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Are you looking for a three-row SUV? If so, you should check out the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Facelifted just one year ago, it’s one of the freshest midsize SUVs around, with a great blend of refinement, technology, and performance. So, how does it stack up against the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder? The current generation of Pathfinder has been around for a few years. For 2025, it gets no notable changes.
To find out which three-row SUV is more suitable, we’ve created a Hyundai vs Nissan comparison. We’ll consider each vehicle’s interior aspects and performance credentials. Finally, we’ll check out their safety equipment to see who wins. You can also visit Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota and take a 2025 Palisade for a spin.
Interior space is crucial when choosing your three-row SUV. That’s why you’ll be better served by the 2025 Palisade, with its 155 cubic foot passenger cabin. Meanwhile, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has 148 cubic feet for some trims, while others offer less space. Moreover, you can choose a regular or dual-panel sunroof for some 2025 Palisade trims. All trims get an acoustically laminated windshield plus solar front glass. Privacy glass is standard for the rear and rear-side windows, too. Hence, the 2025 Palisade’s interior will be more refined and quieter than the 2025 Pathfinder’s cabin.
Depending on the trim selection, the 2025 Palisade offers premium cloth, H-Tex®, or Nappa leather seat upholstery. The 2025 Pathfinder offers regular leather upholstery as an option. Captain chairs for the second row of either three-row SUV are optional. Both vehicles provide power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats for higher trims. The 2025 Palisade can also be fitted with heated and ventilated second-row seats plus heated third-row seats. These aren’t available for the 2025 Pathfinder.
Cargo capacity in the 2025 Palisade is 18 cubic feet when the third row is deployed. This is one cubic foot more than the 2025 Pathfinder in the same configuration. Moreover, the 2025 Palisade comes with a standard 60-40 third-row split-folding rear seat. Higher trims add power folding functionality so that you can achieve 46 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the third row folded. Folding the second row as well provides up to 86 cubic feet. All 2025 Palisade trims except the base also come with a hands-free smart liftgate. This includes a quick opening feature and an adjustable lift height setting.
Every 2025 Palisade and 2025 Pathfinder comes with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® as standard. They’ve also got Bluetooth® connectivity. Higher trims of either model come with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. They can be outfitted with wireless phone charging pads and extra USB charging ports for all rows. A 12-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system upgrade is available for the 2025 Palisade. Furthermore, buyers can opt for the Passenger Talk in-car intercom system for accessible communication between the driver and third-row occupants.
Hyundai equips the 2025 Palisade with a naturally aspirated V6 for all trims. The 291-hp unit displaces 3.8 liters and generates up to 262 lb-ft of torque. It is connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a standard transmission cooler. Front-wheel drive is standard for most trims except Calligraphy Night. This trim comes with Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive system, which is standard. HTRAC is optional for all other trims. It is a real-time all-wheel drive system. A drive mode selector is included for all trims.
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder features a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6. The engine makes 284 horsepower for most trims. The only exception is in the 295-hp Rock Creek trim. A nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard for most trims. All-wheel drive is standard for the Rock Creek and optional for other trims.
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade includes Hyundai’s comprehensive SmartSense safety suite. All trims get forward collision avoidance assist, blind spot collision warning, and rear cross-traffic avoidance assist. Lane-keeping assist and lane-following assist, as well as a driver attention monitor and a navigation-based smart cruise control system, are included. Higher trims add a surround-view monitor and a blind-spot view monitor. Remote smart parking assistance is also available. The 2025 Pathfinder doesn’t have some of these features; others are optional extras.
Our comparison shows that the 2025 Hyundai Palisade is the most suitable three-row SUV to buy or lease. From its spacious and well-equipped interior to its long list of safety features, it’s an absolute winner. Why not visit Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota and check out the range? Our team will assist you in choosing the most suitable trim and options. Then, you can explore our array of auto financing choices and take home a brand-new 2025 Palisade.
