2020 Hyundai Palisade towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: all trims (SE, SEL, Limited), with trailer brakes, 3.8L V6. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,650 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2020 Hyundai Palisade towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2020 Hyundai Palisade towing capacity chart
All 8 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| all trims (SE, SEL, Limited), with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; single value printed across all trim columns | 5,000 lbs | p. 3 | |||
| all trims (SE, SEL, Limited), without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; single value printed across all trim columns | 1,650 lbs | p. 3 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2020-; model_year is the printed start year | 5,000 lbs | trailer prep package (all trims std): pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 | ||
| Palisade, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2020-; model_year is the printed start year | 5,000 lbs | trailer prep package (all trims std): pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 | ||
| Palisade, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years '2020-'; model_year is the printed start year | 5,000 lbs | trailer prep package (all trims std): pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 | ||
| Palisade, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2020-; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package (all trims std): pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 | ||
| Palisade, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2020-; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package (all trims std): pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 | ||
| Palisade, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years '2020-'; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package (all trims std): pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 |
Common questions
Which 2020 Hyundai Palisade engine tows the most?
3.8L V6, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is Engine not named in the table at up to 5,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2020 Hyundai Palisade Specifications; 2021 Hyundai Palisade Specifications; 2022 Hyundai Palisade Specifications; 2023 Hyundai Palisade Specifications. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2020 Hyundai Palisade Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2021 Hyundai Palisade Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2022 Hyundai Palisade Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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