2024 Hyundai Palisade towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- SE FWD, 3.8L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 96% of 4,171 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: SE FWD, $36,650.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,561 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,171 lb | $36,650 |
| SE AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,301 lb | $38,650 |
| SEL FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,473 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,259 lb | $39,400 |
| SEL 7P FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,145 lb to 4,259 lb | $39,400 |
| SEL 8P FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $39,400 |
| SEL AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,345 lb | $41,400 |
| SEL 7P AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $41,400 |
| SEL 8P AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,345 lb | $41,400 |
| XRT FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 5,732 lb | 4,145 lb to 4,259 lb | $41,800 |
| XRT AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $43,800 |
| Limited FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,482 lb | 5,871 lb | 4,389 lb | $47,950 |
| Limited AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $49,950 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,482 lb | 5,871 lb | 4,389 lb | $50,350 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $52,350 |
| Caligraphy Night Edition AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,482 lb | 5,871 lb | 4,389 lb | $53,850 |
| Calligraphy Night Edition AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,314 lb to 4,506 lb | $53,850 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 5,500 lb | SX X-Pro AWD | $50,485 |
| Hyundai Palisade (this car) | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $36,650 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | Limited LS AWD | $36,520 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | LX 2WD | $37,090 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb | XLE FWD | $43,320 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $39,270 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 4,500 lb | XRT AWD | $40,600 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree