The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Is The People's 3-Row Mercedes...Honestly

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to my patrons for their support of the channel! Would you have a Palisade over a Telluride?

[@westmerchantus]

Palisade Calligraphy if one has budget otherwise any trim of palisade. It is more comfy than telluride I have checked both. Has more plush feel inside.

[@mavfan1]

If I was 35 or younger Telluride but at 50 I just ordered a Palisade Ltd. I know it's minor but I really didn't like the Calligraphy wheels.

[@brucewiebe6490]

@@mavfan1 yup. Don’t know what Hyundai was thinking. The wheels are ugly but I don’t see them when I’m driving and so like the interior.

[@dana8911]

I have a 2020 Palisade Limited and absolutely love it! I test drove so many cars and landed on this. I have never regretted my choice. I have driven it for a year now and it drives like a dream.

[@kaylove4507]

How much is your payment? If you don't mind me asking

[@dana8911]

@@kaylove4507 I don't make payments.

[@kaylove4507]

@@dana8911 that's the way to do it queen 👑💗

[@JT-sl3ui]

Throttle House guys said it best with saying that the top trim Palisade is 75% of a BMW X7 for half the price! That’s just awesomely incredible! And very true!

[@boydr7160]

What sold me on the Palisade? Cooled rear captain chairs and full Digital guages. The telluride doesn't have.

[@image13]

Telluride is so plain inside and out, I just couldn't force myself to buy it over the Palisade, so I will get my White Palisade in 2 weeks

[@brucewiebe6490]

We got the white as well. Put on a clear bra with ceramic coating and it almost glows.

[@stephenhendricks103]

To understand the role of the "Calligraphy" trim of the Palisade it's important to recognize the different markets the Palisade to which its closely related sibling, the Telluride, are aimed. The Telluride is built in the US and aimed squarely at the North American market where its major rivals are so-called "mainstream" 3 row unibody SUVs. The Telluride isn't even sold in Korea or the rest of Asia and Europe. The Palisade, on the other hand, is built in Korea and aimed to a great extent at Asian and European markets where it competes with SUVs from European luxury brands. The Japanese and American "mainstream" brands of 3 row SUVs are either completely absent from those markets or struggle to achieve even minuscule sales. With these factors in mind it's obvious why the Telluride from the beginning has projected a somewhat more "rugged" image while the Palisade has aimed to be a "premium" or even a "budget luxury" choice. The Calligraphy trim doubles down on that strategy, especially in markets outside North America. It's not that the US market is unimportant for the Palisade. But compared to the Telluride it's a significantly less important driver of design and trims.

[@al151]

They are both phenomenal suvs, however Palaside has some common issues like wind and road noise compared to Telluride. Most of the journalist testing the Palaside complaint about the excessive wind and road noise. Lot’s of people on Hyundai forums regret purchasing their vehicles. I hope Hyundai can fix that issue. For example CarandDriver did a sound test for both suvs, and Telluride only had 63 decibels of road noise at 70 mph highway speeds compared to 69 decibels of Palaside. Palisade does look good on the inside but i can not imagine paying that much money and dealing with road and wind noise. That is why i am going to wait for an updated Telluride in the US market.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@al151 Interesting comment. I'm partial to the Telluride, as well. In part because I find most of Hyundai's vehicles have a somewhat more "fussy" design than their KIA counterparts. In fact, as I've said in other posts, most Hyundai vehicles appear to me to have been through a completed design process before they're submitted to a final review committee that's charged with adding creases and bulges here and there. I have no idea if that contributes to additional road and wind noise in the Palisade but it's a reasonable hypothesis.

[@JenksHero]

@@al151 a lot of road/wind noise was found to be improperly installed luggage racks. The racks have to be in the correct places (be it front or rear position) or else it causes a lot of excessive wind noise.

[@bentleytran1442]

Thanks. This a great review. I just ordered mine. I should get it in 3 weeks. Mine cost $51300 awd

[@dwnshft]

Thanks! You’ll love it 👍

[@al151]

Please let us know if you get the wind noise problem by the driver side window. I m hoping Hyundai fixed it with the 2021 models.

[@JT-sl3ui]

@@al151 they didn’t. But my wife’s really isn’t that bad. Not enough to bother us or call it an issue.

[@bentleytran1442]

@@al151 hello. I just got my Calligraphy today. Tested driving on free way. It's very nice no wind noise at on mine. I'm loving it

[@homemadefood7197]

where did you order it or from where ?

[@deepaksalhotra310]

Calligraphy. They chose an amazing name for this baby

[@vizionct1]

Hoping this one aint one of those affected w “stinky headrests” lol

[@mavfan1]

that was 2020 only, LOL

[@nationalwalker11]

Which one would you buy, New Kia Carnival SX or Palisade Calligraphy?

[@dwnshft]

Pali probably. My wife hates vans🥲

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@dwnshft Your wife isn't alone. In fact, despite conventional wisdom that vans are pitched toward females, especially soccer moms, the dominance of SUVs comes about in large part because women vastly prefer them for the elevated seating position and image of safety through "strength." All that plus the fact that these days the term "soccer mom" has a definitely negative connotation among many women including my wife.

[@dwnshft]

@@stephenhendricks103 yep you’re totally right. It’s a shame. Vans make so much sense...

[@westmerchantus]

I got this calligraphy 2021 white and trust me this is phenomenal vehicle. I also own Hyundai Sonata 90000 miles no issue never . Hyundai is taking the market left right and center. Those who oppose will be themselves driving in few years.

[@nationalwalker11]

@@westmerchantus my self previously owned 3 sonatas and 1 elantra. Amazing vehicles. Cant go wrong with Hyundai.

[@largelarry2126]

Your Mom called......................she needs her outfit back.

[@mavfan1]

The Douchteard Brigade called.......they need you to come back to bunker.

[@largelarry2126]

@@mavfan1 that was a good one but mine was much more accurate

[@brucewiebe6490]

Beautiful interior. On the video the grill is ugly. In person the grill is UGLY.

[@Chiroman527]

Not as Ugly as the Lexus Big Mouth Grill IMHO. I like this SUV. Seems to being more visible around my parts - Westchester County NY. I also have a Acura 2022 MDX with Advance Package in my sights (current 2019 Acura MDX Advance lease coming due in June 2022). But the Acura and others fully loaded (the only way I get my cars), is over $62K MSRP . This Pallisade, at $50K seems like a Bargain. Who cares about "luxury" brand names....Not me. I like to Impress Myself and not Others , especially when it comes to a Value. Hyundai is taking all the Top Honors in the Industry: JD Power, etc... My only question is the HRAC system. I will look more into how it functions. I do like Technology.... Acura's SH-AWD is one of or the Best in that category. This review is persuasive

[@brucewiebe6490]

@@Chiroman527 "who cares abut luxury brand names", says the guy with an Acura in his driveway, ha, ha. Big gaudy grills seem to be a thing these days. Lexus, Genesis, etc. Perhaps the grill is something I could get used to cause I love the interior. Would like a hybrid option to compete with the Highlander offering.

[@Jddvs]

There are aftermarket grills available, The grills done in black do take a bit of the edge off.

[@brucewiebe6490]

I came to terms with the grill and bought the 2021 Callgraphy model. Still not a fan of the Calligraphy wheels but the interior, ride and tech is just so good. We got it in white, put a clear bra on the front and ceramic coating on the whole car. It definitely makes a statement of luxury. We test drove this against the Toyota Highlander and there was simply no comparison. While it’s a big car it doesn’t feel big or cumbersome when driving or parking. Very happy with our choice. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are definitely setting the pace.

[@Jddvs]

@@brucewiebe6490 Bruce, I have a 2020 which is plagued with the wind noise that my dealer can’t seem to fix. We like the Palisade and are considering trading up to a Calligraphy. Have you noticed wind noise in your 2021 model?