I'm glad that someone's reviewing new cars on their serviceability. Even if the audience may not be DIY-ing as much as they use to on older cars, this helps estimate shop labor, longevity, and possible root-causes of common signs/symptoms.

A month ago bought a 24 Palisade Calligraphy. It is the most quiet vehicle my family owned. No wind noise and minimum road noise.The tires that come with suv are Hankook and require a break in period with miles on them. If you switch to Michelin tires, they are even quieter. I am a professional mechanical engineer in manufacturing and don’t agree some of the things mentioned in this review. The engine in the Palisade, has been around for many years and even used in Hyundai Genesis models back in the day before Genesis became a separate brand. There has been some revisions made on this engine and it runs very quiet and smooth, even in the winter. Before my purchase, i reviewed all the competition, including Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot and the Mazda CX90. Thanking god, for me, money was not an issue due to buying it with cash with no payments. I ended with up with the Palisade because it offers the best for the money, in fact it’s hard to believe this suv doesn’t cost more than $60,000. To me, manufacturing in Korea was also a plus. Hyundai makes their own steel and most of their electronics (samsung), they don’t import them like other manufacturers do. That is why the price is lower. Very happy with the purchase and will buy it again, hopefully a hybrid powertrain in the future.

My dad has been a auto mechanic since he was 20. He’s 80 now. He just bought one of these. And he loves it.

I understand people don't like the hard plastic seat backs. However the primary market for these suv's are family's and if you have a child behind you having a hard seat back will really help prevent your seat from being kicked in which as an owner of a palisade I really appreciate. Great review!

This Hyundai Palisade is gorgeous; the reviews have been generally positive, but I felt they were incomplete. I greatly appreciate the objective reviews I see on this channel, as such a thing is becoming more and more rare. You present the good, the bad, and the questionable with solid explanations for each, and that is what I want! You’re not trying to steer anyone towards any destination; you’re simply pointing out the facts, filtered through your professional experiences, and allowing your viewers to make their own decisions on the matter. BRAVO! I’m a happy subscriber, and I hope you continue to give us these unbiased reviews.

Man, this was an incredible review. Nobody dives deep into the internal mechanics that I've seen so far! Please keep up the good work and I look forward to more of your content!

I have to say this is a refreshingly detailed review of a vehicle. The details related to the engine, exhaust and suspension, the important info about the plastic oil filter mount...this type of info is what make this review stand out. You know when you have content like this no one has to beg or ask for a subsciption or a like. Keep up the good work

This is what many of us were looking for! Not what the car appears to be the first 30K miles but longevity and long-term consequences of owning the vehicle. Keep it up and we'll keep watching! Just subscribed.

More reviews like this will catapult you straight to 1 million subscribers. This is what is surely missing in KZfaq car reviews. We care about luxury, comfort, quietness, power, safety, features, sound systems and long term RELIABILITY. We don’t care about exhaust noise, steering feedback and other “sporty” nonsense.

This review was great and exactly what i was looking for. All reviewers talk about how good this car is, no one talks about the mechanical and reliability perspective. Thanks AMD

Great review. I just purchased a 2023 Palisade Caligraphy and absolutely love it. I am 75 and like the luxury of a Cadillac so you know where I am coming from. I also have 4 grandchildren and want to have the space of a 3 row SUV. The Palisade blew me away for what I was paying for. Great interior with lots of space and very good technology that greatly exceeded my expectations. The ride quality and performance of the V6 are totally acceptable for what I need. I learned a lot from your video on the engine (hydraulic lifters and carbon build-up) and it does concern me, but the car is garaged (I live in Chicago) so hopefully it won't be a huge problem. The 60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 100,000 mile drive train warranty, might help mitigate the problem.

You have confirmed what I always thought about these SUVs. They can give you such interiors because they cut cost on mechanical. People love shiny things, and people generally don't know about engines, transmissions and their history.

Mr. Car Care Nut, I think you got something here. This is a niche, your ability to perform an unbiased technical review. Much deeper than Savagegeese’s attempt. Keep it up and in no time your channel will be the last step people go to before finally deciding to buy a new or pre-owned car. 👊🏼👍🏻

After watching several of your reviews recently I am beginning to see how I need to move on from the dozen or so other car reviewers that I have highly regarded. You Sir have earned position Number 1 in my car reviewer hit parade. Keep'em coming! Thanks!

I purchased the 2023 Palisade in June of 2023. It's been in the shop three times. First time a code pop on the dash. Second time the vehicle turned itself off in traffic. Third time it wouldn't accelerate in traffic. It's been at dealership in Clarksville, TN for three weeks and it still has not been seen by mechanic. Purchased the vehicle to transport my disabled kids to doctors' appointments but now I just think it's dangerous to my family. If I could do it again I would have never purchased this suv.

This channel really provides professional reviews that really help people make good vehicles purchase decisions unlike those KZfaq videos that only discuss the look of the car and take it for a spin, keep up the good work my friend, can’t wait for the next episode.

Probably the best car reviewer I have seen. This is exactly what someone who does research on car wants before making the purchase.

One of the best reviews out there. Please man, do the 2023 Pilot when possible.

Really solid car. A family member has a 2022 model and no issues in the 18 months of ownership.There only complaint is it drinks fuel but it's a boxy-shaped, heavy SUV with a big V6 engine, so to be expected! Yes the plastics on the rear of the seats are a cost cutting exercise but also by design. Small kids love to kick up the back of the seats so plastic is a wiser choice, harder wearing and easier to clean!

We are on our second Palisade and it is a great ride for the family. I call it a Korean FWD Range Rover. The weakest point is the dealerships suck with service. Our included maintenance contract takes forever for appointments and they do not address our minor issues.

Scotty will LOVE your review, especially the final conclusion. Lol. Honesty but polite opinion from a Master Technician, good job.

This video influenced me so much that I decided today to upgrade from my Santa Fe to a Palisade. Thanks so much for the clarity on what is "not the end of the world", ok, good and great... The mechanics explanation was very cool: thanks!!!

I absolutely love how the review steps away from the usual 'test drive' or short-term view. Typical reviews don't consider maintenance costs which include how something can break, or how easily or how difficult it is to replace certain parts. Great stuff!

Just got myself a 2023 palisade calligraphy for my family and we love it. Drives great and Super comfortable. Took it on 2 trips already one trip was to Santa Cruz and was about a 800 mile trip (going & coming) and the second was to Salt Lake City and was about a 1600 mile trip (going & coming) and it was snowing in Utah and both trips were easy and smooth. Didn’t have any trouble with anything. I will make sure to come back when my car falls apart because this seems what everyone who drives a Toyota says about Hyundai. I myself like to think part of it is the way the owner takes care of their car but what do I know. Anyone who might be interested in this SUV I truly recommend it. It has space in all 3 rows. I’m not the tallest guy at 5’7 but being in the 3rd row I would say even at 5’10-5’11 you will have enough room in 3rd row to sit for even a longer drive. If you have any questions feel free too ask.

This is by far the best car review I've seen on KZfaq. Well Done. Subscribed!

Very excellent points and professional presentation! I would like to mention (as a Toyota/Lexus fanboy) and someone who briefly owned a 2020 Sonata Limited and got burnt, but recently traded in our 2017 MDX (shoddy trans at 101k) for a gently used 2021 Palisade, I prefer the "old-school" PT solely because at this point their 3.8L NA V-6 and 8-spd trans are rather legacy products, but proven and have ideally worked the kinks out compared to their newer applications.

Kudos to your in-depth interview. The strategy is great. Instead of going to the peripherals first, you begin right from the engine compartment. It really helps people not to be pulled by the other less important aspects such as interior and exterior.

Excellent ! Finally, someone comments upon the design, engineering, materials of vehicles. The review is yet cursory, but still better than others.

These videos give a high level of information, helps us to see beyond the paint and provides an insight into the manufacturer. Thank you AMD, good video.

I just took the family from Maine to Florida and back in our 23 calligraphy. the highway drive was not loud at all. I have seen with some people have complained about the road noise, but it is not an issue in our vehicle.

Bought the 2020 sel new model and have put on 90k miles on the odometer so far this suv has been the most reliable i have ever bought other than normal maintenance (spark plugs and raptured radiator hose ,brake pads ) i absolutely love it .

Finally! Someone is talking about reliability and not just bells and whistles and 0-60 in 5.2 seconds thank you

Your explanation came from maintenance way and no youtuber discribe like that , i love your opinion about cars that's you present every episode

The large number of people that walk into a dealership and fall in love with the interior and gizmos are also oblivious to the value of repairability and long term reliability. Do I really want to stare into my instrument cluster when changing lanes. Hyundai and Kia have figured out this buyer and have focused most of their attention on what people can see. On the other hand you have Honda and Toyota building car that mechanics and owners can appreciate for years to come. What you don’t see doesn’t make it not important as many Hyundai/Kia owners will find out sooner than later. 🎉

I very much appreciate AMD and his expert mechanical opinions. This channel is one of the few whose opinions on that level that I trust. I'm not a current Toyota owner, but I'm the original owner of a 2017 Kia Sorento, an engineer, and a shade tree mechanic so I feel qualified to offer my opinion on the reliability of the mechanicals of the power train being discussed here. My Sorento has the Hyundai 3.3l V6 engine. It is the exact same engine in the new Palisade. The only difference is the new V6 has been bored out to give 3.8l vs the 3.3l. part of the reason I settled on the 2017 Sorento was because the 3.3l has a long history with Hyundai and Kia, with few problems. Same goes for their 6 speed transmission, now an 8 speed. Yes, this engine can be viewed as 'old school ' because Hyundai didn't adopt hydraulic lifters, but don't view this as a connection to poor reliability. Many Honda engines also never adopted hydraulic lifters. So you should check valve clearances on Hyundai, Kia, and Honda's. No big deal and done every 100-150k miles. My Sorento at 85k miles has zero top end engine noises that would warrant me thinking It has valve clearance issues. I had my daughter get her 2011 CR-V's valves gapped at the dealer at 160k just for peace of mind and no adjustment was necessary. Understand that these vehicles are well maintained and synthetic oil is used and changed every 4k. Other than routine maintenance on both the Sorento and the CR-V there have been no issues or repairs to these vehicles. The 2017 Sorento drives just as good in 2024 as the day we bought it and lm anticipating we'll get the 200+k miles out of it that we're expecting. One other comment. A great Toyota feature/design/innovation is the GDI and PFI as AMD suggests. Hyundai/Kia have adopted this design on their 2.5l 4 cyl., but not the V6. I suspect it isn't on the V6 because that engine is going to get phased out because of the tightening emission standards, just as was the case with Toyota discontinuing their V6 in 2023. Though Hyundai and Kia V6's don't have the dual fuel injection systems, that isn't reason for me to avoid them since the overall reliability of their V6 has otherwise been excellent.

Got rid of ours back in 2020 after 5 months for a 4Runner and it is like night and day in build quality. Palisade is a nice place to be, short term, and that’s it.

Unbiased review with a critical eye is what we as consumers need, not all the other channels who just review with kid gloves.... BRAVO! MORE MORE MORE!

I used to own a Pallisade and found the servicing dealers to be a nightmare. I sold mine and purchased a Lexus GX460. Top notch

Absolutely stellar review!👍 Americans love old fashioned, long in the tooth, tried and tested V6 engines. Hyundai hit it out of the park for the USA. There is a reason the Pallisade and Telluride SUVs sell like hotcakes and are praised in every US publication. Reliability you say, HA! We dont keep them that long anymore. People like me who hold them for 10+ years are a minority.

Probably one of the best reviews I have ever seen! Please do the same with more brands/ models. Thank you for sharing!

I have never seen anyone take time to explain an SUV vehicle the way that you do. I will be coming back for more. This is a great idea to give details on different types of SUV. Thank you!

A masterpiece of review. No funny quirks, just wisdom and expertise in a video. 🧠

These videos are some of the best reviews on KZfaq. Keep up the good work

This man is so good mannered, he wont say directly it's a nonsense engine. He just leaves bread crumbs all over the place.

AMD, As it is January 1, 2023 today, it will be easy to keep track of how long it takes Hyundai/Kia to send you another car 😉😉😉

that interior is truly amazing, congratulations to Hyundai designers and builders

I appreciate your detailed, honest reviews. My problem now is that I fear I will never find a car in my price range that has decent reviews. I'm afraid to buy anything.

I bought a Hyundai 2024 palisade calligraphy night edition few month ago and this is a second car from Hyundai which was Santa Fe ,after 180000 miles ,since 2011 . I love every bit of quality Hyundai offered and price I paid for . Thanks for your very intelligent knowledge of car and in-put.

Dude...this is a niche segment that's untapped. Keep it up and you can live off KZfaq earnings. Great videos!

I DID learn something today, thank you. Really fascinating insights on this review. I thought the car’s summation as “A sad dream” was absolutely hilarious. Keep up the great work!

I just want to say thank you for the honest reviews. When you speak about a engine either having direct injection or direct and port fuel injection, that is excellent advice because there is very little information when tiring to find this information on the web or from a sales person. Keep up the great reviews and from a former mechanic for over 30 years you do a great job.

Huge thank you for these reviews. The average folk like us have no idea anymore what risks we take when buying cars. The more you expose the more the audience knows what technologies to avoid and what to adopt.

Excellent review! Most car "journalists" have no clue if they open the hood. Many have no idea what they are talking about. So highly informative to finally have someone talking about a new car who actually does know a lot of stuff many viewers don't!

Best full review on KZfaq. Keep up your great work. I love the fact you show the underside and discuss long term potential issue in design and all the technical detail. We don’t need to know how sporty the family suv. Your review is on point. Really really well done.

I am a mechanic too and I love the thoroughness of this review and looking past the right now and looking 5-10 years ahead that he offers. We have an Australian mid-spec model that doesn’t have the heated/cooled seats, but does have auto fold mirrors. As for the power train, I opted for the turbo diesel AWD after researching and driving both fuel options and I found the diesel to be vastly superior, and largely addressed his “old school” concerns (which I shared) about the V6 petrol. The key with any car, and I’ve owned many from new and second hand it meticulous maintenance and servicing - Well-maintained cars rarely breakdown and spending small pennies up front on preventative and routine maintenance saves big dollars when there’s an inevitable mechanical failure if you don’t. Adhere to service guidelines strictly (especially the definition of extreme usage conditions by the manufacturer) and your motoring experience will be virtually trouble free. Skimp and become lax with schedules, and you’re inviting expensive bills. A great review and excellent intelligent expert insight - Now subscribed.

First, let me just say that I love your approach. You’re even tempered, you’re contemplative (asking questions that we, as the buyer, should be asking), and you take a deeper look at vehicles that many channels don’t offer. PLEASE PLEASE keep doing these. I know you are primarily a Japanese geared mechanic (mainly Toyota) - but I appreciate the fact that you don’t stay in the lane. You take an objective look at what other manufacturers are producing and help us with our decision making. And it’s not a “don’t buy this car” sort of statement (although i am sure if that car was horribly engineered and had limited reliability you would say so)… but you leave us with things to consider and little warnings to take note of…..”here are some things that you, as the buyer, may encounter down the road, so just bear that in mind.” A couple things I did want to point out is I would like it if you had some links to other videos on certain parts of the engine to help us understand what it does or what a good way of engineering those parts should look like. There were a couple points during the hood segment where i wasn’t entirely sure what would have made it better and i totally understand that with a video that is already nearly 40 minutes long, you can’t take an extended amount of time to explain simple things on every video…. But a little direction to learning a little more on key things in the engine bay would help. The other thing i wanted to say is that - yes, Hyundai did, technically, cut corners with the rear of the driver and passengers seat with not wrapping the seat fully with leather. But i will say that this is something that I prefer in I mainstream cars. Because a lot of common buyers are going to go after vehicles like this…. And those common buyers who shooting for 3 row seats likely have a decent number of kids - and some may still be in car seats…… rainy, muddy days - messy dirty shoes - right on the back of that nice leather > no thank you. I’m glad they covered it with plastic…. Makes it easier to clean and less stressful to think about the fact that the leather now looks awful or continues to look awful because of those kids in the car seats. From the average consumer - that is something I appreciate… That’s a corner i don’t mind being cut. Let them jump into a Genesis, Lexus… etc if they want a more premium feel.

Really appreciated the criticisms of this vehicle. Makes your review have so much more value and credibility in my book!

Looks like a vehicle where lots was invested on looks, on what will appeal to the average buyer, and shortcuts were taken on the mechanical side - what the average buyer won't see or pay attention to.

Unlike most recent high-end cars (or Cadillacs of the last half-century), the Hyundai/Kia rear auto leveling does not have a separate compressor for the shocks. I believe they've devised a less expensive passive system involving rear shocks that generate lift from vehicle motion when higher loads dictate. I suspect that's why those rear shocks are weirdly large.

I have a 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE with over 135k miles with only two problems electric steering wheel and the coolant thermostat. No engine or transmissions issues at all. I decided to buy a 2021 Santa Fe and it been a great car.

Amazing review AMD! Hearing the honest thoughts from a professional reliable mechanic is simply invaluable!

I just subscribed to your channel because nobody else does in depth reviews like this and this is great to hear from a mechanic's perspective.

Beware of this vehicle, ive got a 2020 AWD with 38k and its burning oil heavily. Its been towed in twice. We are about to get rid of it due to the run around at the dealer and hyundai corporate.

From a real world owner of a Hyundai Palisade. Bought it new in 2020 in Limited trim. Absolutely loved this SUV from the point of value for the $$$. Very luxurious, smooth, powerful and good on gas. As he stated the power train is the weak link in this vehicle. After only 17000 miles the engine started burning oil to the tune of (1) quart every 17000 miles. Called Hyundai and they told me that using ONE quart every 1000 miles was normal. Dead serious. Really?? Went from a Toyota to Hyundai thinking they had stepped up their game om quality/reliability. I was wrong. Never again.

Fantastic review! The comment about the interior noise surprised me because I just watched a different video review where a db meter was used, and at highway speeds the Palisade came in at the lower end of the noise spectrum relative to comparable SUVs.

Very surprised that you found highway driving to be noisy. My 2022 Calligraphy is silent around town and quiet on the interstate. I don't remember you showing the storage under the rear floor behind the 3rd row. On my 2020 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium, reliability has been a myth, so I'll take my chances with Hyundai.

Good to see a car review channel that's not bribed by fancy vacations.

The reason the rear window wiper is mounted at the bottom is because it's more efficient and does a better job on that spot.

Excellent review from a technical perspective! It really shows what Hyundai focuses on and skimps on, which fits what the brand is all about(Fashion over function). Could you do reviews on European cars like Merc and BMW? I especially love the reviews on the engine and under car.

Nice seeing some reviews on non-Toyota products. I think this Palisade gives the Highlander some real competition. Enjoyed this!

Honestly speaking, the review is excellent and in details. However, in South Africa we have a diesel engine for this car and that is good. I do love to say, you mentioned a lot of things most journalists ignore. They rush to drive cars and they end up misleading people by their comments. You soldom see a journalist looking at under the body of a car. They always talk of what they don't know. But this review is so good that the engineering guys at Hyundai should be able to take notice. This video has helped me before i walk into a car dealer. Am happy to make an informed decision. And am going to share this review to other journalists that they drop their pride and do the right work. And not saying all journalists are selfish or incompetent. Am saying they lack this degree of doing a thoroughly good job. Thanks again my brother. Bless you.

Thank you AMD for your professional reviews! I'm a fan!! I love seeing car reviews and THIS is the info I REALLY NEED!!! I'm doing research for my next car purchase. You are helping me out tremendously!

I made a mistake of buying a brand new 2013 Hyundai Azera limited had the 3.3 V6 GDI I sold my 2003 lexus es300 had 177,000 trouble free miles for this, nothing but issues with the engine with carbon buildup and the vvt and cams and at 39k Hyundai installed new cam phasers and timing chains and tensioner after 20,000 miles of cold start up rattle got so bad it lasted almost 90 seconds, the dealer had tried every method engine flushes, brands of oil, weights of oil, new timing tensioner nothing fixed it. I got almost 6k more trouble free miles and noise was back new phasers and tensioner installed again and last maybe 900 miles and engine was not running right they kept car for 5 weeks and discovered the front cylinders were lower compression by more than 30 percent and one was less than 90psi they got hyundai corporate involved and inspected couple weeks later so they sent in a whole brand new engine was $12,700 was total bill but under warranty, less than 11,000 miles on new engine it started all over again with cold rattle and misfires sold car shortly later never again will i buy a kia or hyundai

I really appreciate these im depth reviews, especially regarding the drive train and overall expected reliability.

I like the way he puts it down bit by bit in a very instrumental manner down to the details just like how you make chicken masala. Please, we need this kind of quality yet gentle review. Keep it up man.

One of the main reasons why I bought a Palisade is because it has "old school engine" that's a good thing people...meaning it won't break down. This is the second Hyundai I bought new and when I sold my first car it had 161k with zero problems.

I want to compliment you on your extremely detailed care care, maintenance and reviews. I watch many car mechanics, and car reviewers. You are the best of them all. Please keep making videos and posting to KZfaq. I’ve subscribed to your channel, I “Like” your videos and I strongly encourage you to continue reviewing and posting videos about engines, transmissions and cars/trucks in general. You rock my friend!

New sub, awsome content. The technical aspect of your reviews are awsome. At first I thought I found the official Toyota fan boy channel. The fact that you give unbiased reviews of other manufactures is a great thing. Hoovie ,Kilmer and Wizard are fine for laughs but you are the real deal. God bless you and your family.

I have a 2023 Palisade on order, have owned a 2021 Limited and 2022 Calligraphy prior to this Calligraphy which I will be picking up soon. The guy who did this review did not do these cars justice. My prior two cars were great in every respect. Not an issue with either car. Traded them in for what I paid for one, and a very slight loss on the other. My 2023, will probably turn it in as well before we leave for 4 months this fall and order another. The comfort, excellent. The performance, fuel mileage, superb for this price range. Not one complaint on any of them. There is also an excellent Hyundai Extended Warranty available at a cost. Price is up to the dealer, ranges from $1300 on up. Covers just about 100% of everything for ten years. I pulled a 24' enclosed car hauler with my 2022, no load bars or sway device about 400 miles last year. Trailer was empty, drove at 55 on the 4 lane, no problems. But, would not want to haul it loaded with one of my cars in it. Check it out! It is much better than the review given here.

Has anyone noted, he is a Toyota mechanic. Cannot be a non-biased review. I am sure there are shortcomings in all new vehicles and will believe his comments on Palisade mechanical shortcomings unless similar review is done for Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot. Hyundai Palisade beats it’s competitors hands down in many aspects starting with looks, features, value for money, space inside, driving pleasure, etc. all independent reviews so far I have seen put the Hyundai Palisade on top in most aspects and yes it may lack in a few aspects compared to other brands in its class

I have a 2022 Kia Telluride nightfall, wife has a 2020 Telluride EX model and the best thing about it is how quiet and refined the ride is. Probably the Palisade is louder on the road but I’ve not experienced that in the Telluride. As far as the engine being noisy at start up I have not experienced that plus I’ve seen Tellurides with almost 200k miles on them doing just fine and no engine/transmission issues to date. I do however agree with most of your review except those two things. Again, I have the Kia version and Kia puts more sound deadening and extra features like folding mirrors etc… Toyotas may be more reliable down the road but the new turbo engines Toyota is now introducing in the Highlander and Tundra are causing some issues. Still if I were to consider Toyota in the future I would get a plug in hybrid, never a turbo engine.

Great review! I have a 2021 palisade and I absolutely love it. It runs smoothly and nobody can beat the warranty .

Hyundai has been using that 3.8v6 platform in various models since 2006. It's a solid and smooth engine. Though for a flagship SUV encroaching onto the luxury side, they should have a power output equal to the Genesis drivetrains, though it is higher than the Highlander and Pilot, but the GM platforms have it beat. The fuel economy is decent, but increasing the power output would make it more efficient than the Highlander or Pilot. The Palisade only has an 18-gal fuel tank, for a total range of only 460 miles, that's tiny. The GMC Acadia has a larger fuel tank at 22 gal, more power at 310hp and better fuel economy. While the Palisade might be slightly larger by a few cubic ft, on family road trips when you want a kid or two in the third row, you're going to still need a roof-rack or hitch carrier, because the cargo space behind the third row isn't as large as a full-sized SUV. If you take into account real world use, the GMC Acadia is better on paper, but the Hyundai warranty would be enough for me to sacrifice some power and economy. Plus, at my local Hyundai dealer, you can purchase a lifetime powertrain and lifetime bumper-bumper warranty, which is what I did for my wife's 2020 Santa Fe.

Imagine a car designed by experienced mechanics working together with engineers

Incredible attention to detail - especially from a mechanical (engine / underside) perspective. Please keep it up - most reviews totally skip that! Please consider reviewing other SUVs (Honda Pilot, BMW X5, Subaru Forester, etc). Keep up the great work! 👍🏽

I won't buy a kia or hyundai but this guy teaches me things. I really appreciate that, I learn so much about many car makers. No bias either, he is just giving us the good, bad and the ugly of all brands.

I have this exact car in white. Drives very nice. I put it on Turo and am planning on retiring it at 90k miles. Transmission still shifts nice at 22k, but has a whine already. Engine in the morning sounds scary. Your review was spot on!

Many Toyota 4 cylinder engines also have a plastic cartridge oil filter housing. Even when properly torqued, they have a tendency to break at the next oil change. I keep spares for my kids’ 2013 Corollas.

Agree about the downsides of direct fuel injection, but honestly, most of this comments he sounded so “concerning” about with the engine (mechanical lifters, etc) , are found on the original honda 3.5 v6’s , which were one of the most reliable motors in existence, much more reliable than newer ones.

You mentioned the fact that it doesn’t have power folding side mirrors on this calligraphy trim and you’re right. The thing that boggles my mind is the fact that it doesn’t have power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Other Hyundai cars have that feature. This is the flagship and highest trim level and it doesn’t? Come on Hyundai.

One of the most thorough and honest reviews I have ever seen! The Mechanic needs to do more reviews because he is great and very knowledgeable.

OMG I was looking for reviews like this!! Mechanic's perspective!! Show us what's under the car, what materials they used, and how durable they are. Thank you for doing this review. I would love to see other SUVs and more!!

I have a 2021 Palisade Limited, in the same Moonlight Blue color and I like it a great deal. It’s very comfortable and I’ve had ZERO problems from it.

In my opinion, It's bias to review a Hyundai powertrain while you promote Toyota and Lexus (Competition?). Longevity is the question but it will remain a question until it comes. What do you think is the "preferred" powertrain for the Palisade anyways? Where are the evidence for the new generation Hyundai powertrain that went bad? What is the fix on those cold morning warm up that sounded so loud?

Nice review Mate 👍🏻 very honest and Frank in so many ways. Well done. We also love our Palisade, but Australian top spec (similar to US caligraphy) has slightly different options such as we get the auto folding door mirrors and I noticed some features the Aussie model doesn’t have eg 3rd Row heated seats or the power third row. Our AWD are all Diesel and all FWD V6. In my research it’s the best bang for buck model on the (Aussie) market, but we don’t have as many options here, eg Telluride isn’t offered as well as few other notable larger vehicles. Also interested if your “Old tech” comment is relatable to new diesel as it seems to be your biggest Con and most sold here in australia would be sold as the diesel.

Thank you for the review. I will not be looking at ANY Hyundai or Kia after this review. My Toyota and Lexus have always been amazing. Scotty Kilmer knows best.

I have a 2022 palisade calligraphy with about 47k miles. I don't notice much road noise on or off the highway. My previous car was a Volvo s60, which I enjoyed driving, but was too small for my daily needs. I really enjoy the palisade as a daily driver. I'm not really worried about the engine, or transmission because I will buy something newer long before the warranty is up.

Classic "all show and no go" scenario. Thank you! Manual tappets? Yeh, the stuff most people don't see is very questionable.

Oh man, i'm glad your channel exist. I always wondered how Hyundai and its sister company kept their cars so cheap. Now I'm reconsidering after seeing all of the plastics on this car. Could you do a mechanical review on the new Genesis G70? I want to make sure I don't make the wrong purchase. Thanks!

I considered buying The Palisade or its sibling since their introduction, but every review so far Praises these Hyundai / Kia twins for their Style, good looks, interior, and interior room. The interior outclasses the Toyota Highlander for 3rd roll seating, USB ports, Leather, etc. Everybody I speak to who owns one of these loves them. Pricing for them is ridiculous because Hyundai dealers are marking them up 10k over sticker price in some cases. CCN, your in-depth review of the Palisades drivetrain and suspension, the pluses and minus is really important information to grasp. The maintenance cost to continue keeping this vehicle on the road over time because of old school valve lash adjustment ( as many Honda owners know plus the timing belt thing ) and plastics that abound the engine, no port injection, and Hyundai/Kia warranty issues with their engine line up have given me pause. Outside of buying to own, I think leasing if available would be the better option.