Big Beast, Wonderful Ride
I've only had the vehicle since the end of January (about 2 months) so I can't comment on long term quality, but thus far I haven't had any problems. I came from a 2022 Santa Fe Limited hybrid to a Calligraphy hybrid. Of course there are major differences inherent in the different models, but here are some observations between the two from an overall viewpoint. This generation Palisade feels much larger/wider. This is both a blessing and a curse - it feels much more luxurious, but is more of a pain to park. The Palisade rides much better than the Santa Fe. I wonder if the ride could be further improved if it didn't come standard with such low profile tires. Finally the mileage isn't as good as advertised, but it's still better than most other SUVs of this size. Thus far I have been getting 26 - 29 Hwy, and have seen low 30's around town with a light throttle.
Another thing that pleasantly surprised me is the power. With the hybrid powertrain you have plenty of power on-tap. The I-4 engine w/turbo is a torque monster, especially at lower RPMs. The road noise is much reduced compared to the Santa Fe, even with the sun roof popped up. The transmission has been pretty smooth for the most part, although there has been a little delay/jerkiness around stop lights when the vehicle is barely moving and you give it throttle. There are some quirks that I'm getting used to. For example, the easy exit seat feature on the Santa Fe started when you started and stopped the engine. In the Palisade it doesn't happen until you open the door, and it doesn't seem to go as far. I don't see a difference between the normal and extended positions either. The Highway Driving Assist (HDA) automatically comes on any time I initiate the cruise control on a major freeway, I would prefer that it came on if I have cruise control active AND I select lane centering. However, these are nit picks. Overall I am pleased with the Palisade and hope that it's as dependable as my previous Hyundai vehicles.
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