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Are you searching for an adventure-ready vehicle that can tow a boat to Jake's Landing? Consider the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. It's family-friendly, seating up to eight passengers, and can haul a trailer packed with travel gear. Learn more about the Hyundai Palisade towing capacity and the featured technology that will keep you safe as you navigate through Columbia.
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade's maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds with a trailer that has trailer brakes. It makes the Palisade a weekend adventure SUV that's ready to help you make new memories with family and friends.
You can plan a road trip to Charleston and haul a canoe or kayak trailer with your favorite watercraft and paddles. Or if you want to stay close by, hitch a lightweight boat trailer to the Palisade and head out to Lake Murray. Enjoy a day out on the water in your aluminum fishing boat and fish for largemouth bass. The Hyundai Palisade can also tow a motorcycle trailer, so you can drive north to the Savannah River National Scenic Byway for an unforgettable ride.
If you're a camping enthusiast, you'll love the Hyundai Palisade towing capacity. It can tow a pop-up travel trailer so you can go stay at the campgrounds at Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest. The Palisade can also tow a utility trailer for hauling equipment to the worksite during the week. Or you can use it to tow ATVs or dirt bikes to off-road parks outside of Columbia for adrenaline-pumping fun.
The 2025 Palisade tow specs only vary if your trailer has brakes. Trailer brakes connect electronically to the Hyundai SUV, so they activate when you press on your vehicle's brake pedals. The Palisade can haul a heavier load if the trailer operates with its own brakes.
You can tow up to 5,000 pounds in the 2025 Hyundai Palisade with trailer brakes or up to 1,650 pounds without. Use the lightweight load to haul a utility trailer with kayaks for a day on the water of Broad River or the maximum capacity for towing a camper to Sesquicentennial State Park. Tow Mode is only available on this SUV with all-wheel drive (AWD). These Palisade towing specs are available across all seven Palisade trims, including the:
Each Hyundai Palisade trim comes standard with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that outputs 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The engine mates with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC for seamless gear shifting.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard on all Hyundai Palisade trims except for the Calligraphy Night, where AWD is standard. AWD is optional on all other trims. If you want to tow some mountain bikes to hit the trails at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, purchase the AWD trim.
The Palisade features HTRAC all-wheel drive, delivering better traction on rugged terrains and a stronger grip on slippery surfaces. This versatility is ideal for traveling through South Carolina when it rains. Tow mode is available with the Palisade AWD and come standard with the following features:
| Max towing (with trailer brakes) | 5,000 lbs All trims When properly equipped |
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| Unbraked trailer limit | Up to 1,650 lbs (typical limit without trailer brakes) |
| Tow Mode | AWD only (HTRAC models) |
| Pre-wiring | Factory trailering pre-wiring simplifies hookup and power to the trailer |
“When properly equipped” includes trailer brakes for loads above the unbraked limit and staying within the vehicle’s GVWR/GCWR found on the door-jamb label.
| FWD (SE/SEL/XRT/SEL Premium/Limited/Calligraphy) | Up to 5,000 lbs with trailer brakes • Up to 1,650 lbs without. Ideal for highway towing of lighter campers, watercraft, and utility trailers. |
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| AWD (optional on most trims; standard on Calligraphy Night) | Up to 5,000 lbs with trailer brakes • Tow Mode included on AWD for optimized shift logic and throttle response. Added traction confidence on wet or unpaved roads. |
| SE | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) |
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| SEL | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) |
| XRT | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) |
| SEL Premium | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) |
| Limited | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) |
| Calligraphy | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) |
| Calligraphy Night (AWD) | Up to 5,000 lbs (with trailer brakes) • Tow Mode included |
Ratings are the same across trims; AWD adds Tow Mode and traction benefits.
| Weekend gear | Kayak/canoe trailers, small aluminum fishing boats, two-place motorcycle trailers |
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| Camping | Pop-up campers and many teardrop travel trailers |
| Utility | Small utility trailers for landscaping tools or home-improvement supplies |
Always confirm the trailer’s actual loaded weight (including cargo, fuel, and accessories) and stay within the stated limits.
| HTRAC AWD + Tow Mode | Optimizes shift points and throttle for smooth, confident towing (AWD models). |
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| Trailer sway control | Helps reduce trailer sway for added stability at speed. |
| Pre-wired connectors | Built-in wiring makes trailer hookup easier. |
| Driver assists | Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping/Following Assist, and available Blind-Spot View Monitor support safer lane changes while towing. |
| Downhill Brake Control (AWD) | Helps maintain a slow, steady speed on steep descents when towing. |
| Hillstart Assist Control | Helps prevent rollback when starting on an incline with a trailer. |
Towing capacity depends on proper equipment and trailer brakes. Use the figures on your vehicle’s certification and tire labels and in the owner’s manual. If you’re new to towing, consider a professional hitch setup and a tongue-weight check at a certified shop.
Hyundai outfits the 2025 Palisade with several tech features that enhance your towing safety, whether you're hauling a small camper or a couple of canoes on a trailer. Make the most of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade's 5,000-pound towing capacity for family trips to Congaree National Park with the following technology:
There's more to discover with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Its spacious and capable cabin lets you optimize your passenger and cargo configurations, whether you're taking a quick trip to Columbia Metropolitan Airport or heading out to Myrtle Beach. The three-row SUV can seat seven or eight passengers and features a maximum cargo capacity of 86.4 cubic feet behind the first row.
Check out these exciting specs and more at Stivers Hyundai. We're your local Hyundai dealer, serving the communities of Richland County. We have a large inventory of the new Hyundai Palisade in Columbia with various trims and exclusive features.
Our knowledgeable sales team can help you find the right Palisade that suits your lifestyle and driving needs. Want the deluxe edition? Choose the luxurious Calligraphy Night trim. Or if you want an SUV that's more practical and affordable, go for the SE base model.
Ready to get behind the wheel of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade in Richland County? Contact us today to schedule a test drive. Or, if you have more questions about the Palisade's towing capacities, call us at 803-788-6800. Our Columbia Hyundai experts are on standby waiting for your call.
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