A Surprising Favorite - Beautiful Design with a Few Misses
I’ve been genuinely surprised by how much I love my Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. From the moment I got in, the light-colored interior made the entire cabin feel airy, open, and upscale. The overall driving experience is smooth, and the tech features make every drive easier and more enjoyable. I love that I can use the app to find, lock, and unlock my car, it’s something I use all the time.
The comfort features really stand out. The massage seat, large touchscreen, and thoughtful interior design make it feel more luxurious than I expected. I also appreciate that it takes regular gas, which makes fill-ups more affordable.
That said, there are a few areas that could be improved. The lack of wireless CarPlay is frustrating, and the under-console storage and center console compartment, while useful, could be more efficiently designed. I’ve also noticed that the materials seem to scratch and chip more easily than I’d like, which is disappointing since I’m very careful with my car.
The cargo space is my biggest challenge. With the third row up, the trunk is very small, my daughter’s French horn doesn’t even fit. It would also be great if the back glass opened separately and if the mirrors folded in automatically when locked.
Overall, I really love this car and plan to get another Palisade in the future, likely the hybrid version with some of these improvements.