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For U.S. vehicles; checked October 2, 2026. This guide uses the current 2027 factory specifications. Verify older model years separately rather than applying this table to every Palisade.
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade gasoline model can tow up to 5,000 lb with trailer brakes; the hybrid can tow up to 4,000 lb. Hyundai lists a much lower limit without trailer brakes. Before choosing a camper, boat or utility trailer, check its loaded weight and the equipment on your Palisade. An advertised empty trailer weight isn't enough to decide whether the combination stays within its limits.
2027 Palisade towing capacity table
| Powertrain | Maximum trailer weight with trailer brakes | Maximum without trailer brakes |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Palisade | 5,000 lb | 1,650 lb |
| Palisade Hybrid | 4,000 lb | 1,650 lb |
These are Hyundai-published U.S. limits. The gasoline Palisade specifications and Palisade Hybrid model specifications distinguish the brake-equipped and unbraked ratings. The hybrid's rating is not the gasoline rating with a different fuel-economy figure.
Our recommendation: make the powertrain decision after establishing your trailer's loaded weight and required equipment. If the trailer exceeds the hybrid limit, added luxury features or a larger hitch do not solve that mismatch.
Does every Palisade come ready to tow?
No. Hyundai lists trailering pre-wiring and trailer sway control, but the hitch is standard on some configurations and an accessory on others. Its current specification table must be matched to the exact trim and powertrain.
AI-generated editorial illustration based on the integrated-hitch reference shown on Hyundai's current 2027 model page. An empty receiver is not a complete towing setup; the image does not confirm equipment on your VIN or demonstrate electrical or brake compatibility.
Ask for a written list covering the receiver, ball mount, correctly sized ball, electrical connection and anything your trailer's braking system requires. A tow-mode setting, a wiring preparation or a photograph showing a hitch is not a substitute for checking the installed hardware.
We would price a complete compatible setup rather than compare the cost of a receiver alone. Have the dealer or qualified installer confirm suitability against the model-year owner's manual and the ratings on every component. Do not assume an aftermarket component with a higher stamped capacity increases the vehicle's limit.
A camper's dry weight is not its trip weight
Treat a trailer listing as the beginning of the calculation. Include the trailer itself and everything carried in or attached to it: luggage, camping equipment, water, propane, batteries and accessories. Boat decisions should include the trailer, not just the boat's advertised hull weight.
Hyundai's Palisade towing-load explanation describes checking the loaded trailer and tongue load, including scale checks. That link is the 2026 manual's loading explanation, not a source for substituting 2026 numerical limits into a 2027 vehicle. Follow the manual supplied for your VIN for its specific procedures and restrictions.
Our practical advice is to request a realistic trip-ready weight before buying the trailer. If the seller only supplies an empty weight, do not treat the gap to the factory maximum as guaranteed usable capacity.
Passengers and tongue load share carrying capacity
Trailer weight and vehicle carrying capacity are different limits. The downward load from the trailer tongue counts against the SUV's capacity alongside occupants, luggage and added equipment. Hyundai explains this relationship in the Palisade loading-label guidance. Use the label on your own vehicle, not the illustrative label or another trim's number.
AI-generated editorial illustration based on the cargo-area design shown on Hyundai's current 2027 gallery. Luggage consumes carrying capacity too; the bags have no assigned weights and do not establish a safe load, measured fit or available tongue-load allowance.
Here is a hypothetical calculation, not a Palisade factory payload specification:
| Assumed item | Weight |
|---|---|
| Vehicle's occupant-and-cargo allowance | 1,200 lb |
| People aboard | −650 lb |
| Luggage and added equipment | −200 lb |
| Remaining allowance before trailer tongue load | 350 lb |
If the measured tongue load were 450 lb, the example would exceed the assumed allowance by 100 lb, even if the trailer itself were below the published towing maximum. The arithmetic illustrates why a full passenger cabin needs a separate check; it does not certify a towing combination.
The vehicle's gross and axle ratings, hitch limits and the manual's other restrictions still apply. Do not use a payload calculation as the only pass/fail test.
Trailer brakes are a condition, not a small-print extra
Hyundai expressly conditions the headline gasoline rating on trailer brakes. The corresponding hybrid table also separates braked from unbraked trailers. Do not use the maximum column for a trailer that does not satisfy that condition.
Ask a qualified installer to identify the trailer's braking type, the required connection and any compatible control equipment. Electrical pre-wiring should not be interpreted as confirmation that the complete braking system is installed and operational. Check the exact manual and trailer instructions instead of purchasing a controller on the assumption that all trailers need the same setup.
Can a Palisade tow your boat or camper?
The answer requires the complete combination, not the trailer's category. Our buying checklist is:
- Identify the SUV's model year, powertrain, VIN and installed towing equipment.
- Establish the loaded trailer and measured tongue weights.
- Check the correct braked or unbraked factory limit.
- Account for occupants, luggage and added equipment using the vehicle label.
- Have gross, axle and component limits checked, and follow the model-year manual.
For routine towing close to a limit, we would consider whether a different tow vehicle and trailer pairing is a better fit rather than looking for an option package to bypass the restriction. That is an editorial purchasing recommendation, not a new manufacturer rating or an SUVLook towing-test result.
If passenger fit is also part of the decision, our 2026 Palisade interior guide covers that model year's gas and hybrid cabin arrangements. The 2027 Telluride towing guide explains a neighboring three-row option without treating the two brands' limits as interchangeable.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Palisade Hybrid tow as much as the gas model?
No. The current factory table above gives different maximum braked-trailer ratings for the two powertrains.
Can I use the headline tow rating without trailer brakes?
No. Use the separate unbraked limit and follow the owner's manual and applicable requirements for your combination.
Does fitting a hitch automatically make a Palisade ready to tow?
No. The hardware, electrical and braking setup must be compatible, and the loaded combination must meet every applicable limit.
Has SUVLook physically tested these towing capacities?
No. The ratings are manufacturer-published. The examples and shopping checks are editorial explanations, not measured towing tests.
