2024 Santa Fe XRT. These came out a few weeks ago and I know the looks are somewhat controversial (copy of a Land Rover and the butt is kind of ugly) but drives like a dream. Couldn't beat the combination of space inside for the size and a pretty good value too. It's smaller than the Palisade of course yet the 3rd row is not bad at all. Design of the interior is incredible in my opinion if you get a chance to look at one - unique yet very functional. I'm guessing the new Palisade will look similar.
I tried to buy through reproag but he didn't have an XRT in stock and Limited was another month+. We needed a car ASAP to replace our old Outback that was startling to leak through the cam seal ($4,500 fix, no thanks!)
Really wanted a Ridgeline but not the right time for the family and even the '24 models does not have the Pilot's 10 speed transmission yet. I'm aware the DCT on these is somewhat suspicious too though has a long warranty.
I tried to buy through reproag but he didn't have an XRT in stock and Limited was another month+. We needed a car ASAP to replace our old Outback that was startling to leak through the cam seal ($4,500 fix, no thanks!)
Really wanted a Ridgeline but not the right time for the family and even the '24 models does not have the Pilot's 10 speed transmission yet. I'm aware the DCT on these is somewhat suspicious too though has a long warranty.