web01.fireside.fm Tue, 26 May 2026 04:43:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Ariya” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/ariya Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. en-us episodic Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. no cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism Unnamed Automotive Podcast benjamin@benjaminhunting.com Episode 408: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT, 2025 Nissan Ariya https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/408 fbbfffef-1e4b-4779-ac8e-66a97810d029 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, discusses the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT and the 2025 Nissan Ariya. Benjamin starts the show off with the review of the Hyundai pickup and talks about how it compares to the Ford alternative. Then Sami reviews the Nissan Ariya and tries to identify its unique features 36:35 no <p>The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of uncommon vehicles this week. The show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT model, which emphasizes a more rugged and tough approach to compact trucking. Benjamin explains how it compares to the recently reviewed 2025 Ford Maverick, and whether Hyundai is capable of building a truck that works for North American needs. </p> <p>Then Sami chimes in with his review of the 2025 Nissan Ariya, which offers a lot of the same features and technologies found on other EVs on the market. Our hosts ask what makes the Ariya special in this segment, and struggle to come up with a definitive answer, despite Nissan's past leadership in the EV space. Thanks for listening! </p> Hyundai, Santa Cruz, XRT, Nissan, Ariya, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of uncommon vehicles this week. The show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT model, which emphasizes a more rugged and tough approach to compact trucking. Benjamin explains how it compares to the recently reviewed 2025 Ford Maverick, and whether Hyundai is capable of building a truck that works for North American needs.

Then Sami chimes in with his review of the 2025 Nissan Ariya, which offers a lot of the same features and technologies found on other EVs on the market. Our hosts ask what makes the Ariya special in this segment, and struggle to come up with a definitive answer, despite Nissan's past leadership in the EV space. Thanks for listening!

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]]> The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of uncommon vehicles this week. The show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT model, which emphasizes a more rugged and tough approach to compact trucking. Benjamin explains how it compares to the recently reviewed 2025 Ford Maverick, and whether Hyundai is capable of building a truck that works for North American needs.

Then Sami chimes in with his review of the 2025 Nissan Ariya, which offers a lot of the same features and technologies found on other EVs on the market. Our hosts ask what makes the Ariya special in this segment, and struggle to come up with a definitive answer, despite Nissan's past leadership in the EV space. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 339: 2023 Mazda MX-30, 2023 Nisan Ariya, ASSB-4ORCE Mystery Solved https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/339 16f626c6-1f33-46ab-85f2-55645bae76ee Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast It's been a while since an "Oops! All EVs!" episode, but this week it arrives with some hard hitting reviews of the 2023 Mazda MX-30 and the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Two EVs with surprising test drive experiences, Sami and Benjamin share everything you need to know about these electron powered rides. Thanks for listening! 49:01 no <p>No podcast has the hard hitting truth about ELECTRIC VEHICLES like the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! This week we hear what makes the 2023 Mazda MX-30 such a "disappointing effort" according to Sami, who spent plenty of time testing and driving the little Japanese EV and dealing with its range anxiety inducing design. What possible redeeming factors are there for this Mazda with limited availability? You'll have to hear the whole episode to find out! </p> <p>Then Benjamin chimes in with some thoughts on the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Seeing how Nissan used to have a foothold in the EV space with the leaf, but slowly lose that edge over the years to Hyundai, Kia and Ford, Benjamin seeks the truth about the latest Nissan EV, and you won't want to miss his definitive verdict of the brand's latest electric car. </p> <p>Then the guys wrap up the episode responding to listener feedback. If you've got questions or comments to share, don't hesitate to visit the website: UnnamedAutomotivePodcast.com or reach out to use on social media. Thanks for listening! </p> Mazda, CX-30, EV, Nissan, Ariya, ASSB, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, minivan talk, EV talk, electric vehicle talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast, electric vehicle podcast, cars, trucks, SUVs, EVs, electiric vehicles, minivans, car, truck, automotive, automobile, minivan, EV, electric vehicle, SUV No podcast has the hard hitting truth about ELECTRIC VEHICLES like the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! This week we hear what makes the 2023 Mazda MX-30 such a "disappointing effort" according to Sami, who spent plenty of time testing and driving the little Japanese EV and dealing with its range anxiety inducing design. What possible redeeming factors are there for this Mazda with limited availability? You'll have to hear the whole episode to find out!

Then Benjamin chimes in with some thoughts on the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Seeing how Nissan used to have a foothold in the EV space with the leaf, but slowly lose that edge over the years to Hyundai, Kia and Ford, Benjamin seeks the truth about the latest Nissan EV, and you won't want to miss his definitive verdict of the brand's latest electric car.

Then the guys wrap up the episode responding to listener feedback. If you've got questions or comments to share, don't hesitate to visit the website: UnnamedAutomotivePodcast.com or reach out to use on social media. Thanks for listening!

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]]> No podcast has the hard hitting truth about ELECTRIC VEHICLES like the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! This week we hear what makes the 2023 Mazda MX-30 such a "disappointing effort" according to Sami, who spent plenty of time testing and driving the little Japanese EV and dealing with its range anxiety inducing design. What possible redeeming factors are there for this Mazda with limited availability? You'll have to hear the whole episode to find out!

Then Benjamin chimes in with some thoughts on the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Seeing how Nissan used to have a foothold in the EV space with the leaf, but slowly lose that edge over the years to Hyundai, Kia and Ford, Benjamin seeks the truth about the latest Nissan EV, and you won't want to miss his definitive verdict of the brand's latest electric car.

Then the guys wrap up the episode responding to listener feedback. If you've got questions or comments to share, don't hesitate to visit the website: UnnamedAutomotivePodcast.com or reach out to use on social media. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 311: 2023 Nissan Ariya, 2023 Subaru WRX CVT https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/311 86fdffba-8316-416d-a971-1be0e8f0f62b Sun, 26 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week the guys talk about the 2023 Nissan Ariya and it's many battery and powertrain options to see if it has what it takes to take on a tough market segment. Then Benjamin reviews the CVT-equipped 2023 Subaru WRX and laments itsits sports-sedan credentials. 43:05 no <p>Sami jumps into the 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce, and explains how this EV will take on the tough competition, despite coming to the market relatively late. With nearly a dozen trim levels, is the Nissan's biggest asset choice or experience? </p> <p>Then Benjamin chimes in with his recent 2023 Subaru WRX experience, which was dulled by the implementation of the a fun-sapping CVT. CVTs are generally used for fuel savings, and Benjamin is unclear why the new Subaru offers such an option given that it actually uses more fuel than the standard manual gearbox. Given Subaru's performance-car history, does this new WRX measure up?</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe, review and message our hosts! Thanks for listening! </p> Nissan, Ariya, Subaru, WRX, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast Sami jumps into the 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce, and explains how this EV will take on the tough competition, despite coming to the market relatively late. With nearly a dozen trim levels, is the Nissan's biggest asset choice or experience?

Then Benjamin chimes in with his recent 2023 Subaru WRX experience, which was dulled by the implementation of the a fun-sapping CVT. CVTs are generally used for fuel savings, and Benjamin is unclear why the new Subaru offers such an option given that it actually uses more fuel than the standard manual gearbox. Given Subaru's performance-car history, does this new WRX measure up?

Don't forget to subscribe, review and message our hosts! Thanks for listening!

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]]> Sami jumps into the 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce, and explains how this EV will take on the tough competition, despite coming to the market relatively late. With nearly a dozen trim levels, is the Nissan's biggest asset choice or experience?

Then Benjamin chimes in with his recent 2023 Subaru WRX experience, which was dulled by the implementation of the a fun-sapping CVT. CVTs are generally used for fuel savings, and Benjamin is unclear why the new Subaru offers such an option given that it actually uses more fuel than the standard manual gearbox. Given Subaru's performance-car history, does this new WRX measure up?

Don't forget to subscribe, review and message our hosts! Thanks for listening!

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