Very Good but not Perfect
I'll start by noting that my previous vehicle was a Jaguar XJL Portfolio so it's probably not fair measuring against that in some of my comments but here we go. Not so good and I'll end on the positive. First, I'm disappointed it doesn't have folding door mirrors. They're big mirrors and it would be useful if the electronically folded when locking the vehicle to allow people to pass in restricted parking areas. My fault for not noting this but having researched so many SUVs which did have folding door mirrors, I forgot this one didn't. Second, the vehicle is not as quiet as I had hoped from the engine revving. Some more work on sound deadening needed there. Third, the wind buffeting from the drivers door mirror becomes noticeable around 55 mph. Sure, I can drown it out by having the radio or music on but I don't always have that selected. I think this has something to do with the shape and size of the door mirror structure. I think it needs a more aerodynamic oval design to reduce the wind buffeting. Fourth, storage areas are hard plastic and need some deadening material so you don't hear everything that rolls around in the storage areas. Other than those things I am very happy with the vehicle. It drives very well with the drivers position very good for all round visibility. Internally, with the Calligraphy light grey finish, is very good and the seats are supportive and comfortable. There is plenty of leg space. I tried the massage feature but it's not user friendly compared to the Jaguar. I won't use it again. The storage at the rear (rarely if ever will I have the third row erected but glad I have that feature if ever needed. With those seats down the storage is excellent for me and my buddies to store our golf clubs plus other stuff. So far, the software has been fine and has updated a couple of times for different apps without any issues. The headlights do a fine job of lighting the road. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the Palisade and with further improvements on those areas I've highlighted as "Not so Good", this would be an excellent vehicle. Note, I've only owned this vehicle for three months and the real judgment of a vehicle is over a much longer period, say three years or so.