web02.fireside.fm Fri, 15 May 2026 22:32:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Cx 90” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/cx-90 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -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 390: 2025 BMW M5, 2025 Mazda CX-70, 2025 Mazda CX-90, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/390 a0a6bd40-282d-4b18-a407-69ffc1f99b16 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The first show of the year begins with Benjamin's review of the 2025 BMW M5, which boasts way more power than the outgoing model, but has us questioning the goals of such a high-end, high-performance sedan. Then Sami talks about the 2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90, which feature the same platform and powertrains, but differ on in their seating layout...and that's it. It seems like Mazda is leaving quite a lot on the table with these two crossovers. 1:03:25 no <p>While the guys are thawing out from an icy cold winter season, they're eager to talk about some of the hotest new cars on the market. Benjamin starts this week off with a review of the 2025 BMW M5, a car that's heavier and more powerful than the vehicle it replaces, but now picks up a fancy plug-in hybrid powertrain that can pre-gear for more impressive launches using all 700+ of its horsepower. Benjamin is eager to describe just how special this new M5 is, but wonders who is this vehicle for, what with its varying goals and innovations. Sami suggests it's a car that can do it all, but is there a customer out there looking for what the BMW offers or should they opt for something else?</p> <p>Then Sami talks about his time in two new, but very similar Mazdas. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 are offered with the same powertrains, either a turbo six cylinder model or a plug-in hybrid, and both use the same platform, but are available in either a two or three-row setup. However, Sami points out that the five-seater CX-70 feels like a lackluster effort, and the automaker has a lot of other low points too, including the plug-in powertrain and cumbersome infotainment system. Is this the best Mazda can do? </p> <p>Then the guys riff on a listener question before closing it up for the week. Thanks for listening! </p> BMW, M5, Mazda, CX-70, CX-90, Chevrolet, Equinox, 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 While the guys are thawing out from an icy cold winter season, they're eager to talk about some of the hotest new cars on the market. Benjamin starts this week off with a review of the 2025 BMW M5, a car that's heavier and more powerful than the vehicle it replaces, but now picks up a fancy plug-in hybrid powertrain that can pre-gear for more impressive launches using all 700+ of its horsepower. Benjamin is eager to describe just how special this new M5 is, but wonders who is this vehicle for, what with its varying goals and innovations. Sami suggests it's a car that can do it all, but is there a customer out there looking for what the BMW offers or should they opt for something else?

Then Sami talks about his time in two new, but very similar Mazdas. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 are offered with the same powertrains, either a turbo six cylinder model or a plug-in hybrid, and both use the same platform, but are available in either a two or three-row setup. However, Sami points out that the five-seater CX-70 feels like a lackluster effort, and the automaker has a lot of other low points too, including the plug-in powertrain and cumbersome infotainment system. Is this the best Mazda can do?

Then the guys riff on a listener question before closing it up for the week. Thanks for listening!

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]]> While the guys are thawing out from an icy cold winter season, they're eager to talk about some of the hotest new cars on the market. Benjamin starts this week off with a review of the 2025 BMW M5, a car that's heavier and more powerful than the vehicle it replaces, but now picks up a fancy plug-in hybrid powertrain that can pre-gear for more impressive launches using all 700+ of its horsepower. Benjamin is eager to describe just how special this new M5 is, but wonders who is this vehicle for, what with its varying goals and innovations. Sami suggests it's a car that can do it all, but is there a customer out there looking for what the BMW offers or should they opt for something else?

Then Sami talks about his time in two new, but very similar Mazdas. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 are offered with the same powertrains, either a turbo six cylinder model or a plug-in hybrid, and both use the same platform, but are available in either a two or three-row setup. However, Sami points out that the five-seater CX-70 feels like a lackluster effort, and the automaker has a lot of other low points too, including the plug-in powertrain and cumbersome infotainment system. Is this the best Mazda can do?

Then the guys riff on a listener question before closing it up for the week. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 363: 2024 Kia EV9, 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/363 d0b54dbb-d689-496c-96f6-775eb2c86fee Sun, 19 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The 2024 Kia EV9 gets top billing on this week's episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. A three-row electric vehicle, the EV9 may be a bit compromised to deliver the electric experience the Kia has been known for lately. Then Sami tries out the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which is one of the few plug-in three-row crossovers out there. However, its size and limited appeal see it struggle to stand out. Thanks for listening! 44:24 no <p>There are two electrified SUVs to talk about on this weeks Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First up Benjamin drives the 2024 Kia EV9, an all-electric three row SUV, which faces limited competition. Kia has plenty of experience with electrified platforms, so Benjamin dives into what makes the EV9 work and where it struggles. </p> <p>Then Sami gets his turn in the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid. With a little over 20 miles of electric driving range the Japanese crossover has limited appeal as an electric alternative to the many three-rows out there, but the rest of the package may be able to save that fact. On the other hand, Sami suggests that there may be too many compromises and very little substance to the new Mazda, and that has him worried about the future of the brand. Thanks for listening! </p> Kia, EV9, Mazda, CX-90, PHEV, automobile, automotive, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicles, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks There are two electrified SUVs to talk about on this weeks Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First up Benjamin drives the 2024 Kia EV9, an all-electric three row SUV, which faces limited competition. Kia has plenty of experience with electrified platforms, so Benjamin dives into what makes the EV9 work and where it struggles.

Then Sami gets his turn in the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid. With a little over 20 miles of electric driving range the Japanese crossover has limited appeal as an electric alternative to the many three-rows out there, but the rest of the package may be able to save that fact. On the other hand, Sami suggests that there may be too many compromises and very little substance to the new Mazda, and that has him worried about the future of the brand. Thanks for listening!

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]]> There are two electrified SUVs to talk about on this weeks Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First up Benjamin drives the 2024 Kia EV9, an all-electric three row SUV, which faces limited competition. Kia has plenty of experience with electrified platforms, so Benjamin dives into what makes the EV9 work and where it struggles.

Then Sami gets his turn in the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid. With a little over 20 miles of electric driving range the Japanese crossover has limited appeal as an electric alternative to the many three-rows out there, but the rest of the package may be able to save that fact. On the other hand, Sami suggests that there may be too many compromises and very little substance to the new Mazda, and that has him worried about the future of the brand. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 353: 2024 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid, 2024 Toyota Prius AWD, 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/353 d46a8a82-3099-43ac-82af-665dc9368428 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week the guys talk about every form of electrification on the market, starting with a review of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, including how it performs on a road trip and any strange hiccups encountered during the test-drive. Then Sami tests out the award-winning 2024 Toyota Prius AWD, to find out what the hubbub is all about. Finally Benjamin chats with us about the cold-weather performance of the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5. Thanks for listening! 47:37 no <p>The Unnamed Automotive Podcasts goes dipstick deep (eww, no) into electrification this week with a discussion of every kind of electric car available these days. First Benjamin talks about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, and how the Japanese automaker adopts its new large three-row crossover to a (hopefully) more efficient model of transportation. Benjamin goes road tripping in his electron-enhanced Mazda, and finds a few hiccups that mar the overall experience.</p> <p>Then Sami gets curious about all the award hype going on for the 2024 Toyota Prius AWD and checks it out himself. With more power, extroverted styling and a 'normal' looking cabin, the Toyota hybrid feels completely removed from the original example that came out nearly 25 years ago - but is it for the better?</p> <p>Finally Benjamin takes the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 for a spin in the snow to see if the big battery and evenly distrubuted weight make for a confident drive in slippery conditions. Then he finds out a harsh truth about EVs in cold weather... Thanks for listening, and be sure to check in next week! </p> Mazda, CX-90, Toyota, Prius, Hyundai, Ioniq 5, 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 The Unnamed Automotive Podcasts goes dipstick deep (eww, no) into electrification this week with a discussion of every kind of electric car available these days. First Benjamin talks about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, and how the Japanese automaker adopts its new large three-row crossover to a (hopefully) more efficient model of transportation. Benjamin goes road tripping in his electron-enhanced Mazda, and finds a few hiccups that mar the overall experience.

Then Sami gets curious about all the award hype going on for the 2024 Toyota Prius AWD and checks it out himself. With more power, extroverted styling and a 'normal' looking cabin, the Toyota hybrid feels completely removed from the original example that came out nearly 25 years ago - but is it for the better?

Finally Benjamin takes the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 for a spin in the snow to see if the big battery and evenly distrubuted weight make for a confident drive in slippery conditions. Then he finds out a harsh truth about EVs in cold weather... Thanks for listening, and be sure to check in next week!

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]]> The Unnamed Automotive Podcasts goes dipstick deep (eww, no) into electrification this week with a discussion of every kind of electric car available these days. First Benjamin talks about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, and how the Japanese automaker adopts its new large three-row crossover to a (hopefully) more efficient model of transportation. Benjamin goes road tripping in his electron-enhanced Mazda, and finds a few hiccups that mar the overall experience.

Then Sami gets curious about all the award hype going on for the 2024 Toyota Prius AWD and checks it out himself. With more power, extroverted styling and a 'normal' looking cabin, the Toyota hybrid feels completely removed from the original example that came out nearly 25 years ago - but is it for the better?

Finally Benjamin takes the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 for a spin in the snow to see if the big battery and evenly distrubuted weight make for a confident drive in slippery conditions. Then he finds out a harsh truth about EVs in cold weather... Thanks for listening, and be sure to check in next week!

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]]> Episode 330: 2024 Mazda CX-90, Acura ZDX EV, Listener Car Pet Peeves https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/330 b49974ac-90d2-4f45-af3b-9f6cb6e607b0 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast We're covering the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90, which is designed to be a flagship, three-row crossover doing all kinds of unique (for Mazda) things. With a rear-wheel-drive platform and a turbo-inline-six, Benjamin has the final say about whether the Japanese automaker has nailed the formula or not. Then the podcast finishes up with a quick discussion on the newly announced Acura ZDX EV, and some listener comments about overly annoying automotive features. Thanks for listening! 47:35 no <p>Expectations can be a confounding thing. This week our hosts get to talk about when expectations go awry, starting with the 2024 Mazda CX-90, a large, premium three-row SUV that plays the role of flagship vehicle for the small Japanese brand. Benjamin discusses why the new car has such high hopes, and whether it meets those lofty goals through the use of a turbo-inline-six cylinder engine, a rear-wheel-drive platform and an all new infotainment system. Can Mazda really leapfrog over the other mainstream competitors with this recipe?</p> <p>Then the guys talk about the weird 2025 Acura ZDX, and whether or not it carries the quirky nature of the brand and the history of the ZDX nameplate. Now an EV engineered by GM, will Acura be taking the zero-emissions mandate seriously? </p> <p>Finally the guys discuss some listener comments about annoying overly nanny-ish features. Thanks for listening! </p> Mazda, CX-90, Acura, ZDX, car talk, truck talk, EV talk, SUV talk, car podcast, SUV podcast, truck podcast, EV podcast, automotive podcast Expectations can be a confounding thing. This week our hosts get to talk about when expectations go awry, starting with the 2024 Mazda CX-90, a large, premium three-row SUV that plays the role of flagship vehicle for the small Japanese brand. Benjamin discusses why the new car has such high hopes, and whether it meets those lofty goals through the use of a turbo-inline-six cylinder engine, a rear-wheel-drive platform and an all new infotainment system. Can Mazda really leapfrog over the other mainstream competitors with this recipe?

Then the guys talk about the weird 2025 Acura ZDX, and whether or not it carries the quirky nature of the brand and the history of the ZDX nameplate. Now an EV engineered by GM, will Acura be taking the zero-emissions mandate seriously?

Finally the guys discuss some listener comments about annoying overly nanny-ish features. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Expectations can be a confounding thing. This week our hosts get to talk about when expectations go awry, starting with the 2024 Mazda CX-90, a large, premium three-row SUV that plays the role of flagship vehicle for the small Japanese brand. Benjamin discusses why the new car has such high hopes, and whether it meets those lofty goals through the use of a turbo-inline-six cylinder engine, a rear-wheel-drive platform and an all new infotainment system. Can Mazda really leapfrog over the other mainstream competitors with this recipe?

Then the guys talk about the weird 2025 Acura ZDX, and whether or not it carries the quirky nature of the brand and the history of the ZDX nameplate. Now an EV engineered by GM, will Acura be taking the zero-emissions mandate seriously?

Finally the guys discuss some listener comments about annoying overly nanny-ish features. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 285: 2022 Hyundai Kona N, Sami's RWD Mazda SUV Adventure, Grand Wagoner Towing Disaster https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/285 dcaa0d7b-6e32-470a-baa2-7e67b759d4d7 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast It's a return to Unnamed Automotive Podcast form, as Benjamin describes the fun-to-drive enthusiast-oriented vehicle known as the 2022 Hyundai Kona N. Only available with an automatic, and rolling with FWD, he shares his thoughts on the latest speedy Korean crossover. Then Sami is sent off to Europe to try the new 2023 Mazda CX-60. While the CX-60 won't come to the US, it's big brother the CX-90 will be, featuring the same rear-wheel-drive platform and powertrains. Listen to what Mazda is up to, then head on over to unnamedautomotivepodcast.com, or engage with our guys (@huntingbenjamin and @Sami_HA) on your favorite social media platform. 48:26 no <p>Whoa now, are you looking for more automotive shenanigans and blabber? Then you came to the right place, as Sami and Benjamin are eager to share their thoughts on the latest happenings in the automotive industry. First Benjamin talks about the 2022 Hyundai Kona N, a high-performance, yet front-wheel-drive crossover that may have spelled doom for the first Hyunda N product. Hear how a capital-E enthusiast like Ben feels about a FWD, automatic-only performance car, and then take a trip back in time with him to when weird spicy crossovers were all the rage.</p> <p>Then flyboy Sami talks about his bizarre mission from Europe, where he tested out the not-for-America 2023 Mazda CX-60. The CX-60 features the same platform and powertrain of the upcoming CX-90, just in a smaller package, so now Sami and you, our odeal listener, have an idea of what's going on behind the doors at Mazda. It's easy to forget that this automaker worked on such wild ideas as the compression ignition engine, rotary engine and DEF-less diesel engine, so what can go wrong with another weird change of pace? Benjamin also provides an interesting update on his Grand Wagoneer, and explains why he won't be towing with it anytime soon.</p> <p>For more fun stuff like this weeks episode, head on over to unnamedautomotivepodcast.com, or engage with our guys (@huntingbenjamin and @Sami_HA) on your favorite social media platform." </p> Hyundai, Kona, N, Kona N, Mazda, CX-60, CX-90, CX-70, Grand Wagoneer, Datsun, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast Whoa now, are you looking for more automotive shenanigans and blabber? Then you came to the right place, as Sami and Benjamin are eager to share their thoughts on the latest happenings in the automotive industry. First Benjamin talks about the 2022 Hyundai Kona N, a high-performance, yet front-wheel-drive crossover that may have spelled doom for the first Hyunda N product. Hear how a capital-E enthusiast like Ben feels about a FWD, automatic-only performance car, and then take a trip back in time with him to when weird spicy crossovers were all the rage.

Then flyboy Sami talks about his bizarre mission from Europe, where he tested out the not-for-America 2023 Mazda CX-60. The CX-60 features the same platform and powertrain of the upcoming CX-90, just in a smaller package, so now Sami and you, our odeal listener, have an idea of what's going on behind the doors at Mazda. It's easy to forget that this automaker worked on such wild ideas as the compression ignition engine, rotary engine and DEF-less diesel engine, so what can go wrong with another weird change of pace? Benjamin also provides an interesting update on his Grand Wagoneer, and explains why he won't be towing with it anytime soon.

For more fun stuff like this weeks episode, head on over to unnamedautomotivepodcast.com, or engage with our guys (@huntingbenjamin and @Sami_HA) on your favorite social media platform."

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]]> Whoa now, are you looking for more automotive shenanigans and blabber? Then you came to the right place, as Sami and Benjamin are eager to share their thoughts on the latest happenings in the automotive industry. First Benjamin talks about the 2022 Hyundai Kona N, a high-performance, yet front-wheel-drive crossover that may have spelled doom for the first Hyunda N product. Hear how a capital-E enthusiast like Ben feels about a FWD, automatic-only performance car, and then take a trip back in time with him to when weird spicy crossovers were all the rage.

Then flyboy Sami talks about his bizarre mission from Europe, where he tested out the not-for-America 2023 Mazda CX-60. The CX-60 features the same platform and powertrain of the upcoming CX-90, just in a smaller package, so now Sami and you, our odeal listener, have an idea of what's going on behind the doors at Mazda. It's easy to forget that this automaker worked on such wild ideas as the compression ignition engine, rotary engine and DEF-less diesel engine, so what can go wrong with another weird change of pace? Benjamin also provides an interesting update on his Grand Wagoneer, and explains why he won't be towing with it anytime soon.

For more fun stuff like this weeks episode, head on over to unnamedautomotivepodcast.com, or engage with our guys (@huntingbenjamin and @Sami_HA) on your favorite social media platform."

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