2026 Hyundai Palisade Towing Capacity
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade tows up to 5,000 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 4,000 lb.
2 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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Every 2026 Palisade configuration
| Engine | Drive | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Hitch |
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| ICE | not stated | — | 5,0002026 Hyundai Palisade Specifications and Features, p. 20 · 18 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| Hybrid | not stated | — | 4,0002026 Hyundai Palisade Specifications and Features, p. 20 · 18 Sep 2026 | Class III |
Safety: Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle. Your vehicle's certification label (driver's door jamb) and owner's manual override this site.
Can the 2026 Hyundai Palisade tow it?
Enter the loaded trailer weight. Tongue weight is assumed at 13% for the payload check; passengers and cargo are not included — use the full calculator for those.
Enter a trailer weight to see whether it is within every published limit for the configuration you pick.
Towing setup for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade
What to fit, in order · sized to its 5,000 lb rating
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Class III receiver hitchEssential
2026 Hyundai Palisade is rated to 5,000 lb, which falls in Class III (up to 8,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers
Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.
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Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers
Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2026 Hyundai Palisade tow?
- The 2026 Hyundai Palisade tows up to 5,000 lb when equipped as ICE (2026 Hyundai Palisade Specifications and Features, page 20, retrieved 18 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2026 Palisade configuration?
- 4,000 lb for the Hybrid. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.