2025 Hyundai Palisade Trim Levels: Which One is Right for You?

The Hyundai Palisade meets the sweet spot between luxury and practicality. It offers a wide range of options that somersault it into the sophisticated SUV market while still coming in at a price well-suited for most SUV buyers in the McKinney, Texas, area. This midsized SUV seats up to eight passengers, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go families or drivers looking for space to haul extra cargo. The 2025 Palisade has something to offer everyone, and seven available trim levels ensure you can pick and choose your most important options. 

A Detailed Analysis of the Hyundai Palisade’s Trim Levels

At Huffines Hyundai McKinney, we’re eager to help you understand the distinguishing features of each trim so you can go home with the perfect SUV for your needs. Whether you’re looking for basic comfort or higher-end finishes, the 2025 Palisade has something that will check the boxes of your wish list.

The SE: Key Features and Value Proposition

The base Palisade, along with the other trims, houses a 3.8-liter V-6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup generates 291 horsepower, enough to tow 5,000 pounds with the dealer-installed trailer hitch. Trailer sway control and prewiring are standard. As with all trims apart from the Calligraphy Night, front-wheel drive is standard, with the option of all-wheel drive. 

Bench seats in the second and third rows allow the Palisade SE to accommodate eight occupants. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard features, as is a 12.3-inch touch-screen display with navigation. The SE also has Wi-Fi hotspot capability, keeping you and your passengers connected. Dual automatic climate control keeps everyone comfortable. The key fob operates by proximity, unlocking the SUV as you approach. It includes a push-button start, making life even easier. 

The Palisade SE includes Hyundai’s SmartSense safety suite. Among its impressive features are:

• Blind-spot collision warning
• Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
• Forward collision-avoidance assist
• Lane following and keeping assist
• Driver attention warning
• Safe exit assist
• Reverse parking distance warning
• Rear occupant alert
• Highway driving assist
• High beam assist

The SE’s starting MSRP is $37,100.

The SEL: Upgrades and Additional Options

The Hyundai Palisade SEL offers a few bonus features at an affordable price. It features technology such as Hyundai Digital Key 2, which, among other things, allows you to lock and unlock your car using your smartphone. You’ll also benefit from wireless phone charging.

Seating gets upgrades in the SEL, with eight-way power-heated front seats and a two-way lumbar support driver seat. H-Tex vinyl trim adorns all seats, and the second row gets captain chairs instead of the bench. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and door handle welcome lights add a touch of elegance. Taillights get upgraded to LED, and silver roof rails add to the SEL’s functionality. The trim’s starting MSRP is $39,850.

The XRT: Unique Styling and Off-Road Capability

The XRT is the Palisade’s adventure-focused offering, featuring several unique items and stylistic choices that make it more off-road ready. The XRT boasts a power sunroof and a dark front grille design. It also includes XRT-exclusive front and rear lower bumpers, a lower door garnish, and body-color door handles, making it stand out from the other trims. The black cross and side roof rails are perfect for your cargo and gear. Auto-dimming side mirrors, a surround-view monitor, and 20-inch wheels round out the features added with the XRT. Its starting MSRP is $42,950.

The SEL Premium: Upgraded Comfort and Sophistication

The SEL Premium is a new trim level for the Hyundai Palisade’s 2025 model year, and it’s an option if you’re looking for additional upgrades without a massive jump in starting price. The first things you’ll notice are the 12.3-inch digital cluster and surround-view monitor. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard, but a bench seat is optional if you’d prefer room for eight. Your passengers benefit from heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, and you get treated to memory seats, exterior mirrors, four-way lumbar support, and a heated steering wheel. 

The SEL Premium also features an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, a power sunroof, and rear side window sunshades. A 115-volt power outlet and dual third-row USB-C sockets help everyone feel connected. Additional safety amenities include a blind-spot view monitor, forward parking distance warning, and enhanced highway driving assist. The starting MSRP is $44,450.

The Limited: Luxury Features at a Glance

The Limited is the trim for you if you crave a little luxury. This model features leather-trimmed seats, a thigh cushion extension for the driver’s seat, and heated and power-folding third-row seats. Audio upgrades include a Harman Kardon premium system with 12 speakers and QuantumLogic surround sound. An in-car intercom helps you communicate with all your passengers with ease.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and a 10-inch head-up display are just two of the enhanced features of the Hyundai Palisade Limited. Ambient lighting with 64 colors and a rear wide dual sunroof with shade add to the trim’s upscale atmosphere. Its starting MSRP is $48,500.

The Calligraphy: Ultimate Luxury and Convenience

The Calligraphy holds nothing back. It boasts top-of-the-line features, such as premium Nappa leather seats, an ergo-motion driver’s seat, and quilted leather door panels. The trim’s impressive technology includes a digital rearview mirror and remote smart parking assist. Among its exterior features are side-mirror approach lights, 20-inch wheels, and an exclusive Calligraphy grille. The starting MSRP is $50,900.

The Calligraphy Night: Ultimate Luxury With Enhanced Design

The Calligraphy Night contains many features that ensure it lives up to its name, including:

• A dark premium seating surface with microfiber suede
• A dark aluminum upper interior console cover
• A dark chrome front grille
• Black lower front and rear fasciae
• Dark chrome door side moldings
• A black rear “H” Hyundai logo
• A dark chrome “PALISADE” rear emblem
• 20-inch black liquid wheels

The Calligraphy Night is also the only trim with standard all-wheel drive. Its starting MSRP is $54,400.

Find the Best Hyundai Palisade Trim Level for Your Lifestyle

When deciding which Palisade is best for you, consider how you plan to use your SUV and which features you find most important. You can’t go wrong no matter which trim you choose, but it’s essential to explore the nuances of each level before making your final choice. Visit our Huffines Hyundai McKinney dealership today, or contact us to schedule a test drive. See for yourself what each trim offers, and drive away in your very own Hyundai Palisade.