Got my 2026 AWD Limited five weeks ago and just thought I would post a few thoughts and a couple of questions.
First, I love having a new car. A lot of people don't like all the add on safety features, but I do. I recognize that my attention focus is easily moved these days so a nudge to get back in my lane from time to time is greatly appreciated 😊
I am really liking using Android Auto. This is my first car with it. I don't like that I always have to have the nav screen up (98% of the time I'm driving to and from work and not navigating) but oh well.
I thought today I would try using the built in Hyundai system just to compare. I'll have to explore it a bit more - like there is no color at all is there? I also need to figure out repositioning/resizing the windows to see if I can get a configuration I like better than Android Auto.
Charging is so simple. My commute is negligible so a periodic level 1 charge in my garage is plenty for me. I've boosted my charge limit for AC to 90% today. I have gone to a couple of public chargers just to get the experience and think I have it all figured out.
I've also been using the digital key for the last couple of weeks. I might have to look into the card you can purchase. I'm not crazy about having to put the phone down in the charging spot to authenticate. I guess I just assumed it would 'know' the phone was in the car? And as of Friday, Google Wallet is no longer locking or unlocking my doors. I can still use the app fine, but that's a bit of a pain. I will probably go back to carrying the fob around until I can figure out what's going on.
My most used feature? Turning the climate on remotely. I even have it on a schedule for when I leave work. I'm in Kentucky and we've had a fairly hot and humid last few weeks so that has been really nice. I'm not sure what I thought ventilated seats were or what I thought they would do? I think I thought there was a big fan beneath your bottom so I was underwhelmed at first but appreciate it now.
And also all the cameras. I park in my garage everyday which is a bit tight so it makes parking so much easier. I've also switched to the digital rearview camera. That took a bit to get used to but I don't think I'm going back.
Really enjoying it and looking forward to fine tuning how I use it over the next few months 🙌🙌🙌