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2026 Hyundai Palisade towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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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
90% of 4,420 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 5,000 lb: SE FWD, $39,435.

2026 Hyundai Palisade tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SE FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb1,907 lb6,327 lb4,420 lb$39,435
SE AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb to 4,872 lb$41,435
SEL FWD3.5L 6cylFWD5,000 lb1,455 lb6,327 lb4,872 lb$41,940
SEL 7P FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb$41,940
SEL 8P FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb$41,940
SEL Convenience FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb1,907 lb6,327 lb4,420 lb$43,370
SEL 7P AWD3.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,872 lb$43,940
SEL 8P AWD3.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,575 lb$43,940
SEL Premium FWD3.5L 6cylFWD5,000 lb1,455 lb6,327 lb4,872 lb$45,300
SEL Premium 7P FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb$45,300
SEL Premium 8P FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb$45,300
SEL Convenience AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb to 4,872 lb$45,370
SEL Premium 7P AWD3.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,872 lb$47,300
SEL Premium 8P AWD3.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,575 lb$47,300
Limited FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb1,907 lb6,327 lb4,420 lb$49,770
XRT PRO AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/A6,327 lb4,575 lb to 4,872 lb$49,870
Limited AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,872 lb$51,770
Calligraphy FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb1,907 lb6,327 lb4,420 lb$54,560
Calligraphy AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,872 lb$56,560
SEL AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,872 lb$41,940 to $43,940
SEL Premium AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,872 lb$45,300 to $47,300
Hybrid SEL FWD2.5L 4cylFWD4,000 lb1,377 lb6,393 lb5,016 lb$44,160
Hybrid Blue SEL FWD2.5L 4cylFWD4,000 lb1,631 lb6,283 lb4,652 lb$44,160
Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD2.5LFWD4,000 lbN/AN/A5,016 lb$44,160
Hybrid Blue SEL 8P FWD2.5LFWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$44,160
Hybrid SEL 8-Passenger FWDN/AFWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$44,160
Hybrid SEL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A5,016 lb$46,160
Hybrid SEL 7P AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,795 lb$46,160
Hybrid SEL 8P AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$46,160
Hybrid Blue SEL 7P AWD2.5LAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,724 lb$46,160
Hybrid Blue SEL 8P AWD2.5LAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,724 lb$46,160
Hybrid SEL Premium FWD2.5L 4cylFWD4,000 lb1,598 lb6,393 lb4,795 lb$47,520
Hybrid Blue SEL Premium FWD2.5L 4cylFWD4,000 lb1,631 lb6,283 lb4,652 lb$47,520
Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 7P FWD2.5LFWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$47,520
Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 8P FWD2.5LFWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$47,520
Hybrid SEL Premium 8-Passenger FWDN/AFWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$49,520
Hybrid SEL Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,795 lb$49,520
Hybrid SEL Premium 7P AWD2.5LAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,795 lb$49,520
Hybrid SEL Premium 8P AWD2.5LAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb$49,520
Hybrid Limited FWD2.5LFWD4,000 lb1,631 lb6,283 lb4,652 lb$51,990
Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb to 5,016 lb$53,990
Hybrid Calligraphy FWD2.5LFWD4,000 lb1,267 lb6,283 lb5,016 lb$56,780
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,000 lbN/AN/A4,652 lb to 5,016 lb$58,780

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002020202120222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Palisade (this car)5,000 lbSE FWD$39,435
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,800
Honda Pilot5,000 lbSport AWD$44,495
Toyota Grand Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$42,260
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbXLE AWD$46,270
Hyundai Santa Fe4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,040

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked