2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL

The 2025 Palisade is Hyundai's largest SUV, a three-row family hauler that slots above the Santa Fe. It competes with the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Grand Highlander in the crowded three-row segment. The V6 pulls strongly from a stop and cruises quietly, though the transmission can hesitate when you need quick passing power. The ride is composed and well controlled over most surfaces, with a soft edge that suits family duty. Inside, the Palisade offers a spacious, quiet cabin with available captain's chairs and plenty of room for adults in all three rows. The SEL adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen and captain's chairs over the SE, while skipping the Limited's premium leather and larger wheels. Its 3.8L I6 makes 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic that shifts smoothly around town but can lag on quick highway merges. The SEL comes standard with front-wheel drive, but you can add all-wheel drive for better traction in snow or rain.