2025 Hyundai Palisade towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- SE FWD, 3.8L.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 159 SUVs (2025).
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, $37,200.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,561 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,171 lb | $37,200 |
| SE AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,301 lb | $39,200 |
| SEL FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,343 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,389 lb | $39,950 |
| SEL AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $41,950 |
| XRT FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 5,732 lb | 4,145 lb to 4,259 lb | $43,050 |
| SEL Premium 8P FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,145 lb to 4,259 lb | $44,500 |
| SEL Premium FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $44,550 |
| SEL Premium 7P FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,145 lb to 4,259 lb | $44,550 |
| XRT AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $45,050 |
| SEL Premium AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $46,550 |
| SEL Premium 7P AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,301 lb | $46,550 |
| SEL Premium 8P AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,301 lb | $46,550 |
| Limited FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,343 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,389 lb | $48,600 |
| Limited AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $50,600 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,343 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,389 lb | $51,000 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,389 lb | $53,000 |
| Calligraphy Night Edition AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,482 lb | 5,871 lb | 4,389 lb | $54,500 |
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 | EX X-Pro AWD | $47,385 |
| Hyundai Palisade (this car) | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $37,200 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT FWD | $40,700 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $42,300 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $40,860 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $40,320 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 4,500 lb | XRT AWD | $40,850 |
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