A Three-Row SUV Built for the Whole Family and the Whole Weekend

The Hyundai Palisade was designed for households that need a usable third row on Monday morning and a trailer hitch on Saturday afternoon. At Gates Hyundai, we watch Frankfort, KY, families work through that math all the time, and this is the SUV they keep circling back to.

• A 3.5L V6 delivers 287 horsepower and pulls up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
• Six trim levels stretch from the well-equipped SE to the Nappa leather Calligraphy.
• Cargo room runs from 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row to 86.7 cubic feet with both rear rows folded.

Families near Frankfort, KY, shop this segment with a short list of non-negotiables. Enough room that the third row is not a punishment. Enough muscle to pull a camper. Enough safety equipment that handing the keys to a teenager does not keep you awake. We walk through all of it with you, no clock running.

Room for Every Seat and Everything Else

Seating runs seven or eight, depending on how you build it. The SE comes with an eight-passenger bench, the SEL, SEL Premium, and Limited can go either way, and the XRT PRO and Calligraphy seat seven using second-row captain's chairs. Third-row legroom measures 32.1 inches, workable for adults on a short hop and easy for kids on a long one.

Cargo space behind the third row measures 19.1 cubic feet, enough for a full grocery run or a couple of gym bags. Fold the third row and you get 46.3 cubic feet. Drop both rows and the number climbs to 86.7. Sliding second-row seats with electric cargo-area releases are standard, so loading long items does not mean climbing into the back. Six USB-C ports across all three rows keep everyone charged on longer drives.

Safety Equipment That Works Quietly in the Background

Hyundai SmartSense comes standard on every trim. That covers Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, blind-spot monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go. Highway Driving Assist is standard, too, and the Calligraphy moves to Highway Driving Assist II along with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, which steers as well as warns.

A 12.3-inch touchscreen with onboard navigation is standard across all six trims, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluelink+, and over-the-air software updates. Move up the range, and you pick up a Surround View Monitor and a Blind-Spot View Monitor, plus a head-up display and a built-in dash cam on the Calligraphy.

Comparing Hyundai Palisade Trims for Drivers Near Frankfort, KY

Every trim shares the same V6, the same 5,000-pound towing ceiling, and the same 12.3-inch touchscreen, so the decision comes down to seating, wheels, and comfort. Here is how the gas lineup stacks up.

Figures reflect Hyundai's published specifications for the current Palisade. Equipment and EPA estimates vary by model year, trim, and drivetrain, so confirm the window sticker on the specific vehicle you are considering.

A chart only gets you so far. Sitting in the third row, checking whether your car seat clears the driver's seat, and running the SUV up to highway speed tells you more in ten minutes than an hour of reading. Come drive a Hyundai Palisade and find out which trim fits the way your week runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bring the Car Seats and the Tape Measure

Bench or captain's chairs, front-drive or HTRAC, gas or hybrid. Tell us how many seats you need and whether you tow, and we'll have the right ones out front.

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