SEL FWD
What the SEL adds over the SE (+$2,505)
| Spec | SE | SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,435 | $41,940 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 2nd Row – Captain's Chairs, 2nd Row – Heated rear seats (high/medium/low), 2nd Row – Relaxation Mode, 2nd Row – Ventilated rear seats (captain's chairs), 3rd Row Power Folding/Unfolding/Reclining/Sliding seats, 3rd Row Power Folding/Unfolding/Reclining/Sliding seats, 3rd Row – Heated (high/medium/low), 4-way lumbar, 8-way power driver's seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar type), Ambient lighting (door trim & center console, 64 colors), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced Technology, Center Console – Premium soft touch, Door handles – Satin Chrome, Ergo-Motion, Ergo-Motion driver seat, Grille – Black + Silver Accents w/ Silver paint on lower grille, HTRAC AWD (Active on-demand), Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height, Headliner/Pillar – Suede, Heated front seats (high/medium/low), Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, Idle Stop & Go, Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror with Homelink, Integrated memory system for driver seat, Leg cushion extension, Outside mirrors – Power folding, auto-dimming (EC), Outside mirrors – Turn signal indicators, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse, Parking Distance Warning – Side, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Rear side-window sunshades, Relaxation Mode (Front seats), Roof rails – Silver, Seating materials – Leather trimmed seats, Seating materials – Premium Nappa Leather
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 199.2 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3470 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 287 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,940 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4575 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6327 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety33 std · 0 opt
- Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Surround View Monitor
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar type)
- Driver and front passenger airbag (2)
- Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags
- Front center airbag (1)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse
- Rear view monitor with parking guidance
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row
- Driver Attention Warning
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse
- Parking Distance Warning – Side
- Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator
- Trailer Sway Control
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (Outside mirrors)
- Driver Knee Airbag (1)
- Electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold
- Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist
- Forward Attention Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear child safety locks
- Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners and Load Limiters for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd row outboard seats
- Vehicle stability management
- Immobilizer
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator
Infotainment15 std · 0 opt
- Wifi Hotspot
- 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation
- Alexa Built-in Voice Assistant
- Bluelink® Connected Car System
- Bose 14-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and SoundTrue Enhanced Technology
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row
- In-Car Payment / Digital Features & Services
- Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices)
- Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
- Panoramic curved dual 12.3-in displays
- Passenger Talk In-car intercom
- Rear Seat Quiet Mode
- SiriusXM / HD Radio
- Wireless Device Charging 15W (For Qi-supported devices)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Remote engine start (on key fob)
- 115-volt power outlet
- Power window lock-out button
- Remote release Hood
- 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo
- Power windows with safety front auto-down/up
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog
- PTC Heater
Seating21 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats (high/medium/low)
- Ventilated front seats
- 2nd Row – Heated rear seats (high/medium/low)
- 2nd Row – Ventilated rear seats (captain's chairs)
- Integrated memory system for driver seat
- 4-way lumbar
- 2nd Row – Captain's Chairs
- 2nd Row – Relaxation Mode
- 3rd Row Power Folding/Unfolding/Reclining/Sliding seats
- 3rd Row – Heated (high/medium/low)
- 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles
- 8-way power passenger seat
- Ergo-Motion
- Ergo-Motion driver seat
- Leg cushion extension
- One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access
- Relaxation Mode (Front seats)
- Seating materials – Leather trimmed seats
- Seating materials – Premium Nappa Leather
- Tilting Walk-In Feature – Power
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Steering wheel – Heated
- Headliner/Pillar – Suede
- Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror with Homelink
- 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster
- Ambient lighting (door trim & center console, 64 colors)
- Center Console – Premium soft touch
- Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather
- Door handles – Satin Chrome
- Front seat seatback pockets
- Rear side-window sunshades
- Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch
- Sunvisor – W/ illumination
- Sunvisor – W/ sliding function
- Door storage pockets – Front and rear
Exterior21 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof – Dual Pane
- LED headlights (Projector)
- Outside mirrors – Power folding, auto-dimming (EC)
- Acoustic windshield
- Door handle welcome lights
- Grille – Black + Silver Accents w/ Silver paint on lower grille
- LED center positioning light
- LED daytime running lights
- LED rear combination lamps/taillights
- Outside mirrors – Heated
- Outside mirrors – Turn signal indicators
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Roof rails – Silver
- Shark-fin roof antenna
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Automatic headlights
- Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Solar front glass – Front door, windshield
- LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp
- Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- HTRAC AWD (Active on-demand)
- FWD
- Terrain Mode Select (Mud, Snow, Sand) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch
- Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch
- Idle Stop & Go
- Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters
- Stay Mode (HEV – EV-like parked infotainment/HVAC use)
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension
Cargo4 std · 0 opt
- Tow Hitch
- TOW mode – Dash-mounted button
- Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment
- Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control)
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Common questions about the SEL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade SEL?
The manufacturer lists $41,940 for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade SEL. That is $2,505 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade SEL add over the SE?
Against the SE, 50 features become standard that the SE does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.