Yahoo Autos Editors’ Picks November 2022 | Refreshed Palisade and some brand-new two-doors
The month of November saw us get some additional seat time in one of our longtime favorites, the Hyundai Palisade. Now refreshed for 2023, this big, three-row SUV is maintaining its superiority over others in its class. Plus, we take another spin in the new SL and find it impossible to not recommend. With the help of AMG developing this convertible from the start, the SL is both a high performance machine and a luxurious Mercedes-Benz in one. Last on the list this month is the new BMW 2 Series. We're all looking forward to the M2, but it's comforting to know the standard 2 Series is a lovely place to start from.
In case you missed our previous Editors' Picks posts, here’s a quick refresher on what’s going on here. We rate all the new cars we drive with a 1-10 score. Cars that are exemplary in their respective segments get Editors’ Pick status. Those are the ones we’d recommend to our friends, family and anybody who’s curious and asks the question. The list that you’ll find below consists of every car we rated in October that earned an Editors’ Pick.
2023 Hyundai Palisade
Quick take: Hyundai hit a homerun with the Palisade, and the first update only improves the SUV. It's loaded full of great tech, excellent materials and is hugely spacious. A more powerful engine would be nice, but nothing else is missing from this three-row family crossover.
Score: 8.0
What it competes with: Kia Telluride, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Chevy Traverse, Honda Pilot, Subaru Ascent, Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento, Buick Enclave, Nissan Pathfinder, VW Atlas
Pros: Stellar value, class-leading tech, super utilitarian
Cons: Design got worse with refresh, off-road trim is just for aesthetics
From the editors:
Road Test Editor Zac Palmer — "I liked everything about the Palisade before, and this update makes it all the more enticing with improved tech. What I don't care for, though, is the updated styling. The pre-refresh Palisade looked better in my eyes, and even that's a slightly backhanded compliment, because the Telluride looks better than both versions of Palisade. That said, it's impossible to deny the value proposition in the Palisade, making it one of the best three-row SUVs money can buy."
Senior Editor, Green John Beltz Snyder — "With so much to offer, like helpful, user-friendly tech, accommodating space and excellent warranty, it’s no wonder the Palisade is so popular. It’s an Editors’ Pick in the truest sense: My wife and I bought one, and we love it. It’s not the prettiest thing, nor is it particularly fuel-efficient, but the comfort, convenience, content and value make up for its few shortcomings."
In-depth analysis: 2023 Hyundai Palisade Review: It’s hard to do better
2023 Mercedes-AMG SL
Quick take: The revived SL is stunningly gorgeous, hugely capable and brimming with outstanding tech. It's also very expensive, but the experience is one worth paying for.
Score: 8.5
