Almost Perfect but not quite - Holding out on the 5th Star
Almost perfect but not quite is the summary of my review. I had high hopes with the Palisade Hybrid. Despite it being a brand new powertrain (new gas engine mated to a new hybrid system) I put my faith in the robust powertrain warranty that Hyundai offers and pulled the trigger. I chose the Calligraphy model for all of its features, which ironically ended up being the decision that left me wanting more. Because of the tragic accident that involved the power folding seats, Hyundai drastically modified the availability of some of the convenience features that the vehicle originally came with. What the vehicle ended up with is a list of features that makes you wonder if shelling out the extra cash for the Calligraphy was worth it. What they did away in the name of safety made the vehicle feel less intuitive, less equipped, and less premium. Without going into the details of why some of the modifications (and removals) of features fall short of meeting my expectations, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that future OTA updates will allow better use of all of its features without risking safety of its passengers. Come on, Hyundai! You can figure this out. Do better.
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