web02.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 15:29:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Firehawk” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/firehawk Sun, 30 Jan 2022 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 259: 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, 2022 Kia Forte5, High Performance Driving Tips https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/259 2e9fa1b4-b562-453d-91ba-1ee50efd99f8 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin discusses the 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, a halfway point for the Kona to the full bore N model. Hear his take on how it fares as a tweener before Sami brings up his experience with a pair of manual-equipped hatchbacks: the 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Kia Forte5 GT. How much longer do these hatchbacks have on a crossover crazed market? Finally, it's time for high-performance driving discussion and how these skills can apply to driving in inclement weather 45:47 no <p>Benjamin discusses his go around in the 2022 Hyundai Kona N-Line, a crossover that strives to be the median point beween the standard Kona and the speedy Kona N. Hyundai is trying to follow the path of the German M Sports and AMG Lines, but is the Kona N-Line a successful push in the right direction? Is this just a style and attitude package, a weak echo of the Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk?</p> <p>Sami then chimes in with his recent experience in two compact hatchbacks. A dying breed, the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback and the Canada-only 2022 Kia Forte5 GT are both available with manual transmissions. Sami seems to think the hatchback styling of these cars stray too close to the sedan variants, and that cars like these are slowly losing their relevance to crossovers. </p> <p>Finally, the duo discuss high-performanc driving techniques and how they apply to driving in the snow. </p> <p>Listen now to get the whole scoop, and don't forget to subscribe and review. </p> Kia, Kona, N Line, Kona N, Pontiac, Trans Am, Firehawk, Honda, Civic, Kia, Forte5, high performance driving tips, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk Benjamin discusses his go around in the 2022 Hyundai Kona N-Line, a crossover that strives to be the median point beween the standard Kona and the speedy Kona N. Hyundai is trying to follow the path of the German M Sports and AMG Lines, but is the Kona N-Line a successful push in the right direction? Is this just a style and attitude package, a weak echo of the Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk?

Sami then chimes in with his recent experience in two compact hatchbacks. A dying breed, the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback and the Canada-only 2022 Kia Forte5 GT are both available with manual transmissions. Sami seems to think the hatchback styling of these cars stray too close to the sedan variants, and that cars like these are slowly losing their relevance to crossovers.

Finally, the duo discuss high-performanc driving techniques and how they apply to driving in the snow.

Listen now to get the whole scoop, and don't forget to subscribe and review.

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Sami then chimes in with his recent experience in two compact hatchbacks. A dying breed, the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback and the Canada-only 2022 Kia Forte5 GT are both available with manual transmissions. Sami seems to think the hatchback styling of these cars stray too close to the sedan variants, and that cars like these are slowly losing their relevance to crossovers.

Finally, the duo discuss high-performanc driving techniques and how they apply to driving in the snow.

Listen now to get the whole scoop, and don't forget to subscribe and review.

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