The Hyundai Palisade is one of the most value-packed three-row SUVs you can find in Punta Gorda, FL. The Palisade recently entered a new generation and gets a few updates for 2025. It continues to offer an exceptionally spacious and well-equipped interior. It has a powerful 3.8-liter V6 to enjoy and many safety features. Let’s pit it against another strong contender, the 2025 Honda Pilot, to see how it fares.
Our Hyundai versus Honda three-row SUV match-up will focus on three essential factors: interior, safety, and performance. If you want to know all about the 2025 Palisade range, talk to Gettel Hyundai of Charlotte County. Our team will explain the trims and option packages. You can even slide behind the wheel of a 2025 Palisade and take it for a drive.
The 2025 Palisade has 155 cubic feet of interior space against the 2025 Pilot’s 154 cubic feet. Although it’s just one cubic foot, you’ll definitely notice a difference in the third row. That’s why the 2025 Palisade is a winner, especially for larger families. You can even opt for power-folding second and third-row seats for easier access and extra cargo capacity.
The 2025 Palisade can carry 18 cubic feet when the third row is in use. The 2025 Pilot has a similar amount of trunk space. Both models allow you to split-fold their second and third rows of seats. When both rows are fully folded, you can carry up to 86 cubic feet of cargo in the 2025 Palisade. All trims get additional underfloor storage within the cargo compartment.
Both three-row SUVs have ample in-cabin storage spaces. They have roomy glove boxes, center console bins, and cup holders for all occupants. The 2025 Palisade can also be equipped with 64-color interior ambient lighting and USB-C charging ports for all three rows.
You can opt for second-row captain chairs in either model. This option replaces the three-person bench seat with two separate seats. In the 2025 Palisade, these seats can be equipped with heating, ventilation, and wing-out headrests. The 2025 Palisade offers heated third-row seats as well. The 2025 Pilot doesn’t offer these comfort features. Depending on trim, both models have heating, ventilation, and power adjustments for their front seats. But the 2025 Palisade offers a special Ergo-Motion driver’s seat with thigh cushion extensions for extra comfort during long drives. The 2025 Pilot isn’t as well-equipped.
The 2025 Palisade and the 2025 Pilot have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard. They’ve also got SiriusXM and Bluetooth®. The 2025 Pilot comes with a 7-inch or 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster. Meanwhile, the 2025 Palisade gets a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for higher trims. Buyers can choose a heads-up display and a Harman Kardon 12-speaker sound system. The 2025 Palisade also has a Rear Seat Quiet Mode, which mutes the rear speakers to help occupants sleep. A Passenger Talk® in-car intercom is available, too. The 2025 Pilot isn’t as well-endowed.
Every 2025 Palisade is powered by a 3.8-liter V6. The 291-hp unit is naturally aspirated and produces up to 262 lb-ft of torque. It is connected to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with SHIFTRONIC that allows the driver to select gears via the gear lever. Front-wheel drive is standard for most trims, while Hyundai’s HTRAC real-time all-wheel drive system is available. The 2025 Palisade also gets a standard transmission cooler. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds depending on trim. Trailer pre-wiring is standard.
The 2025 Honda Pilot gets a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6. The 285-hp unit makes 262 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available. The 2025 Pilot can also pull up to 5,000 pounds.
Every 2025 Palisade gets Hyundai’s SmartSense suite. All trims have automatic emergency braking, a driver attention warning system, and a blind spot information system. Lane departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and a navigation-based smart cruise control system are included, too. Higher trims add a highway driving assistance system, a surround-view camera system, and remote smart parking facilities. The 2025 Pilot offers some, but not all, of these features.
