2027 Kia EV3, 2026 Honda Civic Type R
Episode 473 · November 8th, 2026 · 59 mins 4 secs
About this Episode
We start with a review of the brand new 2027 Kia EV3 GT, a little electric crossover that we haven't talked about before. A rival for the soon-to-expire Chevy Bolt and new generation Nissan Leaf, this affordable crossovery subcompact comes with several different trim levels, battery sizes and output options, but the range topping model is the GT with 288 horsepower, which is what Sami has to test this week. The guys ask how Kia has been on top of it's EV game over the past year and whether this new subcompact is top of it's class.
Then Benjamin gets to test the extroverted and enthusiast-oriented 2027 Honda Civic Type R, which is very similar to the Acura Integra Type S that he tested and connected with last month. Though the temperatures have dropped the Civic is still a screamer but is it the right pick for Benjamin? And what would it's closest rivals have to say about it?
Then the guys read some feedback from a listener about the Kia Stinger GT that Sami was considering, and pothole damage. Thanks for listening!
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