web02.fireside.fm Fri, 15 May 2026 23:03:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Cx 50” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/cx-50 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 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 393: 2025 BMW X3, 2025 Genesis GV80, 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Road Trip https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/393 0ec61ec9-88fe-456c-b605-61c22222c81c Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The show starts off with Sami reviewing the high-tech and well-engineered 2025 BMW X3, which now enters its fourth generation. Then Benjamin provides an updated review of the 2025 Genesis GV80 and 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. 44:33 no <p>This weeks show starts with a fun review of the 2025 BMW X3. Now entering its fourth generation, the X3 does a lot of things really well, but Sami is suggesting that the German crossover is getting a bit too tech-heavy for its own good. Our hosts also ask, what are the alternatives these days and how do they stack up?</p> <p>Then Benjamin gives us a review of the 2025 Genesis GV80. Available in two or three row configurations (thanks for the brief confustion Sami) and in either a conventional body style or coupe-like profile, the GV80 has become a fully realized nameplate in the Korean automakers portfolio. Benjamin answers the question: does it matter which model you pick? </p> <p>Then Benjamin gives us a quick followup review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid which he took for a long road trip, and finds some flaws in Sami's initial review of the crossover. Thanks for listening! </p> BMW, X3, Genesis, GV80, Mazda, CX-50, hybrid, automobile, automotive, bmw, 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 This weeks show starts with a fun review of the 2025 BMW X3. Now entering its fourth generation, the X3 does a lot of things really well, but Sami is suggesting that the German crossover is getting a bit too tech-heavy for its own good. Our hosts also ask, what are the alternatives these days and how do they stack up?

Then Benjamin gives us a review of the 2025 Genesis GV80. Available in two or three row configurations (thanks for the brief confustion Sami) and in either a conventional body style or coupe-like profile, the GV80 has become a fully realized nameplate in the Korean automakers portfolio. Benjamin answers the question: does it matter which model you pick?

Then Benjamin gives us a quick followup review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid which he took for a long road trip, and finds some flaws in Sami's initial review of the crossover. Thanks for listening!

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]]> This weeks show starts with a fun review of the 2025 BMW X3. Now entering its fourth generation, the X3 does a lot of things really well, but Sami is suggesting that the German crossover is getting a bit too tech-heavy for its own good. Our hosts also ask, what are the alternatives these days and how do they stack up?

Then Benjamin gives us a review of the 2025 Genesis GV80. Available in two or three row configurations (thanks for the brief confustion Sami) and in either a conventional body style or coupe-like profile, the GV80 has become a fully realized nameplate in the Korean automakers portfolio. Benjamin answers the question: does it matter which model you pick?

Then Benjamin gives us a quick followup review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid which he took for a long road trip, and finds some flaws in Sami's initial review of the crossover. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 391: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, 2025 Cadillac XT6 https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/391 55b78257-32e7-41f3-878e-bc98af99f1d5 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets two crossovers to talk about this week, starting with Sami's review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which uses a Toyota powertrain to add better fuel economy to the attractive compact. Then Benjamin tests out the 2025 Cadillac XT6, which may have been forgotten about, but finds that its just-right approach might work for some. Thanks for listening! 38:52 no <p>This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of crossovers that may have slipped past your radars. The show starts with Sami's review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, an attractive compact crossover that gets mixed up with a hybrid powertrain from Toyota. Sami suggests things haven't been meshed so nicely with the addition of Toyota's DNA, and wonders where the Mazda charm has gone. </p> <p>Then Benjamin grabs the keys to the 2025 Cadillac XT6, a premium three-row SUV that's honest, but high-end. You may have forgotten about it, but Benjamin is here to remind you that this Caddy feels just right among a sea of overly complicated and unnecessarily high-tech options. Thanks for listening! </p> Mazda, CX-50, Cadillac, XT6, automobile, automotive, bmw, 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 This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of crossovers that may have slipped past your radars. The show starts with Sami's review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, an attractive compact crossover that gets mixed up with a hybrid powertrain from Toyota. Sami suggests things haven't been meshed so nicely with the addition of Toyota's DNA, and wonders where the Mazda charm has gone.

Then Benjamin grabs the keys to the 2025 Cadillac XT6, a premium three-row SUV that's honest, but high-end. You may have forgotten about it, but Benjamin is here to remind you that this Caddy feels just right among a sea of overly complicated and unnecessarily high-tech options. Thanks for listening!

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]]> This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of crossovers that may have slipped past your radars. The show starts with Sami's review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, an attractive compact crossover that gets mixed up with a hybrid powertrain from Toyota. Sami suggests things haven't been meshed so nicely with the addition of Toyota's DNA, and wonders where the Mazda charm has gone.

Then Benjamin grabs the keys to the 2025 Cadillac XT6, a premium three-row SUV that's honest, but high-end. You may have forgotten about it, but Benjamin is here to remind you that this Caddy feels just right among a sea of overly complicated and unnecessarily high-tech options. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 301: 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition, Contest Winner https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/301 cc16c51d-eee9-4ee8-a1ab-b95e7633629a Sun, 08 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The world has not only gone crossover crazy, but off-road hungry; at least that's according to automakers who keep making rugged inspired crossovers. Benjamin talks about the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, which feels like a more concentrated effort for crossover supremacy than the recently tested Honda CR-V, while Sami dives into the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition with the Apex Package, which channels its inner Subaru Outback with knobby tires and a huge roof rack. Thanks for listening! 36:21 no <p>New year, new S-You-Vs! The the Unnamed Automotive Podcast returns with a pair of 'off-road inspired' SUVs to talk about. Benjamin gets plenty of time in the new 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, and asks if ruggedness was standard in past iterations of the Kia cute-ute. The pair discuss the variety of options and features available in the Kia, and compare it to the recent Honda CR-V to determine which one is best destined for buyers driveways. </p> <p>Then Sami chimes in about his experience with the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition with the Apex Package. A stylish crossover with high-end, off-road aspirations, Sami and Benjamin seem a bit puzzled at its place in the lineup. Can it still be a success story despite awkward pricing, size, and infotainment? </p> <p>Finally, Benjamin and Sami announce the winner of last month's contest! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review the podcast, and even consider tipping on Ko-Fi. </p> Kia, Sportage, Mazda, CX-50, Meridian Edition, X-Line, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast New year, new S-You-Vs! The the Unnamed Automotive Podcast returns with a pair of 'off-road inspired' SUVs to talk about. Benjamin gets plenty of time in the new 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, and asks if ruggedness was standard in past iterations of the Kia cute-ute. The pair discuss the variety of options and features available in the Kia, and compare it to the recent Honda CR-V to determine which one is best destined for buyers driveways.

Then Sami chimes in about his experience with the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition with the Apex Package. A stylish crossover with high-end, off-road aspirations, Sami and Benjamin seem a bit puzzled at its place in the lineup. Can it still be a success story despite awkward pricing, size, and infotainment?

Finally, Benjamin and Sami announce the winner of last month's contest! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review the podcast, and even consider tipping on Ko-Fi.

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]]> New year, new S-You-Vs! The the Unnamed Automotive Podcast returns with a pair of 'off-road inspired' SUVs to talk about. Benjamin gets plenty of time in the new 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, and asks if ruggedness was standard in past iterations of the Kia cute-ute. The pair discuss the variety of options and features available in the Kia, and compare it to the recent Honda CR-V to determine which one is best destined for buyers driveways.

Then Sami chimes in about his experience with the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition with the Apex Package. A stylish crossover with high-end, off-road aspirations, Sami and Benjamin seem a bit puzzled at its place in the lineup. Can it still be a success story despite awkward pricing, size, and infotainment?

Finally, Benjamin and Sami announce the winner of last month's contest! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review the podcast, and even consider tipping on Ko-Fi.

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]]> Episode 278: 2022 Mazda CX-50, Sami's Trip To Goodwood Festival Of Speed https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/278 d4bcc226-2f26-4450-bed9-ac5d158fb1e6 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week we talk about all kinds of weird things, starting with the 2022 Mazda CX-50, which is advertised as rugged and tough but turns out to be surprisingly genteel. Does that plot twist cut through the hype? Then Sami talks about his time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Hear why he thinks this is a must attend event for automotive enthusiasts around the world. Subscribe rate and get in touch, as the guys would love to hear from you! 38:02 no <p>We're back to discuss a new crossover and a wild enthusiast oriented event. First Benjamin talks about the new 2022 Mazda CX-50, which looks rugged and tough in all the marketing, but as it turns out that marketing is doing all the heavy lifting. Is the CX-50 comparable to a Forester Wilderness? And how much does that matter?</p> <p>Then Sami comes back from merry old England and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which he described as a celebration of all things performance and speed. He talks about the new race cars, the hill climb and bowing to Dukes, because he was raised that way. </p> <p>Listen, subscribe and don't forget to get in touch! The guys are always eager to hear from you. </p> Mazda, CX-50, Goodwood, car talk, truck talk, EV talk, SUV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, EV podcast, SUV podcast We're back to discuss a new crossover and a wild enthusiast oriented event. First Benjamin talks about the new 2022 Mazda CX-50, which looks rugged and tough in all the marketing, but as it turns out that marketing is doing all the heavy lifting. Is the CX-50 comparable to a Forester Wilderness? And how much does that matter?

Then Sami comes back from merry old England and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which he described as a celebration of all things performance and speed. He talks about the new race cars, the hill climb and bowing to Dukes, because he was raised that way.

Listen, subscribe and don't forget to get in touch! The guys are always eager to hear from you.

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]]> We're back to discuss a new crossover and a wild enthusiast oriented event. First Benjamin talks about the new 2022 Mazda CX-50, which looks rugged and tough in all the marketing, but as it turns out that marketing is doing all the heavy lifting. Is the CX-50 comparable to a Forester Wilderness? And how much does that matter?

Then Sami comes back from merry old England and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which he described as a celebration of all things performance and speed. He talks about the new race cars, the hill climb and bowing to Dukes, because he was raised that way.

Listen, subscribe and don't forget to get in touch! The guys are always eager to hear from you.

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