Explore the 2027 Hyundai Palisade in San Antonio

2027 Hyundai Palisade: Space That Adapts to Your Plans

The right three-row SUV should work just as well when the third row is empty as it does when every seat is needed. The 2027 Hyundai Palisade combines flexible seating, a V6 engine, and connected features that make a shared vehicle easier to use throughout the week.

At Red McCombs Hyundai, San Antonio shoppers can compare SE, SEL, SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy. Start with your passenger count and the gear you carry; those choices help reveal which features are worth adding for your household.

Interior Features and Seating Options

SE seats eight with a second-row bench. SEL, SEL Premium, and Limited come with seven-passenger seating and second-row captain’s chairs, with an eight-passenger bench available. XRT PRO and Calligraphy seat seven. Consider whether the additional position or the separate captain’s chairs will be more useful when relatives, friends, or carpool passengers come along.

One-touch sliding second-row seats help open a path to the back. If you regularly use child restraints, check the designated LATCH positions and bring the seats you use to see how the arrangement works for your family.

Passenger Room and Storage

The Palisade’s interior provides space for passengers in each row:

• First-row legroom: 44.2 inches.
• Second-row legroom: 43.0 inches.
• Third-row legroom: 32.1 inches.

Cargo room changes with the seating configuration:

• 19.1 cubic feet behind the upright third row for smaller bags and daily essentials.
• 46.3 cubic feet behind the second row when the third row is folded.
• 86.7 cubic feet behind the front seats when both rear rows are folded.

An underfloor compartment helps separate smaller items from the main cargo area. If a weekend includes both passengers and equipment, try the combination in person: the maximum cargo figure assumes both rear rows are folded.

Comfort Beyond the Driver’s Seat

Three-zone automatic climate control, second-row controls, and vents serving both rear rows are standard. In San Antonio heat, that gives the people riding in back more influence over their comfort on a trip across town. Heated front seats start with SEL, and ventilated front seats are included on SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy.

The material choices progress from cloth on SE to H-Tex® on SEL, SEL Premium, and XRT PRO, leather on Limited, and Nappa leather on Calligraphy. Limited and Calligraphy include power-folding, reclining, and sliding third-row seats. Calligraphy also offers Relaxation Mode seating in the front and second rows for use while parked.

Exterior Choices With a Practical Purpose

The Palisade’s broad stance and standard LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights give the SUV a distinctive look. Heated power side mirrors are standard. SEL and higher trims add roof rails and a hands-free smart liftgate, which can help when your hands are occupied at the end of a shopping trip.

Wheel sizes and body dimensions are useful when comparing trims and parking space:

• SE, SEL, and SEL Premium: 18-inch alloy wheels and a 199.2-inch length.
• XRT PRO: 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, a 200.4-inch length, and 8.4 inches of ground clearance.
• Limited: 20-inch alloy wheels and a 199.2-inch length.
• Calligraphy: 21-inch alloy wheels and a 199.4-inch length.
• Width: 78.0 inches across the lineup.

XRT PRO adds darker exterior details for a more rugged appearance. SEL Premium and XRT PRO include a sunroof, while Limited and Calligraphy use a dual-pane design. Check the space around your usual parking spot as well as the measurements on paper.

One V6 Across the Palisade Lineup

A 3.5-liter V6 produces 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It uses regular unleaded gasoline. The same powertrain serves all six trims, making equipment and seating the central differences in your comparison.

Front-wheel drive is standard on all trims except XRT PRO, which includes HTRAC all-wheel drive. AWD is available on the other trims. Eco, Sport, and My Drive settings let you select a response that suits the trip; AWD models add Mud, Snow, and Sand terrain modes. XRT PRO also includes an electronic limited-slip differential for shoppers who want its additional traction hardware.

Match the Trailer to the Vehicle

Properly equipped, the Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds with trailer brakes and 1,650 pounds without trailer brakes. Standard Tow mode, Trailer Sway Control, trailer prewiring, and heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling support towing preparation. A factory hitch comes on XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy; an accessory hitch is available for the other trims. Review the trailer’s loaded weight and the specific vehicle’s ratings and equipment before making plans.

Technology Designed for a Shared Cabin

A 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation is standard. SE has a 4.2-inch color multi-information display, and SEL through Calligraphy add a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Calligraphy also includes a 12-inch head-up display. Together, these displays give the driver dedicated places for trip information and infotainment.

Five functions help different people use the cabin on the same trip:

• Built-in navigation: Plan a route without depending solely on a phone app
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®: Use compatible iPhone apps through the infotainment interface
• Wireless Android Auto™: Connect supported Android apps without a data cable
• Passenger Talk: Speak to passengers in the rear through the vehicle’s audio system
• Rear Seat Quiet Mode: Adjust rear-speaker audio when others want a quieter ride

Standard USB-C ports serve all three rows. Wireless device charging begins with SEL, while XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy add Bose® 14-speaker premium audio. SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy also include Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium for compatible devices; setup and compatibility requirements apply.

Safety Features

Hyundai SmartSense includes standard features for traffic, lane awareness, and passenger exits. Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist are standard, as are ten airbags.

Compare these five systems when reviewing the lineup:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Supports detection of cars, pedestrians, and cyclists; Calligraphy adds functions.
• Lane Keeping Assist: Offers assistance in certain detected lane-departure situations.
• Lane Following Assist 2: Provides lane-centering support under applicable conditions.
• Safe Exit Assist: Helps alert occupants to approaching traffic as they prepare to exit.
• Rear Occupant Alert: Uses door logic on SE and radar-based detection on SEL and higher trims.

Highway Driving Assist is standard on SE through Limited, including XRT PRO; Calligraphy upgrades to Highway Driving Assist 2. SEL Premium, XRT PRO, Limited, and Calligraphy include a Surround View Monitor, a useful feature to demonstrate when comparing parking visibility.

Find the 2027 Palisade for Life in San Antonio

Ready to see how the 2027 Palisade fits your routine? Ask Red McCombs Hyundai about availability and plan a test drive. Bring the people, child seats, or gear you regularly carry to experience the space for yourself.

Compare an available eight-passenger bench with seven-passenger captain’s chairs, then explore trims with the technology and towing equipment you need. When you’re ready, review your trade-in, financing choices, total price, and terms with the Red McCombs Hyundai team.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NHTSA.gov)