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Hyundai Palisade 2020–2026 (LX2)

Hyundai Palisade
Photo: Damian B Oh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$32,600–$50,000
MPG
34
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Strong passenger space
  • Strength: Strong comfort
  • Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
  • Watch-out: Poor reliability
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How it scores for you10 scores
A plush, tech-rich three-row family SUV with top safety marks and roomy seating, but a spotty complaint record and modest cargo hold it back.
Reliability27

Recalled somewhat more often than cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 7 of its 16 recalls were serious. About 4% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).

Running costs74

About $1,950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 74% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility22

18 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 22% of other SUVs we track.

Passenger space82

Eight-seat three-row layout with genuinely usable third row and ample cargo (86.4 cu ft folded). Among the roomiest in the mainstream three-row segment.

Driving fun45

Comfort-tuned family SUV with 291 hp V6, adequate but not engaging. Soft suspension favors ride over handling. Typical for the three-row segment.

Tech72

Palisade is known for generous tech: large touchscreens, digital gauges, blind-spot camera, and comprehensive driver aids. Hybrid option adds modern efficiency. Above segment norm.

Comfort80

Widely praised for quiet, plush ride and upscale cabin with premium materials, ventilated seats, and available second-row captain's chairs. A standout in its class.

Value retention70

SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.

Capability77

Rated to tow 5,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls32 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 5/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 4/5

32 recalls · 11 common complaint areas across 2020–2026

  • Brakes — 191 complaints (2024)
  • Recall — Electrical: instrument cluster/panel (2026)
  • Visibility/wiper — 100 complaints (2020)

2026

  • RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V047000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly: power adjust26V160000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat func

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: status indicator switch26V169000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of

  • Complaint clusterSeats35 complaintscomplaints:SEATS

    There was a recall for my 3rd row seat, my car sat at the dealer for 6 months due to it. They tell me they fixed the recall after 6 months I receive my car and my seats are not functioning. I believe the safety of my kids are at risk due to this. They have yet to take the vehicle back to fix the pro

  • Complaint clusterElectrical28 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while at a stoplight and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal while making a left turn, the vehicle lost power. The Police showed up on the scene and were able to jumpstart the vehicle and called AAA to have the vehicle towed t

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain13 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to back front seat moved instead. Power train engine issues been in hyundai service 3 times diff services depts and still not fixed have not been able to drive car since mar due to

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    My "Vehicle Health" reports all systems good on the BlueLink App-- however, when I open "diagnostics history", it shows 8 repeated reports under DTC: C183987 (SAFETY - Anti-lock Braking System). There is also a reports for a DTC C186B87 (ELECTRICAL- Lane Departure Warning System), and a C188087 (nul

  • Complaint clusterCruise control9 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    INCIDENT: Pressed brakes but car accelerated. STORY: I reversed out of a parking spot, turning so I could go to the right in parking lot. Put the car in drive and proceeded driving veering right in the parking lot. I pressed brake within 5 seconds of that but the accelerated instead, so I released t

2025

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump25V291000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: front: buckle assembly25V607000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

  • RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain26V034000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mi

  • Complaint clusterBrakes75 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with both feet, but the brakes failed to engage properly. The vehicle slid and jumped, and the brakes made a grinding sound. No warning light was illuminated. The f

  • Complaint clusterSeat belts34 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS

    I am the owner of a 2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy FWD, VIN [XXX], which currently has two unrepaired safety recalls. The most concerning unresolved recall is NHTSA Recall 25V607 / Hyundai Recall 283, involving front-row and second-row outer seat-belt buckle assemblies that may contain out-of-sp

  • Complaint clusterAirbags30 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS) and 26V034000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because p

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other26 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    At 16 thousand plus my car was at a stop light and stop/stalled/shut down what ever you want to call it. The auto stop was on but this was not the problem. I physically had to restart my car in traffic. The next time I experience this was at 20 thousand plus. We were in the hospital parking garag

  • Complaint clusterSuspension9 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION

    Following a dealer transfer assembly replacement under warranty on a 2025 Hyundai Palisade, technicians failed to perform a post-repair alignment and left the driveshaft unseated. The 2nd dealership we went to subsequently misdiagnosed the resulting suspension warping as 'tire overinflation' on June

2024

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump23V526000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

  • RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger23V599000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical24V106000

    Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: front: buckle assembly25V607000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

  • RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain26V034000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mi

  • Complaint clusterBrakes191 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The vehicle brakes malfunctioned while driving over bumpy pavement in a parking lot. There was a loss of ability to stop the vehicle, the breaks seemed locked or ineffective. This cause me to come close to rear ending the vehicle in front of me. My foot was pushed FIRMLY on the break and the veh

  • Complaint clusterSeat belts34 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS

    I own a 2024 Hyundai Palisade that is subject to Recall Campaign 283 involving defective seat belt buckle assemblies. Before learning of the recall, the driver's seat belt unexpectedly unlatched while I was driving. This has happened multiple times. The seat belt appeared to be properly fastened bef

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other27 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I am writing to report a serious safety defect regarding my 2024 Hyundai Palisade. While driving at approximately 6 mph, the vehicle went over a bump in the road. Immediately after hitting this bump, the vehicle began violently shaking and steering out of control. This shaking did not stop or dimini

  • Complaint clusterAirbags20 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    This vehicle has two open safety recalls that the manufacturer has been unable to repair. Recall 25V607000 (manufacturer campaign 283, seat belt buckles, front row and second row outer) was issued in September 2025. The dealer has attempted the repair since March 2026 and cannot complete it because

  • Complaint clusterSuspension17 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION

    2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. Clicking/knocking noise from left rear shock absorber area. Noise occurs when accelerating from a stop as the rear of the vehicle compresses under load, and can be reproduced by pushing the rear of the vehicle up and down. Consistent with known self-leveling rear s

2023

  • RecallVisibility/wiper23V180000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

  • RecallService brakes, hydraulic: power assist23V415000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump23V526000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: front: buckle assembly25V607000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

  • RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain26V034000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mi

  • Complaint clusterBrakes66 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    As I approached the traffic light from a parking lot, at slow speeds ie 5mph, I hit a patch of uneven ground where the concrete was uneven. The brakes stuttered and lurched. I pumped the brakes without much success and came within inches of hitting the car ahead of me. This has happened multiple ti

  • Complaint clusterSeat belts55 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS

    I am reporting an unresolved safety issue involving the seat belt buckle recall on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade (NHTSA Recall 25V-607 / Hyundai Campaign 283). For several months, I have repeatedly contacted Hyundai Myrtle Beach attempting to have the recall repair completed. I do not have the exact dat

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other54 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I am writing to file a formal complaint XXX regarding a severe safety defect on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. On XXX, in [XXX] while driving under normal operating conditions, the sunroof glass spontaneously exploded with a loud noise resembling a gunshot. There was no vehicle ahead of me, no overpass

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper46 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    The wipers stopped working midway and they wouldn’t come back on until 15 minutes afterwards. It was pouring down rain and the visibility was terrible and couldn’t see anything in front of me. Our safety was at risk because of the wipers and windshield. We just got our vehicle on 5/12 - and on 5/20

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain33 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy less than 3 years old has a leaking factory radiator. Hyundai has TSBs for this on earlier models, but it is still happening.

2022

  • RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel22V353000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.

  • RecallTrailer hitches22V633000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (

  • RecallVisibility/wiper23V180000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: front: buckle assembly25V607000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

  • RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain26V034000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mi

  • Complaint clusterSeat belts65 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS

    SUMMARY Filing complaint under 49 U.S.C. § 30120 against Hyundai Motor America & Checkered Flag Hyundai for failure to remedy a seatbelt defect in reasonable time, misallocating parts, and refusing escalation. Seatbelts randomly unlatch while driving with my family, posing fatality risk in a collisi

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other38 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    We purchased this used 2022 Hyundai Palisade SLE vehicle on XXX at a Nissan dealership with 95,492 miles. While my spouse was driving the vehicle on the highway on XXX the failed child safety lock alarm notification displayed on the screen and the 2nd row actuators began flicking on and off, like it

  • Complaint clusterEngine28 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the engine seized. The con

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper27 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    We were driving down the road and heard a loud pop and then heard glass falling onto the sunroof sunshade. My sunroom exploded out of nowhere, nobody in front of me, no trees or structures above us. Just spontaneously shattered.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical24 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and shifted into park independently. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine, battery, oil, and another unknown warning li

2021

  • RecallService brakes, hydraulic: fluid; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder21V840000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.

  • RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor22V627000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

  • RecallTrailer hitches22V633000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (

  • RecallVisibility/wiper23V180000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: front: buckle assembly25V607000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

  • RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain26V034000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mi

  • Complaint clusterSeat belts99 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS

    The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manuf

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other62 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I opened my sunroof and heard a noise, I was not able to close it. I took it to a repair shop to see if they could get it closed, they advised a break in the assembly and needs to be replaced. My car is out of warranty and it’s a known issue.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical47 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD. The vehicle has experienced repeated engine and drivability problems and multiple breakdowns following replacement of the engine by Hyundai. The original engine developed excessive oil consumption and was

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper41 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    Pressed button to open glass sunroof and glass panel crookedly began opening with one side opening farther than the other until it stopped midway with a loud grinding noise. It stopped crooked in the tracks. It would not open. It would not completely close and the rear was left protruding above the

  • Complaint clusterEngine30 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    In the past two weeks, our 2021 Hyundai Palisade has shut off completely when driving. It has around 110,000 miles on it and was just purchased used (second owner) three months ago. At that time, the dealership had to fix a leak in the engine and did a complete oil change. Based on internet searches

2020

  • RecallAirbags: side/window19V802000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Palisade vehicles. The mounting bolts used to secure the side curtain air bags may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment.

  • RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor22V627000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

  • RecallTrailer hitches22V633000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: front: buckle assembly25V607000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

  • RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain26V034000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mi

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper100 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    The driver side wiper stopped functioning during a rain storm. Fortunately, I was not on a major road and was able to navigate. If I had been on the highway, I would have been blinded and potentially in a major accident if not able to pull over expeditiously. This malfunction occurred approximate

  • Complaint clusterEngine72 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    I do not understand how Hyundai can approve its required testing process, have the vehicle fail that test, and then deny the engine replacement resulting from those findings. This is unfair and raises serious concerns about how Hyundai is applying its warranty procedures.Hyundai’s published oil-cons

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other64 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the A/C system on my 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The A/C system has failed due to a manufacturer acknowledged defect in the compressor pulley and hub assembly. Hyundai has issued multiple Technical Service Bulletins (TSB 21‑HA‑003H, 24‑HA‑003H, 25‑HA‑003H

  • Complaint clusterSuspension59 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION

    I have a 2020 palisade limited with the self leveling shocks. I have about 78,000 miles on the car. I am on my second set of replacement of the rear shocks. Well, guess what? I’m starting to hear that clunking noise again. I love my palisade but quickly becoming tired of this issue. I relaced the

  • Complaint clusterSeat belts40 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS

    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that while parked on several occasions, the second-row driver-side and passenger-side seat belts buckles failed to latch and required three to four attempt

Cost to own$22,200 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$32,600–$50,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2026$46,500–$50,000
2025$34,700–$40,700
2024$30,500–$35,800
2023$26,800–$31,400
2022$23,300–$27,400
2021$20,200–$23,800
2020$17,300–$20,300

$1,950/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $32,600–$50,000
Efficiency34 MPG
Seats8
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainHybrid

City MPG

33

Highway MPG

35

Combined MPG

34

Horsepower

291 hp

Doors

4

Length

196.5 in

Width

78.0 in

Height

68.9 in

Wheelbase

114.2 in

Curb weight

4,314 lb

Cargo volume

18 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

86.4 cu ft

Towing capacity

5,000 lbs

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