Hyundai’s 2025 Palisade is here, redefining mid-size SUVs in India with its spacious cabin, plush features, and a starting price of ₹32.5 lakh (ex-showroom, ~$38,695 USD). Launched on July 10, 2025, this family-friendly SUV seats up to eight and blends practicality with premium vibes, challenging the Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster. Bookings are open for ₹1 lakh at Hyundai dealers, with deliveries starting August 2025. Here’s why the Palisade is a top pick for families!
Pricing & Which One to Buy
The 2025 Palisade ranges from ₹32.5 lakh (SE) to ₹47 lakh (Calligraphy Night Edition). The SEL Premium (₹38 lakh) strikes a balance with captain’s chairs, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and heated seats. The top-tier Calligraphy adds quilted leather and a premium Bose system, perfect for luxury seekers.
Engine, Transmission, & Performance
Powered by a 3.8L V6 engine with 291 bhp and 355 Nm of torque, the Palisade pairs with an 8-speed automatic for smooth shifts. Front-wheel drive is standard, with AWD optional (₹1.5 lakh extra) on all trims except the Calligraphy Night Edition, where it’s standard. The gearbox can feel busy on hills, but paddle shifters add driver engagement. In Car and Driver’s tests, the AWD XRT hit 0–100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and stopped from 112 km/h in 49 meters, competitive with the Kia Telluride.
0–100 KM/H Times
The AWD XRT clocked 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h, trailing the previous model by 0.3 seconds but keeping pace in the mid-size SUV class, ensuring confident overtakes and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy & Real-World MPG
The EPA rates the FWD Palisade at 8.1 km/l city and 11.1 km/l highway (19/26 mpg). AWD models drop to 10.2 km/l highway, while the XRT gets 8.1/11.1 km/l. In a 120 km/h real-world test, the AWD SEL delivered 9.8 km/l (23 mpg), slightly below its 10.2 km/l rating, making it efficient for long Indian drives.
Towing & Payload Capacity
The Palisade tows up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) with a dealer-installed trailer hitch and brakes, or 748 kg without. The XRT trim boosts towing to 2,041 kg, ideal for family road trips with small trailers.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo
The Palisade’s cabin is a tech-laden haven, seating eight (SE) or seven with captain’s chairs (other trims). The second row slides for easy third-row access, with power-folding seats on Limited and Calligraphy trims. Quilted leather, a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker Bose system elevate luxury. Cargo space offers 510 liters behind the third row, 1,297 liters with it folded, and 2,447 liters with all seats down. A subfloor storage bin hides wet gear, though wind noise seeps in at high speeds.
Safety & Driver-Assistance
With a 5-star NHTSA rating, the Palisade includes seven airbags, automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go. The Calligraphy adds a 360-degree camera and blind-spot monitoring.
Warranty & Maintenance
Hyundai offers a 5-year/96,000 km limited warranty, 10-year/1.6 lakh km powertrain coverage, and 3 years of free maintenance, outshining rivals.
Why the Palisade Rules
At ₹32.5–47 lakh, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade blends space, tech, and luxury, undercutting the Fortuner (₹35 lakh). Book now at Hyundai India or online—this SUV is family perfection!
