web01.fireside.fm Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:07:28 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Countryman” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/countryman Sun, 13 Apr 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 402: 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 EV, 2025 Honda HR-V, Listener Question https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/402 8612b951-1e30-4163-81b2-95f9675038cd Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Small crossovers dominate this week's episode in different ways. First up Benjamin reviews the 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4, an all electric, AWD compact, with plenty of range and equipment. Then Sami checks out the 2025 Honda HR-V, which feels like a thoroughly average crossover from an automaker that used to be capable of much more. The guys wrap things up discussing lease-friendly EVs to answer a listener question. 51:19 no The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4, an all wheel drive, electric 'ute that manages to stay small, affordable and impressive to drive. What's the downside? Try the weird user interface and get back to us; or don't and listen to Benjamins gripes of the infotainment system, and his overall take on this Mini EV. Then Sami tries his hardest to not talk about the 2025 Honda HR-V, by first discussing the history of the Fit subcompact, and the era of Honda when it wasn't afraid of doing things it's own way. The new HR-V is lacking any personality, while being worse than many of its rivals in key specs like fuel economy and pricing. Sami asks what's the point? The guys finish up by discussing lease-friendly EVs to answer a listener question. Mini, Countryman, Honda, HR-V, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, chevrolet, cx-70, cx-90, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, equinox, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, m5, mazda, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4, an all wheel drive, electric 'ute that manages to stay small, affordable and impressive to drive. What's the downside? Try the weird user interface and get back to us; or don't and listen to Benjamins gripes of the infotainment system, and his overall take on this Mini EV.

Then Sami tries his hardest to not talk about the 2025 Honda HR-V, by first discussing the history of the Fit subcompact, and the era of Honda when it wasn't afraid of doing things it's own way. The new HR-V is lacking any personality, while being worse than many of its rivals in key specs like fuel economy and pricing. Sami asks what's the point?

The guys finish up by discussing lease-friendly EVs to answer a listener question.

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]]> The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4, an all wheel drive, electric 'ute that manages to stay small, affordable and impressive to drive. What's the downside? Try the weird user interface and get back to us; or don't and listen to Benjamins gripes of the infotainment system, and his overall take on this Mini EV.

Then Sami tries his hardest to not talk about the 2025 Honda HR-V, by first discussing the history of the Fit subcompact, and the era of Honda when it wasn't afraid of doing things it's own way. The new HR-V is lacking any personality, while being worse than many of its rivals in key specs like fuel economy and pricing. Sami asks what's the point?

The guys finish up by discussing lease-friendly EVs to answer a listener question.

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]]> Episode 384: 2025 Mini Countryman S All4, 2024 Kia Sorento SX X-Line https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/384 ba0fbdd9-29f7-49fe-a51f-a5833bfaf4c2 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets two crossovers in for review, starting with the 2024 MINI Countryman S All4, which is completely redesigned on a new platform and with an all new look. Then the guys discuss the 2024 Kia Sorento, which bills itself as a family car but may not be able to withstand the day-to-day realities of kids. Thanks for listening! 35:46 no The show starts off with the 2024 MINI Countryman S All4, an all-new version of the MINI crossover with a fresh platform along with revised styling inside and out. Benjamin gives his take on the small-ish vehicle, as well as what he thinks of the brands new infotainment system. Following that, Sami gives a quick review of the 2024 Kia Sorento SX X-Line, a known crossover with mild updates for this year. However, while this Sorento coasts its way to its retirement off the media press fleet, Sami has noticed a few concerning QA issues. Don't miss what he finds about this so-called family car! Thanks for listening! Mini, Countryman, Countryman S, Kia, Sorento, automobile, automotive, 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 show starts off with the 2024 MINI Countryman S All4, an all-new version of the MINI crossover with a fresh platform along with revised styling inside and out. Benjamin gives his take on the small-ish vehicle, as well as what he thinks of the brands new infotainment system.

Following that, Sami gives a quick review of the 2024 Kia Sorento SX X-Line, a known crossover with mild updates for this year. However, while this Sorento coasts its way to its retirement off the media press fleet, Sami has noticed a few concerning QA issues. Don't miss what he finds about this so-called family car! Thanks for listening!

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]]> The show starts off with the 2024 MINI Countryman S All4, an all-new version of the MINI crossover with a fresh platform along with revised styling inside and out. Benjamin gives his take on the small-ish vehicle, as well as what he thinks of the brands new infotainment system.

Following that, Sami gives a quick review of the 2024 Kia Sorento SX X-Line, a known crossover with mild updates for this year. However, while this Sorento coasts its way to its retirement off the media press fleet, Sami has noticed a few concerning QA issues. Don't miss what he finds about this so-called family car! Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 79: 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster, 2018 Mini Cooper, 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman All4 JCW, Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/79 afe31d70-78ab-4af3-9ae9-a8b97d57a5c9 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Lamborghini episode! Sami drives the Aventador S roadster and falls completely in love, while Benjamin compares the smallest Mini - the Cooper - to the largest Mini - the Countryman All4 JCW. Will opposites attract? The pair also discuss the latest version of the Dodge Challenger, the Hellcat Redeye. 41:26 no Is driving the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S roadster a life-changing experience? According to Sami, the answer is yes - with a few caveats. Benjamin drives a pair of down-to-Earth Minis - the Cooper and the Countryman - that booked the Mini universe in terms of both price and size. Finally, both Benjamin and Sami get deep into the revelation that the Challenger Hellcat is gaining a new family member - the Redeye - and that some old favorites are getting a host of upgrades and changes. Is driving the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S roadster a life-changing experience? According to Sami, the answer is yes - with a few caveats. Benjamin drives a pair of down-to-Earth Minis - the Cooper and the Countryman - that booked the Mini universe in terms of both price and size. Finally, both Benjamin and Sami get deep into the revelation that the Challenger Hellcat is gaining a new family member - the Redeye - and that some old favorites are getting a host of upgrades and changes.

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  • 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster Review — “Supercars just don’t excite me anymore.” These words spoken to me over a month ago by another journalist, friend, and (so-called) enthusiast were echoing in my head for far too long, but they’ve finally been drowned out.
]]> Is driving the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S roadster a life-changing experience? According to Sami, the answer is yes - with a few caveats. Benjamin drives a pair of down-to-Earth Minis - the Cooper and the Countryman - that booked the Mini universe in terms of both price and size. Finally, both Benjamin and Sami get deep into the revelation that the Challenger Hellcat is gaining a new family member - the Redeye - and that some old favorites are getting a host of upgrades and changes.

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  • 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster Review — “Supercars just don’t excite me anymore.” These words spoken to me over a month ago by another journalist, friend, and (so-called) enthusiast were echoing in my head for far too long, but they’ve finally been drowned out.
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