard through the Hyundai SmartSense suite: blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, rear parking sensors, rear occupant alert, forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane following assist, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, and safe exit assist.

SEL

The SEL adds some more premium provisions, like a sunroof, roof rails, keyless entry, keyless ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink universal garage door opener, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. What’s more, the SEL’s driver’s seat is power adjustable, and its front seats are heated. The second-row bench seat has also been replaced by a pair of captain’s chairs, raising the comfort factor for those passengers while reducing capacity to seven.

The optional Convenience Package will add 20-inch wheels, an auto-leveling suspension, LED taillights, front parking sensors, a hands-free liftgate, a 7-inch high-resolution instrument cluster, rear side-window sunshades, a wireless phone charger, third-row USB ports, and a 115-volt power outlet. Another available bundle, the Premium Package, delivers leather upholstery, a power front passenger’s seat, memory settings for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, heated second-row seats, power third-row seating, a heated steering wheel, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, highway driving assist (augments the adaptive cruise control system), SiriusXM satellite radio, an in-car PA system, and Bluelink connected car services.

Limited

The Limited makes all the contents from the Convenience and Premium packages standard, along with rain-sensing wipers, a dual-panel sunroof, Nappa leather seats, a driver’s seat leg-cushion extender, ventilation for the front and second-row seats, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a surround-view camera, a head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a blind-spot view monitor, and ambient interior lighting.

Calligraphy

The Calligraphy embraces the full spectrum of luxury, with quilted leather door panels, a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, side mirror approach lights, premium rear accent lights and exterior trim, front and rear skid plates, and a protective cargo sill plate.