Weekend mornings for a busy family usually start with a packed cargo area, a cooler on the floor, and a debate over who gets the window seat. The Hyundai Palisade near Brownsburg, Indiana, gives everyone a spot of their own, with three rows of seating, a choice of V6 or hybrid power, and enough towing muscle to bring the boat along.
At Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai, we help west side families find the Palisade that fits their routine, and our team takes time to answer your questions before you ever sign a thing. Browse our current Palisade selection online, then come see one in person.
The gas-powered Palisade runs on a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Properly equipped, it tows up to 5,000 lbs with trailer brakes, which covers a pontoon heading to Lake Monroe or a pop-up camper bound for Brown County State Park. Front-wheel drive is standard on most trims, and HTRAC all-wheel drive is available for the days Indiana winters turn the back roads slick.
If fuel stops are your least favorite part of the week, the Palisade Hybrid teams a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with two electric motors for 329 combined horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimates reach 34 mpg combined for select front-wheel-drive hybrid trims, making long stretches on I-74 easier on the budget. The hybrid still tows up to 4,000 lbs with trailer brakes. For gravel lanes, the XRT PRO adds standard AWD, an electronic rear limited-slip differential, and 8.4 inches of ground clearance.
Every Palisade gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with onboard maps, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so your playlists and directions pop up without a cable. USB-C ports in all three rows mean the kids in the way back won’t run out of battery before you pull into Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for a night at the drag strip.
SEL and higher trims add a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 15-watt wireless charging pad, and Hyundai Digital Key 2, which lets a compatible phone or smartwatch lock, unlock, and start the SUV. Move into the XRT PRO, Limited, or Calligraphy, and a 14-speaker Bose system fills the cabin with rich sound. The Calligraphy adds a head-up display.
Hyundai SmartSense comes standard on every trim, with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. Safe Exit Assist helps keep a rear door from opening into approaching traffic, handy in a busy school pickup line. From the SEL Premium on up, the Blind-Spot View Monitor shows a live camera feed in the gauge cluster whenever you signal.
Seating fits seven or eight depending on configuration, and second-row captain’s chairs slide forward to make reaching the third row simple. Cargo space measures 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row and grows to 86.7 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded. Upper trims add heated and ventilated front seats, and the Calligraphy brings Nappa leather and relaxation seats with leg supports for the first and second rows.
Each Hyundai Palisade trim builds on the one before it. The SE covers the essentials with eight-passenger seating, while the SEL and SEL Premium bring captain’s chairs and more tech. The XRT PRO leans into adventure, and the Limited and Calligraphy add upscale touches. Here’s how key features line up across the gas-powered trims, with hybrid power offered on the SEL, SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy.
| Feature | SE | SEL | SEL Premium | XRT PRO | Limited | Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | V6 | V6 or Hybrid | V6 or Hybrid | V6 | V6 or Hybrid | V6 or Hybrid |
| HTRAC AWD | Available | Available | Available | Standard | Available | Available |
| Hyundai SmartSense | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 12.3-Inch Digital Cluster | Not Included | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor | Not Included | Not Included | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated and Ventilated Front Seats | Not Included | Not Included | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bose Premium Audio | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Rear Limited-Slip Differential | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Standard | Not Included | Not Included |
| Head-Up Display | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Standard |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Standard |
| Nappa Leather Seating | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Standard |
The easiest way to sort out which trim fits is to drive a couple back-to-back. Schedule a test drive, and we’ll line up a V6 and a hybrid so you can feel the difference on the same stretch of road.
As part of the Ray Skillman Auto Group, we take our tagline, “We treat you better,” seriously. Our sales team keeps things low-pressure, our finance department works with all kinds of credit, and our factory-trained technicians keep your Palisade on schedule with Hyundai Genuine Parts. Our online Value Your Trade tool gives you a head start on your trade.
For drivers in Brownsburg, Indiana, our showroom along the US 36 corridor is nearby, so routine service never has to take up your whole day. Stop by Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai, take a Hyundai Palisade for a spin, and see how much easier three rows can make family life.
Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai offers Palisade test drives, and we can line up both V6 and hybrid models so you can compare them on the same drive. Our showroom sits on the west side of the Indianapolis area, so getting behind the wheel is easy. Schedule a time online or stop by during sales hours.
Yes. The Palisade Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with two electric motors for 329 combined horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. It’s offered in SEL, SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy grades and earns up to 34 mpg combined on select front-wheel-drive trims.
The V6 Palisade tows up to 5,000 lbs with trailer brakes, and the hybrid tows up to 4,000 lbs with trailer brakes. Without trailer brakes, both are rated at 1,650 lbs. That’s plenty for a fishing boat or small camper headed to an Indiana state park.
The Palisade seats seven or eight people depending on trim and configuration. The SE comes with a second-row bench for eight, while most other trims use second-row captain’s chairs for seven, with a bench available on select trims.
The XRT PRO is the Palisade built for rougher terrain. It comes standard with HTRAC all-wheel drive, an electronic rear limited-slip differential, all-terrain tires, and 8.4 inches of ground clearance, which helps on gravel lanes and muddy campground roads.
Yes. Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai works with drivers across the credit spectrum, and our finance team will walk you through loan and lease options for your Palisade. You can also get pre-qualified online before you visit to see where you stand.
Yes. Our factory-trained technicians handle everything from oil changes to major repairs using Hyundai Genuine Parts. Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai services all makes and models, so the whole family’s vehicles can come to one place.
