SEL FWD
What the SEL adds over the SE (+$2,750)
| Spec | SE | SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4226 lbs | 4376 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4171 lbs | 4259 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,200 | $39,950 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way lumbar, 8-way power driver's seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ultrasonic sensors), Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket, Door handle welcome lights (pocket lamps), Grille – Black+Chrome coating, Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, LED interior cabin lights, LED taillights, Leather-wrapped (steering wheel), Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette), Roof rails – Silver, Wireless Device Charging 15W (For Qi-supported devices)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 45.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 173.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 196.7 in |
| Overall width | 77.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3778 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | Dual-CVVT |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 291 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,950 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/60 R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4376 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4259 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5732 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety25 std · 0 opt
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Driver and front passenger airbag (2)
- Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags
- Highway Driving Assist – HDA I
- Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control
- Rear view monitor with parking guidance
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Driver Attention Warning
- Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
- Safe Exit Assist
- Trailer Sway Control
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ultrasonic sensors)
- Driver Knee Airbag (1)
- Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist
- Haptic Feedback (steering wheel)
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Vehicle stability management
- Immobilizer
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator
Infotainment16 std · 0 opt
- Wifi Hotspot
- Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming
- 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Bluelink® Connected Car System
- Bluelink® Connected Car System / Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates / Wifi Hotspot
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- HD Radio
- Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices)
- Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates
- Paddle Shifters
- Rear Seat Quiet Mode
- Siriusxm
- Three 1st row & Two 2nd row 2.1-amp USB outlets (1x USB-A 2.0 Power/Data & 4x USB-C Power)
- Wireless Device Charging 15W (For Qi-supported devices)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height setting
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- 12-volt outlet – 4 total: 2 Fr, 1 Rr, 1 cargo
- Power door and liftgate locks
- Power windows with safety front auto-down/up
- Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
- Remote release – Hood
Climate5 std · 0 opt
- Dual auto temperature control w/auto defog
- 2nd row automatic HVAC controls
- 3rd row HVAC vents
- Cabin air filter
- PTC Heater
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- 2-way lumbar
- 2nd Row Power Folding Seats
- 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles
- 8-way power passenger seat
- Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket
- Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette)
- One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access
- Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases
Interior18 std · 2 opt
- 4.2" Color multi-information display
- Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror
- Assist grips
- Dashboard – Slush-molding
- Door armrest – Soft, 1-piece in-mold grain
- Door handles – Metal Paint
- External temperature display
- Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray
- Glove compartment – With damper, Illuminated
- LED interior cabin lights
- Leather-wrapped (steering wheel)
- Map pockets, with extra mini pocket (2nd row)
- Storage tray – Center stack / center console
- Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel
- Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch
- All-Weather Floormats/Liners optional
- Sunvisor – W/ illumination
- Sunvisor – Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function
- Floor mats – Carpeted optional
- Door storage pockets – Front and rear
Exterior23 std · 1 opt
- LED headlights (Projector)
- Acoustic windshield
- Black Side sills
- Bumpers – Two-tone
- Door Garnish – Two-tone
- Door Handles – Satin Chrome (exterior)
- Door handle welcome lights (pocket lamps)
- Grille – Black+Chrome coating
- Heated (outside mirrors)
- LED accents
- LED daytime running lights
- LED taillights
- Roof antenna, shark-fin – Gloss black
- Roof rails – Silver
- Skid plates (front & rear) – Silver Paint
- Turn signal indicators (outside mirrors)
- Automatic headlights
- Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Solar front glass – Front door, windshield
- Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18
- LED Roof-mounted center high-mount stop lamp
- Rear spoiler – Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor
- Mud guards – Front/rear optional
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- HTRAC AWD active on-demand
- 8-speed automatic (A8LF1)
- Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Eco, Sport, & Smart) – Center-console mounted
- Drive configuration – FWD
- Idle Stop & Go
- SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode
- Shift-by-Wire
Cargo2 std · 3 opt
- Tow Hitch optional
- Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control)
- Underfloor storage compartment
- Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type optional
- Roof cross bars optional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Palisade. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SEL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL?
The manufacturer lists $39,950 for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL. That is $2,750 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL add over the SE?
Against the SE, 16 features become standard that the SE does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.