Saturday soccer runs, carpool duty, and weekends out at Lake Monroe all go better with a little extra room. The Hyundai Palisade pairs three rows of seating with smooth V6 power and a cabin that feels genuinely upscale, and Ray Skillman Auto Group is proud to help families near Bloomington, IN, find the version that fits their routine.
We’ve been pairing Indiana drivers with the right vehicles since 1979, and the Palisade is a favorite for parents who have outgrown a two-row crossover. Here’s what powers it and how the trims compare.
The SE covers the essentials with eight-passenger seating, and the SEL adds a digital gauge cluster, heated front seats, and a hands-free liftgate. SEL Premium brings ventilated seats and a surround-view camera, while Limited moves to leather, 20-inch wheels, and Bose audio.
| Feature | SE | SEL | SEL Premium | Limited | XRT PRO | Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 | 7 or 8 | 7 or 8 | 7 or 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Wheels | 18-inch | 18-inch | 18-inch | 20-inch | 18-inch all-terrain | 21-inch |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | H-Tex | H-Tex | Leather | H-Tex | Nappa Leather |
| Driver Display | 4.2-inch | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Front Seats | Unheated | Heated | Heated and Ventilated | Heated and Ventilated | Heated and Ventilated | Heated and Ventilated |
| Hands-Free Liftgate | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surround View Monitor | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bose 14-Speaker Audio | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Third-Row Seats | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Factory Tow Hitch | Accessory | Accessory | Accessory | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| HTRAC AWD | Available | Available | Available | Available | Standard | Available |
| Head-Up Display | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
The easiest way to choose is from the driver’s seat. Browse our Palisade selection online, then schedule a test drive to feel how quietly it cruises. If fuel savings top your list, ask about the Palisade Hybrid, too.
Every Hyundai Palisade runs on a 3.5L V6 that makes 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, matched to an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters. That pairing gives you calm, confident merging even with a full load of passengers, and Idle Stop & Go trims fuel use around town. Front-wheel drive comes standard on most trims, and HTRAC all-wheel drive is available across the lineup for icy Indiana mornings.
Towing is where this SUV tends to surprise people. With trailer brakes, it’s rated to pull up to 5,000 pounds, and every trim includes a transmission cooler, Tow Mode, trailer pre-wiring, and Trailer Sway Control. As for efficiency, all-wheel-drive models earn an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city and 24 highway, while front-wheel-drive versions reach up to 26 mpg on the highway.
If your weekends involve gravel roads and state forest trailheads, meet the XRT PRO. It comes standard with HTRAC all-wheel drive, an electronic limited-slip differential, all-terrain tires, front and rear recovery hooks, and 8.4 inches of ground clearance, a full inch more than other trims. Terrain Mode Select adds Mud, Snow, and Sand settings for slippery ground.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen sits front and center on every trim, complete with built-in maps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the ability to pair two phones at once. Six high-power USB-C ports, two in each row, mean nobody in the way back has to beg for a charge. Passenger Talk lets the driver speak to the rear rows through the speakers, while Rear Seat Quiet Mode keeps audio up front when little ones doze off.
Over-the-air updates keep the system current without a trip to the shop. Higher trims bring a 14-speaker Bose system, and the Calligraphy adds a head-up display plus a built-in front and rear dash cam.
Hyundai SmartSense comes standard, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. Safe Exit Assist watches for traffic before doors open, and Highway Driving Assist eases the strain of long drives. The Calligraphy upgrades to Highway Driving Assist II and adds Remote Smart Parking Assist.
Tri-zone automatic climate control keeps everyone comfortable, and one-touch sliding second-row seats make third-row access simple. You get 19.1 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row, 46.3 behind the second, and 86.7 with both rows folded. Calligraphy owners also enjoy Nappa leather and relaxation seating in the first and second rows.
Ray Skillman Auto Group started with a single store in 1979, and three generations of the Skillman family are still involved in the business today. We’ve grown into one of the nation’s Top 100 dealers, but our approach hasn’t changed. You’ll find a friendly, no-pressure team, fresh-baked cookies while you wait, and factory-trained technicians who keep your SUV running right for years to come.
Our finance team works with a wide range of lenders and credit histories, so get pre-approved online before you arrive, and use our value-your-trade tool to see what your current vehicle is worth. For families across southern Indiana, the trip up I-69 is well worth it. Stop by, grab a cookie, and see why drivers say it’s better at Ray Skillman.
Yes. Ray Skillman Auto Group welcomes drivers across the region. Our Hyundai team can walk you through every Palisade trim, set up a test drive, and handle financing and your trade-in during the same visit.
The Hyundai Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds when the trailer has its own brakes, or 1,650 pounds without trailer brakes. Every trim includes Tow Mode, a transmission cooler, trailer pre-wiring, and Trailer Sway Control.
The Palisade seats seven or eight people depending on the trim. The SE comes with an eight-passenger bench layout, while the SEL, SEL Premium, and Limited feature second-row captain’s chairs with an available bench. The XRT PRO and Calligraphy are seven-passenger models.
Yes, HTRAC all-wheel drive is available on every Palisade trim and comes standard on the XRT PRO. All-wheel-drive models also add Terrain Mode Select with Mud, Snow, and Sand settings plus Downhill Brake Control.
With HTRAC all-wheel drive, the Palisade earns an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, and front-wheel-drive versions reach up to 26 mpg on the highway. The off-road-focused XRT PRO is rated at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
Absolutely. Ray Skillman Auto Group accepts trade-ins, and our team works to get you a strong value for your current vehicle. You can start with our online value-your-trade tool and apply that amount toward your new SUV.
